This row counter keeps a separate count for rows, stitches or any other part of a project. Press plus to add one, minus to take one away and reset to start again. Your counts stay saved in this browser, so you can close the page and come back to the same row later.
How do you use the row counter?
Type a name in the box, for example Rows, Stitches or Sleeve, and press Add counter. Each counter holds one whole number, and it starts at 0. The page opens with two counters, Rows and Stitches, and a Remove button appears once there is more than one.
Plus adds 1. Minus takes 1 away and stops at 0, so a count never goes negative, even after a stray tap. Reset sets the counter back to 0. On a keyboard, click a counter to focus it, then press Space, Arrow Up or Arrow Right to add one, and Arrow Down or Arrow Left to take one away. On a phone, the big buttons suit a thumb while the hook stays in the other hand.
What should you count?
Count whatever is easy to lose track of. Rows are the usual choice, and stitches in a long row come next. One counter for rows and a second for repeats works well, because a long pattern can ask for the same set of rows many times and a single total does not show where in the repeat you are.
For work in the round, press plus each time the stitch marker comes round. If you mark the first stitch of each round, place the marker (pm) there and slip the marker (sm) as you pass it, and each slip is one finished round. For a long foundation chain, a stitch counter helps you reach the count your pattern gives. Name each counter after its part of the project so they are easy to tell apart after a break, and add a new one whenever a new section starts, such as the second sleeve or the border.
How is a counter different from a stitch counter app?
This is a manual counter. It does not detect stitches, so it counts what is pressed. That keeps it simple and free of sign-in, and it means one count stands for whatever you decide. Pick the rule at the start, such as one press per finished row, and keep to it, because a count that follows two different rules cannot be trusted.
What are the limits of a saved counter?
Counts are saved in your browser’s local storage, on this device only, so three things follow.
- No sync. A counter saved on your phone does not appear on your laptop.
- Cleared data clears counts. If you clear site data, or use a private window, the saved counts can disappear.
- A blocked browser cannot save. If your browser blocks saving, the page tells you, and the counts last only while the page stays open.
For a project where losing your place would cost hours, also write the row number on the pattern. A pencil mark is slower than a button, but it does not depend on a browser.
To find how many stitches go in a round, the hat size calculator turns your gauge into a stitch count. For the shorthand in your pattern, such as rnd, rep and sm, see the list of crochet abbreviations. New to rows? Start with how to single crochet.
Questions makers ask
What should I do before I clear my browser data?
Write the current counts on your pattern first, because clearing site data removes the saved counts, and a private window cannot keep them. A note with the row number is a backup that does not depend on the browser.
How should I name counters for a project with several parts?
Name each counter after its part, such as Sleeve rows or Border, so it is easy to tell apart after a break. Add a new counter when a new section starts. Each counter keeps its own count, and Remove deletes one you no longer need.
What happens if I press minus at zero?
Nothing changes. The count stops at 0, so a stray tap cannot make it negative. If you lose your place, check the row in your pattern and press plus to catch up. Reset returns a counter to 0.
Can I use it for something other than rows?
Yes. A counter holds any whole number, so you can track repeats, a chain count or finished motifs. Name it for what it counts and keep one rule for what a press means. It is a manual counter and does not read stitches.
