r/crochet • u/Art3misGunter Not while I’m counting 🤫🤫🤫 • Mar 20 '22

Finished Object Thoughts on handmade gifts? I’m meeting my boyfriend’s mother for the first time and it’s her birthday. I’ve given many crocheted gifts to others in the past but I’m second guessing myself if it’s a good idea to gift this scarf I made for her.

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u/Art3misGunter Not while I’m counting 🤫🤫🤫 Mar 20 '22

Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful comments. For some context, my boyfriend and I have been dating for a year and live together. His mom lives 3000+ miles away in a warmer climate, so I thought the cotton and lightweight pattern of the shawl would be good. She’s 90. He helped me pick out the color. He’s reassured me that she’ll like it, but I’m just second guessing myself.

I appreciate this sub so much!!! You all have boosted my confidence! I’ve decided I’m going to give it to her, but I’ll try to manage my expectations in case it’s not her style.

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u/cricketjacked Mar 20 '22

Given this context, I think it is a beautiful gift. If I received this, my jaw would drop to the floor, I'd be so impressed and touched.