Clover Knitting Stitch Counter Mini Kacha-Kacha

Got this because I can't keep track of row numbers for beans (which in my defence, if there's a bunch of rows, besides counting every row, how to be sure?)I was using a note app on my phone, but that was a pain in the caboose.I like it because as long as the row number is lower than 10, I can change the 10s number to the amount of rows I need. It's easy to change the numbers manually, though I wish the dial went both ways so I don't have to click the wheel through a bunch of numbers. (It's not that many numbers. There's a dial for both 2s and 10s, I'm just lazy and OCD)I like that it has a lock to prevent number loss when not in use.It doesn't come with anything to wear on your neck like displayed, however it is warned that it doesn't, and a bit of yarn works just fine for that.I don't personally think it feels very durable, however it's a very low price, and unless you're lobbing it around for some reason, I highly doubt it's going to fall apart or something.It's very light so you don't even notice you're wearing it (I walked around the house for half an hour having forgot it was there.) and it's not very big at all.Personally I love the color, but it's unfortunate they don't have options.I really do recommend this. It's a fantastic tool for your arsenal.

Note: This post is on the product page for a row counter, the mini kacha-kacha. Someone commented that I should not leave this review on the page of a yarn cutter, and although I triple-checked that the page is for the counter, not a cutter, there are reviews for multiple Clover products, including various pom-pom makers, a cutter, and a counter. In front of each review, it says "This review is from:" followed by a product link. (Note that you only see this information if you click on "See all customer reviews.") Apparently, all product reviews for Clover products are just pooled now. Clover is a good brand, but that does not mean that all products are identical.I used to live in Japan a long time ago, and it was a paradise when it came to craft supplies, where Clover was the #1 name. They had many wonderful items that are have been making their way across the sea in recent years, probably due to the exposure the web brought. This little counter is priceless, and I make a habit of locking it after every row change, which is easy and effortless. I got tired of pulling my row counter out of my bag only to find that I had suddenly increased my row count wildly, even when the counter was carefully protected. If you don't use the safety lock and drop it, you can hardly blame the counter, since the only way to prevent it from increasing the row count if you drop it on its head would be to sell them permanently locked, which would make it a rather useless item. The only alternative in my opinion is to write down your rows manually, and it is much more work to pick up a pencil and pad than to unlock, click, and relock, which can be done with one hand in only a few seconds. (I alm likely to spend much longer than that looking for my pencil and pad in the bottom of my bag.)I am planning to turn it into a necklace when I have time to make a braid for it, because I like the fact that it hangs upside down, the way old-fashioned nurses' necklace watches used to be (which tells you how old I am). That means that if you wear it around your neck, you just have to tilt it up, not twist it around, to double-check your row count. If you have ever gritted your teeth and resorted to figuring out what row you are on yet again, you will love this. (Not all types of projects make this easy, especially certain types of crochet patterns, and that goes double for fancy-dyed yarns.)I have gotten to the point I don't write reviews as often, since they are a lot of work to do properly and too many people pollute the process because they review the seller, not the product, but I am crazy about this little gadget, and I think it deserves the kudos.

Works great and is so convenient to use.i purchased more than one so i could have one with multiple projects to keep row counts.

I love the Katcha Katcha stitch/row counter. I've had 1 for years, & I have other Clover counters, but this green one is my go-to & my favorite. When I saw it on Amazon for under $7, I had to get a 2nd counter. Often, I find I'm using it with 1 project & I'll want to use it on another project, so it's very handy to have 2 of them. This one has a lock, so you don't need to worry about the counter getting pushed down in your project bag. I always use stitch/row counters, & mine is at least 15 years old, & going strong. Clover really makes such good quality products. I've never been disappointed by any Clover products. I would definitely recommend this Katcha Katcha counter to any knitter/crocheter. It's really handy & it's so small it fits in any notions bag. The seller was great. They shipped my counter right away & I received it so quickly!! Definitely 5 stars!!