When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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At least you can crochet! I've tried and have no patience... Newest follower from Hump Day Happenings!
ReplyDeleteI need to be doing something with my hands, if it's not crochet or sewing, it's tablet weaving or bobbin lace or stick weaving or beading...I have no patience when it comes to other stuff though like painting with stencils. Funny isn't it?
DeleteYou have definitely gotten further than I have with crocheting!!
ReplyDeleteI could never figured it out without You Tube and The Complete Needlework Encyclopaedia. I made some atrocities along the way and accept that a lot of projects are more mistakes then perfection. My knitting however is restricted to plain scarf's.
DeleteThis is a very nice blanket you have started. I too have a WIP that is like three years old and I really need to finish it one day.....the question is when?? Wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteWhen is always the question isn't it? I'm hoping for the next 12 months - that seems like a reasonable time frame ;o) Good luck with your blanket!
DeleteMy oldest wip is about 15 years or so old. An afghan that was started for My brother in law who was getting married. Now I don't remember which pattern book it came from. So it going to become a scarf! :)
DeleteI have projects older then 15 years, but thankfully not crochet projects. I love your idea of turning it into a scarf and giving that unfinished project a new life.
DeleteThis is really pretty and a clever way to finish an UFO.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mariet
DeleteI have a project I've neglected for the past 6 months. I need to pick it up and finish it already!! :)
ReplyDeleteI find my urge to crochet is really seasonal and if I didn't get something finished before the weather changes by the time it cools down again I'm bored of that project. Getting them finished can be a real challenge! Good luck getting your done :)
DeleteThanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home, I would love to crochet but I have never learned and I don't know any body who can. I look forward to seeing this completed good luck!
ReplyDeleteYou could still learn! There are some really great You tube video's. I just did plain old crochet for ages before I got into anything complicated and it was still really fun.
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