In crochet, a stitch marker is a mnemonic device used to distinguish important locations on a work in progress. Crochet patterns have a mathematical basis, so stitch markers serve as a visual reference that takes the place of continuous stitch counting and reduces a crocheter's error rate. Common uses include noting the first stitch of a crochet round, marking increase or decrease points, or identifying key locations in a complex repetitive stitch pattern; beginning crocheters may use a stitch marker to identify a turning chain.
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