About the Knitting Row Counter
This online row counter replaces the clicker on the end of your needle. Tap the big button (or press the space bar) after every row, and it keeps count of your rows and where you are in the pattern repeat — for example “row 6 of an 8-row cable repeat, repeat 6”. Set a target row count to see a progress bar and how many rows are left.
You can keep separate counters for several projects, such as a sweater body, two sleeves and a hat, and switch between them. Progress is saved automatically in your browser on this device, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off. Nothing is uploaded or shared.
Below the counter, the progress planner works out how many rows and repeats remain from any row count and estimates the knitting time left from your typical minutes per row. It works the same way for crochet rows and rounds, cross-stitch rows or any repetitive count.
With the default inputs, the rows left is 75. Change any value above to recalculate instantly.
How to use the knitting row counter
- 1Name your project and set the rows per pattern repeat (1 if there is none).
- 2Optionally set a target number of rows for a progress bar.
- 3Tap the counter or press Space after finishing each row; use − to undo.
- 4Switch projects from the list — each one remembers its own count.
- 5Use the planner below to see rows, repeats and time left.
Formula and method
The counter simply adds one per tap, but pattern repeats need a little arithmetic. If a cable or lace repeat is r rows long, the remainder of the rows worked divided by r tells you which row of the chart comes next, and the whole-number quotient is the number of complete repeats you have already worked.
The planner subtracts rows completed from the section length for the rows left and the percentage complete, and multiplies the rows left by your typical minutes per row for a rough time estimate. Rows get longer on increase sections and shorter on decreases, so treat the time as a guide.
- r
- Rows in one pattern repeat
- done
- Rows completed so far
- total
- Rows in the section you are knitting
Worked examples
45 of 120 rows with an 8-row repeat
With 45 rows done of 120, 75 remain (37.5% complete). 45 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 5, so five full repeats are finished and the next row is row 6 of the repeat. At 3 minutes a row, 75 rows take about 225 minutes, or 3 h 45 m.
Sleeve: 64 of 96 rows, 12-row cable
Of 96 rows, 32 remain. 64 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 4, so five cable repeats are complete and you start row 5 of the chart next. 32 rows at 4 minutes is 128 minutes (2 h 8 m).
Blanket with no repeat
A 300-row blanket with 210 rows done is 70% complete with 90 rows left. At 6 minutes a row that is 540 minutes — about 9 hours of knitting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use an online row counter?+
Tap the + button or press the space bar each time you finish a row. If you tap by mistake, press − to go back one. The count is saved in your browser automatically, so it is still there next time you open the page on the same device.
How do I keep track of pattern repeats?+
Enter the number of rows in your pattern repeat, such as 8 for a cable. The counter shows which row of the repeat you are on and how many full repeats are done, so you can follow your chart without a separate tally.
Can I count several projects at once?+
Yes. Add a project for each piece — for example front, back and each sleeve — and switch between them. Each project keeps its own row count, repeat length and target.
Is my row count saved if I close the page?+
It is saved in your browser’s local storage on this device. Clearing site data, using a private window or switching to another device will start fresh, so write the count down for important projects.
Should I count the cast-on row?+
Most patterns do not count the cast-on as a row; row 1 is the first row worked after casting on. Follow your pattern’s convention and be consistent across matching pieces such as sleeves.