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rm: Remove marker
Slip the marker off the needle when you reach it, instead of moving it across. Stitch markers help you keep your place and separate sections. This abbreviation tells you what to do with one.
How to work rm
Slip the marker off the needle when you reach it, instead of moving it across.
Common mistake
Removing the wrong marker; check which one the pattern means.
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 rm stand for?
rm stands for remove marker.
Does rm change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.