3118 Knitting Counter Kacha Mini, 1, Green

Ideal for my crochet and knitting. I struggle with my eyesight and the counters on the needles are just too small for my eyes. This little counter is brilliant. I popped it onto some wool and hang it round my neck as I am forever losing stuff when I crochet and knit....scissors, needles, hooks you name it I lose it!

Much better than finished writing rows etc on a pad, this is the second Clover item I have purchased, they are the best I have ever used.

I don't know why I took so long to invest in one of these counters. Actually I do, I was being frugal and was also put off some of the other brands due to the negative reviews. Anyway, I love this counter - especially the lock function. The counter is practical, reasonably sturdy, brightly-coloured which is great when you're looking for it in your kit. This counter is lightweight, small, fits nicely in one hand, and the switches especially the top button seemed to be designed for easy use with one hand. For years I've used the tally method to keep track of rows and rounds, and now I'm saving so much time with this counter, particularly during "TV knitting". I'm glad it's not a digital counter. It doesn't require any power sources, or fussing around. The numbers are clear to read, the clicks are not annoyingly loud, and it is well-made. I should have bought one sooner, and I would recommend this to any knitter.

Good counter albeit quite a loud click. I find it to be quite expensive for what it is, but it works well.

I really like this, I have 2 of these and also bought one as a gift. Numbers are clearly marked and easy to see. The push button and wheels to turn manually to reset on the side are easy enough to push but not too sensitive, so little chance that you could move the counter on accidentally while picking it up. When you finish for the day or just for a short time it’s easy to lock into position. Also has the option to put it on a cord around your neck if wanted but you have to provide your own cording.

I got so fed up of losing where I was in a pattern before I bought this. Easy just to remember to turn dial once you've finished a row and lock it off. It will fit on your average knitting needle but I found that more awkward. It does a good job though in holding stitches secure when you're putting knitting down. Has a loop so you could put a ribbon etc through it and have it round your neck. I just have mine on my knee. Bright enough to easily see where it is in your bag.

I absolutely LOVE this product that I bought 2, one for me and one for my 13 year old daughter. I wanted a counter to keep track of the many rows I was knitting for a baby blanket. Its very easy to use, click on the top of the frog's head every time you finish a row. And there is locking switch on the side which you can lock so as to prevent the clicker from accidental changing numbers. Also you can attached a length of wool to the bottom of the frog and tie it around your neck for ease of use. Great little gadget, very useful, fun looking, and an absolute must for knitters!

Great bit of kit. Easy to operate. The numbers turn easily. The lock works. Bit more expensive than some others. Having experience of cheaper ones, these ones are worth the extra. For the cost, I would have liked to see a nice neat lanyard loop on it.

Muy práctico, REcomendado ampliamente.

Vraiment pratique ! Il n'y a plus qu'un cordon à rajouter. Fonctionne sans pile et c'est ce que je souhaitais.

Un prodotto utile, basta solo ricordarsi di fare clic ad ogni giro... Semplice da usare e non così fragile. Mi piace.

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.

This knitting counter was a bit more expensive than I was wanting to pay, but is worth every cent. It is simple, easy to use, and kind of reminds me of a cute smiling frog. I wear it on a piece of yarn around my neck when I need to count stitches or rows. I like that it is lockable. I would definitely purchase again, but it seems durable enough that I expect I’ll have this “friendly frog” for life. It also arrived very quickly from Scotland to Aus.