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sm: Slip marker
Move the marker from the left needle to the right needle when you reach it. Stitch markers help you keep your place and separate sections. This abbreviation tells you what to do with one.
How to work sm
Move the marker from the left needle to the right needle when you reach it.
Common mistake
Knitting the marker into a stitch, which traps it.
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 sm stand for?
sm stands for slip marker.
Does sm change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.