My New Stitch Markers!

#1

I was inspired by Artlady’s post and decided to make my own stitch markers. This is what I have come up with so far:

my first set:

The start of my second set:

I’m getting better at the wraps, so I might want to redo the first set once I’m all done. I bought 4 different bead types two like the first set (greeny-blue and fuscia) and two like the second set, jade and amethyst. I plan on giving one of the sets to the friend who taught me to knit because I know she likes pretty stitch markers but she doesn’t want to pay for them :teehee:

#2

Pretty bangles! Will make a neat gift for your knitting teacher.

#3

THEY ARE JUST SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! :cheering: I am so happy I took the time to do all those photos! Thanks for sharing your beauties with us!

Hugs,

Artlady

#4

Oh, you have no idea! I sat there with your thread and went step by step through the pictures until I finished my first one.

#5

Oooh, those are really pretty!

#6

Oh those are very pretty - love the blue ones! ArtLady taught me too…I did just the same thing going through each step - thanks again ArtLady!

#7

I make mine wrapping the tips of the pinwire arround a cheep old metal straight needle, then I can make the loops different sizes. I tend to use size 15, 10.5/11 and 8, they work well, I also have some that have smaller loops on the ends, so they can even be used for the smaller needles like sock needles.

ecb

#8

Those are really pretty.

#9

Here are the final two sets!

and this one is for my friend

#10

Very pretty!! It’s addicting isn’t it? Lord, I think my BAS (Bead Acquisition Syndrome) is almost as bad as my YAS (Yarn Acquisition Syndrome)!!!

#11

Those are gorgeous! I don’t know how I missed it, but would someone please tell me where to find Artlady’s stitch marker directions? :slight_smile:

#12

Those are great! I know your friend will be thrilled to receive them!

#13

:notworthy: You are most welcome! I was pleasantly surprised at how many KH-ers were inspired and motivated to make their own stitch markers from my little photo tutorial! It made it all worth the while.

Since then, I learned how to re-size my photos before posting them into Photobucket…so that the photos load more quickly on your screen. My apologies to those of you who have dial-up and the photos take so long to load. I know many areas in the USA and around the world don’t have access to high speed internet. When we move to Eastern Washington in a few years, I dread the dial-up access…but that is all there is over there. :cry: But I will be grateful for access of any kind!

I came online AFTER high speed was available, and it’s all I know… with the exeption of one summer, I used my husband’s Verizon cell phone as a modem connected to my laptop. It was dialup internet access, of course. Gads. It took so long to open email…I gave up opening anything except necessary business email…and I drained 3-9 hour batteries in less than a week. So annoying I never did it again. :eyes: I just wait til we get back to town.

#14

HEREis a direct link to page 4 for the Custom Stitch Markers photo tutorial! So happy you can use the little photo tutorial! I went on over there a second ago, and I see that you found me…but I posted here anyways!