Stitch Group Counter
Count clusters, groups, or bundles.
How Stitch Group Counter Works?
The Stitch Group Counter works by adding 1 to Clusters Worked for every finished group, such as a 5-dc shell, a puff stitch or a bobble. Target Clusters holds the groups the row needs.
Set the clusters per row
Press → to set Target Clusters to the group count of the row, such as 14 shells.
Tap per finished group
Tap the count pad or press Space once the group is complete, not after each stitch inside it.
Check the row
The row is complete when Clusters Worked equals Target Clusters.
Reset per row
Press Reset Count before the next row of groups.
Stitch Group Counter Formula
The Stitch Group Counter formula is stitches in a row of groups = groups × stitches per group + spacer stitches. Spacer stitches are the chains or single stitches between groups.
- Row stitch total
S = g × n + sp × (g − 1) + edgesg is the group count, n is stitches per group and sp is spacer stitches between groups.
- Groups for a width
g = width ÷ group widthA worsted 5-dc shell spans about 1.25 in (3.2 cm).
- Yarn per group
Yarn = n × yarn per stitchA worsted dc uses about 4.5 in (11.4 cm) of yarn.
Worked example: Fourteen 5-dc shells with 1 sc between shells and 1 edge stitch at each end hold 14 × 5 + 13 + 2 = 85 stitches.
Stitch Group Counter Conversion Table
The Stitch Group Counter conversion table lists 7 common stitch groups with stitch count, yarn use and size in worsted yarn.
| Group | Stitches in group | Yarn per group | Approx. width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-dc cluster | 3 dc | 14 in (36 cm) | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| 5-dc shell | 5 dc | 23 in (58 cm) | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Puff stitch (4 loops) | 4 yo loops | 18 in (46 cm) | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Bobble (5 dc) | 5 partial dc | 20 in (51 cm) | 0.5 in (1.3 cm) |
| Popcorn (5 dc) | 5 dc | 23 in (58 cm) | 0.6 in (1.5 cm) |
| Knit bobble (MB 5) | 5 sts, 4 rows | 15 in (38 cm) | 0.3 in (0.8 cm) |
| V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) | 2 dc + 1 ch | 10 in (25 cm) | 0.6 in (1.5 cm) |
Yarn values are estimates for a 5 mm (H-8) hook or 4.5 mm (US 7) needle. Measure 1 group of your own to check.
What is Stitch Group Counter?
A Stitch Group Counter is a counter that tallies finished stitch groups, such as shells, clusters, puffs and bobbles, instead of single stitches. Patterns state rows by group count, such as "14 shells".
Counting groups is faster and maps straight onto the pattern. The Stitches Counter tool saves the group count and the target in your browser.
What are the uses of Stitch Group Counter?
There are 4 main uses of the Stitch Group Counter, including shell rows, bobble panels and cluster blankets.
Shell rows
Count shells across borders and lacy tops.
Bobble panels
Count bobbles in knitted Aran panels.
Cluster blankets
Count 3-dc clusters in granny-style rows.
Puff textures
Count puff stitches in textured crochet hats and blankets.
About the Stitch Group Counter
Track discrete bunches such as 5-dc shells, puff stitches, bobbles, and cable medallions across large textured projects.
How to Use This Tool Efficiently
- ✓Helpful for bobble stitch rows where counting individual stitches is prone to error.
- ✓Verify cluster spacing with stitch markers placed between repeats.
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