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DIY Textured Metal Stitch Markers

Learn how to use a hammer and a metal blank to make a unique and interesting stitch marker. Not only is it jewelry for your knitting or crochet but it also makes a beautiful necklace for yourself. Get some of your frustration out by hammering some texture into your own…

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Two gold stitch markers with a textured design, displayed for use in crochet or Tunisian crochet projects.

DIY Polymer Clay Stitch Markers

Polymer clay is a medium that has been around for every. Most kids use polymer clay for one project or another. Transform blocks of clay into beautiful beads that can be used in your next project as stitch markers. Learn some tips and tricks to make your own polymer clay…

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Three colorful polymer clay stitch markers for knitting or Tunisian crochet, displayed on a white background.

DIY Stitch Markers and Jump Rings

Wire is such a fun medium to work with. Bending it into different shapes and watching what it becomes is part of the journey. Another way to make your own DIY stitch marker is to use wire and mandrels. Not only can you make stitch markers with mandrels but you…

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Left: DIY Stitch Marker Event details. Right: Three handmade stitch markers and black jump rings for crochet or Tunisian crochet.

DIY Macrame Stitch Marker

Have you ever thought about using macrame to make a stitch marker? There are so many different ways that you can make unique stitch markers for your knit and crochet projects. Who says that you need to use traditional crafts in traditional ways! Learn how to make a super beginner…

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Three colorful macrame stitch markers with visible knots, designed for crochet, on a split dark teal and white background.

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…

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Three handmade leather stitch markers displayed for crocheting, shown with visible stitching and smooth texture.

Crochet Star Stitch Pattern| Easy Photo Tutorial and…

The crochet star stitch forms rows of starburst-like stitches. This crochet stitch pattern is worked over two rows and can be stacked or separated by rows of single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, or any other stitch you wish to use. Learn how to crochet the star stitch with…

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Crochet fabric with grey, blue, and green stripes in star stitch pattern; "Crochet Star Stitch" text at lower right.

Easy Crochet Motif Baby Blanket

Looking for your next baby shower project? Look no further than the FREE Crochet Motif Baby Blanket Pattern-Hello Baby Hugs Blanket. Designed with Red Heart Baby Hugs you will have a beautiful and baby friendly blanket to gift to the next little one in your life.

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Christmas Stocking Make-Along

Christmas Stockings for everybody in the family! With one pattern (either knit or crochet) you can have a different stocking simply by changing the yarn color! The first annual Christmas Stocking Makealong is a one day event hosted by Marly Bird and Briana K Designs. During the event you will…

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Crochet for Charity

Starting a new project is a necessity when you finish the project that you are working on. Sometimes you don’t have the next project in mind. Why not take that time, or make special time, to knit for charity. Crocheting for charity is a great way to lend your skills…

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Hands crochet with soft purple yarn using a green hook, showing stitch detail. "Crochet for Charity Pattern Round Up" text on image.
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