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…
2 responses to “January #handmadeholiday2017”
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.