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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Wildflower Wednesday


ISO 400 | f 5.6 | 1/2500
lens 70mm



Curious as a Cathy


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  1. NCSue11 February 2015 at 18:17

    So beautiful!
    Please come share this lovely shot at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/02/tijuana-sunrise-bottoms-up.html

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  2. Rhonda Albom11 February 2015 at 18:54

    Beautiful. I am surprised you got such a narrow depth of field with f5.6.

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    1. Purfylle11 February 2015 at 19:29

      I had to go and double check the exif - but that's what it says. It's an old shot and I don't even use that camera body any more.

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  3. another jennifer11 February 2015 at 21:03

    Beautiful shot. I miss flowers! All I have is snow in my yard.

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    1. Purfylle12 February 2015 at 18:38

      In winter it's the sun I miss the most. I hope you get to see flowers soon.

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  4. Cathy Kennedy11 February 2015 at 21:23

    Beautiful macro! A splash of color during the winter's gray is always nice to see. Happy #WW!

    http://curiousasacathy.com/2015/02/revisiting-the-church-in-the-valley-ww/

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  5. Unknown12 February 2015 at 01:55

    very pretty
    x

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  6. Photo Cache12 February 2015 at 03:01

    beuatifully delicate.

    Emma and Buster

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  7. OrangeHeroMama12 February 2015 at 05:58

    What a beautiful shot! thanks for sharing!

    http://www.homeofohm.com/2015/02/peek-at-my-week-wordlesswednesday-linky.html

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  8. Single Mother Ahoy17 February 2015 at 05:06

    Such a beautiful photo!
    Thank you for linking up with Wordless Wednesday!

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