NEWS – Crocheters, get ready to geek out because there’s a new crochet hook in town, and it’s not your grandma’s aluminum stick. The Everything Crochet Vintage Set looks like the love child of a classic hook and a digital gadget, and it’s here to solve a problem every crocheter knows: losing count of their stitches. This clever tool has a built-in digital counter right in the handle, so you can keep track of stitches and rows without fumbling for a notebook or relying on your memory (which tends to wander after a few rows). But wait, there’s more! It also lights up! That’s right, the handle has an LED so you can see every stitch, even if you’re working with dark yarn or crocheting in a dim corner during movie night. The set comes with 17 interchangeable hook sizes, so you’re covered for everything from lace to chunky blankets, and the ergonomic grip means you can crochet for hours without your hands cramping up. Sure, you have to tap the button to count, but this could be a game-changer for anyone who’s ever had to frog* a project because they lost track. If you love gadgets and hate counting mishaps, this hook might earn a spot in your project bag. Grab one for $59.99 from Amazon.
*To “frog a project” in crochet means to rip out or undo your stitches, essentially unraveling your work to fix a mistake or reclaim the yarn. The term comes from the playful sound “rip-it, rip-it,” which resembles a frog’s croak. So, if you hear a crocheter say they had to “frog” their project, it means they had to pull out rows or even the whole piece and start again.