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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Sunday Shot 14

ISO 100 | f 4.5 | 1/250
lens 17-70mm 

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  1. Tara15 February 2015 at 16:34

    This is beautiful. Is it in your garden?

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  2. Unknown15 February 2015 at 20:00

    Alot of work must have gone in to carving them. Lovely photo.

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 08:31

      I think they are hardwood too, that makes that hard work even harder!

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  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona15 February 2015 at 20:17

    Now those would be fun here, not sure Farmer Nick's carving skills are up to that though!

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 08:34

      When I first saw them I didn't realise they were carved and I thought they were pretty awesome. The carving was an added bonus. I'm sure Farmer Nick could manage them without the intricate carvings.

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  4. sherry from sherrys pickings15 February 2015 at 20:42

    this is very interesting. i like the carvings. great shot.

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  5. mommy's Little Princesses15 February 2015 at 21:24

    Very nice, I bet it's rather quiet and peaceful there.xx

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 08:37

      It is just lovely. We like to go and walk the dogs there sometimes although it's a bit far to do it very often.

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  6. BavarianSojourn15 February 2015 at 21:25

    So nice to see some sun on #sundayphoto Great shot! :)

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 08:37

      We're in high summer right now, I forget that the most people are in the middle of winter right now.

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  7. Anonymous15 February 2015 at 21:47

    Interesting! Love how clear the photo is and bright! Your photos are always amazing =) #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 09:02

      Thanks :o) It helps to have a nice camera and a good teacher.

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  8. Unknown16 February 2015 at 00:28

    The hours of work that must have gone into them is amazing

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. Purfylle16 February 2015 at 09:03

      I can't even imagine how long it took them to carve this. I wonder if it was one person or a more?

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  9. Amy17 February 2015 at 16:38

    Beautiful capture.Nice to see these wood carvings on the benches.

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    1. Purfylle17 February 2015 at 22:37

      Yes, it's great that the carvings are there for the public to enjoy.

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  10. NCSue17 February 2015 at 17:09

    Fascinating and interesting photos. Thanks for sharing them at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/02/bathing-in-bubble.html

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  11. fredamans18 February 2015 at 01:49

    Beautiful table set. Love the carvings!

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  12. Unknown18 February 2015 at 02:28

    Wow, fantastic carvings! x

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