tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post1674843675679018471..comments2024-03-29T03:44:25.289-04:00Comments on Nelkin Designs Blog: Review and Giveaway: Sirka Counters!Laura Nelkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09120576950149666512noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-57605137603121808922015-10-06T12:41:58.127-04:002015-10-06T12:41:58.127-04:00I like the green Clover clicky-counters (they look...I like the green Clover clicky-counters (they look like frogs to me). If I'm tracking, say, an 8-row repeat that I have to do 6 times, I often end up using the 1s column to track which row I'm on, and the 10s column to track the repeats. Obviously this gets problematic if the numbers go over 9. :) I just got my first Sirka counter last month and am already finding it useful.<br />-MoulinRogue on RavelrySusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553935900881505139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-74649463139499490062015-10-06T09:55:52.496-04:002015-10-06T09:55:52.496-04:00I'm low-tech and still use paper and pencil wi...I'm low-tech and still use paper and pencil with rows of tick marks. But I do love gadgets!<br /><br />I'm carmonli on Ravelry.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291760752825988323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-1686642023420060792015-10-06T08:55:50.997-04:002015-10-06T08:55:50.997-04:00I always intend to use a nice little notebook but ...I always intend to use a nice little notebook but invariably end up scribbling numbers down the sides of my pattern in pencil. It would be lovely to have a proper row counter to use instead. <br />Modelwidow on Ravelry Modelwidowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01741357145200543455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-51102994318339156592015-10-06T07:08:31.439-04:002015-10-06T07:08:31.439-04:00I tape my pattern to the wall and use a multi colo...I tape my pattern to the wall and use a multi colored pencil to mark off rows. Klampe@optonline.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000324380971779614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-56728121296515361072015-10-06T00:50:10.836-04:002015-10-06T00:50:10.836-04:00I keep track of my rows, repeats, decreases with a...I keep track of my rows, repeats, decreases with a series of labeled columns, check marks and hash marks. I used lined paper and make the columns with a bright colored ball point pen and a ruler. Yes, I am techno challenged enough that I like to use printed patterns, an ever sharp pencil and a straight edge with paper clips to keep on track. <br /><br />My Rav name is stitchalongStitchalonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010048319286006943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-48897095937244599262015-10-05T23:41:12.618-04:002015-10-05T23:41:12.618-04:00I use one of the round counters that slide on to y...I use one of the round counters that slide on to your needles. Even if I'm knitting in the round, which I often am, I'll just sit it someplace close by. I'd love one of these counters! I'm serenazuo on Rav. Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954240964288593141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-86514061935827501562015-10-05T22:06:06.275-04:002015-10-05T22:06:06.275-04:00I use the bee counter app, but end up up a creek w...I use the bee counter app, but end up up a creek when my phone dies! HookedonCrochet78 on Rav.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246665519060673889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-14718091343194290662015-10-05T19:40:08.658-04:002015-10-05T19:40:08.658-04:00I make tally marks on the pattern, but I recently ...I make tally marks on the pattern, but I recently got a row counter ring that works well for simple row counts (no connections, just a satisfied customer) http://www.critsuccess.com/index.php/lcr-counter-ring.html<br />My Ravelry name is SevenOfNineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-55936972978998109312015-10-05T18:55:24.108-04:002015-10-05T18:55:24.108-04:00My patterns are always a mess by the time I finish...My patterns are always a mess by the time I finish a project...whatever I am counting, I write that many numbers on the sheet, and check them off as I finish each one. <br /><br />piemaven on RavelryPiemavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170222608870596386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-3081923695335131852015-10-05T18:09:47.926-04:002015-10-05T18:09:47.926-04:00I normally use a clicker, pencil and paper to keep...I normally use a clicker, pencil and paper to keep track of my progress unless I'm just keeping track in my head.<br />I yesterday purchased knit companion and I'm trying to see how to use it as it seems to be helpful to a lot of knitters.<br />My ravelry ID is ccami.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-34256018693940401962015-10-05T17:45:05.699-04:002015-10-05T17:45:05.699-04:00I use a pencil and tally on a post-it note or on t...I use a pencil and tally on a post-it note or on the pattern if I printed it off. RegenoldFarm on RavelryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10947077959945086277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-76399217807552928902015-10-05T17:34:10.148-04:002015-10-05T17:34:10.148-04:00Hi. I'm doing the same as you did with post it...Hi. I'm doing the same as you did with post it to keep my tracks. Ravelry: mommyknitter208Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114324121941243564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-68143163072956061982015-10-05T14:46:03.964-04:002015-10-05T14:46:03.964-04:00I love to buy blank journals to document my projec...I love to buy blank journals to document my projects and ideas. So l track rows/sections/repeats in these journals the old-fashioned way - with pen/pencil. I would love to find a device that I trust and is easy to use. The Sirka looks like it might be a good tool to try! