Howlite Gemstone Stitch Markers - stacked stones

 Howlite Cairn Knitting Stitch Markers by Lavender Hill Knits The term "cairn" comes from Scottish Gaelic "carn" meaning a man-made pile or stack of stones used for the purpose of marking something.  These markers are tiny cairns for your knitting, made with beautiful natural gemstones! Gemstone beads have long been believed to have metaphysical/healing qualities and are often used during meditation. Some are thought to bring about wisdom, strength, energy, luck, and healing to name a few. For me knitting is kind of meditational (is that a word?), so I thought…hmmm…it might be interesting to make up some stitch markers with gemstones and combine my love of knitting with love for gemstones, it seemed like a natural combination! I love having a set of gemstone markers on my needles and concentrating on what the little stones might have the ability to do. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, one thing is for sure, they are wonderful little pieces of nature to have on your needles!!  H