Loopy PandaCrochet Pattern Stitch Count Checker
Paste a written pattern, one round per line, and this free checker works out each round: how many stitches it uses from the round before, how many it makes, and whether that matches the number in brackets. It reads US terms such as (sc 2, inc) x6 and the Chinese shorthand X, V and A. It checks the arithmetic only, so it cannot tell whether a toy will have the right shape.
How to use the checker
- Paste the patternPut one round on each line, for example Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18). Your text stays in your browser and is not sent to us.
- Press CheckEach line is marked as correct, wrong or not readable.
- Read what is wrongThe checker tells you the numbers it worked out, so you can see which round to look at.
- Separate the partsPut a line of text such as Head or Arms between parts. A magic ring also starts a new part.
What the checker looks for
| Problem | Example | What you see |
|---|---|---|
| The count in brackets is wrong | (sc, inc) x6 (20) makes 18, not 20 | Makes 18, the pattern says 20 |
| The round uses the wrong number of stitches | After 12 stitches, (2X,A)*4 uses 16 | Uses 16, the round before has 12 |
| A round number is missing | Round 2 is followed by round 4 | Round 3 was expected |
What it reads, and what it can't
- Reads: round numbers and ranges (Rnd 5–9, R4-R6), magic ring starts, repeats in brackets, inc, dec, sc and “sc in each st”, and X, V, A and W in Chinese patterns.
- Also reads many lines written with common French (ms, aug, dim), German (fM, Zun, Abn) and Spanish (pb, aum, dism) abbreviations.
- Marks as not readable: foundation chains, rows worked into a chain and sentences it doesn't understand. Check those by hand.
- May flag by mistake: rounds that join two legs or work only part of a round, because the previous round's count doesn't apply. Read these yourself.
Why stitch counts matter
A round that is off by one stitch is easy to miss and changes every round after it. Checking the numbers before you start saves pulling back later, especially on a translated or retyped pattern. It doesn't replace a test crochet: only making the toy shows whether the shape is right.
Frequently asked questions
Is my pattern uploaded or saved?
No. The check runs in your browser. The text you paste is not sent to us or stored.
Can it check Chinese crochet patterns?
Yes, written ones using X, V, A and W, such as R3：(X,V)*6（18）. See how to read Chinese crochet patterns.
Does it work with UK terms?
Not reliably. In UK patterns dc means US sc, so the numbers still add up for plain stitches, but other stitch names may be read wrongly. See US vs UK crochet terms.
What should I do if a round is marked wrong?
Compare it with the round before. If you are following someone else's pattern, ask the designer, because the mistake may be a typing error in one number.
Why does my stitch count come out wrong when I crochet?
If the pattern checks out, the usual cause is a missed last stitch or a stitch worked twice. See the increase lesson for what to check.
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