Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker
Follow entered stitch sequences.
How Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker Works?
The Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker works by counting Stitch in Sequence as you step through a knit and purl pattern, while Active Stitch (K/P) tracks the stitch type change. Seed, moss, basketweave and checks all follow a fixed order of knits and purls.
Write the sequence
Write the row sequence, such as k1, p1 for seed stitch or k4, p4 for basketweave.
Count each stitch
Tap the count pad or press Space after each stitch in the sequence.
Mark the switch
Press → when the stitch type changes from knit to purl or purl to knit.
Restart the sequence
Press Reset Count at the end of each sequence repeat.
Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker Formula
The Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker formula is stitch type = sequence[(stitch position − 1) mod sequence length]. The position in the sequence decides whether the next stitch is a knit or a purl.
- Position in sequence
p = (N − 1) mod L + 1N is the stitch number in the row and L is the sequence length.
- Seed stitch shift
Row 2 starts = opposite of row 1Seed stitch knits the purls and purls the knits on the next row.
- Basketweave shift
Shift after B rowsBasketweave swaps blocks after the block height B.
Worked example: In a k4, p4 basketweave, stitch 27 sits at position (26 mod 8) + 1 = 3, so stitch 27 is a knit.
Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker Conversion Table
The Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker conversion table lists 6 knit and purl patterns with the sequence and the rows in each repeat.
| Pattern | Row 1 sequence | Repeat (sts × rows) | Stitch multiple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed stitch | k1, p1 | 2 × 2 | 2 (+1 for odd) |
| Moss stitch | k1, p1 | 2 × 4 | 2 |
| Double moss | k2, p2 | 4 × 4 | 4 |
| Basketweave | k4, p4 | 8 × 8 | 8 |
| Checkerboard | k5, p5 | 10 × 10 | 10 |
| Broken rib | k1, p1 / knit all | 2 × 2 | 2 |
UK patterns call seed stitch moss stitch. Check which one your pattern means.
What is Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker?
A Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker is a tool that follows a fixed order of knit and purl stitches across a row. Texture patterns depend on the right stitch type at the right place.
One wrong stitch breaks the texture and shows as a flat patch. The Stitches Counter tool counts your place in the sequence and saves it in your browser.
What are the uses of Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker?
There are 4 main uses of the Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker, including seed stitch, basketweave and checks.
Seed stitch
Keep the k1, p1 order and shift it on each row.
Basketweave
Count 4-stitch blocks and swap them after 4 rows.
Checkerboard
Count blocks across and up.
Broken rib
Alternate rib rows and plain rows.
About the Knit and Purl Sequence Tracker
Follow step-by-step knit and purl patterns like moss stitch, basketweave, or textured checks with highlighting on the active stitch.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Enter custom sequences like K2, P2 or K1, P3, K3, P1.
- ✓Never forget whether your next stitch should be a knit or purl after a pause.
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