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Place Marker (pm)
Mark a row or section with a contrasting loop of yarn
Use a contrasting loop of yarn on the edge needle to mark a specific row or point in your knitting. Place markers help match pieces for seaming, measure rows for gauge, or identify a section in progress.
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Example
Hang a loop of contrasting yarn at the start of your sleeve shaping to mark the first decrease row.