Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter
Use compatible pedal input.
How Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter Works?
The Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter works with a USB or Bluetooth foot pedal set to send the Space key. Each tap of the pedal adds 1 step to the Pedal Tally, and a second pedal set to → can count rows.
Get a key-sending pedal
Use a USB or Bluetooth foot pedal that sends keyboard keys, such as a programmable pedal or a page-turner pedal.
Set the key
Program pedal 1 to send Space. Program pedal 2, if you have one, to send →.
Focus the page
Click this page once so it receives the pedal's key presses.
Tap to count
Tap the pedal after each stitch and watch the count rise.
Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter Formula
The Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter formula is tally = pedal taps × step size. Taps per minute equal your stitching pace when you tap once per stitch.
- Tally
T = taps × ss is the step size.
- Taps per minute
Taps/min = pace ÷ sLarger steps slow the tapping.
- Rows
Rows = pedal 2 tapsPedal 2 counts rows on the second display.
Worked example: A pace of 24 stitches per minute at Step by 4 needs only 6 pedal taps per minute.
Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter Conversion Table
The Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter conversion table shows pedal taps per minute for 5 paces at 4 step sizes.
| Pace (sts/min) | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 4 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 30 | 30 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 40 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
Page-turner pedals often send arrow keys. Map the arrow key that matches the action you want.
What is Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter?
A Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter is a counter you advance with a foot pedal while both hands stay on the work. The page listens for key presses, and a key-sending pedal supplies them.
Pedals suit long sessions at a table, such as blanket rows or long cast-ons. The count saves in your browser after every tap.
What are the uses of Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter?
There are 4 main uses of the Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter, including long cast-ons, blankets and accessibility.
Long cast-ons
Tap per stitch without letting go.
Blankets
Count long rows hands-free.
Accessibility
Count without hand movement.
Two pedals
Count stitches and rows with 2 pedals.
About the Foot-Pedal Stitch Counter
Connect standard USB or Bluetooth foot pedals to advance rows and stitches with foot taps while keeping both hands completely on your work.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Configure USB foot pedals to send standard Spacebar or Enter keystrokes.
- ✓The ultimate setup for rapid production knitters, machine knitters, and spinners.
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