What Does "sm" Mean in Knitting Instructions?

Joan
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August 29, 20100 found this helpful

If it is a clothing item, I would assume it means size small.

jeanmurray911

November 6, 20161 found this helpful

Sm in knitting means Slip Marker

 

cj_h15

October 16, 20170 found this helpful

Thank you. And pm. What does that mean?

 

karineweisshuhn

November 6, 20171 found this helpful

pm = place marker

 

Marjorie
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August 29, 20100 found this helpful

www.knittingonthenet.com/.../abbrev.htm

Randi

September 1, 20100 found this helpful

sm = slip marker
It means to slide the stitch marker from one needle to another as it comes up to the working needle.

I'm quoting this from the Lion Brand Yarn website (http://www.lionbrand.com). They have a great learning center online. It's how I taught myself to knit 5 years ago!

Michelle

September 1, 20100 found this helpful

The term sm in knitting instructions means slip marker. Slip marker assists you by not having to count stitches. You can use your ring or safety pin and when you come to it just slip on to the other needle.

dianagould

February 13, 20190 found this helpful

What is the difference between sm and pm?

 

Jess
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February 14, 20190 found this helpful

They both are used for the same meaning. SM is a "stitch marker" and PM is a "place marker.