Which Stitch Markers Are Best

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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Carved

As there was so much interest in the carvings from My Sunday Shot 14 I decided to share some of the details of the carvings with you.











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  1. Gattina18 February 2015 at 18:40

    These are beautiful carvings ! what an artist !

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2015 at 19:58

      There was no attribution unfortunately. Perhaps I just missed it.

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  2. Cathy Kennedy18 February 2015 at 19:29

    Wood carvings are interesting. I dabbled a little in this in high school art class. Nothing this elaborate, but it was fun to do. In fact, I still have the piece I crafted. I shall have to pull it out sometime and photograph. Congrats on being this week's featured photographer! Have a fototastic week! ;) ~ Curious as a Cathy

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2015 at 20:00

      Whoever did these carvings certainly had some wonderful word working skills. I hope you share yours with us, I'd love to see.

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  3. another jennifer18 February 2015 at 19:40

    Amazing. It takes some talent to pull of wood carvings!

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2015 at 20:00

      It's incredible isn't it? I wish I had skills like that.

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  4. Raquel Jimenez Artesania18 February 2015 at 19:51

    Unas sillas de lo mas original!!!
    Besos
    Raquel

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  5. NCSue18 February 2015 at 21:13

    Nice images - I love the detail.
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/02/tijuana-sunrise-bottoms-up.html

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  6. Unknown18 February 2015 at 22:35

    Que laborioso.... precioso!!!

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  7. Mis chic@s y yo19 February 2015 at 00:02

    Wow..It's beautiful!!! kisses and Happy #MM

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    1. Purfylle24 February 2015 at 08:33

      It was such a wonderful surprise to stumble across on our walk.

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  8. Anonymous19 February 2015 at 00:44

    These are amazing. Beautiful craftsmanship.

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  9. LA Botchar19 February 2015 at 11:23

    Incredible!! I need a table like that!! just gorgeous carvings. LOVE

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    1. Purfylle24 February 2015 at 08:36

      Wouldn't it be great to have one of these!

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  10. Unknown19 February 2015 at 18:42

    Me encantaría saber tallar, lo veo tan complicado... además en la madera cobra una especial belleza. La madera ya es bonita de por sí, pues vestidas con este arte más.
    No dejes de hacerlo, está muy bien.
    Abrazos y feliz #MM

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  11. Lianchio20 February 2015 at 03:24

    Que trabajo!!! Hermoso!!

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