Opry Safety Pin Stitch Markers

The Opry Safety Pin Stitch Markers help you mark the beginning of a round, increases, decreases, and specific chart points when working flat or in the round. Because they are lockable, you can attach them directly to the yarn and close them so they stay in place throughout the project. They are locking safety pin stitch markers for crochet designed to bring order and accuracy without interrupting your flow.

They’re equally useful for amigurumi and garments: they let you track repeats, separate sections, and check symmetry as you go. Their bright colours make them easy to spot at a glance and to assign different functions (e.g., one colour for increases, another for round starts). In short, they’re reliable allies to avoid mistakes and reduce the need to undo work.

Yes. You can slide them onto the needle to use them as rings, or lock them into the fabric as stitch markers. This dual function means they work as both “locking markers” in the fabric and “ring markers” on the needle. With one pack, you cover different needs without switching tools. They are both ring stitch markers for knitting needles and lockable markers.

When using them as rings, place them between stitches to mark repeats, lacework or motif changes. When locking them into the fabric, clip them onto the stitch you need to remember (round start, increase, decrease) and close them. This versatility streamlines circular patterns and projects with multiple intermediate markings.

You’ll find two verified formats: one pack with 15 units and another with 20 units, both in assorted colours. If you usually work on small projects or amigurumi, the 15-pack is enough to mark round starts, basic increases and a few repeats. For garments or charts with multiple repeats, the 20-pack gives you extra room so you don’t run short. If you want to buy Opry stitch markers, choose according to the complexity of your patterns.

In both cases, the Opry Safety Pin Stitch Markers share the same functions: they’re suitable for crochet and knitting, and easy to open/close so you can move them effortlessly. To stay organised, avoid opening several at once if you’re not using them, and assign simple colour codes (e.g., one colour per section) so your pattern notes match your markings.

They’re made of lightweight plastic with an easy open/close system, and once closed they “lock” to stay in place. Official descriptions highlight that once inserted and locked, they remain fixed and are easy to spot thanks to their colours. They are locking crochet stitch markers designed to move and reposition easily.

As with any accessory, technique matters: open the marker just enough to catch the stitch stem (or yarn) and close it without forcing. Avoid catching very open fibres; clip it through the “V” of the stitch. This reduces friction and lets you mark crochet rounds with safety pin markers safely, even with fine or fuzzy yarns.

In circular projects, place one marker at the start of the round and move it up each time you close a round; add others to show where increases or repeated decreases occur. In flat work, place them at the first and last repeat of a motif, or right before a chart change. With this method, the Opry Safety Pin Stitch Markers help you stay consistent and catch mistakes early.

A useful practice is to assign colours to functions (round start, increase, decrease, motif change). For amigurumi, mark the last completed round to resume confidently, and in garments, use several to divide the work into sections. This habit of lockable markers for circular knitting makes pattern reading faster and reduces counting errors.

Yes. They’re designed for both crafts: you can slide them as rings between stitches when following lace or jacquard in knitting, and also lock them into the fabric when you need fixed references in crochet. Their visibility by colour and practical closure help keep order as you work through repeats and motif changes.

In patterns with many markings, place markers at regular intervals and check each section at the end of the row. When switching crafts (from knitting to crochet or vice versa), reuse them without issue: they are plastic stitch markers versatile enough to cover different needs without multiplying your tools.