Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Counting crochet stitches and rows is vital for beginners learning to crochet. Knowing how to count your crochet stitches and rows will also help to keep the edges of your work straight!
In this tutorial, you will learn step by step:
- How to count crochet stitches in rows
- How to count crochet stitches and rows in the round
- 4 tips to make counting stitches easier
Plus, answers to these top frequently asked beginner crochet questions:
- “Does the turning chain at the beginning of the row count as a stitch?”
- “Does the foundation chain count as a row?”
For more crochet tips and tricks, subscribe to my channel and don't forget to turn on those notifications! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and I will answer them as soon as possible.
#crochetforbeginners #crochet #crochettutorial #crochettips
// US vs. UK //
SC - Single Crochet (Double Crochet - UK)
HDC - Half Double Crochet (Half Treble - UK)
DC - Double Crochet (Treble - UK)
TR - Treble Crochet (Double Treble - UK
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Yarn Used in Tutorial: bit.ly/MillaMiaLCYarn
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Beginner's Crochet Kit: amzn.to/2O9UMk5
*Some link may be affiliate links which will allow me to make a small commission on any products purchased through my recommendation. Please note that this does not influence my opinion or recommendations in any way.
// VIDEO TUTORIALS MENTIONED //
Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial: youtu.be/DdPIj96-Muk
How to Crochet in the Round: youtu.be/FJIEPc3BYK0
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Learn to Crochet the Easy Way Series: sigonimacaroni.com/learn-to-crochet-the-easy-way
My Favorite Crochet Tools & Resources: sigonimacaroni.com/basic-crochet-materials
Bluprint (where you can take the BEST crochet courses): shrsl.com/1ia8i
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Counting crochet stitches and rows is vital for beginners learning to crochet. Knowing how to count your crochet stitches and rows will also help to keep the edges of your work straight!
In this tutorial, you will learn step by step:
- How to count crochet stitches in rows
- How to count crochet stitches and rows in the round
- 4 tips to make counting stitches easier
Plus, answers to these top frequently asked beginner crochet questions:
- “Does the turning chain at the beginning of the row count as a stitch?”
- “Does the foundation chain count as a row?”
For more crochet tips and tricks, subscribe to my channel and don't forget to turn on those notifications! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and I will answer them as soon as possible.
#crochetforbeginners #crochet #crochettutorial #crochettips
// US vs. UK //
SC - Single Crochet (Double Crochet - UK)
HDC - Half Double Crochet (Half Treble - UK)
DC - Double Crochet (Treble - UK)
TR - Treble Crochet (Double Treble - UK
// SEE THE ACCOMPANYING BLOG POST //
sigonimacaroni.com/counting-crochet-stitches-and-rows
//SHOP YOUR SUPPLIES//
My Favorite Crochet Hooks: amzn.to/2Y55X1R
Yarn Used in Tutorial: bit.ly/MillaMiaLCYarn
Stitch Marker Set: amzn.to/2ub8jyw
Beginner's Crochet Kit: amzn.to/2O9UMk5
*Some link may be affiliate links which will allow me to make a small commission on any products purchased through my recommendation. Please note that this does not influence my opinion or recommendations in any way.
// VIDEO TUTORIALS MENTIONED //
Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial: youtu.be/DdPIj96-Muk
How to Crochet in the Round: youtu.be/FJIEPc3BYK0
// JOIN MY BEGINNER'S FACEBOOK GROUP //
Sign up for my FREE group here: bit.ly/crochetdy-bunch
// ADDITIONAL RESOURCES //
Learn to Crochet the Easy Way Series: sigonimacaroni.com/learn-to-crochet-the-easy-way
My Favorite Crochet Tools & Resources: sigonimacaroni.com/basic-crochet-materials
Bluprint (where you can take the BEST crochet courses): shrsl.com/1ia8i
// SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL //
youtube.com/channel/UC-Lr-M430KJGwGTSLR8cgnQ?
// SIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER //
subscribepage.com/Sigoni-Macaroni-Newsletter
// STAY SOCIAL //
Blog: sigonimacaroni.com
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