At times I worry that the recipient of my knitting labors will not truly understand what they hold in their hands. I have an appreciation for cashmere, merino, and organic fibers, and hope that the new owner of my gift will too. I'm also hoping they will know how to care for the piece, and that it doesn't find itself in the dryer one day, shrunken to doll size. I did some research on the internet and found all sorts of fabric care symbols and decided to put them on a card, which can be attached to the knitted gift. I also included a space for the fiber content, so now the texture (and expense!) of that cashmere and silk blend can really be appreciated.
I have these in jpeg, pdf, and word 2003 version. I also made a gray version, which is more subtle. Feel free to copy this photo and use if you can, or message me with your email address and I will send you the file you need. You will need to print them off onto card stock to make them a bit more durable. I plan to put a cute sticker on the back saying hand knitted by Rhonda, with a cute little lamb. Find a way to make your own, and you will know the recipient of your hard work will have more of an appreciation.
This is great, thanks! Wens x
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