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08.15.16 By Kadie 4 Comments

DIY Stitch Markers for Crochet and Knitting Projects

I haven’t always used stitch markers, however as I start making more complicated crochet patterns I have found stitch markers to be invaluable.  A stitch marker is a great way to mark your spot in a pattern, or to mark when you know you will need to start using a new stitch.  You can find stitch markers at most stores that carry craft supplies, there are many different styles.  I have used store bought plastic stitch markers, and to be honest, they break a lot.  Remember you are going to be opening and closing your stitch markers 100’s of times during just one pattern. So making your own DIY stitch markers that are stronger is a smart way of saving a little cash and your sanity.  Don’t worry you can create easy DIY stitch markers in less time than it would take you to run to the store.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-1DIY Stitch Markers Supplies:

  • Darice 14mm Lobster Clasps
  • Darice Mix and Mingle Birthstone Charms
  • Darice 6mm Jump Rings
  • Darice Round Nose Pliers

To begin making your DIY stitch markers, take one clasp, one jump ring, and one charm. Place them together, this way you know which items you are using.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-3As you can see the jump ring is quite a bit smaller than the rings on the clasp and charm.  Don’t worry this is what you want.

Take your jump ring and open it.  The best way to open a jump ring is by twisting it.  When you pull a jump ring apart it can make the ring misshaped. The easiest way to twist open a jump ring is by using two different pliers, one on each side of the ring close to the opening, then twist the pliers away from each other. I opened my jump ring wide in order to fit the clasp and charm on the ring.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-4Thread the clasp onto the ring first then the charm.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-5Then twist the jump ring back into place the same way you opened it.

Now you have finished DIY stitch markers that will hold up for many, many patterns.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-6I like to have a few stitch markers on hand at all times.  These are so easy to make you might as well make a few more.

DIY-Stitch-Markers-Darice-7Use your new DIY stitch markers while working on this crocheted triangle scarf pattern or this chunky crochet hat pattern.

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Kadie

Kadie from seven-alive.com loves to create with yarn, wood, and paint. Creating new projects is how she un-winds and keeps her sanity while trying to raise 5 very energetic kids.

http://www.seven-alive.com/

Filed Under: DIY Fashion, Yarn Projects Tagged With: birthstone, charms, crochet, crochet pattern, diy stitch markers, knit, knitting pattern

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  1. nisa says

    08.22.16 at 1:11 am

    Pretty stitch marker. Well, I just think that the lobsters are too small for chunky yarn, don’t you?

    Reply
    • Darice says

      08.22.16 at 10:37 am

      You’re right Nisa, the connectors used in this tutorial may be a little small for thicker yarn. Take a look at our selection of lobster clasps, the 18 and 20mm sizes would be more appropriate for chunky yarn: https://www.darice.com/store/browse/catalog/wholesale-jewelry-findings-clasps-lobster

      Reply

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