Real-Time Canvas Engine

Free Online Stitch & Row Counter for Knitting and Crochet

Stitches Counter draws your knitting or crochet fabric as you count. Tap, click or press the spacebar to add a stitch, set a row goal, and watch fabric size and yarn use update instantly. No sign-up — your counts stay in your browser.

Active Counter
Total Stitches
36
Current Row / Rnd
14
⚡ Click or Tap Here: Count Stitch
Press Spacebar anywhere to increment quickly
Pattern Progress14 / 40 Rows (35%)
Yarn Thread ColorBerry Rose
Auto-Advance RowBump row counter when stitches reach row target
Audio & Haptic FeedbackSynthesized click clicks on every count
Real-Time Textile Canvas
Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows / 4"
Active Loop: #36
Est. Fabric Height
5.0 cm
~ 2.0 in (14 rows tall)
Est. Fabric Width
10.9 cm
~ 4.3 in (24 sts wide)
Yarn Used (Est.)
17.6 m
~ 19.2 yards woven
Work Pace
24 sts/m
Session average

Swatch Gauge Calculator

Standard Gauge: 5.5 stitches/inch & 7.0 rows/inch. Perfectly calibrated for DK yarn.

Keyboard Controls

Space or ↑ +1 Stitch
↓ -1 Stitch
→ +1 Row
← -1 Row
R Reset
Designed for hands-free counting while crafting needles are in hand.

How Stitches Counter works

Four quick steps take you from cast-on to a finished row count, with a live picture of your fabric the whole way.

  1. Choose knitting or crochet

    Switch the craft mode at the top of the counter. The canvas draws V-shaped knit stitches in knitting mode and post-and-loop stitches in crochet mode.

  2. Set up your pattern

    Enter your stitches per row and the total rows you are aiming for, then pick a stitch pattern (stockinette, garter, 1x1 ribbing or seed) and your yarn weight.

  3. Count as you work

    Tap the large count pad, click +, or press the spacebar or up arrow for each stitch. With auto-advance on, the row counter moves up by itself each time you finish a row.

  4. Check size and yarn

    Type in the stitches and rows from your 4-inch (10 cm) swatch. Estimated fabric width, height and yarn length update instantly, and Save Project downloads your counts as a file.

A row counter that shows you the fabric

Ordinary clicker counters only give you a number. Stitches Counter keeps the number and the knitting or crochet in front of you together, so it is easy to see where you are in a row or pattern repeat.

Live fabric preview

Every stitch you count appears on the canvas, with garter ridges, ribbing columns and seed texture shaded so the pattern is easy to follow.

Hands-free keyboard counting

Keep the needles or hook in your hands: spacebar and the arrow keys add or remove stitches and rows, and R resets the session.

Gauge, size and yarn estimates

Your swatch gauge turns stitch and row counts into estimated width and height in centimetres and inches, plus a yarn estimate in metres and yards.

Private by design

There is no account. Counts and settings are saved in your browser's local storage on your own device and are never uploaded.

How the size and yarn estimates are calculated

Fabric width is your stitches per row divided by your stitch gauge per centimetre, and fabric height is your current row count divided by your row gauge per centimetre. Both figures are also shown in inches.

The yarn estimate multiplies the number of stitches worked by an average length of yarn per stitch for the selected weight: about 3.5 cm for fingering, 4.8 cm for DK, 6.2 cm for worsted and 9 cm for bulky yarn.

These are planning estimates. Tension, needle or hook size, fibre and blocking all change real results, so always knit or crochet a gauge swatch before buying yarn for a large project.

Specialized Knitting & Crochet Subtools

Try the tools below, or open the full directory to choose from 132 free tools.

