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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Belaying Pin

A belaying pin is a solid metal or wooden device used on traditionally rigged sailing vessels to secure lines of running rigging. Largely replaced on most modern vessels by cleats, they are still used, particularly on square rigged ships.
A belaying pin is composed of a round handle and cylindrical shaft. The shaft is inserted into a hole in various strategically located wooden pinrails (lining the inside of the bulwarks, surrounding the base of masts, or free-standing, called fife rails) up to the base of the handle. A line is then led under and behind the base of the pin then round the top in a Figure-8 pattern till at least four turns are complete.
Excess line is coiled and stored neatly by taking a bight from the upper part of the final strand, looping it over and round beneath the coil, then twisting it once or more before slipping the twisted end over the top of the belaying pin to secure the coil in place.

Source: Belaying Pin

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Comments

  1. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled3 June 2016 at 20:18

    Thank you for featuring my CB2 Inspired Mod Planter knock-off! Much appreciated, see you next week!

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  2. Jenny Guldin3 June 2016 at 22:41

    Great party with super-interesting links this week! Thank you for hosting!

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  3. Natasha4 June 2016 at 06:16

    Really interesting reading about the belaying pin! - Tasha

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    1. Purfylle5 June 2016 at 19:33

      That one is a fab addition to our pin collection thanks to Rob :o)

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  4. Two Chicks and a Mom4 June 2016 at 07:43

    Thanks for the party, ladies!

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