Joined Round Counter
Track joined rounds and checkpoints.
How Joined Round Counter Works?
The Joined Round Counter works by counting Joined Round each time you close a round with a slip stitch and logging the Join Slip Stitch. Joined rounds start each round with a chain and end with a slip stitch into the top of that chain.
Close the round
Slip stitch into the top of the starting chain to close the round.
Log the join
Press → to log the slip stitch join.
Advance the round
Tap the count pad or press Space to add 1 to Joined Round.
Keep the seam straight
Start each round in the same place so the joins line up.
Joined Round Counter Formula
The Joined Round Counter formula is stitches in round = stitches worked + 1 if the starting chain counts. Joined rounds of dc usually count the ch 3 as the first stitch.
- Round total
T = s + cs is the stitches worked and c is 1 for a counted starting chain.
- Flat circle in dc
Stitches = 12 × roundA dc circle starts with 12 dc.
- Joins
Joins = roundsEvery round ends with 1 slip stitch join.
Worked example: Round 5 of a flat dc circle holds 12 × 5 = 60 dc including the ch 3 that counts as the first dc.
Joined Round Counter Conversion Table
The Joined Round Counter conversion table lists 3 flat circle starts with the stitches in each joined round.
| Round | sc (6 start) | hdc (8 start) | dc (12 start) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
| 3 | 18 | 24 | 36 |
| 4 | 24 | 32 | 48 |
| 5 | 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 36 | 48 | 72 |
| 8 | 48 | 64 | 96 |
| 10 | 60 | 80 | 120 |
If the circle ripples, the start count is too high; if it cups, the start count is too low.
What is Joined Round Counter?
A Joined Round Counter is a round counter for crochet rounds closed with a slip stitch. Joined rounds give a clean edge for colour changes and granny-style work.
The joins form a faint vertical seam. Counting joins keeps the round number right and the seam in one line.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the round and join counts in your browser.
What are the uses of Joined Round Counter?
There are 4 main uses of the Joined Round Counter, including mandalas, granny squares and hats.
Mandalas
Count joined colour rounds.
Granny squares
Count joined square rounds.
Hats
Count joined rounds on crochet hats.
Stripes in the round
Change colour at each join.
About the Joined Round Counter
Track crochet rounds joined with a slip stitch and initiated with turning chains. Keeps your vertical seam straight and orderly.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Join into the top of the initial turning chain or first real stitch as your pattern specifies.
- ✓Pull your join slip stitch tightly to minimize the appearance of a visible seam.
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