Thanks for popping in to check out my first tutorial! Let me know what kind of row counters you've been using and if they work well for you. I'd also love to know if you try the running markers! Cheers, Nicole 😊

@carolr4871

7 ай бұрын

This is your first tutorial? WOW, you did an amazing job! I've used a variety of row counting methods (none of which compare to your running markers). My favorite was a little beaded bracelet I made, which was actually a tiny abacus. I look forward to more of your tutorials; keep 'em coming!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

@@carolr4871 Thanks so much! This is my first KZread tutorial, but years ago I taught all levels of sewing to adults, so I do have a fair bit of teaching experience. 😉

@carolr4871

7 ай бұрын

@@Knicoleknits Ah, we have something else in common, besides knitting. I, too, taught sewing to adults. I've also taught book indexing.

@bunkyman8097

7 ай бұрын

I keep track by using hash marks with paper and pencil. Old school I know but it works for me!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

@@bunkyman8097 Then by all means, keep doing what you're doing! Thanks for watching ☺

This proves, yet again, that the solution to any yarn problem is more yarn.

@Knicoleknits

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Awesome!

Brain injury has left me with disorganized and short term memory. This tip has made expanding my patterns from simple knit to intermediate...so thankful.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

I could not be happier that this tip is so helpful for you!! Let me know if you come across other accessibility issues with intermediate projects

This is what my Swiss grandmother taught me more than 60 years ago, and I've sometimes wondered why more people don't know about it. I've never seen it mentioned in any knitting books or magazines, but making a video seems like a good way to get the word out, and you will have helped many people! You did say there are other uses for using a counting string, but I want to name just a couple. If you need to seam two pieces together, it really helps to place a counter near the edges that will need joined, and if you need to fold something in half before sewing, a string will let you locate the true center point. Secondly, if I have to pick up a number of stitches "evenly placed" along an edge, a counting string every 10 rows helps with the spacing. One thing I do differently is that I tie the beginning end of my strings because I don't like to leave a long tail. Just the first half of a square knot and a 2" tail will hold it, but still be easy to take out later.

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

Excellent suggestions! Thanks so much for adding these wisdom-nuggets! 🥰

@kj3d812

7 ай бұрын

Funny, because this yarn-strand method is used frequently in crocheting and just about all crocheters seem to know about it. 😄

@ptoste1

7 күн бұрын

Omg 😃😃👏👏👏👏👏 so clever ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

One of the reasons I DON’T DO PATTERNS is exactly this!!!! I can’t stand counting, and marking the page, and nobody ever told me to open the stitch and count the bars! 😧👉🏼🤯🫵🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻THANK YOU!!!!! Yayyyyyy! I’m actually so excited!!! I wanted to make this one shawl it’s totally easy, I only have to count 12 rows, but like 💁🏽‍♀️no…not gonna count! 🤚🏼 I feel as if I have been released from counting row prison!!!! Thank you so much for the 🔑!!! Can’t wait to try it! 🙌🏼👏🏻🙌🏼

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Wow! I'm so happy to be the one who lets you out of row-counting prison!! Have the bestest time knitting that shawl!❤❤❤

I can’t believe I’ve never come across this before! Thanks for explaining it so clearly, and also for the laughs!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

I believe knitting should be fun - even when I mess up. 😂

This is a game changer for me! I always seem to forget to click my counter sometimes when I knit. I love this idea and will be incorporating it into future projects. Now if you can do a video to convince us that swatching can be this easy that would be really amazing! Thanks again!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Ha ha! I will be doing a video on swatching - I believe very strongly that everyone should swatch for most projects!! 😁

Absolutely BRILLIANT. Thank you so much for teaching this method. At 69 I realise I'm still able to learn something new in the knitting world. I'm off to cut off a couple of lengths of my baby pink acrylic yarn. I've started early on knitting a shawl with this year's Advent yarn subscriptiion and it has a regular, but simple, repeat pattern every 16 rows as well as changing colours at a different row spacing. This will alleviate so much counting every 16 and 20 rows. Thank you again. Happy Christmas 😊🎄🪡

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Hooray! Perfect timing. Happy knitting ❤

@christineboyce988

7 ай бұрын

I’m 78 and did not know this method. So grateful

@greatdickens

7 ай бұрын

You’re brave to admit you’ve already opened your advent yarn! I am busting to open mine but so far I’ve managed to resist temptation.

