Tatted row counter for knitting

Do you need more row counters for different needle sizes?
Just tat your own and make them fit your needs.

You get this pattern for free on my blog. If you want to support my work, you can purchase the pattern as pdf-file in my Etsy-Shop .

This mini project is perfect for learning and practicing split rings . If you know them already, you will finish in no time.
The row counter is made from ten interconnected rings. While knitting, insert your needle into one of the outer rings to mark the first row. With every new row, move the counter forward by inserting the needle into the next ring. This way, you can keep track of your rows without counting or taking notes. Once you reach the last ring, you’re on row 10. For more rows, you can use additional row counters or simply reuse the same one.

Measurements

Green row counter (12 cm long) fits 5mm needles
Yellow row counter (15 cm long) fits 6mm needles, (same number of knots, just worked more loosely.)
The row counters also work with thinner needles.

Materials

• 2.5 m of lace-weight mercerized cotton yarn (50 g = 280 m) .
  Ich habe Häkelgarn von Wolle Rödel (100 % Baumwolle) verwendet. Nutze ähnliche Reste aus Deinem Garnvorrat oder wähle eine Alternative aus Biobaumwolle.
  You will find various sources for this yarn in my shop and product recommendations.
• Two shuttles
• Scissors

Let’s tat
Start in the middle of your thread and wind each end onto a shuttle.

Tat one simple ring (16).

Remeber, the second half of the spilt ring starts with an over-stitch and must not flip.
Tat nine split rings (8/8).
(For thicker needles, increase the number of double knots per ring.)

Finish: Tie one last double knot with the ends. Keep 2-3 cm (1 inch), then trim the rest. This gives your row counter two distinct ends. Alternative: For a neater finish, trim the ends close.
Alternative: For a neater finish, trim the ends close.

You can secure the last knot with a small drop of glue, if desired.