Tapestry Crochet Counter

Track stitches within color runs.

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How Tapestry Crochet Counter Works?

The Tapestry Crochet Counter works by counting Color Run Sts for the stitches in the current colour run and Active Yarn Color for the yarn in front. Tapestry crochet carries the unused yarn inside the stitches.

  1. Read the run

    Read the chart for the number of stitches in each colour run.

  2. Count the run

    Tap the count pad or press Space for each sc in the run.

  3. Switch colour

    Change yarn on the last yarn over of the stitch before the new colour, then press →.

  4. Reset per run

    Press Reset Count at the start of each new run.

Tapestry Crochet Counter Formula

The Tapestry Crochet Counter formula is colour changes per row = colour runs − 1. Yarn use rises by about 30% compared with plain sc, since every stitch carries a second strand.

Colour changes
Changes = runs − 1

Runs are the colour blocks along the row.

Yarn use
Yarn ≈ plain sc yarn × 1.3

Carried yarn adds weight and length.

Run width
Width = run sts ÷ sts per inch

A worsted tapestry sc is about 4 stitches per inch.

Worked example: A row with 9 colour runs has 8 colour changes. A 12-stitch run at 4 stitches per inch is 3 in (7.6 cm) wide.

Tapestry Crochet Counter Conversion Table

The Tapestry Crochet Counter conversion table converts colour run length into width at 3 gauges.

Tapestry colour run width
Run (sts)Fingering (6 sts/in)DK (5 sts/in)Worsted (4 sts/in)
20.33 in (0.8 cm)0.4 in (1 cm)0.5 in (1.3 cm)
40.67 in (1.7 cm)0.8 in (2 cm)1 in (2.5 cm)
61 in (2.5 cm)1.2 in (3 cm)1.5 in (3.8 cm)
81.33 in (3.4 cm)1.6 in (4.1 cm)2 in (5.1 cm)
122 in (5.1 cm)2.4 in (6.1 cm)3 in (7.6 cm)
162.67 in (6.8 cm)3.2 in (8.1 cm)4 in (10.2 cm)
244 in (10.2 cm)4.8 in (12.2 cm)6 in (15.2 cm)

Tapestry fabric is dense and stiff. Go up a hook size for wearable items.

What is Tapestry Crochet Counter?

A Tapestry Crochet Counter is a counter that tracks stitches in each colour run of tapestry crochet. Tapestry crochet works charts with 2 or more colours in sc, carrying the spare yarn inside.

Each run has an exact length, and 1 stitch off shifts the picture. Counting runs keeps the motif true.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the run count and colour in your browser.

What are the uses of Tapestry Crochet Counter?

There are 4 main uses of the Tapestry Crochet Counter, including bags, wall hangings and baskets.

  • Bags

    Work dense patterned bags.

  • Wall hangings

    Work charted wall art.

  • Baskets

    Make stiff patterned baskets.

  • Hats

    Work colour patterns on hats.

About the Tapestry Crochet Counter

Count single crochet color runs while carrying secondary yarn strands along the row for dense, patterned bags and wall hangings.

How to Use This Tool Efficiently

  • ✓Complete the final yarnover of the previous stitch with the new incoming color.
  • ✓Maintain firm tension on carried yarns so loops don’t sag between stitches.

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