Picked-Up Stitch Counter

How Picked-Up Stitch Counter Works?

The Picked-Up Stitch Counter works by counting Stitches Picked Up along an edge while Target Pickup holds the number the pattern needs. Picking up makes new live stitches along a finished edge for a band, collar or heel gusset.

1. 1

   Set the pickup target

   Press → to set Target Pickup.

2. 2

   Divide the edge

   Place markers to divide the edge into 4 equal parts and split the target by 4.

3. 3

   Count each picked-up stitch

   Tap the count pad or press Space for every new stitch.

4. 4

   Check each section

   Compare the count at each marker with a quarter of the target.

Picked-Up Stitch Counter Formula

The Picked-Up Stitch Counter formula is stitches to pick up = edge rows × pickup ratio. The standard ratio along stockinette rows is 3 stitches for every 4 rows.

Along rows

Pick up = rows × 3 ÷ 4

Use 1 per 2 rows on garter edges.

Along stitches

Pick up = stitches × 1

Pick up 1 per stitch on bound-off edges.

Per section

Section = target ÷ markers

Equal sections give even spacing.

Worked example: A cardigan front edge of 132 rows needs 132 × 3 ÷ 4 = 99 stitches for a stockinette band.

Picked-Up Stitch Counter Conversion Table

The Picked-Up Stitch Counter conversion table converts edge rows into stitches to pick up at 3 ratios.

Adjust the total to a multiple of the band rib, such as a multiple of 4 + 2 for 2x2 rib.

What is Picked-Up Stitch Counter?

A Picked-Up Stitch Counter is a tool that counts the stitches picked up along an edge against a target. Necklines, button bands, armhole edges and sock gussets all start with picked-up stitches.

Too many stitches make a band flare; too few make the edge pucker. Counting against a target keeps the band flat.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the count and the target in your browser.

What are the uses of Picked-Up Stitch Counter?

There are 4 main uses of the Picked-Up Stitch Counter, including necklines, button bands and heel flaps.

• Necklines

  Pick up around the neck for a ribbed band.

• Button bands

  Pick up along cardigan fronts.

• Heel flaps

  Pick up along both sides of a sock heel flap.

• Armhole edges

  Pick up around sleeveless armholes.