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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Well done for rescuing the creature. It looks huge.
ReplyDeleteHe was 2-3 inches. I guess that's pretty big.
DeleteGlad you managed to miss him and see him to safety
ReplyDeleteSo am I! I would have felt awful if we had stepped on him.
DeleteI 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 :-)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteWell 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).
ReplyDeleteI always worry about hurting their little feet.
DeleteAww well done! Don't think I'd have been brave enough to pick that little guy up though! #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteI wasn't! I made DH do it.
DeleteAww it's always fascinating to find such creatures. I would just snap a picture from afar.
ReplyDeleteIf 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.
DeleteHe looks quite large, I bet he was much happier
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
I hope so. There was mostly just roads and carpark - not really a good spot for him at all.
DeleteWell done on the rescue. His camouflage is fabulous in the leaves :) #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteHe disappeared into the foliage very fast, I almost couldn't find him again to take the shot.
DeleteWell done on rescuing the wee critter.
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thanks :o)
DeleteThat's a lovely preying mantis. I bet he'll have better luck finding dinner on a bush!
ReplyDeleteMeals, shade, safety from big shoes - what more could a Mantis want?
DeleteBravo on being heroes!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your new phone! I'm jelly! Planning to get one next month.
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.
Deleteawww how sweet! thanks for the rescue! I am sure the little guy appreciates it!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteLovely shot and I am so glad that he is okay =) #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteNot too bad for phone photo right?
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteCare to share his photo at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-san-juan-pigeon-park.html?
Yay for a fellow critter rescuer! It's worth every strange look =D
DeleteI'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!
He sure blends in!
ReplyDeleteHe's got the best camouflage skills.
DeleteI wonder how they can stray so far off course sometimes, great job on the rescue :) #PhotoFriday
ReplyDeleteIt must have been a really tasty morsel to entice him that far away from the foliage.
DeleteHis camouflage in the hedges is amazing. It took me a while to pick him out amongst the leaves.
ReplyDeleteIt'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.
DeleteSo cute! Great you didn't step over it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I didn't step ON it!
DeleteI'd have been the same - getting the other half to rescue him. I couldn't pick him up.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
Sharing snapshots at Captured By Jade
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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