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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This is a beautiful find! I love finding vintage sewing supplies and imagining them being used.
ReplyDeleteI started making some mitts with it but they are too big and I'm going to run out of yarn so I've gone back to finishing my Tunisian sampler but I can't wait to make something with this hook. I looove vintage tools.
DeleteSuch a lovely hook...and it looks like it'd surely be refreshing to use :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know what happened to my original reply, I must not have hit publish. It has a lovely feel when holding it.
DeleteOh wow! That is lovely! I've just recently started crocheting (within the last couple of years...even though my mom and grandma did it for years, no one bothered to teach me), and none of my hooks are quite that lovely ;)
ReplyDeletethank you for joining us for Photo Friday this past week! Sorry I didn't get to you sooner. It's been a bit hectic around these parts ;)
My Nanna taught me the basics for knitting but my mum is not that way inclined. I have had to teach myself crochet and I have always wanted an amazing tool like this. I am so thrilled to pieces to have it when I have been lusting after the next best thing, a furls crochet hook, since last year when I discovered them.
DeleteI can't believe your online! Get back to enjoying your house.
What a great find! Thanks for sharing this over at Bewitchin' Projects Block Party! Hope you will join us again this week!
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I've been on a break from parties for a while. When I get back into the party swing I will be sure to come and party with you!
DeleteStella, have you used it on anything else yet?
ReplyDeleteI have, but I ended up frogging the project. I just think I haven't found the right yarn for it yet.
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