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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Yay, more progress on your blanket! I hope it continues to go as planned. It's a nice feeling when you move from making squares to putting them together.
ReplyDeleteI've been cleaning and just came across a bag full of what I call "what is that and why did I make it" - So, I'm sorry, but I had to giggle about you keeping your flower fail. :)
And then after the joins it's time for edging, which always feels like a real hurdle for me. I have a few of those 'what is that and why did I make it's' That's the best name for them!
DeleteI think perhaps I thought that I could use the fail to figure out what I did wrong but then I didn't try again.
And I, who am not a real knitter, applaud you on showing that we all have failures. Not that I think it makes people feel better about themselves when they fail, too, but that it's a part of learning, getting better, and figuring it out. And you didn't take your needles and hide them in a drawer either! If only all bloggers would occasionally mention that they screw stuff up, I think it would show that effort gets the A every time. A perfect finish is not the only goal out here.
ReplyDeleteClapping at your effort and excellent post!!
Thank you. Without failures we can't improve, it's a necessary part of developing our skills. But it is hard to share that publicly sometimes. o_O
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