Fun Labels for Your Handmade Goods

Image Credit: Sublime Stitching

For me, what elevates a nice gift to fabulous are the details.  That could mean the way it's wrapped, how it's presented or a special detail to the gift itself.  Which is why I'm absolutely smitten about these labels from Sublime Stitching. They're just the right touch of whimsy for that special handmade gift.  I personally like the Japanese labels that read "made with love".  However, the "this took forever" labels come in a close second because haven't we all wanted to say that at some time.  

What's your favorite?  Would you use these labels in your handmade gifts?

Hand-knit Gift #2

As I mentioned earlier, I've been trying to make a few gifts for Christmas.  I knit this hat last week. It only took me two days to complete but one could easily make it in a day.  And don't let the leaf pattern intimidate you, it's actually pretty easy to knit. I was even able to watch T.V. while knitting this.  That's the true test of a simple pattern.

This hat is knit on size 10 needles with bulky yarn.  If you look at the original pattern, you'll notice that there's a larger ribbed band at the bottom.  I had to adjust this since I used size 10 1/2 needles. 

The pattern for the hat was designed by Deniza Bakalova and is called Autumn Leaves Hat.  You can get the pattern for free on Ravelry.