One day my friend Dorothy asked me if I could make markers for one of her crochet projects. It was quite a coincidence since I was already thinking of making new markers for the shop.
This is how the Off The Hook Markers were born.
These are great for marking rows in knitting or in crochet. I like them a lot better then paper clips. :P
As a special contest for the launch of these new markers, I’m going to pick a random commenter off this post and send a free set of stitch markers to him/her. The markers will be made to order in the color of your choice.
The rules are thus:
1. You can leave only one comment BUT!
2. If you Facebook or Tweet or Plurk or blog about the contest then leave the link in a comment and I’ll add an extra entry in the bowl with your name in it.
3. If someone leaves a comment and mentions your name then you get another entry with your name on it.
4. You have until Sunday, March 14th, midnight Hawaiian time, to enter. For those not in the know that’s GMT -10:00 or in other words i’m 2 hours behind the west coast and 5 hours behind the east coast.
Scheyer and Quincy are feeling the blog love.
Happy Thursday folks!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I’m LOVING the set you made for me! They work great with knitting looms!
March 11th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Quincy and Scheyer look so comfortable. I sent you a reply to the last e-mail you sent me, but for some reason it bounced. I’d meant to resend it, but got distracted and never got around to it. Sorry about that. I wasn’t ignoring you, honest.
March 11th, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Me, Me….fleegle waves her tentacles at Opal :)
March 11th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I bet those will work a lot better than paper clips that seem to get caught on everything!
March 11th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
How’d you know that I use paperclips?
March 11th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
The markers look really nice. I like the extra sparkle of two beads.
Yay! for cute kitties.
March 11th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
How do you use paperclips? Mind you, I know nothing about knitting, so I am totally clueless.
March 11th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
So pretty! Love the beadwork!
March 11th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Paperclips! Now there’s something I hadn’t thought of yet.
My go-to markers are coiless safety pins. I use so many that they frequently invite comment or question.
March 11th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
They are beautiful markers. Good work.
Love the kitty photo.
March 11th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Those are awesome!
(And I’m not the Dorothy she’s talking about…. I can barely do a single crochet!)
March 11th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Oh wow those are cool. I feel like a dork for never having thought about a paperclip lol
March 11th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I don’t comment here as often as I should, but of course I have to do so this time. The markers are beautiful, and I like the idea of hook markers even for knitting. I often want to leave markers in the work on a particular row and you can’t really do that with the usual ones which go on the needles. That’s when I use scrap yarn, but those markers would be a lot more elegant.
March 12th, 2010 at 2:03 am
I like checking in here. You always have something pretty to show and I really like the new markers.
March 12th, 2010 at 2:55 am
You? Brilliant. That’s one of the best ideas I’ve ever seen.
March 12th, 2010 at 4:09 am
Oh my! Those are so lovely and unique! I’ve never seen markers like those before!
March 12th, 2010 at 5:01 am
Those are pretty! I’d wondered what to use for markers to keep on the project instead of the ones just for the hook. :/ I’d just used spare pieces of yarn haha
(seen a post by Rae on plurk and came to look!)
March 12th, 2010 at 5:40 am
Your markers are lovely. I would love to win some. I usually use a scrap of yarn. Quincy and Scheyer are too cute!
March 12th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Those are so pretty! (They’d be good for marking dropped stitches, too… not that I’d know anything about that…)
March 12th, 2010 at 8:07 am
those are beautiful! I love the cuddly cat picture. My cats don’t get along, so such a shot isn’t possible at our house.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Want, want, want, want. want.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Pretty! Love the colors. And they look way better than paper clips. :P
March 12th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I love those! Such a good idea and so much prettier than the safety pins I normally use to mark rows.
Kitties! :D
xo
March 12th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Gorgeous stitch markers! And um, Cookie sent me.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Bwahahaha. The purple pearls are mine mine mine mine.
Love these. Cannot wait to try them.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Kitties! Your stitch markers are beautiful, and I always go where Cookie sends me.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Those markers are gorgeous! Almost as pretty as the cats.
Cookie from Shut up and Knit pointed me here =)
March 12th, 2010 at 11:27 am
Pretty stitch markers…pretty kitties, too.
Cookie sent me here. Glad she did.
March 12th, 2010 at 11:56 am
I came from Cookie’s blog – love the markers and the kitties are soooo sweet.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Is drooooling allowed? Cookie was right to send me here.
March 12th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Cookie sent me. I love your new design. Plus, they are purdy!
March 12th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Cookie sent me, and I do what Cookie says. That said, those stitch markers are great!
March 12th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
WoWzers, those are GORgeous!!!!
Cookie sent me :^)
March 12th, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Cookie sent me! And boy, I’m glad she did. Beautiful markers!
March 12th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Midnight Hawaiian Time sounds so exotic! Cookie sent me, of course! And I’ll be Tweeting this and FBing it AND blogging it. How’s that for being easy?
