A substitute for a marker

I did buy a packet of markers but they are not fully used. They sort of get in my way when I was crocheting or knitting. In some cases, the weight simply pull the yarn down and ... well, when you don't like something... the list will go on, won't it? :P

However, crocheting in circle with a marker may help you keep track of the number of stitches easily. So I used a strand of yarn (or two) with contrasting colour in place for the marker, like this:

Hope it works with you gals too!