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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Crimson Chat

This rather stunning little fellow is a Epthianura tricolor a.k.a. Crimson Chat, tricoloured chat, saltbush canary, and crimson-breasted nun. A reasonably small bird at 10-12 cms.

The male sports a bright crimson crown and breast to attract the ladies while the female wears more muted colours to keep well hidden from predators when nesting.



Crimson Chat was quietly sitting there grooming his feathers and I nearly walked right past him! He kept a close eye on me while he continued his feather maintenance routine. 


I cannot find him listed on the Perth Zoo website and I neglected to get a photo of the information board at the entry to the Birds of the South-west aviary. But do keep an eye out for this little guy when you visit! He has the prettiest voice to go with his stunning plumage.




Crimson Chat

Conservation status: Least Concern
Distribution: Inland Australia to coats in Western Australia and Southern Australia
Habitat: open woodlands, plains, scrubs, grasslands

Sources: 
Wikipedia
The Field Guide to the Birds of Australia

Find the Crimson Chat at the Birds of the South-west aviary.

Disclaimer: I paid to go to the zoo just like everyone else. I haven't been compensated for my time in writing this post. Perth Zoo does incredible conservation work and they need every dollar they can get to continue to support our native wildlife and to continue to contribute in world wide conservation programs.

Comments

  1. NCSue13 November 2015 at 19:48

    What an adorable little fellow! And these are great photos.
    Hope you'll pop on over to http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/11/basilica-shrine-of-saint-mary.html to share

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  2. Pierced Wonderings14 November 2015 at 10:02

    What a handsome guy! I love how you capture these birds. Makes me jealous!

    Thank you for sharing him with us at Photo Friday!

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    1. Purfylle17 November 2015 at 12:13

      It's just a bit of practice but you do need the zoom!

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  3. PurpleSlob14 November 2015 at 12:17

    Absolutely stunning!!
    You are a fabulous wildlife photog!!
    His name is wonderful too.

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    1. Purfylle17 November 2015 at 12:26

      It's a rather charming name for a dapper little guy isn't it?

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  4. Mama Herself15 November 2015 at 03:41

    Great looking bird! Love the fabulous red cap. And you photos!

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    1. Purfylle17 November 2015 at 12:27

      I love how he has a matching vest to go with his cap ;)

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  5. A Green and Rosie Life16 November 2015 at 15:15

    Wow - what a looker! Tell me, is his name pronounced like chit chat or the French for cat which is how I first read it? Thanks for joining in with #AnimalTales again - it truly has been an International week.

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    1. Purfylle17 November 2015 at 12:28

      I believe it's a hard 'ch' like chalk and chit chat. I want to see a red kitty now =D

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  6. Mascha17 November 2015 at 15:46

    Lovely series of a very nice bird!
    Greetings from Germany

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  7. Rhonda Albom17 November 2015 at 17:39

    Fantastic capture, and a beautiful bird.

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    1. Purfylle19 November 2015 at 10:14

      He is adorable, the lighting was terrible so I was lucky to get a shot at all.

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  8. Stephanie@stephsjoy17 November 2015 at 19:51

    What amazing colour on the bird! Lovely.

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    1. Purfylle19 November 2015 at 10:18

      It's such a bright red you would think he would be easy to spot, but it helps camouflage him well.

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  9. Unknown17 November 2015 at 22:42

    Very adorable little bird! You caught some nice photos.

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    1. Purfylle19 November 2015 at 10:19

      It was the first time I'd ever seen a crimson chat in person. He really was the cutest.

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  10. fredamans18 November 2015 at 04:30

    Beautiful bird. Love the red!

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  11. DrillerAA0918 November 2015 at 07:56

    That is certainly a colorful little fellow. I can see why you would want to capture his image. Nicely done.

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    1. Purfylle19 November 2015 at 10:28

      It was a challenge in the failing light but it was totally worth persevering to get the shots.

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  12. chickenruby19 November 2015 at 23:44

    what an amazing shade of red, the birds in the southern hemisphere are so much prettier

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    1. Purfylle18 January 2016 at 16:27

      Do you think so? I'm always seeing birds from other countries that I think are stunning. Maybe it's just because they look so exotic to us?

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