Tap to Count Stitches
Big tap zone counts a stitch instantly. Perfect for fast pattern work where you can’t look away from your hands.
Stitch Counter Online — Free Knitting, Crochet & Embroidery Counter
The easiest stitch counter online. Tap to count stitches for knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or embroidery. Works offline on any device — free, no signup, never lose your count.
Free forever · No sign-up required
Free, with no sign-up
Works offline once loaded
Counts stay on your device
Installable as an app
Runs in your browser — nothing to download
72+ counter types available
Quick answer
Stitch Counter is a free online counter that runs in your web browser. Open the page, then tap the screen or press the space bar once for each item to keep a running total while knitting stitch counting. The number is saved on your device, so it survives a reload or a closed tab, and it works with no internet connection once the page has loaded.
- Definition: Stitch Counter
- A stitch counter is a counting tool for knitting stitch counting, crochet stitch tracking and cross-stitch projects. You tap once per item and the tool keeps the total, so you do not have to hold the number in your head.
Key facts
| Cost | Free. No account, no trial, no paid tier. |
|---|---|
| Sign-up required | No — the counter works the moment the page loads. |
| Works offline | Yes. Install it from your browser menu and it keeps counting with no connection. |
| Where the count is stored | On your own device, in browser storage. Counts are never uploaded to a server. |
| How you count | Tap or click the counter, or press the space bar and arrow keys on a keyboard. |
| If you close the tab | The number is kept. It changes only when you change it or reset it. |
| Devices | Any modern browser on phone, tablet, laptop or desktop. |
Example: using the stitch counter
- Open the page — the counter starts at zero, with nothing to set up.
- Optional: open settings and set a target number so you know when to stop.
- Tap once for each item as you go — for example knitting stitch counting.
- Take a break if you need to. The number stays where you left it.
- Press reset when the job is finished, and confirm to start the next count from zero.
How it compares
| Aspect | This online counter | Handheld mechanical clicker | Pen and paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Usually paid hardware | Almost free |
| Always with you | Yes, on your phone | Only if you carry it | Only if you carry it |
| Works with no signal | Yes, once installed | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps the number after a break | Yes, saved on device | Yes, until you reset the dial | Yes, if you keep the sheet |
| Several counts at once | Yes, multiple counters | One per device | Yes, but manual |
| Risk of miscount | Low — one tap per item | Low | Higher when counting fast |
How this page relates to the rest of the site
- Type of
- Online counter
- Part of
- Counter directory, Tally counter
- Related tools
- Online stopwatch, Free calculators and converters
- Explained in
- Counting guides
- Published by
- SimpleCounter
About the Stitch Counter
A stitch counter is useful in any craft where the count and the hands are busy at the same time: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, beadwork. The common problem is not the counting but the interruptions — a doorbell, a dropped stitch, the end of an episode. Because the count saves automatically and never resets on its own, an interruption costs you nothing, and multiple counters let you keep a stitch count and a row count without conflating them..
Why Choose Our Stitch Counter?
Auto-Save Your Count
Your stitch count is saved in your browser. Lock your screen or close the tab — your number is still there when you come back.
Works Offline as an App
Install it on your phone or tablet and use the stitch counter without internet — on the bus, in the park, anywhere.
Perfect For
Knitting stitch counting
Crochet stitch tracking
Cross-stitch projects
Embroidery patterns
Beading and jewellery
Pattern repeats
Increase / decrease tracking
Stitch markers replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an online stitch counter?
An online stitch counter is a free web tool that counts each stitch as you tap. It replaces a physical clicker counter and works on any phone, tablet, or computer with no app to install.
Can I use this stitch counter for knitting and crochet?
Yes — it works for any stitch-based craft: knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, and beading. Just tap once per stitch.
Does the stitch counter work offline?
Yes. Install SimpleCounter as a PWA on your device and the stitch counter works completely offline.
Can I track multiple stitches at once?
Yes — create separate counters for current row stitches, total rows, pattern repeats, and increases/decreases. Switch between them with a tap.
Is the stitch counter really free?
Yes. 100% free, no signup, unlimited counting.
Benefits of using the Stitch Counter
What you actually get compared with a mechanical clicker, a notes app, or trying to hold the number in your head.
Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for
Open the stitch counter and start counting in the same second. No account, no email, no trial.
Your count survives real life
Totals are saved on your device as you go, so a locked screen, a closed tab, or a lost signal does not reset anything.
Works offline once loaded
Install it to your home screen and it keeps working in a warehouse, a pool hall, a field, or a plane — no connection needed.
Private by default
Counts stay in your browser. There is no cloud sync, no profile, and nothing about what you count is sent to us.
Share your setup
We publish only real, attributed feedback here — so this space is intentionally empty until we have your words to put in it. Tell us what you use the stitch counter for and we will add your story, with your name, to this page.
Share your experienceReady to start counting?
Free, with no sign-up — open it and your count is saved on this device from the first tap.
Try Free Counter NowCounting whole finished rows instead of individual stitches? Use the dedicated row counter. For a page written specifically for one craft, see the crochet counter or the knitting row counter.
More on knitting and crochet
This page is part of our knitting and crochet section. Start from Row Counter for the overview.
Row Counter — Tracks rows and rounds for any knitting or crochet pattern.
- Knitting Counter — Row and repeat tracking for knitters.
- Crochet Counter — Round and stitch tracking for crochet.
- Knitting Stitch Counter — Stitch-level counting inside a knitted row.
- Crochet Row Counter — Row counting for crochet projects.