How to Count Rows in Crochet | Crochet Fundamentals

Counting crochet rows is important for beginners learning the basics of crochet. Counting rows accurately ensure projects will turn out with good results.
What you will learn:
- right side of the fabric
- how to count rows for single crochet
- how to count rows for half double crochet
- how to count rows of double crochet
- how to count rows of treble crochet
| Accompanying Blog Post |
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| Video Resources |
How to Count Crochet Stitches: • 2 Techniques to Count ...
Half Double Crochet: • Half Double Crochet (hdc)
| Abbreviation Conversion Chart |
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[@daltsav]

I discovered an easy way to keep row counts. My grandkids have these silicone bubble fidget poppers they come in different sizes. The have a bubble you pop and you pop all the bubbles then flip them over and pop them again. I just pop one for every row. 😉

[@SewHomey]

I know exactly what gadgets you're talking about. That is a genius way to keep row counts! Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@melodied4314]

I've been crocheting off and on (mostly, off) for about 10 years. I don't like to admit it, but I could never properly or accurately count my rows. Hopefully I can apply what I learned in your video. Sometimes it's good to go over what some people thinks as "everyone knows that." Thank you.

[@SewHomey]

I totally understand. This is something I struggled with as well as counting stitches. I would get so frustrated when I couldn’t achieve the results I wanted and usually it came down to one of those 2 things. That was my motivation for this video because I couldn’t find one that covered just this topic. Fundamentals such as these usually don’t get covered because it is assumed, as you said, “everyone knows that.” I really appreciate you taking your time to comment, and I hope that you can apply these things to your projects! Best, Abby

[@melodied4314]

I actually used this today. (Good timing, eh!). I was making a matching sleeve for a sweater. I used this method to determine if both sleeves were the same size. Much easier than matching row by row by row. Again...thank you.

[@SewHomey]

Love to hear that! I’m so glad it worked for you!

[@hannahvineyard4471]

I have been making a beanie and this helps so much

[@jeanetteroman6602]

Thank you! I appreciate the time you took to do this. I am saving this video.

[@SewHomey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@smartin3849]

I am glad to see others have this problem! I had watched other videos on this and they weren’t as clearly done. Thanks so much for doing this instructional, glad that I found you.

[@smartin3849]

BTW, t was the type of rows to look for that really helped!

[@SewHomey]

Oh yeah, you're not alone in this one! Learning to identify the different rows seems to be something we all struggle with at the beginning. I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@SewHomey]

Great, thanks for letting me know!

[@LoyalDance]

This helped me so much! You're sush a lifesaver! Thank you very much! 😊

[@crochetdisplay4174]

Thank you!! Very nicely done!

[@SewHomey]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@beautifulwarrior3193]

This is super duper helpful!!

[@SewHomey]

Great! Happy it helped 💛

[@sofiamelo4618]

thank you so much! This helped a lot. your voice is very soothing haha

[@SewHomey]

Good, I'm glad to hear that! 💛

[@LisaBromfieldInspires]

Thank you this was so helpful!!!!

[@suzettedupreez748]

Thank you, for sharing 🙂

[@tbowlin12188]

Life saver thank you. Working on a hdc cardigan for the first time. ❤

[@SewHomey]

Perfect! That’s so fun! Good luck 💛💛

[@SA-np5xo]

Thank you for this series! This has been somthing that's plagued me for years and made me put crochet down more than a few times. Looking forward to finally finishing a project now I can...count how many stitches and rows I've done 😅

[@SewHomey]

Aww, I'm so sad to hear that was the reason for not crocheting! But I totally get it, I've been there. I admire your determination! Keep it up and you'll have a project finished in no time.

[@LD0325]

How would you count single crochets when creating a ribbing effect?

[@kgs2127]

Thank you!

[@angelasalera9740]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@SewHomey]

You are so welcome! Glad it helped you out 💛

[@ponethone]

Thank you so much! I just started learning Crochet. And you helped me figure out how to count the rows. 🫶🏻

[@SewHomey]

Wonderful! Glad this helped you 💛

[@unicornster]

Really helpful thank you

[@SewHomey]

Wonderful! 💛

[@joannlozano-manck6601]

This was so so help for me

[@SewHomey]

Great! So happy it helped!

[@hope46sf]

Thank you!!

[@SewHomey]

No problem!

[@shawntejohnson2250]

Is it just me or is the white wool giving off a blue reflection with the gold combo 😅 looks cool or is it a white blue omg that would be suck a pretty colour mix

[@mdrubicon]

Excellent 😊

[@SewHomey]

🥰💛

[@diya8869]

Why is the first row counted as 2? Foundation row is supposed to count right?

[@pandapower5902]

Same! I’m confused about that. I think she is doing it incorrectly tbh, she is just skipping row 1

[@Gamer_Goth_Girl]

One side of my rows end in sc2tog and the other ends in hdc2tog, how would I mark that? I can’t see any lines or dashes :/

[@ramonakearns2101]

Is this count from a right hand crochet, and is the count the same for a lefty?

[@SewHomey]

Yes, all of the swatches from this video were crocheted right handed, but you can count all your stitches the same as a lefty.

[@Himynameisfeee]

How do you count rows in sc blo? Please help can’t find any videos on it

[@SewHomey]

You count sc blo the same way as in this video. Only difference is you see another line above the “pi” symbols. Or since the sc blo has distinct horizontal lines, count each one of those as a row. I know it’s harder to put into words, so if a video is more helpful, let me know and I can make one illustrating this.

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

Do you have an easy video on how to crochet and good tigh tarn and comfy crochet hook I have arthritis in my right hand it would help. Thanks I just subscribed

[@SewHomey]

Hi! First off, thanks for watching and subscribing! As of right now, I have a few videos that show you how to crochet certain stitches. Also, I have a tutorial on how to crochet a hat and how to crochet a pumpkin (both full length and walk you through beginning to end). Suggestion for yarn, any bulky or super bulky (#5 or #6) yarns are great for beginners and if you have arthritis. I really like working with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (used in my pumpkin tutorial). I personally love to use the Clover Soft Touch crochet hooks. They have a flat handle and feel very comfortable, even when working with thin yarns. But you may want a handle with a bigger grip, and in that case I would recommend the Clover Amour crochet hooks. There are a lot more out there. These are just crochet hooks I have purchased and actually use.

[@lexiashcraft4971]

There is this book called “I taught myself to crochet” by boye and I just started and it’s a good book in my opinion for beginners, it gets a bit tricky but with practice and watching some youtube vids you’ll get it

[@gabbyhaines2341]

Is the single crochet counting the same as blo single crochet rows ?

[@SewHomey]

Yes, it's very similar. I would actually say it's probably easier to count blo crochet rows. You can count the raised rows by 2 (because there is a row in between the raised rows).

[@hauntess37]

This video would have been helpful if my switch wasn't disfigured. Lmao

[@alaaelkhiat2564]

How to count rows in slip stitches please

[@SewHomey]

This is a good one! Let me work on that!

[@alaaelkhiat2564]

@@SewHomey Thank you soooo much ♥️♥️ wating your video

[@pandapower5902]

I’m confused about the beginning ‘chain row’ you say, it just doesn’t make sense to me! The first row is when you put stitches into the chain. You skip it and say it isn’t the first row?

[@Camila-df6yt]

Idk what to do anymore, I simply cannot understand it 🤡

[@SewHomey]

I'm sorry to hear that, but appreciate the feedback. If you can let me know what doesn't make sense, I can try to explain it better.