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Crochet stitch multiple calculator: include the edges

Enter the stitch count you want, the repeat and fixed edges. See the nearest counts that fit, then add any separate turning chains.

Prefilled numbers are a worked example. Change them for your project.

Stitch counts that fit the repeat

38 stitches: chain 39 (38 + 1 for turning).

44 stitches: chain 45 (44 + 1 for turning).

Stitches = whole repeats × 6 + 2 edge stitches. The starting chain adds 1 more for turning.

Use this only when the pattern’s multiple refers to counted stitches. A foundation-chain multiple can already contain its turning chains; do not add them twice.

Use the result with your pattern

The result contains whole repeats plus fixed edges. It does not decide whether a pattern’s extra chains count as stitches. Read the first row before choosing your foundation count.

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