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520458465508827344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-59678160263976918832015-10-05T14:45:14.014-04:002015-10-05T14:45:14.014-04:00I love to buy blank journals to document my projec...I love to buy blank journals to document my projects and ideas. So l track rows/sections/repeats in these journals the old-fashioned way - with pen/pencil. I would love to find a device that I trust and is easy to use. The Sirka looks like it might be a good tool to try! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520458465508827344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-9200714886431989602015-10-05T13:49:00.596-04:002015-10-05T13:49:00.596-04:00I've tried various knitting apps, but the best...I've tried various knitting apps, but the best for me still ends up being a basic (clicker or spinning) single row counter coupled with pencil and my pattern. I knit a lot on my commute to work and ended up dropping my phone all the time when trying to use an app. Looks like Sitka can beasily attached via that loop, which will be great! JenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919636562279657287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-76524742404723095182015-10-05T13:30:56.093-04:002015-10-05T13:30:56.093-04:00Sirka is so handy...If I don't win, I'll b...Sirka is so handy...If I don't win, I'll buy it! Too bad I cannot do as for Gilette " buy the company"!<br />Diane (Rav Id deardarling)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-68411571166677573812015-10-05T11:52:43.412-04:002015-10-05T11:52:43.412-04:00I recently learned about the Sirka and it is so AM...I recently learned about the Sirka and it is so AMAZING! This is an awesome giveaway. I usually make marks on my printed pattern and then get lost in the process, so this is perfect!! Thanks for a chance to win. :)<br />deborahlocklear@gmail.comMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12686496718764998208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-32933556357472295502015-10-05T11:45:08.074-04:002015-10-05T11:45:08.074-04:00I've used many different ways over the years.
...I've used many different ways over the years.<br />At the moment I make notes on the edges of the graph I'm following.<br /><br />When I'm doing a pattern with lots of changes to keep track of, I have to write out each row and use an app to remember which row I'm on.<br /><br />I would love something like this that would keep track of it for me. Hopefully Santa will think I've been good enough this year? :-)RuthieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946044253144754570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-54754183891716408382015-10-05T10:53:59.292-04:002015-10-05T10:53:59.292-04:00What a great row/rounds/repeat counter! i use Knit...What a great row/rounds/repeat counter! i use KnitCompanion when i can...but cannot use it for non-PDF patterns. For my hard copy patterns i use a row counter for rows and make hashmarks on the pattern for rounds and repeats. it would be great to have a counter that could do all three!<br />Dianne (ravelry id: dmallen)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816753247384852233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-69910418171698168692015-10-05T10:20:56.806-04:002015-10-05T10:20:56.806-04:00So marvelous! The woman who invented the sirka cou...So marvelous! The woman who invented the sirka counter used to be a law professor at the university where I work. We are right proud of her around here. I generally use a multitude of row counters hanging off my needles. This would be so much better. . . . Ravelry ID: aoapoplar Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-7435215032105337512015-10-05T10:06:08.211-04:002015-10-05T10:06:08.211-04:00I track rows with the clicker on my Knit Kit. I h...I track rows with the clicker on my Knit Kit. I have a smaller katcha-katcha, but the Knit Kit is easier to find in my project bag. For anything complicated I make confusing scribbles on the pattern. So I could use something more sophisticated!<br />SuZen21 on Ravelry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-91699312473183206042015-10-05T09:46:07.296-04:002015-10-05T09:46:07.296-04:00I usually keep track with KC, but I tend yo forget...I usually keep track with KC, but I tend yo forget it at home!! I badly want to try this counter!!! (Pajara in Ravelry)AnaCeciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379321771377751286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-2991658304165661862015-10-05T09:32:10.077-04:002015-10-05T09:32:10.077-04:00Oops, forgot to publish with my name. Catherine H...Oops, forgot to publish with my name. Catherine HandlerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873084783695949499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-71103909821818260862015-10-05T09:28:10.167-04:002015-10-05T09:28:10.167-04:00I currently use a notebook and pencil. Row counts...I currently use a notebook and pencil. Row counts are done with hash marks and then any increases or decreases are marked above the row where they occur. This is not very portable and can get complicated. Thanks for the introduction to this counter.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873084783695949499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-18682519647411918742015-10-05T09:05:45.297-04:002015-10-05T09:05:45.297-04:00Using excel spreadsheet is usually my method - for...Using excel spreadsheet is usually my method - for repeat like to set up the rows, side, and repeat - print it off and then mark off as I go.<br />ROW SIDE Repeats<br />1 (Instructions) RS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />2 (Instructions) WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />Bit of work to set up but with 3 grandchildren the only way I could keep track efficiently...<br />Sounds like Sirka just might save a lot of time!!!<br />Linda Nieft - RavID: synergy6noreply@blogger.com