March 12th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Very cool markers, Opal! Cookie sent me! I seem to have to use the !!!! marks!
LOVE the kittens.
March 12th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Ooh! So very pretty.
March 12th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Oh yes (don’t count this as a 2nd entry) – I forgot to say that Cookie sent me!
March 12th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Prettiest things I have ever seen!
March 12th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Those are beautiful markers. I found the link from Norma’s Facebook posting.
March 12th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Those are really cool, here’s my comment 8)
Oooh, and I shared this on FB too…
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?src=fftb#!/profile.php?ref=profile&id=525528350
Now all I have to do is get someone to reference my name! 8)
March 12th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Hi – New here and glad of it!
Cookies sent me, she said to say so. She’s right tho, those markers are unique and very pretty. Love em!
Are you giving kitties, too? They’re pretty cute.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
NormaKnits posted this link on her blog ( http://www.nownorma.com/2010/03/a-red-scarf-thank-you.html ) – I hope this gets her an extra entry!
Gorgeous markers, so unusual!
March 13th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Those are beautiful! They would also work to hold a few stitches while cabling, or maybe for a thumb…
March 13th, 2010 at 1:30 am
They are fabulous, Opal!
March 13th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Those are great! Norma sent me.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:10 am
I’m supposed to say that Cookie sent me. I’d be too afraid not to! ;)
March 13th, 2010 at 2:12 am
What beautiful markers! They sure put my paperclip markers to shame.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:28 am
such pretty markers. Norma Knits sent me over. These are nice markers
March 13th, 2010 at 2:39 am
Gorgeous! Cookie sent me over here so give her an extra chance (but really you should send those markers to me)!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:52 am
So very beautiful! Norma Knits sent me over.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:06 am
Beautiful stitch markers. Norma Knits sent me!
March 13th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Norma, thanks for sending me here! Opal, those stitchnarkers are a great combination of beauty and utility. Pardon me while I go read your archives looking for more kitty pix.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:16 am
Very pretty!! Norma was the sendee!
March 13th, 2010 at 3:18 am
Ingenuous idea. Much nicer than those paper clips.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:24 am
They’re Great!!! And sorry for the IM – I was at school trying to get DH to come in for a weather thing….well, you kinda know that already!
March 13th, 2010 at 3:27 am
Are you sure these aren’t earrings. They are beautiful! And paperclips, lol, a great standby for sure!
March 13th, 2010 at 3:28 am
What a great idea! Love the style of those markers.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:46 am
love those — especially how they aren’t circles! They’ll fit any size needle… brilliant.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:56 am
I tweeted and facebooked your contest, because I have never seen stitch markers like these before, and I am both curious at how they would work, and stunned at their elegance.
(And Norma sent me from her blog)
March 13th, 2010 at 4:07 am
Lovely! Now Norma Knits had a link to your contest and I had to see what was up. Would love to have a set of the markers, any color would be appreciated and used!
March 13th, 2010 at 4:10 am
Your markers are really beautiful! Thank you for the chance to enter your contest! NowNormaKnits sent me!
March 13th, 2010 at 4:16 am
Love these and love the bonus kitty picture. Sent over by Norma, but will be back.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Lovely markers….at first I thought they were earrings (till I saw the loop at the bottom). I came over here from Norma’s site.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Gorgeous stitch markers! I came here via Heather G’s comment on Facebook.
March 13th, 2010 at 4:35 am
Oh, those’re pretty! (I also got here from Norma’s.)
March 13th, 2010 at 4:37 am
Thought these were pretty earrings till I read the info! They are very pretty! Hope HI is treating you well! Thanks to Norma for sending me here!
March 13th, 2010 at 4:39 am
Hello from Michigan. Love the markers. Now Norma Knits sent me.
March 13th, 2010 at 5:03 am
Awesome markers; great idea!! Norma sent me.
March 13th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Now Norma sent me—-cool markers and kitties,
March 13th, 2010 at 5:38 am
They are exquisite! Oh, I’d love to win. (Norma sent me)
March 13th, 2010 at 5:44 am
I’d love to have a set of these – am going to go post on my facebook page then on to tweet about it! Do I have to send you a link to my posting?? Not sure how this works.
My friend Elizabeth D. (no. 71 above) sent me here!!
March 13th, 2010 at 6:06 am
They are so unique and pretty! Great idea!
March 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am
Beautiful markers! I left a link over at my blog too, Happy knitting!
March 13th, 2010 at 6:50 am
I love these! They are cute and clever and useful–tough combination!
xo
March 13th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Ooh, those are gorgeous!!
(and if I win a set, I *promise* I’ll get back to work on the afghans that I’m stalled on…)
March 13th, 2010 at 7:19 am
Wow those are beautiful! I’ve been knitting for 40 years and I’ve never heard of using paper clips for markers (safety pins yes – but paper clips – no) : )
March 13th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Those are lovely! My fingers are crossed!!
