Working on loom-knitted projects are a fun way to relax at the end of the day. But what do you do with them when you’ve finished? You can only wear so many scarves and beanies in a season, and baby blankets have a habit of piling up in a closet after your kids have grown.
If you’ve made an abundance of knitted items that you don’t know what to do with, they make great gifts for friends and family. Or if you have an Etsy store, you could turn your creations into a lucrative side hustle. Whether you’re giving your items away or selling them across the country, don’t forget to leave your mark! Leather tags riveted to your creation can let others know who made their unique item.
Which Tags Do I Use?
When shopping for tags, I try to find tags that come highly rated by other users. A tag with poorly punched holes or barely-there designs can make your beautifully knitted shawl look second-rate.
I think Willbond’s leather tags look especially classy with their gold stamped lettering. I love the variety of colors available, so it’s easy to mix and match tags with my chosen yarn color. I’ve never had a tag from them with the hole missing, and the consistent sizing makes it easy to rivet two tags together to make a double-sided tag.
What About Rivets?
The Willbond leather tags have holes big enough that you can pull yarn through them just fine. With a little yarn scrap, you can sew the tag on the front of beanie in such a way that it looks like a natural fit with the hat.
However, some projects have odd shapes, and it helps to have rivets that can hold your tag in place. Jetmore offers a leather rivet kit for an affordable price. Not only does it come with a variety of rivet colors and sizes, but it also includes a punch tool for putting them together.
Are There Other Items to Buy?
As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission for recommending products on my website. I don’t get paid to upsell any specific brands, however. I get to pick and choose my favorite products based on my own personal preferences and experiences. When I share an item with you, it’s because I enjoy using that item regularly and can attest to its quality.
However, you don’t have to stick to just the items I list here. Please shop around and find things that sing to you. After all, loom knitting is a labor of love – if you don’t love the yarn, tags, or design you use, you won’t want to finish.
When following my knitting patterns, please be sure to check out the material discussion at the beginning of the post. With each project, I discuss what you’ll need to finish a hat or scarf from start to finish. You can decide from there whether you need to buy something else to get the job done.
