Stitch Marker Reminder

Prompt marker placement or movement.

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How Stitch Marker Reminder Works?

The Stitch Marker Reminder works by holding the stitch position of the next marker in Marker Checkpoint while Current Position shows where you are in the row. When the two match, you place, slip or move the marker.

  1. List the marker positions

    Read the pattern for marker positions, such as "pm after 12 sts, 24 sts, 36 sts".

  2. Set the first checkpoint

    Raise Marker Checkpoint with Space or ↑ to the first position.

  3. Track your position

    Press → to move Current Position forward as you work stitches, using ← to fix a miscount.

  4. Act at the checkpoint

    Place or slip the marker when Current Position reaches Marker Checkpoint, then set the next checkpoint.

Stitch Marker Reminder Formula

The Stitch Marker Reminder formula is marker position k = section width × k. Evenly spaced markers split the row into sections of equal width.

Even spacing
Mₖ = (S ÷ m) × k

S is stitches in the row and m is the number of sections.

Raglan markers
Back = front = (S − 2 × sleeve) ÷ 2

Raglan sweaters place 4 markers between front, sleeve, back and sleeve.

Stitches to next marker
Gap = M − P

P is the Current Position.

Worked example: A 120-stitch shawl split into 6 sections places markers after stitches 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100. At position 52, the next marker comes in 8 stitches.

Stitch Marker Reminder Conversion Table

The Stitch Marker Reminder conversion table lists marker positions for 4 row lengths split into equal sections.

Evenly spaced marker positions
Stitches4 sections6 sections8 sections
4812, 24, 368, 16, 24, 32, 406, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42
7218, 36, 5412, 24, 36, 48, 609, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63
9624, 48, 7216, 32, 48, 64, 8012, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84
12030, 60, 9020, 40, 60, 80, 10015, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105
14436, 72, 10824, 48, 72, 96, 12018, 36, 54, 72, 90, 108, 126
19248, 96, 14432, 64, 96, 128, 16024, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168

Positions show the stitch after which each marker sits. The end of the round needs its own BOR marker.

What is Stitch Marker Reminder?

A Stitch Marker Reminder is a tool that prompts you to place, slip or move stitch markers at set stitch positions. Raglan lines, lace repeats and shaping points all depend on markers sitting in the right place.

A marker placed 1 stitch off shifts every increase or decrease that follows. The reminder keeps the next position on screen as you work.

The Stitches Counter tool saves the checkpoint and your position in your browser.

What are the uses of Stitch Marker Reminder?

There are 4 main uses of the Stitch Marker Reminder, including raglans, lace repeats and crown sections.

  • Raglans

    Place the 4 raglan markers at the right positions.

  • Lace repeats

    Place a marker between each lace repeat.

  • Crown sections

    Mark 8 equal sections before crown decreases.

  • Side seams

    Mark the side seams on a sweater worked in the round.

About the Stitch Marker Reminder

Prompt upcoming marker insertions, slips, or relocations across complex lace repeats and sweater raglan lines.

How to Use This Tool Efficiently

  • ✓Differentiate your Beginning-of-Round marker by using a distinct contrasting color.
  • ✓Prompt marker relocations when working spiraling lace motifs that eat border stitches.

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