Free Online Stitch Counter and Row Counter

A stitch counter tracks two separate things: the total number of stitches in a row or round, and the total number of rows or rounds completed. Losing count on either one can throw off your stitch count and row shaping — especially in patterns with increases, decreases, or stitch repeats.

For most knitting patterns, the row count determines length. Sweater bodies, hats, and socks all use row counts to hit the correct length before shaping begins. The stitch count within each row matters when your pattern has repeats — if you lose a stitch mid-row, the repeat will not align at the end.

For crochet, rounds and rows work the same way. In the round (hats, amigurumi, granny squares), you count stitches per round to ensure the correct increase rate. For flat crochet (blankets, scarves, garments), you count rows for length and stitches per row to keep edges straight.

The stitch target field lets you enter the expected number of stitches per row. As you tap through each stitch, the counter shows your progress toward that target. When you hit the target number, the counter turns green and shows 'row complete.' At that point, reset the stitch counter and add one to the row counter.

This workflow catches mistakes before you finish the row, not after. If you reach the end of your yarn and the stitch counter reads 22 instead of 24, you know immediately that two stitches are missing — before you have turned the work and discovered the problem several rows later.

For crochet in the round, use the stitch counter for the round's expected count and the row counter for total rounds completed. The same target feature works: enter your round's stitch count, tap through as you stitch, and reset at the end of each round.