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pm: Place marker
Put a stitch marker on the right needle between stitches. Stitch markers help you keep your place and separate sections. This abbreviation tells you what to do with one.
How to work pm
Put a stitch marker on the right needle between stitches. It does not count as a stitch.
Common mistake
Placing it on the left needle, where it ends up in the wrong place.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does pm stand for?
pm stands for place marker.
Does pm change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.