Use a repeatable pause routine
Before you stop, finish the current row or round if possible. Then record the count, current repeat, page or section, and the next action. If you stop mid-row, mark the exact instruction instead of rounding up to the next neat number.
Keep physical and digital marks consistent
Use a stitch marker for the physical work and one short note for the pattern. A ruler, removable highlight, or annotation can show the current line, but never cover the instruction you still need to read.
Using SkeinHub
SkeinHub keeps a pattern, counter, notes, and saved project progress together. That gives you one restart point instead of a PDF bookmark in one place and a counter number in another. The project progress feature explains what is saved.
Do not trust memory after a long break
Even if the next step feels obvious, write it down. A ten-second note is cheaper than undoing several rows because the starting point was uncertain.