Stitch Marker Hacks
Jen LucasDescription
The first item Jen uses is a paper clip. She places it on the needle and can keep knitting. She notes that you need to be a little careful with the paper clips – there is a possibility of them catching on your yarn or snagging a ply of a stitch. Like the paper clip, Jen also demonstrates using a binder clip in the same manner. It can easily be added onto a needle as an impromptu stitch marker. If you are looking for a household item to mark a specific stitch, such as the center stitch on a shawl, a bobby pin will work in a pinch. You can slide it right onto a specific stitch to mark it. You can also use bobby pins when working Japanese Short Rows.
A creative use of a commonly found household item is using a disposable straw for a stitch marker. The straw can be cut to the length you like (Jen cuts hers to approximately one centimeter) and then placed on the needle. Jen is using US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles in the video and notes that the straw she is using just fits on the needle. A standard straw is great for any projects that use smaller knitting needles.
Jen ends the video using some waste yarn as stitch markers. She demonstrates how to make single stitch markers out of yarn and how to use longer lengths of yarn to make multiple stitch markers that are joined together. Remember – none of these items are likely going to be your new “go to” when it comes to marking your stitches on your knitting, but they all work quite well when you find yourself without a traditional stitch marker.
We’d love to know – what kinds of things have you used as stitch markers?
Share tips, start a discussion or ask one of our experts or other students a question.
Already a member? Sign in
4 Responses to “Stitch Marker Hacks”
Explore Videos by Jen Lucas
You may be interested in
Premium Membership
Unlock exclusive member content from our industry experts.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Knitting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 50% Off Video Downloads Purchased in The Knitting Cirlce Shop
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
Unlock exclusive member content from our industry experts.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Knitting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 50% Off Video Downloads Purchased in The Knitting Cirlce Shop
- 2 Full-Length Video Downloads to Watch Offline
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
Gold Membership
$379 Value
Get everything included in Premium plus exclusive Gold Membership benefits.
- 24/7 Access to Premium Knitting Videos, Projects, and Tips
- Step-by-Step Instructional Demos, Patterns, and Tutorials
- 3 Full-Length Video Downloads to Watch Offline
- 5 Full-Length Knitting Classes to Keep for Life
- 10 Printable Knitting Patterns
- Discounts on Purchase-to-Own Content in The Knitting Circle Shop
- Access to Ask the Expert Program
- Exclusive GOLD LIVE Streaming Events
Thank you for your helpful ideas of stitch marker. I personally use different colors of knitting wool or cotton, But it is good to have an alternative. I have to ad that your presentation is clear and easy to understand. Best regards,
I have used large safety pins in addition to just about everything you mentioned :)
I use can pull rings…😊
Small hoop earring’s will work