DIY Leather Stitch Marker

Stitch markers are another cool way of making your knitting or crochet unique. Make your own stitch markers that fit your style and needs with a few tools and your creativity. Not only are DIY stitch markers great to make for yourself but they are also the perfect gift for other fiber lovers that you know. Learn how to make a tassel and paisley leather stitch marker.

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DIY Stitch Markers

Stitch markers are an essential too for all knitters and crocheters. They help us keep track of where we are in a pattern, special stitch sections of a pattern, stitch counts and more.

There are two types of stitch markers, locking and ring stitch markers. Typically, locking stitch markers are used for crochet but they can also be used for knitting, if their opening is large enough. Some locking stitch markers are similar to safety pins while others have lobster clasps to hook onto your project.

The biggest difference is a locking stitch marker is removable at any time, while a ring stitch marker needs to have stitch worked to the marker before it can be removed.

Materials

Leather Tassel Stitch Marker:

• Silhouette Leatherette
• Glue (B 7000)
• Jump Rings
• Chain Nose Pliers
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pen/Pencil

Paisley Leather Stitch Marker:

• Leather Sheet
• Glue (B 7000)
• Jump Rings
• Chain Nose Pliers
• Sizzix Die Cutting Machine
• Movers & Shapers Die
• 24 gauge wire (small amount)
• Wire Cutters
• Bead Soup (random small beads or other items for decorations)

Share Your Makes

If you make one of these stitch markers, or any DIY stitch marker, please share with us in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group! We would love to see how you have been inspired by these tutorials.

LIVE Tutorial

When you watch the live tutorial don’t forget to comment and let us know if you would be interested in doing this event again next year. If you want to see more stitch marker styles would you also be interested in purchasing a kit? Let us know in the comments!

DIY Stitch Marker Event

Stitch markers are fun to collect and fun to make. Over the next 12 weekdays Katelyn will show you a different way to make stitch markers. From simple to more complicated you will find beautiful ways to make stitch markers and new techniques of crafts along the way.

Learn more about the event and sign up for email notifications on our announcement blog post here: https://marlybird.com/diy-stitch-marker-event/

Mentioned in the LIVE

Looking for links to some of the other projects we talked about in the live? Find them HERE!

DIY Leather Bracelet Tutorial: https://marlybird.com/crochet-with-leather-leather-crochet-bracelet/

DIY Row Counter Tutorial: https://marlybird.com/diy-knit-row-counter/