Pattern Repeat Counter
Track completed stitch repeats.
How Pattern Repeat Counter Works?
The Pattern Repeat Counter works by adding 1 to Repeats Completed each time you finish one full stitch repeat across a row or round. Target Repeats holds the number of repeats the row contains.
Set the repeats per row
Divide the stitches in the row by the repeat length and enter the answer in Target Repeats with →. A 96-stitch round in an 8-stitch repeat holds 12 repeats.
Tap at the end of each repeat
Tap the count pad or press Space after the last stitch of a repeat. Markers between repeats make the end easy to see.
Check against the target
The row is done when Repeats Completed equals Target Repeats. A short count shows a repeat was skipped.
Reset for the next row
Press Reset Count to start the next row at 0 repeats.
Pattern Repeat Counter Formula
The Pattern Repeat Counter formula is repeats in a row = (stitches in row − edge stitches) ÷ repeat length. The answer has to be a whole number for the pattern to fit.
- Repeats per row
Reps = (S − E) ÷ MS is stitches in the row, E is the edge or selvedge stitches and M is the stitch multiple.
- Stitches worked so far
Worked = E₁ + C × ME₁ is the edge stitches before the first repeat and C is Repeats Completed.
- Repeats left
Left = T − CT is Target Repeats.
Worked example: A feather-and-fan shawl of 182 stitches with 2 edge stitches and an 18-stitch repeat holds (182 − 2) ÷ 18 = 10 repeats per row. After 6 repeats you have worked 1 + 6 × 18 = 109 stitches.
Pattern Repeat Counter Conversion Table
The Pattern Repeat Counter conversion table shows how many repeats of common stitch patterns fit into 4 row lengths.
| Pattern (multiple) | 72 sts | 120 sts | 180 sts | 240 sts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2 rib (4) | 18 reps | 30 reps | 45 reps | 60 reps |
| Waffle stitch (4) | 18 reps | 30 reps | 45 reps | 60 reps |
| Basketweave (8) | 9 reps | 15 reps | 22 reps + 4 | 30 reps |
| Chevron (12) | 6 reps | 10 reps | 15 reps | 20 reps |
| Feather and fan (18) | 4 reps | 6 reps + 12 | 10 reps | 13 reps + 6 |
| Old shale lace (18) | 4 reps | 6 reps + 12 | 10 reps | 13 reps + 6 |
| Brick stitch (6) | 12 reps | 20 reps | 30 reps | 40 reps |
A "+ n" value means n stitches are left over and belong in the edges.
What is Pattern Repeat Counter?
A Pattern Repeat Counter is a tally tool that counts full stitch repeats across a row or round instead of single stitches. Patterns write repeats as "*k2, p2; rep from *" or in a bracket such as "[k4, yo, k2tog] 8 times".
Counting repeats is faster than counting single stitches. A 240-stitch row in a 12-stitch chevron is only 20 taps.
The Stitches Counter tool saves the repeat count in your browser, so a pause in the middle of a row keeps your place.
What are the uses of Pattern Repeat Counter?
There are 5 main uses of the Pattern Repeat Counter, including chevrons, lace shawls and bracketed instructions.
Chevrons and ripples
Count each peak-and-valley repeat across blanket rows.
Lace shawls
Track 18-stitch feather-and-fan or old shale repeats across long rows.
Bracketed instructions
Count lines such as "[k3, p1] 12 times" without losing the bracket count.
Texture blocks
Count waffle, brick and basketweave blocks.
Fit checks
Confirm each row holds the expected number of repeats after shaping.
About the Pattern Repeat Counter
Count full multi-stitch pattern motifs across a row or round. Ideal for textured waffle stitch, feather-and-fan, or chevron designs.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Multiply your repeats by the repeat stitch multiple to verify the total row stitch width.
- ✓Mark repeat boundaries with ring markers for effortless visual confirmation.
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