sm
Knittingslip marker
Description
Transfer the stitch marker from the left needle to the right needle without knitting it to maintain its position in the row or round.
Detailed explanation
In knitting patterns, ‘sm’ stands for ‘slip marker.’ This instruction directs you to move an existing stitch marker from the left-hand needle to the right-hand needle without working it. Slipping the marker preserves its exact location between stitches, which is essential for tracking pattern repeats, shaping, or the beginning of a round.