Even though gift cards aren't exactly as thoughtful as a handmade present, they are definitely convenient! I personally love getting gift cards. Who doesn't want an extra $20 to spend at their favorite shop? So, since they are lacking in the handmade department, I thought it would be fun to tuck them inside a knit or crochet gift card case. This way the recipient gets something handmade and they can store all of their gift cards in one place!
You will need...
-Worsted weight yarn
-H8/5mm crochet hook
-Size 8/5mm knitting needles
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
Make 2 -
Ch 11. Row 1: Crochet in the second chain from hook. Single crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 1 for 13 rows. Bind off.
Add something embroidered to the front of one of the pieces. I used chain stitch for the heart. Sew the two pieces together leaving the top open. Weave in ends.
Knit Gift Card Holder:
Make 2 -
Cast on 14 stitches. Row 1 knit across. Repeat row one for 20 rows. Cast off.
I used the same stitch for the embroidered snowflake. You could also try a Christmas tree or holly leaf. Sew the two pieces together and weave in the ends.
I hope you all had a great week! Are you going to give any of the 12 Sheepish Days projects a try this weekend? If you do please share your pictures and tag them with #12SheepishDays!
Enjoy your weekend!
LOVE these!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute idea!! I love the added snowflake and heart! Such an adorable way to give a gift card! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDelete-Jessica (Sew In Love)
These are awesome! What a great thought for that person who you can never seem to find something special--you can still make the gift card personal!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I never give out gift cards but I can always add a little note inside instead.
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Love these! So cute and fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteGenevieve
love it!
ReplyDeleteMeredith, these are just adorable! The little pouches will also make it easy for recipients to find the gift cards in their purses while they are shopping. Afterwords, they could be used to hold all kinds of odds and ends. They look like a good size to carry lipstick or bobbi pins on the go. So sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! Received something similar for Christmas a few years ago from Anthropologie (it wasn't hand knitted nor anywhere near as adorable as these!) and I used it for all sorts of things after. Great "double-gift" I'd say! By the way I love your blog and can't wait to read more! I'm a newbie to One Sheepish Girl!
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like the idea and the info..i might need it when use this design.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely idea! :)
ReplyDeleteAll the projects you posted so far for the 12 days are great, I wanna try them all! I can't wait to see what else you make! :)
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I was wondering if you might could do a tutorial on basic knitted cables?
ReplyDeleteThese are cute! Thank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteMeredith! So cute! :) :) And a great idea for christmas wrapping in generell (if it's a small gift). :D
ReplyDeleteThat's such a lovely idea! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing and your photos are great!
ReplyDeletel the projects you posted so far for the 12 days are great, I wanna try them all! I can't wait to see what else you make! :)
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I love this idea and thanks for the tutorial.
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