Start with what the project needs
A marker must come out of crochet wherever it is placed. Compare an opening marker with a loose contrast-yarn loop; a closed knitting ring is a different tool.
| Markers | Markers by size | Markers in the set | Material | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Quick Locking stitch marker setSee Clover product details ↗ | 10 small, 20 medium, 6 large | 36 | polyacetal markers; polypropylene case | Check price on Amazon |
When to skip the purchase
A loose loop of contrasting yarn can mark an edge. Keep it large enough to remove without cutting the project yarn. If it slips out too readily, an opening marker is a different choice.
Listed by brand and name. Where the maker doesn’t give a detail, the table says “Not specified.” The specs are the makers’ own; the advice is ours, and we haven’t tested these by hand.