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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Duck Pile-up

teal duck
ISO 640 | f 6.3 | 1/2000
lens 50-250mm

Comments

  1. Unknown12 April 2015 at 11:45

    Not the easiet capture; well done. Fab details and what happy days for the conquering birds! Thanks for sharing. #FridayPhoto

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 14:55

      I've got a lot more practising to do for bird in flight shots, Mostly I just rely on luck.

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  2. Tara12 April 2015 at 14:14

    What a great action shot. Love the colours too. #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 14:58

      Thanks Tara. The bright metallics on the wings are pretty spectacular when you get to catch a glimpse of them.

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  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona12 April 2015 at 18:22

    Wow what an amazing capture that must have been quite hard, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 15:00

      Thanks Clio :) I love when you tell me it's you =D

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  4. Candace12 April 2015 at 19:41

    Such an amazing picture!

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  5. Unknown12 April 2015 at 21:48

    Great action photo, great timing

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 15:03

      How on earth do you manage to comment every week?

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  6. NCSue12 April 2015 at 21:54

    Wonderful shot - you're managed to freeze the action beautifully!
    Please come share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/04/bluebird-breakfast.html

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 15:05

      I think I linked up? I hope I did! I've missed a few parties over Easter. Thanks for visiting :)

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  7. Jen12 April 2015 at 22:16

    It's like they need an air traffic controller! I'm picturing them all yelling at each other, "George I told you to wait until I was clear!" "Fred get out of the way!" "You two better move it, I'm coming in hot!" (I haven't had my coffee yet this morning, so I might be a bit loopy ;)

    thank you for sharing with us again this week!

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 15:06

      *chuckle* I'm always loopy before I've had coffee! I hope to be on time this week, but I'm not making any promises.

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  8. Ashley Beolens13 April 2015 at 03:36

    There is a lot of action going on there isn't there :)

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    1. Purfylle13 April 2015 at 15:07

      I don't know how it all didn't end in disaster!

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  9. Anonymous13 April 2015 at 15:10

    Love the movements! I am always in love with birds in motion shot! #mysundayphoto

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  10. Kate14 April 2015 at 19:08

    Lots of motion in that shot. Nicely captured.

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