DIY Embroidery Stitch Marker

Embroidery is an old craft but that has been transformed into the modern art world. With some fabric and thread you can make beautiful designs. Learn how to take a small embroidery pattern and turn it into a fun stitch marker. Embroidery stitch markers are the perfect project to make for yourself or friends.

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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

If you want to make your own embroidery stitch marker follow along with the video tutorial below and grab your materials from the list below to make your own!

• Nunn Design Embroidery Jewelry Kit
• Jump Rings
• Chain Nose Pliers

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/

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly are stitch markers used for in knitting and crochet?

Honestly… stitch markers are super helpful tools for us fiber artists! They help you keep your place in a pattern, mark special stitch sections, and keep track of stitch counts. They’re pretty essential for following along!

Can you tell me the difference between locking and ring stitch markers?

So here’s the thing… locking stitch markers are usually for crochet, but can work for knitting too if they’re big enough. You can take them off anytime! Ring stitch markers, though… you have to work a stitch to them before you can remove them.

I want to make my own, what materials do I need?

Yes! You’ll need a Nunn Design Embroidery Jewelry Kit, some jump rings, and chain nose pliers. You can totally make your own cute stitch markers!

Where can I show off the stitch markers I make?

Oh, you HAVE to share! Join Marly’s Minions Facebook group… we would all just LOVE to see how you’ve been inspired and what amazing stitch markers you create!

Are there other ways to make stitch markers besides embroidery?

There sure are! This post focuses on embroidery, but there’s a whole 12-day event happening where Katelyn shows different ways to make them… from simple to more complicated. You’ll learn so many fun new techniques!