Purlie

Count every row, together with your pattern.

Purlie is the calm, honest crochet and knitting companion: a big row counter, your own PDF or screenshot patterns with a row highlighter, step-by-step stitch guides and the calculators crafters use every day.

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No account. No ads. No AI patterns. 7 languages.

Purlie row counter with a crochet pattern and the row highlighter

Free crochet and knitting tools

Crochet hook size chart

Convert crochet hook sizes between millimeters, US letters, old UK numbers and Japanese sizes.

Knitting needle size chart

Convert knitting needle sizes between millimeters, US numbers and old UK sizes.

Yarn weight chart

The standard yarn weights 0 to 7 with UK and Australian names, gauge and the hook and needle sizes to use.

US and UK crochet terms

Why single crochet in a US pattern is double crochet in a UK pattern. A clear conversion chart and abbreviations.

Increase or decrease evenly

Free calculator: spread increases or decreases evenly across a row or round, for crochet and knitting.

Questions

Is Purlie free?

Yes. The row counter, your own patterns with the highlighter, stitch guides and the converters are free. Purlie Pro adds unlimited projects (3 are free), the yarn stash, the calculators and backups, as a yearly or monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Can I use my own PDF patterns?

Yes. Add a PDF or screenshots to any project and read it with a yellow row highlighter right above your counter. Your files stay on your phone.

Does Purlie use AI patterns?

No. The stitch guides are written and checked by hand, and Purlie never generates patterns.

Which languages does Purlie support?

English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian and Turkish, with US and UK crochet terms.