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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I have a lot UFO in my craft drawers. Some, well, they will get finished, and some, well, they will never get finished as intended but will probably be turned into something else. That's kind of how it goes around here. Thanks for the post.
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This is the year of reduce the UFO's for me. So far I'm not doing very well.
DeleteWonderful work! I love your bag and the sweet kitten! Visiting from Hookin On Hump Day Link Party! Thank you for sharing!
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Hugs and love from Portugal,
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She looks sweeter then she is.
DeletePosts like this make me feel Oh so much better about my bags full of UFOs and random things left around the place!
ReplyDeleteI made a crochet shopping bag years ago and more by luck then judgement I used cotton string, It has been great and is still going strong, I do save it for the odd shaped groceries though, mostly fruit and veg as it squishes things like bread way too much.
Those UFO's pile up don't they? I've get to keep going through them, there's so many still left to go. I'm going to have to do a nice cotton string shopping bag I think.
DeleteI bought some twine a while ago to make a shopping bag and I haven't got around to it yet! Actual string theory is what I use as a cure for insomnia :) Your cat is very cute.
ReplyDeleteOh that's so funny, I think actual string theory would put me to sleep. Insomnia is hard to live with though, I read until I fall asleep.
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