Tip: Locking Stitch Markers
If you aren’t already using locking stitch markers, you may want to seriously consider picking some up. I began my amigurumi projects with some circular stitch markers that I had left over from knitting. After having them fall off a few times halfway through a round, I realized that there must be a better way. $5 dollars and a trip to the fabric store later, locking stitch markers were mine.
If you don’t want more pieces of plastic lying around your house, look for an alternative that will stay in place but is easy to remove once you need to start a new round. One idea is to try a simple twist-tie that you can pick up from the grocery store or find included with your garbage bags. Got a creative alternative? Share it here.
July 27th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
How well do using safety pins work? Have people tried this?
July 28th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Hi Kellie – Safety pins will work, but you risk pricking your finger opening and closing them. You can also tear your yarn on the sharp tip if you’re not careful. I’m a big fan of the locking stitch markers because they’re made of a soft-edged plastic. Hope this helps!
Amy