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My Crochet Toolbox
Crochet Advice Nichola Griffiths Crochet Advice Nichola Griffiths

My Crochet Toolbox

Crocheting is my passion. The successful completion of a crochet project brings me great joy, especially when it is destined to be a gift for someone that I care for. Reaching that joy-filled state requires me to combine just the right selection of pattern and yarn, the success of which is heavily influenced by my previous experiences and acquired crochet skills. My choice of crochet notions, AKA my crochet toolbox, is crucial in helping me to get it right and achieve the finish that I am aiming for.

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7 Handy Uses For Stitch Markers
Crochet Advice Nichola Griffiths Crochet Advice Nichola Griffiths

7 Handy Uses For Stitch Markers

Anyone who knows me, from a crocheting perspective, knows that I am a huge fan of stitch markers. I have used stitch markers since the day that I started learning to crochet, and still use them every day (albeit for slightly different purposes). Recently my love affair with stitch markers reached new heights when my friends and family were kind enough to buy me some beautiful stitch markers for my birthday and at Christmas (as you will have seen within the Elimee Designs video blog).

Stitch markers can be helpful in a multitude of ways when crocheting (and knitting), which I will discuss below. There are also many different types of stitch markers, and alternatives to stitch markers - check out our blog post ‘20 ways to make crocheting more affordable’.

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