March 13th, 2010 at 7:37 am
LOVE the markers!
March 13th, 2010 at 7:46 am
The markers are gorgeous. I can see how easy they would be.
Love your cats. I have two also.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:53 am
Beautiful markers. I’m ashamed I use safety pins. Credit NowNorma on twitter for my first visit to your blog.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Norma sent me over to see your lovely stitch markers. They are beauteous and remind me that spring is coming!
March 13th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Norma sent me over to see your gorgeous markers! (Wouldn’t it be fun if *she* won!?!)
March 13th, 2010 at 8:17 am
These are very pretty! Much more fun than paperclips.
March 13th, 2010 at 8:21 am
They are lovely!
(as always, it’s all Norma’s fault)
March 13th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Saw you on Norma’s blog. Beautiful markers! Working on a lace neck warmer for my daughter and those would be lovely. Thanks for holding a contest!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:20 am
I love your markers – I should go shop for some more…. Norma sent me from her blog
March 13th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Beautiful markers! That Norma — she’s always got the best links on her blog.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I am another commenter from Norma. Your stitch markers are beautiful.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:31 am
LOVE your work. Wish it was in my budget to buy some, but in school with a baby…so maybe next year!
Norma and Cookie mentioned you :)
March 13th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Your markers are gorgeous. I’d have to lock them to my knitting somehow, because I’m sure I’d cry if I lost one!
March 13th, 2010 at 10:34 am
What beautiful markers! They look like jewelry … please include me in the contest!
March 13th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Those are lovely markers – I’d love to show off a set (then people would admire the markers, and overlook the knitting mishaps). Thanks to Norma for the heads-up on her blog.
March 13th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Now i know I can use and NEED those markers……Blue please….thx
March 13th, 2010 at 11:55 am
They are so pretty- like jewelry for your knitting!
BTW- Norma sent me here.
March 13th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
So if a knitter uses them? Is that kosher?
I LOVE them, they’re so pretty! But then everything you do is.
But you know what I love best, right? Those boys are just precious!
(((hugs)))
March 13th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Love the kitties! The markers look very nice.
Norma sent me.
March 13th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
The markers look terrific! In fact, if I’m not the winner (and I’m assuming I won’t be because I simply don’t win contests like this), I’m going to buy some anyway. Thanks for your beautiful work and your generous contest! And clearly the kitties approve, too. :)
March 13th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Oh, and Norma sent me. Thanks, Norma!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I found you via Norma. Love the markers!!
March 13th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Lovely Markers! Norma sent me.
March 13th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I read Norma every day and saw your markers which are different and I could put them to good use. NannyJean
March 13th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
They are lovely! Count me in!
March 13th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
I do like the kitty pics in every blog post! And the purple markers are sweet! Thanks for holding a contest.
March 13th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Wow Opal, Norma blogged you… what’s your record for number of comments on a single post? :)
Love the markers by the way!
March 13th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
They’re beautiful! I’d love to be entered! (And yes, I read about you at Norma’s.)
March 13th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
And yes, I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/__Deb/status/10452905341
March 13th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I saw you at Norma’s – though really, I’m cutting into my chances to win by mentioning that! ;)
These are a really cool idea and so beautiful! I was a crocheter first and for speed, I am still a crocheter first. If I need a gift fast, the hooks start humming!
March 13th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Elegantly lovely markers! Norma sent me here, so please credit her.
March 13th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Fabulous markers! Looks like you should have no problems selling them! Good for you!
March 13th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Norma sent me, of course. Lovely markers.
March 14th, 2010 at 1:54 am
They are beautiful. And those featured are already in my fave color – green!! Hmmm ….
Oh, and, yes. Norma sent me. She rocks!
March 14th, 2010 at 2:52 am
Norma sent me. And those markers are elegant! I’d like some. :-)
March 14th, 2010 at 3:59 am
Thanks for keeping this open a day or two. No power or internet yesterday, or I’d have arrived from Norma’s blog then. Beautiful markers!
March 14th, 2010 at 4:39 am
these look beautiful A very nice creative depart from the average row marker. Love it
March 14th, 2010 at 5:26 am
Glad I found you via Norma’s blog — must go look at your etsy store…. shopping is a good thing on a grey day!
March 14th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Those are gorgeous – I’d be tempted to try to hook them into my ears, I think! I came over from Norma’s blog, and also tweeted and facebooked your contest (and beautiful markers).
March 14th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Oh! Me too! Me too! Awesome! Thanks for the fun! :)
March 14th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
OOOOH! Count me in! I blogged about the here: http://www.textillian.com/?p=858
Purdy!
March 14th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Ooo! Very pretty–both the markers and the kitties. :)
(Saw the post on Norma’s blog and came to see.)
March 14th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I love the markers…very pretty!
March 15th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Your new markers are so pretty, I read about them on Patrick’s blog, yet I fear I am too late!