I admit it! I hoard earrings, many of which have not been worn for years. Even though they may no longer be my style, I just can't bear to part with them. And then I started thinking. Why not upcycle some of that bling into stitch markers for my knit and crochet?This project is super easy and can give new life to jewelry that has been hiding at the bottom of your jewelry box.
DIY Stitch Markers Tutorial
Materials
- dangle earrings with charms at the end (either pairs or singles with a lost mate)
- 2 pairs of small needle or round nosed pliers
- jump rings
- 9 mm split rings
- 12-14 mm lobster clasps
Directions
Select your earrings. Look for ones like these, with charms.
Use a pair of pliers to bend and remove the ear wires.
That was easy!
For stitch markers that slide over your knitting needles, between stitches, simply insert a split ring onto the hole of the charm.
For removable stitch markers that can be used for knit or crochet, use pliers to attach a jump ring between your charm and a lobster claw.
Now those mismatched or unworn earrings are helpful knit/crochet tools instead of just sitting around collecting dust.
Happy Crafting!
