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Crochet Dishcloth Christmas Tag!

Great use for un-used crochet afghan squares: package them as dishcloths! | The Inspired Wren

Oh dear. You started the Crochet Along Afghan and only got a few squares done. Now what do you do with them?! Make them into Christmas-gift Dishcloths -- that IS what you meant to do all along, right?

This is a quick and easy gift to put together even if you don't already have some afghan-less squares waiting around. Pick a nine-inch square or two from the Afghan Sampler -- they hook up quickly -- and then package it as a dishcloth with this free printable rhyming gift tag!

Love this for un-used crochet afghan squares: package them as dishcloths! | The Inspired Wren
Crocheted to clean your dishes, with extra love and Christmas wishes!



STEP ONE: Download the free PDF printable with dotted cut lines here. (Or go here for the same tag without printed cut lines.) Print it on colored card stock and cut it into three tags.
Free printable rhyming gift tag for crochet dishcloths | The Inspired Wren



STEP TWO: Line up one tag so the blank end is flush with the side of a dishcloth, like so...
Free printable rhyming gift tag for crochet dishcloths | The Inspired Wren

STEP THREE: Flip the tag and dishcloth over and start rolling.
Free printable rhyming gift tag for crochet dishcloths | The Inspired Wren


STEP FOUR: Secure the end with a small piece of clear tape.
Free printable rhyming gift tag for crochet dishcloths | The Inspired Wren


STEP FIVE: Tie a pretty ribbon around the middle. You're done!
Great use for un-used afghan squares: package them as dishcloths! | The Inspired Wren


Perfect for un-used afghan squares: package them as dishcloths! | The Inspired Wren


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