Found at my grandmother’s house — there are rotating discs inside with numbers printed on them. What are they?”

What you’ve got there is a vintage mechanical counter brooch—most likely used as a knitting or crochet row counter (sometimes also called a “chatelaine counter”).

 

🔍 How it works

 

The small rotating discs with numbers are used to keep track of counts.

 

You’d turn the discs manually to record progress (like rows, stitches, or repeats).

 

The pin on the back lets it be worn on clothing, so it’s always handy while working.