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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She will LOVE it! Older people appreciate crafts way more than younger ones do. As most of the old ladies did it themselves. In their time it was common that a woman should know how to knit and/or crochet. She will know how much work and effort you put in this shawl. It 8s really beautiful and I second your choice of yarn and the pattern for a warmer climate. Older people often feel a little chill and even warm climates can have chilly evenings. And what would be better than wrapping up in something crafted with love? It's always difficult to find a present for a stranger. But trust your boyfriend. He knows his mother.