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

[slery]

I would also recommend:

HideandSheep.net

She makes wonderful stitch markers that do not snag your yarn.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> 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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