Being a tad particular about my crochet, specifically crochet that I plan to sell, I ordered the above pins online.
I waited... and waited... and checked my front step for a box and waited some more.
(Dear Joann's, you have the slowest shipping ever.
$5.95 for 7-10 business days on an item that could
fit in an envelope and arrive via USPS in 2?
But, I will resist complaining.)
Finally,
I looked out and saw it- the huge cardboard box. Within this huge box
was plastic air filled packaging. Under that, 2 tiny, 50 piece baggies
full of gold and silver pins. "2.25" Coil-less Safety Pins".
These
coil-less pins are not found in stores -trust me on that. I had to
order them online. And I did, because in the years I've been crocheting,
every time I make a pin the same horrid thing happens: the yarn gets pinched
in the coil. Pulled, frayed, stuck, it's in the Top 10 Crochet Pet Peeves list easily. Standard safety pins are not only un-removable, but will also damage, destroy, maim, harm, rip, tear, fray your beautiful crochet. No good.
But with
*these* pins, well, they're remarkably gentle on the crochet and are
easily removed (if you want to wear the pin in your hair, say, and need a
bobby pin in place of a safety pin).
Sold on the pins? Me too. And now, I present the latest addition to my Etsy shop:
Have a lovely day!!
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