Do You Give Crocheted Gifts?
| Crocheted gifts can be nice, when given to the right person, but what happens when they aren’t appreciated? Some crocheters spend hours, days, or even months to finish a project and on top of that spend who knows how much money on the yarn. Not everyone understands the hard work, effort, and labor, us crocheters put into our work!
Personally, this is why I rarely give crocheted gifts. I’m so afraid that my preciously crocheted hat, scarf, shawl or what not, will end up in a dusty closet never to worn by the person I gave it to. Perhaps it’s all about finding the right person who will appreciate it. |
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Do you give crocheted gifts?
Thanks, Rachel!
I have crocheted several beanies and given them away as gifts. I usually only give them to people who I’ve actually SEEN wearing the beanie (or whatever gift I’m giving) so I know they will appreciate it and hopefully wear it. :0)
Discovering one of my creations crammed in a closet or the back of a drawer is so up setting. Since I do give crocheted items as gifts I simply add a little tag telling the recipient “I created this item just for you however if it isn’t your taste please feel free to donate it to: ___________ or ______. I’ve included they addresses for your convenience.” I suggest local childrens hospitals or cancer treatment centers.
This allows me to gift what I would like and it allows the recipient to be guilt free if they don’t care for it. And how wonderful that one of my items will go for a good cause where my creations are truly appreciated there! Beautiful all the way around.
wow that’s an awesome idea to include a tag Susan!!! I didn’t even think about that. I’ll be sure to include a tag with my future gifts
Cool! I’m glad you find it a useful idea. Making the tag is fun too.
I love the tag idea!! thank you so much for sharing that with us.