Hanging Row Counter

Not the most exciting post title, but it is terribly accurate. 

I guess I would have to say hanging row counters are my favorite. However, I must be in a minority because they aren't easy to find anymore. 

I have some barrel counters I converted with a piece of yarn and a bead. 

Like so

The problem is the yarn wears out. It can also get caught in the knitting. 

It occurred to me I could use wire instead!

So I fished out the wire I bought during my brief fascination with making stitch markers a few years ago. 

A little fumbling around and Voilà!

A more secure hanging row counter is mine!

I didn't even have to wrap the lower part of the wire. After feeding it through the bead I just jammed the wire up inside the row counter.  

For the next one I convert I'll have to consider putting a bead at the top, too. As it is, the wire ring slips out. However, that could be good if I want to put the row counter on the needle, which I rarely do. 

And here it is in action. 

Yep, feeling mighty pleased with myself.