Motif Counter
Count completed squares, hexagons, or flowers.
How Motif Counter Works?
The Motif Counter works by adding 1 to Motifs Made for each finished square, hexagon, flower or block, counting up toward Goal Motifs. The goal comes from the blanket or garment layout.
Plan the layout
Multiply the motifs across by the motifs down, such as 8 × 10 = 80 squares.
Set the goal
Press → to raise Goal Motifs to the layout total.
Log each finished motif
Tap the count pad or press Space once the motif's ends are woven in.
Track colours
Use Step by 2 or more when you finish a batch of motifs in one sitting.
Motif Counter Formula
The Motif Counter formula is motifs needed = motifs across × motifs down. Motifs across equal the finished width divided by the motif width.
- Motifs needed
M = a × da is motifs across and d is motifs down.
- Motifs across
a = width ÷ motif sizeUse the blocked motif size.
- Progress
P = made ÷ M × 100P is the share done.
Worked example: A 48 × 60 in (122 × 152 cm) blanket of 6 in (15.2 cm) squares needs 8 × 10 = 80 squares. At 52 squares made, the blanket is 65% done.
Motif Counter Conversion Table
The Motif Counter conversion table gives motifs needed for 5 blanket sizes and 3 motif sizes.
| Blanket | 4 in (10 cm) motifs | 6 in (15 cm) motifs | 8 in (20 cm) motifs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 × 36 in | 8 × 9 = 72 | 5 × 6 = 30 | 4 × 5 = 20 |
| 36 × 48 in | 9 × 12 = 108 | 6 × 8 = 48 | 5 × 6 = 30 |
| 48 × 60 in | 12 × 15 = 180 | 8 × 10 = 80 | 6 × 8 = 48 |
| 50 × 60 in | 13 × 15 = 195 | 9 × 10 = 90 | 7 × 8 = 56 |
| 60 × 80 in | 15 × 20 = 300 | 10 × 14 = 140 | 8 × 10 = 80 |
Counts round up so the blanket reaches at least the planned size.
What is Motif Counter?
A Motif Counter is a tool that counts finished motifs, such as granny squares, hexagons, flowers or knitted blocks, toward a layout total. Motif projects are built from many small pieces joined at the end.
An 80-square blanket can take months, and motifs live in bags and baskets. A saved count shows how many are done without unpacking every bag.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the count and goal in your browser.
What are the uses of Motif Counter?
There are 5 main uses of the Motif Counter, including granny blankets, hexagon throws and block cardigans.
Granny blankets
Count squares toward a layout.
Hexagon throws
Count hexagons for a honeycomb layout.
Block cardigans
Count squares for a granny cardigan.
Flower garlands
Count flowers for a garland or bunting.
Charity blocks
Count knitted blocks for group blankets.
About the Motif Counter
Count individual granny squares, crochet hexagons, or knitted blocks toward your target blanket or cardigan layout.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Block motifs to identical finished dimensions before joining them.
- ✓Stack completed motifs in batches of 10 for easy physical inventory checking.
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