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What Does marker Mean in Knitting?

marker means marker.

Stitch Marker · General Terms

Stitch Marker explained

A small ring or clip that sits on the needle or in the fabric to mark a spot. Note that a lone 'm' in a pattern usually means marker, but can occasionally mean metres in the materials list.

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