In the spirit of taking back the holidays, I am suggesting a year of #handmadeholiday2017 on Instagram.
Make a list, check it twice…then start the year off with a stash busting hat and a few gift tags to print out to complete your gift.
Let’s start with the hat.
This month will be devoted to hats. The Family of Stripey Hats from Churchmouse Yarn & Teas is a free pattern and is perfect for using up bits of worsted weight yarn stash to create unique hats for everyone you want to gift a handmade, hand knit item to.
There are many knit-a-longs starting soon, though the one I’m joining in on is #caramomcoffeeKAL for the new pattern design from Boyland Knitworks. Another stash busting pattern for fingering weight yarns, especially if you have a drawer full like I do.
Next, grab a page or two of cardstock and print out some of these lovely tags.
For a very simple set of 8 tags I made myself.
I love using a paper lunch bag, maybe decorated with a pinecone and cinnamon stick or just a ribbon added with a tag. How easy and yes, thoughtful a small package can be.
Just keeping it simple.
Until next time…
Have been searching for the KAL you mention, do can you share the link??
It’s the hashtag to use on Instagram. I’ll post once a month or so for things to create or so until the holidays. I hope that’s helpful.