Matching Piece Tracker
Compare progress across paired pieces.
How Matching Piece Tracker Works?
The Matching Piece Tracker works by comparing Piece 2 Progress with the Piece 1 Benchmark, the final row count of the first piece. Work the second sock, mitten or sleeve until both numbers match.
Record piece 1
Press → to set Piece 1 Benchmark to the first piece's row count.
Count piece 2
Tap the count pad or press Space for each row of the second piece.
Match shaping points
Note the row of each shaping point on piece 1 and match it on piece 2.
Stop at the benchmark
Finish piece 2 when its count equals Piece 1 Benchmark.
Matching Piece Tracker Formula
The Matching Piece Tracker formula is rows left = piece 1 benchmark − piece 2 progress. Matching pieces finish with rows left at 0.
- Rows left
Left = B − PB is the benchmark and P is Piece 2 Progress.
- Match percentage
Match % = P ÷ B × 100Match % shows how far piece 2 has come.
- Length gap
Gap = Left ÷ gg is rows per inch.
Worked example: A first sock of 210 rounds and a second sock at 168 rounds leave 42 rounds to match, 80% done.
Matching Piece Tracker Conversion Table
The Matching Piece Tracker conversion table shows the length gap from a row difference at 3 gauges.
| Rows behind | Sock (10 rows/in) | DK (7.5 rows/in) | Worsted (6 rows/in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 in (0.3 cm) | 0.13 in (0.3 cm) | 0.17 in (0.4 cm) |
| 3 | 0.3 in (0.8 cm) | 0.4 in (1 cm) | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| 5 | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) | 0.67 in (1.7 cm) | 0.83 in (2.1 cm) |
| 10 | 1 in (2.5 cm) | 1.33 in (3.4 cm) | 1.67 in (4.2 cm) |
| 20 | 2 in (5.1 cm) | 2.67 in (6.8 cm) | 3.33 in (8.5 cm) |
| 42 | 4.2 in (10.7 cm) | 5.6 in (14.2 cm) | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| 60 | 6 in (15.2 cm) | 8 in (20.3 cm) | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
A gap of 0.25 in (0.6 cm) or more shows between paired socks and sleeves.
What is Matching Piece Tracker?
A Matching Piece Tracker is a side-by-side counter that makes a second piece match the first. Socks, mittens and sleeves come in pairs and must look the same.
The second piece is often made weeks later, and memory fails. Recording the first piece's count makes the match exact.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the benchmark and progress in your browser.
What are the uses of Matching Piece Tracker?
There are 4 main uses of the Matching Piece Tracker, including socks, mittens and sleeves.
Socks
Match the second sock's leg and foot.
Mittens
Match hand and thumb lengths.
Sleeves
Match sleeve lengths and shaping.
Cardigan fronts
Match left and right fronts.
About the Matching Piece Tracker
Side-by-side comparative counter ensuring your second sock, mitten, or sleeve matches the row count and shaping of the first.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Eliminate "Second Sock Syndrome" by having an explicit benchmark target.
- ✓Verify row-by-row increase milestones against your completed first piece.
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