Crochet calculator
Starting Chain Calculator
Estimate the starting chain count from your stitch gauge, desired width and stitch repeat.
Enter your measurements and calculate.
Some patterns count turning chains as stitches and others do not. Follow the stitch pattern you are using.
How it works
Your swatch determines stitches per unit. The gauge estimate is adjusted to a complete repeat plus any pattern offset (for instructions such as “multiple of 3 + 2”), then turning chains are added separately.