I got these for me and my kids (the ones who crochet) for keeping track of stitches or rows when we're doing patterns where we really do need to count like this (like not a giant blanket with no set pattern).
I like that there's not a buckle on the ring strap – just little nubbins that push into holes and use friction to stay.
I tested one out so far, but I'm assuming all 5 will work. Works fine to count, but I do have a few wishes / improvements I would really prefer to be implemented.
I wish these made it harder to reset. the reset button (although smaller and harder to accidentally press) is RIGHT next to the count button. I'm so worried I will accidentally reset when I don't mean to!
I also would like these to have a "lock" feature that's a little switch somewhere, like on the top. If I'm taking a project with me, I need to know that by throwing the counter in the project bag, it's not going to start counting imaginary rows or reset itself.
I also would like a tiny bit of audio feedback to let me know that the count registered. That way when I'm working on a project, I don't need to watch the number "tick up" to be sure that my button-press actually counted the counter (and counted once, not accidenatlly twice, etc). A switch to turn on an optional quiet beep or ding or something would be ideal.
These will work for now, but they are very simple and would be ineffective or too "dangerous" in certain situations – like taking somewhere in a project bag.
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