counting rows

[iseeaplatypus09]

So I am actually long time knitter, but something that has always confused me is when you're counting rows, do you count the loops actually on your needle as a row? Or do you just stop at the stitches right below it?

[soozeq]

The loops on the needle got there from knitting the previous row so you really haven't 'knit' them yet. Count the sts under your needles. Or not - it's really your choice and one row doesn't always matter, just make sure you're consistent in which way you do it especially on the same item.

[missmoppet]

I never count the loops on my needles because they arent knitted/purled yet.

[mrsflibble]

thanks for this post, I was just going to ask that lol.