What is a set of row counters and what is it used for?

A set of row counters includes two small accessories that fit onto your knitting needles and keep count for you. Every time you finish a row, you turn the dial and the number advances, from 0 to 99. This means you don't have to rely on pen and paper or your memory when following long patterns.

They can be used to count rows when knitting flat or rounds when knitting in the round: you decide what to count. Each counter in the set fits a different range of needle sizes, so together they cover needles from 2 to 6.50 mm.

How do you use a row counter for knitting?

Place it on your knitting needle and, at the end of each row or round, turn the dial to the next number. The counter runs from 0 to 99 before returning to zero. Choose the counter that fits your needle size and forget about writing down every row.

  1. Choose the counter that fits your knitting needle: 2 to 5 mm or 4.50 to 6.50 mm.
  2. Place it on your knitting needle.
  3. At the end of each row or round, turn the dial to the next number.
  4. When you pick up your project again, check the number to see which row or round you're on.

What size row counter do I need for my knitting needles?

The set includes two row counters: one for needles from 2 to 5 mm and another for needles from 4.50 to 6.50 mm. Both are suitable for straight and circular knitting needles. If your needle measures between 4.50 and 5 mm, it falls within both size ranges.

  • ▷ Row counter for 2 to 5 mm knitting needles: 1 piece.
  • ▷ Row counter for 4.5 to 6.5 mm knitting needles: 1 piece.

If you're looking for a row counter for straight and circular knitting needles, this set gives you both sizes in one purchase. If you're unsure about your needle size, get in touch and we'll help you choose.

Benefits of the set of 2 row counters

Each counter fits a different range of needle sizes, so together they cover needles from 2 to 6.50 mm in a single purchase, without having to look for individual counters. As one is red and the other is blue, you can easily tell them apart if you're working on two projects at once.

  • ▷ Two sizes in one set: 2 to 5 mm and 4.50 to 6.50 mm.
  • ▷ Counts from 0 to 99 before returning to zero.
  • ▷ Suitable for straight and circular knitting needles.
  • ▷ Made of plastic, with no batteries or screen: simply turn the dial to change the number.
  • ▷ One red counter and one blue counter.

Why choose this pack of 2 row counters from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns, we prepare every order at our premises in Alcalá de Henares, and we're just a click away if you have any questions. This set is part of our own range of accessories, designed for anyone looking to start or expand their collection of knitting tools.

If you like keeping your projects organised, you'll find more useful items in our collection of own-brand knitting and craft accessories.

And if you'd like other tools to help you keep track of your knitting, take a look at our stitch markers and other accessories to help you keep your place in a pattern.

To complete your knitting toolkit, we also have circular knitting needles for seamless knitting.