I remember 6 years ago, going to the Australian Sheep and Wool Show and not being able to find many stitch markers at all. In fact, I only found one stall selling them and they were about $16 for 4 and they were made in America!!
Well off home I went, horrified and started making my own. As these enterprises usually go, I made some to sell too and have since supplied my own spinning meeting and many others with them. I started using clasps and now everyone has jumped on the idea....so much for not stealing others ideas, there's not much honour out there it seems.
I had a few people asking for dainty markers for using while knitting lace so I have endeavoured to fill that gap. I've been using non magnetic hematite for years now. It's awesome stuff, always cool to touch. So anyway, I have some small magnetic Hematite beads and have made some cute markers out of them.
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Gold Magnetic Hematite Lace Markers |
I am hoping that when they are put in your knitting case they will clump together and attract the other markers so you can just pull out a clump instead of fossicking around looking for the ones you want.
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Silver Magnetic Hematite Lace Markers |
I am also making some standard semi-precious stone markers for Lace working. These are the first lot and I have some lovely Lilac Jasper beads as well.
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Goldstone Lace Markers |
Needless to say, all my stitch markers are hand made by myself. I also use them so I know how good they are. If you're interested in buying some they are
here at OZ HANDMADE under Woolz'N'yarnZ.
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