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Two card row counters ca.1930-1945. Top: Reverse of World War II knitting counter, labelled knitting register. Bottom: Reverse of Bestway knitting counter (ca.1930s) from which the WW2 counter design was taken.

On the front is a complex knitting row counter made of card with red sliding indicators, made in England 1939-1940. The numerals are for recording rows, increase or decrease, and times. There is a needle gauge and a five-inch ruler.

On the back, as shown in this picture, are instructions for use of numerals and sliding indicators.
Date between circa 1930 and circa 1945
date QS:P,+1950-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1930-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1945-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source Photo of object in my possession. Linda Spashett Own work
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Other versions The front of the WW2 counter on its own is shown here: File:WWII card row counter 001.jpg. The reverse of the WW2 counter alone is here: File:WWII card row counter reverse 004.jpg. The fronts of both cards together are here: File:Counters Bestway and WW2 002.jpg.

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