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Time: 50 mins

I found some cards and decided to re purpose them by making tags. To make the tags special I added a crochet border.
To make these tags, you will need a pretty card cut in tag size: 3" by 4" or 3-1/2" by 4-1/2". You will also need an awl or a sharp needle to make the holes on the bottom edge of the tag. To make the crochet border, I used a size C (2.5mm) crochet hook.

Sport Weight yarn. I used Patons Grace.

Posted by DulceKnits from Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • Published 30th May 2010 • See DulceKnits's 13 projects »

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Step 1
Cut the card in tag shape. To cover the back side of the tag I used scrap book paper. Use a glue stick to glue two pieces together.
Step 2
Using the awl and graph paper as a guide puncture the bottom edge of the tag. I worked on a mouse pad surface to protect my table.
Step 3
You may go over each hole to enlarge them a bit so the needle will go through easier.
Step 4
Cut a piece of yarn at least 5 times the width of the tag. Thread a wide eye needle (such as a Tapestry needle) and use the blanket stitch to create an edge. This is the base and you will use it to make the crochet stitches.
Step 5
With the front of the tag facing you (this is the right side), insert the crochet hook and begin the crochet border.
Step 6
ere are some more samples: This mini tag came with a bag I bought at Target. You may cover the tote bag words and add your own words....such as Hi....or What's Up? Use your imagination. Affix this mini tag to a card.
Step 7
as I did in this example:
Step 8
Christmas card turned into a tag.
Step 9
Can you tell I like snowmen? I chose to hide the blanket stitch on the snowmen tags. The blanket stitch and crochet border were done on a separate tag and covered with the snowman card pictures. Simply glue the two layers together.
Step 10
More samples....

I will make a short video showing how to make the blanket stitch on the card stock soon.
I have written three patterns which are very simple to follow: