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 am a craft supplies hoarder myself. I blame my compulsion to keep every bits of odd ends on the fact that a lot of things were until recently hard to come by in India where I live. But the truth is that I was doing it for years even before moving to India.
ReplyDeleteI have that compulsion to not want anything to go to waste, which would be good if I lived in a mansion with an entire basement or a few rooms dedicated to empty jars, bits of ribbons, empty cardboard boxes and bottle caps :-) not so good when you live in a 1200 sq ft flat in Mumbai
Me too Cynthia, and I've finally realised that mansion isn't ever going to happen and I better get started on sorting out the mess *sigh*
DeleteOhhh I have to do this declutter for my craft supplies too...and I feel so bored on this project...
ReplyDeleteIt is hard.
DeleteI need to declutter so bad. It can be so hard. I've inherited the mind set that makes me think, "I might need this for something...." Ugh! I'm about to have the whole summer off though, so I should put the time to use and really clear things out.
ReplyDeleteIt gets easier. I promise. Just start with the no-brainers and when you come across those harder items just move on. Next time they'll be easier.
DeleteHi, I'm here from Monday Madness. Did you HAVE to say declutter your craft supplies? lol
ReplyDeleteThat is one area in which I fail. I want to keep all the things!
Yes, sorry. I could only avoid it for so long, but I've gotta face it. I really do. I want to keep ALL THE THINGS too.
DeleteAnd here I thought this was a new accomplishment. I need an update!
ReplyDeleteOoops, sorry, I was just trying to say on fb that the 31 things in 31 days series isn't the first time I've tried to get the sewing room sorted, and that makes it much harder this time because the first round of easy stuff is gone. I should have an update for you tomorrow =) I hope you can wait that long!
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