Stitch Row Counting Device

Abstract

A device including a tape configured to be “woven” into a textile piece (i.e., crochet or knitting projects) and at least one set of row-counting indicia having a plurality of numbers arranged on a front surface and a rear surface of the tape. When the tape is woven into the crochet or knitting projects, a number is shown above every stitch row, clearly indicating the number of each stitch row. The device remains in place during use which allows a user to easily count and keep track of their stitch rows when knitting or crocheting. Once completed, the user may easily slide the device from the textile piece without damaging the device or the project. The device ensures accuracy and is especially helpful in circumstances where the user does not complete the project in one sitting.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims: 
     
         1 . A device for counting stitch rows in a textile piece, each of the stitch rows including a chronological stitch row number in the textile piece, the device comprising:
 a tape comprising a flexible strip of material having a substantially flat profile, the flexible strip of material being easily manipulable such that the tape can be removably woven through the textile piece, the tape defined by a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a length therebetween; and   at least one set of row-counting indicia including a plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the first end to the second end of the tape on at least a front surface thereof, wherein each of the plurality of numbers being spaced apart such that each one of said plurality of numbers is aligned with a corresponding stitch row number when the tape is woven through the textile piece.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of numbers are arranged in ascending said numerical order beginning with a first number, wherein the stitch rows include a chronological stitch row number beginning with a first stitch row, and wherein weaving of the tape through the textile piece is started by aligning the first number with the first stitch row. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the tape includes the front surface and a rear surface. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one set of row-counting indicia includes two sets of row-counting indicia, wherein the two sets of row-counting indicia consist of a first set of row-counting indicia and a second set of row-counting indicia, and wherein the first set of row-counting indicia and the second set of row-counting indicia each include the plurality of numbers. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the first set of row-counting indicia includes the plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the first end to the second end of the tape on the front surface thereof, wherein the second set of row-counting indicia includes the plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the second end to the first end of the tape on the rear surface thereof, and wherein the plurality of numbers on the front surface align with the plurality of numbers on the rear surface. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the tape includes a thickness of at least less than 1 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the tape has a width of 3 mm. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the length of the tape is 1000 mm. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the flexible strip of material is a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic material, a fabric material, and a rubber material. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of numbers are spaced 5 mm apart. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of numbers are spaced 10 mm apart. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of numbers are spaced 15 mm apart. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of numbers are printed onto the tape. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of numbers are embossed onto the tape. 
     
     
         15 . A device for counting stitch rows in a textile piece, each of the stitch rows including a chronological stitch row number in the textile piece, the stitch row the device comprising:
 a tape being made from a flexible strip of material having a substantially flat profile, the flexible strip of material being easily manipulable such that the tape can be removably woven through the textile piece, the tape further including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length therebetween, a front surface and a rear surface; and   at least two sets of row-counting indicia including a first set of row-counting indicia and a second set of row-counting indicia, the a first set of row-counting indicia having a plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the first end to the second end of the tape on the front surface thereof, the second set of row-counting indicia having the plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the second end to the first end of the tape on the rear surface thereof, the plurality of numbers on the front surface being aligned with the plurality of numbers on the rear surface, each of the plurality of numbers being spaced apart such that each number is aligned with a corresponding stitch row number when the tape is woven through the textile piece; and   wherein the plurality of numbers are arranged in ascending numerical order beginning with a first number, wherein the stitch rows include a chronological stitch row number beginning with a first stitch row, and wherein weaving of the tape through the textile piece is started by aligning the first number with the first stitch row.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein the tape includes a thickness of at least less than 1 mm, wherein the tape further includes a width of 3 mm, and wherein the length of the tape is 1000 mm. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the flexible strip of material is a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic material, a fabric material, and a rubber material. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of numbers are spaced between 5 mm-15 mm apart. 
     
     
         19 . A method of using a device for counting stitch rows in a textile piece, each of the stitch rows including a chronological stitch row number in the textile piece, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing the device, the device including:
 a tape being made from a flexible strip of material having a substantially flat profile, the flexible strip of material being easily manipulable such that the tape can be removably woven through the textile piece, the tape further including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a length therebetween; and 
 at least one set of row-counting indicia including a plurality of numbers arranged in ascending numerical order from the first end to the second end of the tape on at least a front surface thereof, each of the plurality of numbers being spaced apart such that each number is aligned with a corresponding stitch row number when the tape is woven through the textile piece; 
   starting to stitch the textile piece;   aligning a first number from the plurality of numbers with a first stitch row of the textile piece;   holding the tape in place with the first number aligned with the first stitch row;   stitching a second stitch row atop the tape with a second number from the plurality of numbers being aligned with the second stitch row;   moving the tape to atop the textile piece;   stitching a third stitch row with the tape being atop the textile piece and a third number from the plurality of numbers being aligned with the third stitch row; and   completing a remainder of stitch rows for the textile piece whilst selectively weaving the device through the textile piece ensuring that each number is aligned with a corresponding stitch row number, wherein weaving of the device through the textile piece includes:
 alternating between stitching a next stitch row atop the tape and stitching another next stitch row with the tape being atop the textile piece. 
   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising the steps of:
 removing the device from the textile piece when all stitch rows have been completed.