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inkimd@yahoo.com
New Pal
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 Posted - 08/09/2002 : 5:55:18 PM
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Some time ago I bought a box of colored paper clips in an office supply store, and use them as stitch markers. They are big enough to see, move easily, and are easily replaceable. I use them to mark the stitch for the armhole, too, as they can be slid off by turning them until they are free. They are also great for holding two pieces together when sewing them together. Endlessly adaptable, very cheap, and easily replaceable if lost. I tend not to lose them, though, and will probably still be using this same box many years from now when I go to my reward.
In fact, stationary stores are loaded with simple devices which, with a little ingenuity, work better than the designated knitting gadgets, and are much cheaper and more easily available. Alas, there are more office supply stores around these days than LYS.
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wildhorsefarmer
Permanent Resident
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2002 : 04:07:31 AM
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Hi All,
I also caught on to the fact that things not intended for knitting markers are much less expensive.
My favorite stitch markers are rubber O rings from the plumbing department. I even took my most used sizes of dpns in to Lowes and picked out the various sizes to fit them . Got enough so that when one gets sucked into outerspace (where do these things go to?!) I have many more to use.
Lisa in Oklahoma
New Kool-Aid dyed sock design-Berry Basket Socks
http://www.wildhorsefarmdesigns.com
Photos of socks I have knit..
http://www.picturetrail.com/wildhorsefarmer |
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wildhorsefarmer
Permanent Resident
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2002 : 04:07:31 AM
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Hi All,
I also caught on to the fact that things not intended for knitting markers are much less expensive.
My favorite stitch markers are rubber O rings from the plumbing department. I even took my most used sizes of dpns in to Lowes and picked out the various sizes to fit them . Got enough so that when one gets sucked into outerspace (where do these things go to?!) I have many more to use.
Lisa in Oklahoma
New Kool-Aid dyed sock design-Berry Basket Socks
http://www.wildhorsefarmdesigns.com
Photos of socks I have knit..
http://www.picturetrail.com/wildhorsefarmer |
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Jenanne
Chatty Knitter
154 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2002 : 06:24:06 AM
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The little tiny, tiny rubber bands that are used for securing the ends of small braids - you usually get 100+ in a bag for only $2 or so. They're small enough to work, come in different colours (so you're set no matter the colour of your yarn) and can be snipped off if you make the mistake of knitting them into your work (which I've done - yikes!).
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Jenanne
http://www.jenanne.com/blogger.htm
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Jenanne
Chatty Knitter
154 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2002 : 06:24:06 AM
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The little tiny, tiny rubber bands that are used for securing the ends of small braids - you usually get 100+ in a bag for only $2 or so. They're small enough to work, come in different colours (so you're set no matter the colour of your yarn) and can be snipped off if you make the mistake of knitting them into your work (which I've done - yikes!).
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Jenanne
http://www.jenanne.com/blogger.htm
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liebekatja
Chatty Knitter
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2002 : 08:21:13 AM
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Hee hee, not that we would ever freeload or anything.... but what about those little tiny rubber bands that you (or your kids) get at the orthodontist's office? When I used to have to wear them, I stole a kazillion of them and used them to braid horses' hair at camp. I bet they'd work for stitch markers as well-- plus, they're all neon and day-glo colors, so I can't imagine they'd conflict with many yarn colors.
Katie (feeling very silly now) 
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liebekatja
Chatty Knitter
USA
262 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2002 : 08:21:13 AM
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Hee hee, not that we would ever freeload or anything.... but what about those little tiny rubber bands that you (or your kids) get at the orthodontist's office? When I used to have to wear them, I stole a kazillion of them and used them to braid horses' hair at camp. I bet they'd work for stitch markers as well-- plus, they're all neon and day-glo colors, so I can't imagine they'd conflict with many yarn colors.
Katie (feeling very silly now)
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rebeccaL
Seriously Hooked
721 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2003 : 1:20:14 PM
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I always use scraps of yarn tied in a knot, but I've been seeing people making pretty beaded ones, so I am going to make some pretty ones just for fun.
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rebeccaL
Seriously Hooked
721 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2003 : 1:20:14 PM
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I always use scraps of yarn tied in a knot, but I've been seeing people making pretty beaded ones, so I am going to make some pretty ones just for fun.
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rebeccaL
Seriously Hooked
721 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2003 : 1:20:14 PM
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I always use scraps of yarn tied in a knot, but I've been seeing people making pretty beaded ones, so I am going to make some pretty ones just for fun.
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mtchen
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2003 : 5:11:38 PM
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I've used the Clover plastic ring markers and also the snap on ring markers that have an opening on one end. They both have their pros and cons. The plastic ring markers are much more non-intrusive, as the other open kind are quick prickly when you work your way around the project, and sometimes they get caught in the yarn too. But the good thing about the open ones is that you can take them off or put they on anytime.
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mtchen
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2003 : 5:11:38 PM
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I've used the Clover plastic ring markers and also the snap on ring markers that have an opening on one end. They both have their pros and cons. The plastic ring markers are much more non-intrusive, as the other open kind are quick prickly when you work your way around the project, and sometimes they get caught in the yarn too. But the good thing about the open ones is that you can take them off or put they on anytime.
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jess1626
Chatty Knitter
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2003 : 1:57:38 PM
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I always end up knitting the markers into my work.  How do you not do this?
Jessica
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jess1626
Chatty Knitter
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2003 : 1:57:38 PM
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I always end up knitting the markers into my work. How do you not do this?
Jessica
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jess1626
Chatty Knitter
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2003 : 1:57:38 PM
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I always end up knitting the markers into my work. How do you not do this?
Jessica
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Carolyn
Chatty Knitter
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2003 : 7:20:51 PM
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You're less likely to do this if the markers contrast strongly with your yarn.
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Carolyn
Chatty Knitter
USA
284 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2003 : 7:20:51 PM
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You're less likely to do this if the markers contrast strongly with your yarn.
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linda-gail
Permanent Resident
USA
1052 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2003 : 09:46:40 AM
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I first used paper clips for stitch markers when I was at work and found myself with some time to kill, and knitting to fill it with. I hadn't read the directions far enough ahead to know that I would need the markers, and so rummaged through my desk drawers for something to use. I like the fact that there are several sizes, and since they "dangle" you are less likely to bypass them. I've used safety pins and scraps of yarn, but the paper clips are my favorite. 
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linda-gail
Permanent Resident
USA
1052 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2003 : 09:46:40 AM
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I first used paper clips for stitch markers when I was at work and found myself with some time to kill, and knitting to fill it with. I hadn't read the directions far enough ahead to know that I would need the markers, and so rummaged through my desk drawers for something to use. I like the fact that there are several sizes, and since they "dangle" you are less likely to bypass them. I've used safety pins and scraps of yarn, but the paper clips are my favorite.
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 04/08/2003 : 10:13:22 AM
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The paper clip is possibly one of the great inventions in this world. It can be used for so many things other than clipping papers together. Beverley
"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live!"
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BLN3320
Permanent Resident
USA
3808 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2003 : 10:13:22 AM
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The paper clip is possibly one of the great inventions in this world. It can be used for so many things other than clipping papers together. Beverley
"Be kind to your neighbor, he knows where you live!"
Bev |
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