One of the tools I am using while
knitting my socks is a row counter. After a decade of knitting I
finally decided to buy one. My original method for counting rows or
pattern repeats was tally marks. There is nothing wrong with saving
the money and using pen and paper. I decided to make the change now
because I have a toddler who likes to come and snatch things and its
easier to keep up with one row counter than a pen, paper, and
something to write on. I usually hide my row counter under my thigh
so that he doesn't see it.
Most row counters I see are similar to
the one I purchased, which is made by Clover. They count to 99 and then reset to 0.
I have seen a few that will count to 999 and have separate number
sections to count two things such as stitches, rows, or pattern
repeats. I have also seen a few apps that have customizable counters.
I also like the clicking sound they make. It is aural gratification
that makes me feel like I am making progress. That click means I have
just completed one more row, and then one more. It is much more
satisfying than tally marks.
The only drawback I have found is that
the top will sometimes get pressed if the row counter is bouncing
around in my project bag. Then I have to spend some time figuring out
which row I am on. This has happened a few times while working the
chart for the socks I am knitting. I make a mental note of my last
row at the end of my knitting sessions, but my brain sometimes fails
me.
Do you bother with a row counter or use
another method?
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