@coastaljane137

7 ай бұрын

@@greatdickens I know! I splashed out and bought 2 Advent subscriptions (my first ever subscription) this year - the lure was that you could pay for them over a few months so that seemed more doable. I've kept the one that I think will be the prettiest to open on 1 December.😊

THANK YOU, THANK YOU 🧶 I’ve been knitting for 45-50 years. This is a game changer for me ‼️🎄🤶🏽

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Yay! I’m here to help 😁

Simple yet effective! It's like tailor tacks. I'm definitely going to use this.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

It IS like tailor tacks - I should have thought of that (I used to sew and teach sewing for a living) 😊

Hi Nicole, I've recently discovered your posts and, although I've been knitting for 77 years, I've picked up so many tips from you. I just completed my first project utilising the running markers...whoo Hoo what a game changer. Love it. Thank you.

@Knicoleknits

17 күн бұрын

I find that no matter how much I think I know, there's ALWAYS more to learn. Knitting is amazing that way, isn't it? 😃

Never thought about a string row counter wow and it's not heavy ! It's like a life line counter. Thanks 😊

I NEVER KNEW HOW TO COUNT ROWS!! I can’t thank you enough. And now that I know how to use running markers! WOW amazingly simple; yet genius. thanks for sharing.❤

@Knicoleknits

17 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

🎉This will be a game changer for me. I’ve tried row counters, tally marks, and stitch markers. It looks so easy, and I love the fact you can keep track directly on the piece visually of the various counts needed. Yippeee!

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

Hooray!

You are an excellent teacher! I am a new knitter and working on my first sweater. This technique and your tips on how to use it will help me so much-thank you!

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

First sweater - that’s so exciting! Let me know if I can help 😊

The very best things in life are always incredibly simple and easy, aren't they? Thanks for sharing, this will definitely be part of my "knitting tool case" from this day forward. I'm so glad that this video was suggested to me and I was curious enough to watch. Greetings from a fellow knitter in Germany.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Greetings! I'm so glad you found me, fellow knitter 😊

I am amazed!!! It’s true…you can learn something new every day!!!

This is brilliant. And now I don't have to try to find projects to use up all those little leftover balls. I will just keep them for running markers. 2 problems solved. Thanks :)

Nicole, your tutorials are the best! You’re my new favourite. Big thx from Regina, SK

@Knicoleknits

12 күн бұрын

@@sharimasson Thank you so much!! 🥰

Thank you so much for this tutorial and marking the steps in this video. My ADHD brain is supported with this. As a crocheteer I have used this before, but kinda forgot it loads of times as well. The way you show it here makes so much sense as you give visual proof of it working. I've used it on occasion, but haphazardly. I crochet way past my bedtime and that means a lot of sleepy counting. Which doesn't add to the accuracy, hahaha. But a running marker for stitch count, pattern repeat and row count is what I'll be using from now on. It makes for great visual remembrance, which is great with all my project hopping (dopamine rewarding myself). Liked and subscribed, looking forward to the swatch talk. Greetings from The Netherlands, fellow Yarnian !

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Sleepy counting! Love it! My grandmother was from Amsterdam. I will finally get to visit there in 2025 😀

@j.r.c8145

7 ай бұрын

You sound like me!!

I'm convinced. I'm off to put a running marker in my current work. Cheers!!

yup I’m the one who watches Netflix when I knit and forget on many occasions to click my row counter ! I’ll be using this method for sure 😊 thanks so much for sharing 😊

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Ha ha! I watch Netflix AND drink martinis while knitting - can’t live without running markers! 😂

Congratulations! Your first tutorial is a success.💐 What a good idea! Thank you! 👏🌻♥️

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great tutorial by the way. I knew about this technique but had forgotten it. I’m more a crochet girl but knit as well. This would work for crochet projects too. Marking the first cast on rows priceless. I’m going to share this with my Mom. She has been knitting for eras now but will love this tutorial I’m sure. Thanks for sharing your knitting knowledge. I’m subscribing to your channel. ❤😊🇨🇦

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for watching and sharing ❤

I used to crochet amigurumi and always used a string of yarn to count the rows this way. When I got yarn from my sister in law to knit socks I all forgot about the string of yarn and struggled with the stitch counters you described and lost count every time. So thank you for this information.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tutorial. Answered so many questions I had that never get addressed. Thought I was an experienced knitter! I’ll never stop learning, thank you so much. I’m a convert, can’t wait to start the sleeves & use a running marker.

