Repeat Instruction Explainer

Type or paste a repeat instruction and see it fully expanded stitch-by-stitch, with a total stitch count.

Repeat Instruction
Supported formats: *…* repeat X times · […] X times · (…) repeat to end · …, repeat from * X times

How to use

  • Type or paste a repeat instruction from your pattern.
  • Click an example chip to prefill with a common pattern format.
  • Click Expand Repeat to see every stitch written out.
  • The tool shows the first 3 iterations in full, then notes how many more remain.
  • Total stitch count counts each stitch token in the full expansion.
  • Switch between Crochet and Knitting mode for mode-specific examples.
  • Chains (ch) count as stitches for the purposes of the total count shown.
Supported formats: *sc, dc* repeat 4 times — [k2, p2] 6 times — (dc, ch1, dc) repeat to end — repeat from * to end 5 times

About this Repeat Instruction Explainer

Use this free Repeat Instruction Explainer to get quick, accurate results directly in your browser. It is designed for everyday use with no signup, no downloads, and no account required. No signup is required, and the tool works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers.