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DIY Shrink Art Stitch Markers

Let’s head back to summer camp and our shrink art fun with these quick and beginner friendly stitch markers. Enlist your kids or grandkids to make up a set for your next project. Making DIY Shrink Art Stitch Markers is a great way to add your other creative skills to your knitting and crochet. *THIS […]

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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 DIY textured metal stitch markers. […]

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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 stitch markers at home. *THIS […]

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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 can also make custom jump […]

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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 macrame stitch marker and then […]

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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 […]

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Crochet Star Stitch Pattern| Easy Photo Tutorial and Video Tutorial

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 this easy tutorial (both picture […]

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DIY Stitch Marker Event

Stitch markers and 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. Making your own stitch markers is another way to show your personality while you work on your favorite project. Join me and […]

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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. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking one of […]

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TL Yarn Crafts Joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

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