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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Kookaburra Sitting In A Tree

laughing kookaburra sitting in a casuarina tree
This laughing kookaburra was just quietly sitting in this casuarina tree and I almost missed spotting him altogether.

We were on a very busy lake-side walking path and his camouflage was doing an excellent job of making him easily overlooked.

laughing kookaburra sitting in a casuarina tree

Casuarina trees are unusual in that their branch growth formation is very similar to any other Australian tree however their leaves are long and thin like a pine tree giving rise to the nick-name 'Australian pine-tree', they are however a she-oak.

laughing kookaburra blending into his surroundings despite his bright metallic blue wings

In front of our laughing kookaburra sitting in his casuarina tree is a gum-tree sapling. In the last 2 shots the casuarina leaves are blurred and the gum-tree leaves are more prominent so we can almost believe this kookaburra is sitting in an old gum tree.

laughing kookaburra blending into his surroundings despite his bright metallic blue wings

Comments

  1. PurpleSlob6 November 2016 at 11:21

    I love learning about Australian flora and fauna from your gorgeous photos!!

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  2. Debbie6 November 2016 at 14:03

    Hi Stella, what an unreal looking bird the Kookaburra is! And it doesn't look a bit fazed by you taking photos. If only the Greeks weren't so into their 'hunting' we may get to see more birds, alas, here on the Zakynthos they seem to eat anything with feathers!

    Lovely photos.

    xx

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    1. Purfylle15 November 2016 at 08:29

      That's a bit short sighted. What happens when they're all gone?

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  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona6 November 2016 at 16:14

    Beautiful detail and he looks rather special with his fun hair do and serious expression

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    1. Purfylle15 November 2016 at 08:37

      He is pretty special, you should hear him laugh.

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  4. Phoebe @ Lou Messugo6 November 2016 at 16:29

    I'd love to hear a kookaburra laugh right now, it's such a great sound, and so quintessentially Aussie! Lovely photos #mysundayphoto

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    1. Purfylle15 November 2016 at 08:38

      He's been popping back to our place all week. It's wonderful to have him visit so often.

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  5. Unknown6 November 2016 at 16:52

    I always wondered what a Kookaburra looked like! and love that 'he' was almost sitting in an old gum tree :)

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    1. Purfylle15 November 2016 at 08:42

      It would have been great had 'he' been in the tree, right?

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  6. Unknown6 November 2016 at 18:14

    What a great spot, what a beautiful bird

    Thank you for linking up

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  7. BavarianSojourn6 November 2016 at 18:35

    Such an interesting bird, lovely shot! Now I will be singing that kookaburra song all day! :D #sundayphot

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  8. Jenny Guldin6 November 2016 at 23:17

    Great shots! How perfect to find it so near a gum tree, too! I haven't heard that song since my childhood, but I still remember it :)

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  9. Unknown7 November 2016 at 02:09

    I love your bird shots. I need to go out and play with my camera.

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  10. Kate7 November 2016 at 05:59

    AS soon as I read the title, I couldn't help but sing the song! They're such a pretty bird, great photos.

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  11. sherry from sherrys pickings7 November 2016 at 12:37

    i love kookaburras. we have several that come by for a feed most days. so gorgeous.

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  12. Mary @over40andamumtoone8 November 2016 at 03:18

    What a handsome chap #MySundayPhoto

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