Cross Stitch Progress Tracker
Never lose your place on a cross stitch project again. Stitch Pattern's built-in progress tracker lets you mark stitches as you complete them, highlight your working area, and see exactly how far along you are.
Quick Answer
A Progress Tracker Matters Most When the Project Is Big Enough to Break Your Concentration
This page should rank and read clearly for people deciding whether digital tracking is worth it. StitchCraft is best positioned as the option for stitchers who want fewer counting mistakes, easier resume points, and one workflow from pattern generation to stitching.
Best For
- - large projects with lots of color changes
- - stitchers who work in short sessions and need to resume quickly
- - users who want to create and track projects inside one app
Not Ideal For
- - tiny motifs that are easy to finish from paper in one sitting
- - stitchers who never use digital charts
- - users who only need a PDF reader without project management
Mark Individual Stitches
Tap any stitch to mark it as complete. Works at any zoom level. See completed stitches change color instantly so you always know your exact position.
Highlight Working Area
Focus on a specific section of your pattern. The rest dims so you can concentrate on the area you're actively stitching without distraction.
Completion Statistics
See your overall progress percentage, stitches completed vs. remaining, and color-by-color completion. Watch your project come to life in numbers.
Multiple Projects
Track progress on multiple projects at once. Switch between patterns without losing your place on any of them. Perfect if you rotate between WIPs.
iPhone & iPad
Track on your iPhone while you stitch, or use your iPad for a larger view. Your progress syncs between devices so you can work from anywhere.
Fast & Responsive
The tracker is built for performance. Even large patterns with thousands of stitches feel smooth and responsive when marking progress.
Why Track Digitally?
Traditional progress tracking methods — highlighting paper charts, sticky notes, row counters — work but have limitations. Paper charts get messy, sticky notes fall off, and it's hard to see your overall progress at a glance.
Digital tracking in StitchCraft gives you precision down to the individual stitch. You can see exactly which stitches are done, zoom in to your working area, and get stats on your completion. Plus, you can't accidentally lose or damage a digital tracker.
Many stitchers find that digital tracking also helps with motivation. Watching the completion percentage grow — and seeing the visual progress on screen — provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment that keeps you stitching.
If you are comparing apps rather than methods, start with our roundup of the best progress tracker apps. If you are still deciding between paper and digital, read how to track cross stitch progress.
Progress Tracking Guides
Compare the best tracking apps, learn digital stitching workflows, and find the right setup for larger projects.
Review
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Tips
Cross Stitch Progress Tracker Guide
Tips and methods for tracking your cross stitch progress, from paper methods to digital tracking with StitchCraft.
Tips
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