Stitch Marker Necklace Reviewed

Have you ever run across jewelry that was just sooo pretty you had have it? Even if you really never wear a lot of necklaces, this Stitch Marker Necklace is a must for you or all the knitters on your gift list (she also makes matching earrings as well as shawl pins, sticks bag rings, belt buckles, zipper pulls, and various sizes of buttons).

Shown is the “Twig” design. Annie Adams has desiged this line. Easily worn just for the asthetics itself, the “dangles” on this necklace are actually a set of 7 stitch markers. The black beads on the charms add an elegant touch, almost a “study” in black and silver. Beautiful on it’s own, no other colors are needed.

The chain is a sterling silver and comes 30″ long. The clasp that holds the stitch markers on the necklace is easy to maneuver, yet it appears that it is heavy enough to not come undone by itself. The necklace itself , also of sterling silver is rather heavy, like a pendant.

I wouldn’t put this jewelry in the “dainty” category, but I personally like the sturdiness of this set (I’m a bit clumsy, and while I wouldn’t wear it out to feed the cows, I like knowing that if I forgot to take it off at night, it would still be intact in the morning.)

Take a look at the closeups below, then go to Annie’s Site to order your own.

The 1st picture shows the necklace with 3 charms attached, and the other 4 removed.

The closeup below shows the necklace with 3 of the 7 charms still attached.

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Terrye

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There’s always room for more stitch dictionaries on your shelf, but Andrea Rangel’s Knitovation Stitch Dictionary is unlike those stitch pattern books you might already own. That’s because this one is full of colorwork stitch patterns rather than textured stitches, lace or cables, so the designs are ripe for adding to hats, sweaters and other projects with a stockinette stitch background.

The book starts with a quick introduction to knitting colorwork that’s also unlike what you’ve probably seen before, because it’s less about the colors themselves and more about the kinds of fibers you choose, how the yarn is prepared and the gauge you’re working at and how those things all change the look of a design.

Most of the book is filled with motif designs and swatches. The motifs were designed and named by Andrea’s husband Sean, who is an artist and brings a bit of whimsy to the designs.

You’ll find some classic looking leaves and flowers, mosaics and waves, but also rubber ducks, penguins, puzzle pieces, cherries and cows, snails and teapots, eyeballs and chess pieces, to name a few. Many of the designs also have funny names, like a fish named toilet bound, or cats in suits called corporate fat cat.

Of course you can use the designs in any way you want on any project you like, but there are also three patterns in the book — for a hat, a sweater and a pair of fingerless gloves — plus discussion of how the motifs were added, adjusting patterns for a different size or gauge, and adding your own motifs.

If you like adding a bit of colorwork to otherwise plain projects that other people have designed, or you’re ready to start making your own designs with fun motifs, this book is a great place to start. The fun and funny motifs are sure to inspire you to want to pick up your needles and add a little more color to your projects.

About the book: 160 pages, hardcover, 150+ motifs and three knitting patterns. Published 2023 by Interweave, suggested retail $28.

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