Today we’re going to be looking at the counting crochet hook. I saw this crochet hook online about a year ago & tried to purchase it. Unfortunately, it was completely sold out.
Luckily (or unlucky) for me, its viral video has popped up again on Facebook. I wasn’t going to miss the chance to buy the counting crochet hook of my dreams!
Currently, the crochet hook is going for 49.99. Typically, this crochet hook costs a whopping $99.99! With the 50% discount, I thought why not (I shouldn’t have).
Below is the Facebook ad that caught my eye. They made it look like the best thing since sliced bread. It says no more counting when crocheting, no more losing count when crocheting. (Trust me, you will still be doing a lot of counting)
*video
Before you run out and purchase the Counting Crochet hook, be aware that it doesn’t automatically count stitches. You manually & awkwardly have to click a button in between your stitches.
This interferes with your flow of crocheting. I can’t’ stop every few seconds to press a button. I want to crochet like the wind!
The Counting Crochet Hook YouTube Review
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What Comes In The Package
You’ll receive a large pink case with an elastic band around it. I realize this band was to keep the case shut. I would not stay closed on its own.
Do not lose this band, or you will lose the contents of the container!
I will say it’s nice to have everything’s in one place. You won’t have to worry about losing hooks because I’m always losing mine.
It has a built-in lithium battery that can be recharged and reused. My battery was fully charged after 15 minutes. The website states that it lasts 7-9 hours, I have not tested that out, because I didn’t care to use this device for long.
The Counting Crochet hook set comes with nine aluminum hook Attachments. Hook sizes range from C to K (2.5 mm – 6.5 mm).
It took me a while to find the size marking on each one of the hooks. The size is printed on the bottom plastic attachment piece. I sized checked each one of the heads, and they all appear accurate.
Let’s take a closer look at the tip of the hooks. I personally think this is one of the most important aspects of a good crochet hook.
There are 2 shapes of crochet hooks, inline (Susan Bates) & tapered (Boye). I personally prefer inline, Susan Bates is my absolute favorite hook. My opinion might be a little skewed toward inline.
This crochet hook is tapered like a Boye Hook, which is not my favorite hook shape. It’s very rounded and blunt. But it’s all about what YOU like. Below is the counting crochet hook compared to other brands.
The top button labeled with an “R” represents Rows & the bottom button labeled with an “S” represents Stitches.
According to instructions, if you click either button once, the row or stitch count will increase. If you hold either button on the counting crochet hook, the stitches or rows will decrease. Hold either button for 3 secs, and it will reset your count.
That’s all fine & dandy, but I assumed this would count stitches for me!
Here is another piece to the counting crochet that you cannot lose. Initially, I had no clue what it was for. Nowhere in the instruction did it tell you how to use it.
Sure, it might be common sense to most. But I will admit, I’m not the sharpest tool in the box. It would have been nice if they told you how to assembly the hook.
Assembly
After I used a little common sense, assembly was easy. Attach your hook to the base counter and tighten with the provided wrench. If you don’t tighten the head of the hook on, your hook will fall off while crocheting.
But once tightened, you can rely on it staying in the correct position the entire time.
Speaking on position. You have a 50/50 chance of putting it on backward. The hook must face the direction of the counter, if not you won’t be able to access the buttons while crocheting. I found this out the hard way.
Once you finally get your hook facing the right way, you can finally start crocheting! Unfortunately, I found this more difficult than just counting in my head. After every stitch, I would stop crocheting & drop by thumb down to press the stitch button.
I found this extremely awkward, time-consuming & tedious. No matter how I positioned my hand, there was no comfortable way to click the buttons. Then I tried clicking it every 10 stitches & it was still annoying.
While doing it this way, I realized my $3 finger row counter can do the same thing. When I put it on, it was more natural to click & use. Bonus, I can now save $97 plus tax!
Conclusion
Yes, it’s a cool gadget. Is it worth it? Absolutely not! A pencil can accomplish the same task as the Counting Crochet hook. It doesn’t even count for you. It’s not automatic & it’s more work.
For $100 dollars, I can find a cheap row counter or better yet, a pen & paper. We are always trying to invent the wheel. Stick with what’s cheap and simple. Save your money for yarn instead.
Pros
- Ergonomic shape
Cons
- High price
- Awkward to use
- Time-consuming
If you enjoyed this review, then check out my full review on the popular Crochet Ring.
Happy Crocheting!
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