@Knicoleknits

Ай бұрын

Yay! 😁

Great tip! 🤗 I know this is a knitting channel, but this can also come in handy for crochet....especially if there is an involved pattern with stitch changes...Celtic crocheting comes to mind. Thank you for the tutorial and I'll be using this often. 😉

@Knicoleknits

2 күн бұрын

It definitely works for crochet! I dabble in crochet and have used it there many times 😊

Thank you. You explain this very well.

This feels like such a miracle solution! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it before. Thank you so much for this tutorial, I’m definitely a convert. 😊

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Hooray! 😁

This is possibly the best knitting tip I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning!!🎉🤯✨😄🌈🧶💫

@Knicoleknits

2 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😊

I just happened to stumble onto your video and have just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for this very clear tutorial. I have used these for years and also think they are best thing since sliced bread. I have forwarded the link to this tutorial to all my knitting group. I have discussed this before, but having a visual aid that they can go back and refer to is wonderful....

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing it!!

You convinced me, Thank you !

Thank you so much. This will help me count stitches and rows to get a more accurate count. Tried it out.

This is so good!

Thank you. Love it.

This is great idea👍

Mind blown!

Yes, you convinced me!

@Knicoleknits

6 ай бұрын

Hooray!

I needed this a while ago, thank you from future me!

Genius!! One of those "why didn't I think of that??" moments😂

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

I had the same reaction 😂

I can't wait to try this.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Have fun!

That was a great video! I’m a newb and I need all the tips and tricks I can get. On a separate note, I am mesmerized by both the sweater you’re wearing and the one you’re making! Thank you!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@miriambartley6622

7 ай бұрын

Me too

This is a wonderful technique!! I'm so excited to uae it on the sweater I'm making! Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Love your podcast. :)

This was so helpful, so simple yet so effective. So easy to see.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Wow!!!!!!!! Love it!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Youre a goodie , i have learnt so much xxx

Very excited to try this, especially for casting on and for cable work. I’ve been shy if cables because I always lose my place!

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

It’s so good for cable work! In an upcoming tutorial, I’ll teach you how to cable without a cable needle 😁

What a delightful, informative presentation. Thank you!

@Knicoleknits

4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it!!

You’ve convinced me. Thank you.

@Knicoleknits

6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

You are so good. Learning so much watching your videos

@Knicoleknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Brilliant, thanks so much. I've been knitting for almost 20 years and never heard of this! I usually use locking lightbulb stitch markers to help me count.

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

I’d been knitting for decades before I found out. I’m on a mission to tell ALL knitters! 😋

OMG!!! This is going to be so helpful for me. I'm currently not a swatch knitter🤨. I know I should for large pieces, like sweaters and such.

I'm convinced!

@Knicoleknits

5 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks for watching 😊

You convinced me! I will definitely knit swatches and use scrap yarn for row counting & counting cast on stitches!!. Thank you thank you thank you.

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

Hooray!

This is brilliant, thank you so much

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Gonna give this a try! Thanks so much!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Have fun!

You have convinced me. Thanks

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I do something similar but with a doubled piece of yarn or thread (6-strang embroidery floss is a favourite) - I used it like a stitch marker with a really long tail that I weave back and forth as I knit. I just put it out when I'm done with it. The smooth texture of the floss helps it come out without distorting the knit stitches. I've never seen anybody else do anything similar and nobody ever taught me to do this!

@Knicoleknits

4 ай бұрын

Floss is a great idea! Thanks for this 😍

I'm going to use this on my first cable knit sweater. I was dreading keeping track of the pattern and shaping at the same time but this looks like the perfect solution. 🥰

@Knicoleknits

Ай бұрын

Yay! 😀

Genius! Thank you so much!😊

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Oh, INGENIOUS! Thank you!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Just a brilliant idea! Great tutorial

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Love it!!! Can’t wait to get started! Thankyou so much!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

THAT IS INGENIOUS!!!! thank you sooooo much!

@Knicoleknits

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! ☺️

The magic in simplicity. Thank you.

@Knicoleknits

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Very interesting, thank you.

Very helpful tip. Thank you for sharing.

@Knicoleknits

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

OMG. Why didn't I think of that! Thanks.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

This was great! Thanks I will start using this method

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

This is awesome. Thank you for this tutorial!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome! Thank you! Great tutorial. Can't wait to start using this method.

