9 Crochet Stitch Marker Ideas
Do you use stitch markers when you crochet? I actually do quite a bit. When I'm working in the round, I like to mark my beginning stitch. I also find them quite handy to keep track of corners, edges or really long chains. I have to admit, I have a nice collection of markers, from bobby pins to extra fancy. Mikey likes to simply use yarn on his projects!
Using stitch markers can really help track of your crochet project. I always hear many saying they struggle to keep the edges of their projects straight. I suggest while you are learning, use a marker at the beginning and end of each row. Markers are also great when mastering the chevron stitch by using one at each peak of the chevron.
I have a collection of stitch marker ideas that you will enjoy.
- Mikey’s Favorite - Yarn! Mikey uses yarn to mark the starting stitch when working in continuous rounds.
- Futuregirl - Paper Clips
- The Chilly Dog - Repurposed Earrings
- Removable Stitch Markers - personalize these to make them more fun!
- Repeat Crafter Me - Perler Bead Markers
- Repeat Crafter Me - Shrinky Dink Markers
- Megmade with Love - Makes her own jewelry style markers
- Nicki’s Homemade Crafts - Uses safety pins as her cute markers
- Jeanne’s Pick - Boye Elastic Stitch Markers - These little balls remind me of the hair ties from the 70’s.
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Kathryn says
I have spent way too much money on making stitch markers and buying stitch markers that just using a piece of yarn works just as well as anything else!!!!!
thrifty crafter says
#4, the Removable Stitch Markers, are simply marked-up specialty safety pins. You can find them on Amazon as low as $2.50 (depending on color/finish) for a pack of 300, vs the $6 for 20 that Fringe Supply Company is charging. Search for "gourd pin", referring to their shape.