View All 132 Subtools
Knitting Stitch CounterTally stitches while knitting.Crochet Stitch CounterTally stitches while crocheting.Knitting Row CounterTrack completed knitting rows.Crochet Row CounterTrack completed crochet rows.Round CounterTrack completed circular rounds.Combined Stitch and Row CounterTrack stitches within each row.Combined Stitch and Round CounterTrack stitches within each round.Cast-On CounterCount stitches placed on needles.Bind-Off CounterCount stitches bound off.Foundation Chain CounterCount crochet starting chains.Pattern Repeat CounterTrack completed stitch repeats.Row Repeat CounterTrack position within repeating rows.Nested Repeat CounterTrack repeats within larger repeats.Multiple Stitch CountersMaintain separate named tallies.Linked Stitch CountersAdvance related counters together.Target Stitch CounterCount toward a specified total.Remaining Stitch CounterShow stitches left to work.Custom Increment CounterCount stitches in chosen groups.Increase CounterTrack completed stitch increases.Decrease CounterTrack completed stitch decreases.Stitch Group CounterCount clusters, groups, or bundles.Section CounterTrack separate pattern sections.Right-Side / Wrong-Side TrackerTrack the current working side.Increase Schedule TrackerFollow entered shaping intervals.Decrease Schedule TrackerFollow entered decrease intervals.Shaping Reminder ToolFlag upcoming shaping instructions.Color Change ReminderFlag scheduled yarn changes.Stitch Marker ReminderPrompt marker placement or movement.Pattern Checkpoint RecorderSave counts and next instructions.Expected Stitch Count CheckerCompare actual and required totals.Circular Knitting CounterTrack rounds and beginning-of-round checkpoints.Flat Knitting CounterTrack back-and-forth rows.Knit and Purl Sequence TrackerFollow entered stitch sequences.Ribbing Repeat CounterTrack knit-and-purl repeat positions.Garter Stitch Ridge CounterTrack ridges alongside rows.Stockinette Row TrackerTrack rows and working side.Cable Row CounterFlag scheduled cable crossings.Lace Repeat CounterTrack lace chart rows and repeats.Colorwork Chart CounterTrack chart positions and color runs.Fair Isle Float Checkpoint TrackerRecord planned float-checking positions.Intarsia Section TrackerTrack separate color sections.Brioche Pass CounterDistinguish row passes and colors.Double-Knitting CounterTrack paired stitches and chart progress.Short-Row TrackerRecord turns and shaping sections.Raglan Increase TrackerTrack shaping at raglan markers.Yoke Shaping TrackerFollow increase or decrease rounds.Armhole Shaping TrackerFollow section-specific shaping instructions.Neckline Shaping TrackerTrack separate neckline sections.Buttonhole Row TrackerFlag planned buttonhole rows.Sleeve Shaping TrackerTrack sleeve increases or decreases.Sock Heel-Turn TrackerFollow heel-turn instructions.Sock Gusset CounterTrack gusset stitches and decrease rounds.Sock Toe Decrease TrackerFollow toe-shaping rounds.Two-at-a-Time Project CounterTrack paired pieces separately.Held Stitch TrackerRecord stitches reserved for later.Picked-Up Stitch CounterCount stitches picked up along edges.Live Stitch Distribution TrackerRecord stitches across needles or sections.Amigurumi CounterTrack rounds, stitch totals, and parts.Continuous Spiral CounterTrack unjoined crochet rounds.Joined Round CounterTrack joined rounds and checkpoints.Granny Square CounterTrack rounds, clusters, and corners.Granny Stripe CounterTrack rows, clusters, and color sequences.Corner-to-Corner CounterTrack diagonal rows and blocks.Filet Crochet CounterTrack open and filled mesh blocks.Tapestry Crochet CounterTrack stitches within color runs.Mosaic Crochet CounterTrack chart rows and color instructions.Tunisian Crochet Pass CounterTrack forward and return passes.Crochet Shell CounterCount shell groups and repeats.Crochet Cluster CounterTrack completed stitch clusters.Crochet Border CounterTrack sides, corners, and border rounds.Crochet Turning Chain HelperApply the pattern’s counting convention.Crochet Pattern Sequence TrackerFollow entered stitch instructions.Gauge Swatch CounterRecord stitches and rows within a swatch.Stitch Gauge CalculatorCalculate stitches per measured length.Row Gauge CalculatorCalculate rows per measured length.Stitches for Width CalculatorEstimate stitches from width and gauge.Rows for Length CalculatorEstimate rows from length and gauge.Finished Size CalculatorEstimate dimensions from counts and gauge.Cast-On CalculatorCalculate starting stitches using gauge and repeats.Foundation Chain CalculatorApply entered repeat and setup rules.Stitch Multiple CalculatorFind compatible starting stitch counts.Repeat Fit CalculatorCalculate complete repeats and leftover stitches.Evenly Spaced Increase CalculatorDistribute increases across available stitches.Evenly Spaced Decrease CalculatorDistribute decreases across available stitches.Shaping Interval CalculatorDistribute shaping across rows or rounds.Stitch Count Change CalculatorCalculate totals after increases and decreases.Pattern Row ValidatorCheck entered stitch consumption and output.Stitch Marker Placement CalculatorPlan markers at selected intervals.Pickup Rate CalculatorDistribute picked-up stitches along an edge.Gauge Adjustment CalculatorCompare counts at different gauges.Pattern Resize CalculatorAdjust counts under entered pattern constraints.Blanket Progress CounterTrack rows, sections, and targets.Temperature Blanket TrackerAssociate dates, colors, and completed sections.Stripe Sequence TrackerFollow planned colors and row counts.Motif CounterCount completed squares, hexagons, or flowers.Motif Joining TrackerMark joined pieces within a layout.Garment Piece CounterMaintain separate counts for each piece.Matching Piece TrackerCompare progress across paired pieces.Project Assembly CounterTrack completed seams and attachments.Knit-Along Progress TrackerTrack released knitting sections.Crochet-Along Progress TrackerTrack released crochet sections.Multi-Project DashboardOrganize active projects and counters.Pattern PDF Counter WorkspaceKeep counters beside an imported pattern.Pattern Image Counter WorkspaceTrack progress beside pattern images.Chart Position TrackerMark the current chart location.Pattern Instruction ChecklistCheck off entered instructions.Pattern Annotation ToolAttach notes to rows and sections.Pattern Repeat ExpanderExpand supported repeat instructions.Stitch Abbreviation LookupExplain knitting or crochet abbreviations.US / UK Crochet Terminology ConverterTranslate supported stitch names.Frog-Back PlannerCalculate work back to a saved checkpoint.Stitch Correction LogRecord count adjustments and explanations.Counter History ViewerReview previous count changes.Counter Undo and RedoCorrect accidental counting actions.Session Stitch CounterSeparate counts by working session.Project Session TimerRecord time spent crafting.Stitching Pace CalculatorCalculate stitches or rows per hour.Completion Time EstimatorEstimate remaining time from recorded pace.Yarn Usage EstimatorEstimate requirements from representative samples.Yarn Remaining Work EstimatorEstimate work possible with remaining yarn.Voice-Controlled Stitch CounterUpdate counts through spoken commands.Keyboard-Controlled Stitch CounterUpdate counts with assigned keys.Foot-Pedal Stitch CounterUse compatible pedal input.Wearable Stitch CounterUpdate counts through supported wearable controls.Shared Project CounterCombine authorized collaborators’ progress.Multi-Device CounterSynchronize saved project counts.Printable Stitch Tally GeneratorCreate customized paper counting sheets.Printable Row Checklist GeneratorCreate row-by-row progress sheets.Project Log GeneratorSummarize yarn, gauge, counts, and notes.Counter Data ExporterDownload saved counts and histories.Counter Data ImporterRestore previously saved counting records.Project Progress Chart GeneratorVisualize counts against project targets.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about counting stitches and rows with Stitches Counter.

