Crochet calculator
Stitch multiple calculator
Use this when a stitch pattern says the starting chain must be a multiple such as 4 + 2 or 6n + 1. Enter the repeating multiple, any extra stitches, and the approximate count you want.
Nearest valid starting counts
38 or 42 stitches
For a pattern written as 4n + 2, choose the nearest count that matches your desired width. Make sure the pattern’s turning chain is not already included before using the number.
Before you use the result
Check whether the pattern includes turning chains in its stated multiple. Designers write this differently. The calculator only handles the arithmetic; the pattern note decides what the numbers mean.