Stitch holder
Stitch holders are tools that are used in knitting to hold open stitches when not being used by the needles.[1] The two most common types of stitch markers are locking and ring.
They are commonly used when finishing a side of an item, such as a sweater, and preparing for the kitchener stitch. They can be used on stitches separated from the needle when splitting the piece. For example, when shaping the neckhole of a sweater, the stitch holder is placed on the group of stitches used to make the neckhole,[2] and the needles are used to continue to make the stitches on either side. Stitch holders are also used at the ends of sleeves of a sweater before they are attached to the body of the sweater.
References
- ↑ Okey, Shannon (2006). Knitgrrl 2: Learn to Knit With 16 All-new Patterns. Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated. p. 70. ISBN 978-0-8230-2619-7.
- ↑ Barnden, Betty (2008-03-04). 200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Reference of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips. Macmillan. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-312-37373-3.
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