{"product_id":"beaded-numbered-stitch-markers-0-to-9-leverback-set-of-10","title":"Beaded Numbered Stitch Markers 0 to 9 for Knitting and Crochet, Set of 10 Leverback Markers with Storage Hoop","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cvideo height=\"249\" width=\"443\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" preload=\"metadata\" muted=\"muted\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" controls=\"controls\" class=\"dh-video-desc\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/558d8364db32498caae19eea93c17ad4.mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain ring markers all look the same, which is fine until you have four of them on one needle and no idea which is which. These beaded stitch markers are numbered 0 through 9, so every marker in the set tells you something. Put the 3 at the start of your third repeat, the 7 where the decreases begin, and you can pick your work up a week later and know exactly where you left off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach marker pairs a white number bead, printed in black so it reads clearly in poor light, with a coloured acrylic bead that makes it easy to spot in a project bag. The set arrives on a small metal storage hoop that keeps all ten together between projects instead of loose in the bottom of your notions tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8209184345_mbk2.jpg?v=1786265440\" alt=\"Gold-tone beaded numbered stitch markers 0 to 9 clipped in order along a bamboo knitting needle on a cream chunky-knit project\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 numbered stitch markers, 0 through 9 — one of each digit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal storage hoop that all ten markers hang on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of gold-tone or silver-tone hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach marker: one white number bead with a printed black numeral, plus one coloured acrylic bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverback closure — the hinged clasp used on drop earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8209184351_41x4_adb65d5a-50ae-47f6-aaf3-e6e13f0b0269.jpg?v=1786265440\" alt=\"The full silver set of ten numbered stitch markers 0 to 9 on their storage hoop, one leverback clasp shown fully open, with each marker measuring 3cm or 1.18 inches and the hoop 2.9cm or 1.14 inches across\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow They Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the lever and the wire swings open. Slide the marker onto your knitting needle between two stitches, then press the lever back down and it closes into a solid ring. There is no gap for yarn to catch in and nothing to spring open on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the clasp opens rather than being a fixed circle, it is not tied to one needle size. It hooks over the needle and closes, rather than having to be threaded on at cast-on and sized to match, so it goes on and comes off wherever you need it. It is a removable marker rather than a fixed ring, which is the type crocheters look for as well as knitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour Ways to Use a 0 to 9 Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack the last digit of your row.\u003c\/strong\u003e On row 24, clip the 4 to your work. Finish row 25 and swap it for the 5. You always know where you are without a separate counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber your repeats.\u003c\/strong\u003e If the pattern says repeat rows 1 to 8, hang the marker for whichever repeat row you are on. Useful for lace, cables and textured crochet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive each marker a job.\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 for the beginning of the round, 1 and 2 for your two increase points, 9 for \"check the pattern before you carry on.\" The numbers stop being counts and start being labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep pieces straight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeve 1 and sleeve 2, front and back, panels 1 through 4 — a numbered marker on each piece saves guessing later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho They're For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitters and crocheters who work anything with a repeat: garments, socks, shawls, blankets, amigurumi rounds. They suit beginners following a written pattern for the first time, and they suit experienced makers who have three projects on the go and need to tell them apart. The bright beads also make them easy to find for anyone who works in the evening or with dark yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbers you can actually read — black on white, not a tiny engraved metal charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clasp locks shut, so markers stay put through a full row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth beads and a closed loop mean nothing snags your yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable rather than fixed — the style that suits crochet as well as knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything stores on the hoop instead of scattering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough to post, pretty enough to give — a genuinely useful gift for a knitter or crocheter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Gold or Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes, and each comes with its own bead palette. The \u003cstrong\u003eGolden\u003c\/strong\u003e set pairs gold-tone clasps with bright beads — reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues and pinks. The \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e set pairs silver-tone clasps with pastels — soft pink, mint, lavender, cream and pale blue. Both are numbered 0 through 9, and in both the bead colours are mixed through the set rather than tied to particular digits. That turns out to be useful: after a project or two you start recognising a marker by its colour as well as by its number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8161257076_gm0x.jpg?v=1786265440\" alt=\"Colour options for the numbered stitch markers: the Silver set with pastel beads and the Golden set with bright beads, each hanging on its own storage hoop\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize, Materials and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach marker measures approximately 3 cm (1.18 in) from the top of the clasp to the bottom bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage hoop diameter: approximately 2.9 cm (1.14 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic beads on gold-tone or silver-tone metal leverback findings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a dry cloth. Keep them off the hoop only while you are using them, and clip them back on when you finish, and they will not tangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow This Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst plain closed ring markers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A closed ring has to be threaded on before you start and has to match your needle size. These open, so they go on and come off mid-row and fit whatever needle you happen to be using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a mechanical or app row counter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A counter tells you a number but not where in the work that number applies. A numbered marker sits at the exact stitch it refers to, so the information stays attached to the knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst tiny engraved metal charms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved numbers on small metal charms are hard to read in lamplight. A printed black digit on a white bead is legible at arm's length, which is the whole point of numbering them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst a spare safety pin or paperclip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both hold a stitch. Neither tells you which stitch it is holding, and neither closes as smoothly against fine yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do stitch markers work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stitch marker sits in your knitting or crochet to mark a spot you need to find again — the start of a round, a repeat boundary, an increase point. With these, you press the lever, slide the marker onto the needle between two stitches, and press the lever shut. When you reach it on the next row you slip it across and carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many stitch markers do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen covers most projects comfortably. A pattern that marks the start of a round and a few shaping points rarely needs more than four or five at once, so a set of ten leaves you spares and lets you keep markers on two projects at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you place a stitch marker before or after joining in the round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you join. Bring the work together, join the round, then put the marker on the right-hand needle to sit at the start of the round. It travels with you each time you come back round to it. The 0 marker is a natural choice for this job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you use a safety pin instead of a stitch marker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a safety pin will hold a stitch perfectly well in a pinch. What it will not do is tell you what it is marking, so with three or four in a project you are back to counting. It also has a sharp point that can split plies on soft or loosely spun yarn, where a smooth closed loop slides past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the best stitch markers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best ones are the ones you can read instantly and move without breaking your rhythm. In practice that means a closure that opens, so it is not tied to one needle size; a marker light enough not to drag on the fabric; and numbering with real contrast rather than fine engraving. This set was chosen on those three points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen markers, ten numbers, one hoop to keep them on. Pick up where you left off, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Sew Need It Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Golden","offer_id":48983216816383,"sku":"CJYD253789301AZ","price":8.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48983216849151,"sku":"CJYD253789302BY","price":8.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1082\/9474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8161257074_rtuy.jpg?v=1786265441","url":"https:\/\/www.isewneeditcrafts.com\/products\/beaded-numbered-stitch-markers-0-to-9-leverback-set-of-10","provider":"I Sew Need It Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}