How to use a Chain Row Counter

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0:00 Intro
0:23 Disclaimer
1:00 Agenda
1:24 What is a Row Counter?
2:46 Basic Use
4:03 How to Count Up
5:31 How to Count Down
8:13 Row Counter Benefits vs other tracking methods
8:58 Row counter from sliding off knitting needles?
9:27 Use on flat knitting?
10:06 Use on pattern repeats less than 10 rows?
12:01 Row counter sizes?
12:47 Outro

[EvanKnitsThings]

I’m not gonna lie, I always thought they were stupid but explaining the counting down pattern repeats and not having to think about it after it’s set up I’m sold. Need immediately

[AshleyMullinsBookzNerdz]

I appreciate you showing the different ways they can be used for charts/textures

[handmadebyhoneybun]

I love the chain row counters! I picked them up randomly when I was at my LYS. They have been INVALUABLE. I use them to count up. I'll have to rewatch this video a few times to wrap my head around how you use them to count down lol I was so confused when you explained it the first time. No fault of yours, just my Friday after work brain is not comprehending haha.

[rachelisknitting]

I love my Twice Sheared Sheep row counters!

[darlenedavis]

Thank you for the how-to video on the chain row counters. Very helpful to see in use.

[FontrellaCole]

Hey, I purchased 2 sets that came with a tin back in December because of you using them in your vlogmas. I have loved these since I received them in the mail. Now I am going to order the sliding measure tape and a few more row counters. Thanks so much for sharing.

[kayhammock]

I just started knitting after a long hiatus, and am a beginner/intermediate. Thanks for showing how these can be used as I was wondering about it. ❤

[onesweetlife]

This was an excellent tutorial!! The lightbulb marker was a great addition and I think you’ve sold me on this!! ❤

[stephaniewilliams]

I purchased row counters as my Christmas gift to me from Twice Sheered Sheep. Thanks for the video! 🧶

[palakp]

I love these row counters. I purchased after your recommendation. They are a game changer for me!

[barbsullivan]

I just ordered because of you girl! I can’t wait to get it and start to use it. Thanks for this video showing how many different ways to use them.

[melissapinkston]

Thank you! This is a huge help for me!

[delta]

I got one of these when I saw them on your channel, and I can say this is probably my favourite knitting notion. Complete game changer. Two notes: 1) I actually combine the counting down/up by using the beads to count n rows from the current position and putting a lightbulb marker there for a target. If I have repeats of a target, I use different colour lightbulbs for the “next” target, and the ten-count of the final target. 2) If I could go back in time, I’d tell me to NOT get the adorable dragon charm counter because yarn is always catching on its wings! My only complaint and it’s on me.

[fernfrost]

Thanks for explaining how the counter works. What would be the best way to use it when knitting 2 at a time, magic loop socks?

[jentrijoy]

How do you feel about using the size medium on a size 4 needle?