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

Thanks and happy knitting!

I am not a very experienced knitter and I did not know about running markers. This is brilliant, I really needed to know this. I have been frustrated by losing round markers off the end of my needles and into my chair cushions.

@Knicoleknits

5 ай бұрын

You will love running markers, then. Thanks for watching! 😊

Thank you!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I coould not agree with you more! I absolutley second your views on running yarn markers rows and use them all the time ! Always wonder why they are not used more, i have long retired my plastic markers and counters. You covered all the uses i could think of and maybe more. 1 tip I could add only. ..i sometimes use a bulb pin to secure my yarn/ string to, to prevent it from acccidently getting pulled out, specially when knitting small circumference in the round. Or when the string is short to start off with 😀 I was introduced to this amazing method in a super sweater design youtube tutorial by Paula Ward. since then i converted exclusively to using yarn to mark my rows etc. Gorgeous cardigan by the way👌

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

Yes! That’s an excellent suggestion for securing the running yarn. I will start doing this too!

Bless you! I just found your video by chance and it is beyond life changing!❤😊

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

So glad! Hooray!

I always forget to count on my rows and end up trying to “fix” it. I am definitely going to try this! Thanks!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You're most welcome!

I'm convinced! What an interesting video, thank you! Definitely be using this in the future.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I was skeptical, but that is genius! Thank you for a great, very informative video. I am now a devoted follower!

@Knicoleknits

3 ай бұрын

Yay! 😁

amazing tutorial thank you ❤

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thank you so much.🥰 I’m knitting a cardigan and this will totally come in handy.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I think you just saved my sanity!!! Thank you SO much for this ❤

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Hooray! 😁

What a wonderful tip! You are funny, and inviting to watch.....I'm convinced.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I like to have as much fun as possible at all times 😀

Why did I never think of this! Thank you - will integrate this to my knitting right away. Yesss!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Hooray!

Your sweater is beautiful. So fitted.

How did I not know this?!! Genius 😊

@Knicoleknits

8 ай бұрын

I know, right?? I don’t know why all knitters don’t know this 😊

Holy Cow. This alone makes me glad I am binge watching your KZread. I have been knitting for 70+ years and I do some online knitting instruction as well. Never heard of this before. Gone will be my wearing knit counters around my neck every day, everywhere. People ask me what the green plastic thing is around my neck. I suspect they think I have terrible taste in jewelry. You are spectacular!

@Knicoleknits

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks so much! Please pass it along to others. It's such a simple and valuable technique - every knitter should at least know it exists, even if they choose to use a different method :D

Thank you for the tips. You earned a follow.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you found this useful 😊

Thank you ❣️

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Wow wow wow awesome. Thank you for sharing this. Life changing for sure. Excited to do this 😊

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

I felt the same way when I learned it. I can’t imagine knitting without it now 😊

thank you for sharing this it will be really useful

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

I love your tutorials so much that I had to subscribe. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. ❤

@Knicoleknits

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing! 😁

Thank you!! I love learning new things, even at my advanced age… LOL!

You are a great teacher with a sooothing voice.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

Thank you. That was very helpful. I will be trying out the running stitch markers on my next project.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful 😊

I've used this technique for years, and I'm glad to have a name for it now!

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Good for you for figuring it out! Smarter than me 😉

I have been using this method with my latest garment and it works perfectly!! I did have an issue with pulling the marker out (I tugged on the wrong end 🙄) so now I just knot a little loop in the bottom of the running marker and put a locking stitch marker through the loop and clip that to my knitting - problem solved. 😊

@Knicoleknits

2 күн бұрын

Yay! I use the exact same method to secure the end of the running marker when I'm concerned about it slipping out of some types of fabric. It's good practice to secure it every time, though 😋

Where were you last night when I was casting on and I was so tired I couldn’t count from 1 to 5 to save my life. It took me forever. I am learning to knit socks and this is going to be great for the rows and stitches. I am almost done with one socks but for my next pair I will have them match. Not the ones I’m making now! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I looked forward to the one you are doing for swatching.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry! I didn’t know or I totally would’ve been there for you 😋

You definitely convinced me and gave me some tools to make it easier. Thanks for the tutorial. Looking forward to more.

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

I'll be posting a tutorial every second week 😊

This is a game change for me. I wish i knew this sooner. Thank you, thank you, thank you

@Knicoleknits

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope it works well for you 😊