Coming soon: version 1.3 Crochet, stopwatch and statistics arrive with the next update. Some features on this page need it.

Never lose your row again.

Purlaine is a calm row counter for knitting and crochet. Tap anywhere, and your row is counted.

Download on the App Store

Counting is free. For iPhone.

Counting screen with big numberCount from the Lock ScreenCounting lockStitch reminder “Where was I?”

Everything you need to count.Nothing that gets in the way.

One big button

The whole screen counts. Your eyes stay on your stitches. −1 and undo if you tap by mistake.

Repeats and extra counters

“Row 3 of 8, repeat 5”, a target row with a progress bar, and up to 3 counters with your own names.

Knitting and crochet

Choose for each project, with the right words for each. Count in rows or rounds.

Never count by mistake

Lock counting, so a pocket or your lap can’t change your row.

Where was I?

The stitch reminder remembers whether a knit or a purl stitch comes next.

Your projects

Photo or icon, notes, needle size, yarn and a stopwatch for your knitting time.

Widget

Your row on the Home Screen. With Pro, tap +1 right in the widget.

Calm and private

No account, no ads, no tracking. Your projects stay on your iPhone.

Counting is free.Pro if you like.

Free

€0

  • Up to 3 projects (one active at a time)
  • Repeat and extra counters
  • Counting lock and stitch reminder
  • Knitting and crochet, stopwatch
  • Display widget
  • 3 themes

Free forever, counting is never locked.

Purlaine Pro

€1.99 / month

  • Unlimited projects
  • All 9 themes
  • +1 in the widget and on the Lock Screen
  • Live Activity
  • Pattern hint, stitch counter, reminders
  • Statistics
  • Siri, Shortcuts and Action button

Try 7 days free, or €9.99 once, forever.

Questions

Does the app cost money?

No. Counting is free and never locked. You get up to 3 projects for free. Purlaine Pro is optional.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no account and no server. Your projects stay on your iPhone and are part of your normal iPhone backup.

Is Purlaine available for Android or iPad?

Purlaine is made for iPhone. On iPad, the iPhone version runs in an iPhone-sized window.

Where can I get help?

On the support page or by email to support@purlaine.app.

Get Purlaine

Free on the App Store. For iPhone with iOS 26.

Download on the App Store