Mother’s Day is still a few weeks away so you have time to make something (quickly!) if you want.

Knit ideas

• Zuzu’s petals – fun, versatile and you likely have something in your stash that will work
• Garter ear flap hat – great little hat and it comes in baby through adult sizes
• Wurm – pretty, slouchy and fun to knit *and* wear
• Barley – what collection would be complete without one from the Tin Can Knits Simple Collection?
• Overcast – from our latest issue – a quick to knit hat with or without a bit of slouch
• 3 Color Cashmere Cowl – make one for your mom and a coordinating one for yourself
• Bandana Cowl – use a hand- dyed, self-striping or speckled yarn on this quick knit
• Pebble Beach Shawl – in three sizes so you can have options
• The Age of Brass and Steam – another simple shawl you can work on while watching TV or the kid’s game from the stands

Crochet Ideas

• Crocheted Coffee Cozy – mom will use this and think of you every day
• Fan Bookmark – if she’s a bookworm this is a great gift
• Owl Basket – she can put this in the powder room or craft room – it’s a great catch-all
• Citrus Coaster – even if she’s not a coffee drinker, this one will see lots of use
• Hanging Basket (large) – who doesn’t want a way to grab things all together?
• Mini Rings of Change – pretty mandala for the wall, as a trivet or a potholder
• Flower Power Dishcloth – everyone loves dishcloths and this one’s pretty too
• Northern Lights Mandala – ok yes, this one’s ours – but it’s so versatile.  And Tatsiana crocheted it up in two color variations so you can see it in the purple/blue/yellow as well as neutral shades
• Virus Shawl – great for the upcoming warmer months

There are lots of great projects that you still have time to knit or crochet.  And yes, I’m doing the last minute dance myself…