[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting & Stitch Markers ...

[Annette Carr]

Great info!  Thanks!  I'm going to look for the rubber rings.

I too have used twist ties when I needed something quick.  Yes, you have to
make sure you twist the ends very well so that they do not snag your yarn.


Annette

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 12:12 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting & Stitch Markers ...

Hi Knitters: 

When using stitch markers to designate a point in your knitting, just
remember that all stitch markers are not created equally.  For instance, I
used to use the hard plastic split markers and hated them because they would
frequently fall off my needle or work because of the split in it.  I've also
purchased fancy, expensive markers that had little sterling silver charms
hanging off of them.  Because they were pricey did not make them good.  They
were defective because they had rough, unfinished edges both on the charms
and on the jump rings that held the charm and would snag my yarn.  

To date, the best markers that I have found, and are in no particular order
are:

1.  Simple rubber "O" rings that are comfortable in the hand and can be
purchased either in a knitting shop or your local hardware store in the
plumbing section in any size you like.  

2.  Clover brand, locking stitch markers that serve multiple purposes for
marking on your needle or placing directly on the fabric.

3.  markers made by:  http://www.picturetrail.com/beadmarkers

because they are different by touch, pretty and nicely made and will not
snag your good yarns while knitting it!  

I used to use a twist tie from the plastic baggies box.  I'd wrap the tie
around a fingertip and twist the two ends together to start it.  Then
further adjust it once it went on my needle.  Here to, if you're not careful
the ends can snag yarn so you need to be careful.  They are however, cheap
to make yourself, and are readily available in a pinch.

Eileen
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