Stitch Markers
March 28, 2008
Uneventful day. (I liked that!) Apart from some grocery shopping, all I did was sitting at the kitchen table puttering away. I have been working on a new crocheted cardigan. The pattern is simple enough, but for some reason, I keep miscounting the stitches. So, it is clear that I need stitch markers. I have some, but need more. Besides, who likes these boring markers?
A look into my unorganised box for jewellery making told me that I had all the necessary stuff to make my own markers.
While I was at it, it turned out that the rivet pins I had in stock where rather shortish. So, in consequence I messed up the markers with the square beads. Will have to redo them, I guess. I made two batches, each consisting of 4 stitch markers and 1 row marker. It’ll do for now.
Afterwards, I started to make a batch of light blue paper beads. Might finish them tomorrow. I am just not sure yet if I should add some powder to them as well (compare with the brown beads).
Being the klutz I am, I managed to get my favourite (crocheted, of course) oven cloths burned. Unfortunately, I don’t have any of the yarn I used left *cries* Nontheless, new oven cloths are now on my list of things to make soon. My kitchen is rather ugly, but spacious. I truly like sitting there, working at the table and listen to Agatha Christie audiobooks. Besides, it’s heartwarming to see my cats give up their favourite spots in the living room to join me. At least Kaori is always around <3<3<3
But I am totally rambling, a clear sign that I should finish this post. Thank you, Cat and Carol, for your comments! They’re are quite encouraging. I will try to update the About A-N page soon and also add a page just for my pies. Or shouldn’t I? Easy to get carried away…
Entry Filed under: crafting. Tags: beads, calicos, cats, crocheting, markers, oven cloths, paper beads, stitch markers, tabbies.
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Catherine | March 28, 2008 at 8:06 pm
They look cool! I have never had such markers, but having tried to knit patterns where I had to count stitches I can see that they would be very useful. And yours are so much more stylish than the shop ones
Why shouldn’t you add a page about your pies? Clearly they are already an important theme on the site. Besides, any excuse for more cute photos…
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Carol | April 8, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I like the new makers you made. Much nicer than the bog standard ones by far. They look as though they would make very good earrings too.
I used to knit many years ago and always had to count stitches manually. One of the things that put me off it, I’m sure. I’m sure your markers make the work so much more pleasant.
Nice reorganised box too.
I can imagine the Pies sitting there like little hens watching you, fascinated. Or in the case of Tiva, astonished.