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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Rescued

mantis

We almost stepped on this little guy when were out shopping. Poor thing was a long way from anything that was even remotely green and right in the middle of a walkway.


I snapped a couple of shots with my fancy new phone - which is much better at taking a photo then I expected - while hubby did the rescuing. It was a bit of a walk but we got him over to the hedges without incident.

mantis

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  1. Kim Carberry14 February 2016 at 08:43

    Well done for rescuing the creature. It looks huge.

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    1. Purfylle14 February 2016 at 08:45

      He was 2-3 inches. I guess that's pretty big.

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  2. Coombe Mill - Fiona14 February 2016 at 09:32

    Glad you managed to miss him and see him to safety

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 10:18

      So am I! I would have felt awful if we had stepped on him.

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  3. Cynthia Haller14 February 2016 at 12:01

    I once had one of these on my bed, at first I thought it was a big leaf. Looks like they have a special talent for finding themselves in odd places :-)

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 10:45

      I think they have some ridiculously long jumping ability that is almost flying but not quite. I guess if they could actually fly they would have a bit more control of where they would end up.

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  4. Tara14 February 2016 at 14:17

    Well done for rescuing him, I'm sure many people walked right by. I'm not sure I would have picked him up, to be honest. Hopefully I could have put him in something (maybe one of the many empty snack food tubs I seem to carry around).

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 10:54

      I always worry about hurting their little feet.

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  5. Unknown14 February 2016 at 17:38

    Aww well done! Don't think I'd have been brave enough to pick that little guy up though! #mysundayphoto

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  6. Mary K.14 February 2016 at 18:03

    Aww it's always fascinating to find such creatures. I would just snap a picture from afar.

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 10:56

      If he had've jumped I'm sure everyone would have known about it as I squealed in surprise. Luckily he allowed us to move him without incident.

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  7. Unknown14 February 2016 at 18:24

    He looks quite large, I bet he was much happier

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 10:58

      I hope so. There was mostly just roads and carpark - not really a good spot for him at all.

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  8. Unknown14 February 2016 at 20:19

    Well done on the rescue. His camouflage is fabulous in the leaves :) #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 11:04

      He disappeared into the foliage very fast, I almost couldn't find him again to take the shot.

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  9. The Breastest News14 February 2016 at 21:56

    Well done on rescuing the wee critter.
    #MySundayPhoto

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  10. Jacq15 February 2016 at 02:39

    That's a lovely preying mantis. I bet he'll have better luck finding dinner on a bush!

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 11:13

      Meals, shade, safety from big shoes - what more could a Mantis want?

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  11. PurpleSlob15 February 2016 at 08:05

    Bravo on being heroes!
    And congrats on your new phone! I'm jelly! Planning to get one next month.

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 11:16

      My old phone was about 5 years old and was not doing so well. I hope you get a great deal on a new one.

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  12. Unknown15 February 2016 at 23:14

    awww how sweet! thanks for the rescue! I am sure the little guy appreciates it!

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    1. Purfylle18 February 2016 at 11:18

      I think he may have been on the hot path for a while as he was a bit lethargic. I hope he cooled down and got back a bit of pep.

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  13. Anonymous16 February 2016 at 02:04

    Lovely shot and I am so glad that he is okay =) #mysundayphoto

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  14. NCSue19 February 2016 at 18:07

    I rescue such critters also, which has earned me a few strange looks... but that's fine. It makes me feel good in a strange way.
    Care to share his photo at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-san-juan-pigeon-park.html?

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    1. Purfylle28 February 2016 at 16:12

      Yay for a fellow critter rescuer! It's worth every strange look =D

      I've been really struggling to link up to mid-week linkies this year, I must try harder to visit yours which is one of my favourites!

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  15. Sharon Wagner19 February 2016 at 22:02

    He sure blends in!

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  16. Jenn19 February 2016 at 22:51

    I wonder how they can stray so far off course sometimes, great job on the rescue :) #PhotoFriday

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    1. Purfylle28 February 2016 at 16:19

      It must have been a really tasty morsel to entice him that far away from the foliage.

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  17. The Travelling Lindfields20 February 2016 at 04:13

    His camouflage in the hedges is amazing. It took me a while to pick him out amongst the leaves.

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    1. Purfylle28 February 2016 at 16:29

      It's even harder in real life confronted with the whole bush, I nearly lost him completely which would have made for rather boring post about rescuing him.

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  18. Ruth20 February 2016 at 08:17

    So cute! Great you didn't step over it.

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  19. Captured by Jade20 February 2016 at 22:11

    I'd have been the same - getting the other half to rescue him. I couldn't pick him up.

    Great capture!

    Sharing snapshots at Captured By Jade

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    1. Purfylle28 February 2016 at 17:17

      I don't know what I would have done if it had just been me, maybe I would have tried to convince him to hitch a ride on my handbag.

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