Is Stitches Counter free to use?

Yes. Stitches Counter is completely free, works in any modern browser, and does not need an account or an app download.

Will my stitch and row count be saved?

Yes. Your counts and settings are saved automatically in your browser's local storage on this device, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off. Clearing your browser data or pressing Reset removes them, and they do not sync to other devices.

Can I count stitches without using my hands on the screen?

Yes. Press the spacebar or up arrow to add a stitch, the down arrow to remove one, the right and left arrows to add or remove a row, and R to reset. On a phone or tablet, tap the large count pad.

Does it work for crochet rounds as well as rows?

Yes. Switch to Crochet mode and use the Row / Rnd counter for either rows or rounds. The canvas changes to show crochet stitches instead of knit stitches.

What does Auto-Advance Row do?

When Auto-Advance Row is on, the row counter goes up by one every time your stitch count reaches a multiple of your stitches per row, and you hear a short chime if sound is enabled.

How accurate are the fabric size and yarn estimates?

They are calculated from your gauge and an average yarn length per stitch for each yarn weight, so they are a good planning guide rather than an exact measurement. Your tension, fibre and blocking will change the final size, so measure a real swatch first.

Can I keep a copy of my project?

Yes. Press Save Project to download a small file containing your current counts, pattern settings, yarn weight and gauge.

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