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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Wow, I had to look twice to figure out what it was!
ReplyDeleteI guess black swans are rare enough without seeing them head on like that. ;)
Deletesuch beautiful bird and amazing colour and pattern on the beak
ReplyDeleteBlack swans are just wonderful to watch.
DeleteI am praying my "red-eyed monster" won't show up this week. The other couple who work at the same motel as me have gone on vacation from last night to saturday evening. I am working 18 hour days, and getting less than 6 hours sleep during the day. I will be staying in a room at the motel as my home is a half hour away from where I work, and it isn't worth it to make the trip. My husband will be coming to visit me a couple times, but it will be hard sleeping in a strange bed without my beloved husband beside me
ReplyDeleteGahhh, that does not sound like fun at all. I always find it hard to sleep without my hubby too. I truly hope you get through the week without going bananas.
Deletekind of scary.
ReplyDeletethe swan or me? ;p
DeleteAh! To me, he doesn't quite look like a monster. But, I you do not want to see me in the same pose minutes after waking up. Ja!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I think he looks rather dapper, red eyes and all, but me first thing in the morning after a lack of sleep? Definitely red-eyed-monster material.
DeleteStella, He looks as scary as a monster, all right! Hope you get your computer unquirked real soon!
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Unquirk windows? Hahahaha!
DeleteHe IS rather intimidating, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/double-play-on-way.html
I wasn't sure if I had linked up or not and had to double check... I had :o)
DeleteWhat a handsome fellow! I'm not scared of him now but you know if he were chasing after me hissing it would be a completely different story 😜
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us again this week for Photo Friday!
I think I'd be a bit worried if he came chasing after me too. The truth is they are actually really used to humans and when they do come up it's to see if you've got food.
DeleteI love seeing these beauties and still find them fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to see cygnets but apparently we were a little too early in the season. This lake isn't very close to home so we might not make it back again this year. :/
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