tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post6906518069368624249..comments2023-09-05T05:04:21.199-07:00Comments on Bleu Arts: My Favorite Stitch MarkersAnsley Bleuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09222600592465090720noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-1513460006631970582007-02-08T15:59:00.000-08:002007-02-08T15:59:00.000-08:00Those are my favorite stitch markers too. I alway...Those are my favorite stitch markers too. I always have scrap yarn around, and probably even have some in my pocket right now. I don't even own any other stitch markers, and don't plan on owning any when these work so well. I understand the concern about the dangly ends--just make the loop small and cut the ends pretty short, and slip yarn marker between needles. I did knit my yarn marker accidentally once!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-19769914032005457372007-02-07T15:20:00.000-08:002007-02-07T15:20:00.000-08:00This is brilliant! I love clever solutions like t...This is brilliant! I love clever solutions like this.mrs the experiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386149141521673679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-32877083886693422612007-02-07T14:08:00.000-08:002007-02-07T14:08:00.000-08:00It *is* a nice use for scrap yarn, and size/gauge ...It *is* a nice use for scrap yarn, and size/gauge are easily variable. My problem is that I personally don't care for the dangly ends.<br /><br />I love Melise's idea of jump rings, as they would be pretty unobtrusive. And similar to Anon's suggestion of rubber bands, you can get a package of tiny plastic hair bands in numerous colors for less than $2. I'm using some of those on my current pre-lace project and they work great - not too wide and not too thick.<br /><br />(By the way, I found you through not martha's link to this post!)Plum Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049304632977462954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-54424322634961935462007-02-07T11:48:00.000-08:002007-02-07T11:48:00.000-08:00I love the little rubber bands I get with my bags ...I love the little rubber bands I get with my bags of tropical fish. They're about 3/4 of an inch in diameter. <br /><br />I agree with the person who said that rigid markers tend to fly across the room and into your tea, but these sort of cling, and are easy on your needles.<br /><br />Also, if you end up knitting one into your work, you can cut it off if you need to. I haven't actually done that but I visualize it happening.<br /><br />I love that these are free and recycled. I seem to always have plenty and give them away to friends, but I'm sure you could buy them in an office supply in bags of 100, especially for a bigger project.<br /><br />KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-85600099204875753272007-02-06T10:23:00.000-08:002007-02-06T10:23:00.000-08:00I like to use a straw (you cut little rings out of...I like to use a straw (you cut little rings out of it). It only works with small needles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24114048.post-84533065581662804182007-02-05T11:15:00.000-08:002007-02-05T11:15:00.000-08:00My favorite stitch markers are ALMOST as inexpensi...My favorite stitch markers are ALMOST as inexpensive as the rounds of scrap yarn...but I like being able to feel them. I buy bags of jump rings at Michaels...the heaviest gauge wire I can find, and I use them. You get something like 100 in a bag for around $2, and if I lose them I am not too upset. I also really like the rubber ring stitch markers, as they have less of a tendency to shoot when you are quickly switching from one needle to the other. But the jump rings are great if you are doing something like a shawl, and need lots and lots of markers...they are lightweight, they don't get in the way of the yarn (if you are a thrower) and the price is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com