Quick Free Patterns, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Posted on 30 April 2009 by Tara

Mother’s Day is nearly upon us but you still have time to knit or crochet a quick gift for your favorite mom! Grab a skein of bulky handspun and get knitting!

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Here are some ideas that take just a skein or two handspun yarn:

  1. Capelets! I particularly love the Anthropology-Inspired Capelet – for the stylish mom
  2. Shawls! There’s nothing better than theSimple Yet Effective Shawl - a great project to use several different skeins of handspun yarn, like I did in mine.
  3. Cowls! There are a thousand great patterns and most only use a single skein. Here are my favorites:

Are you making anyting for Mother’s Day?

  • I made some jewelry for Mother's Day, but no fiber arts. Good reminder -- I need to get those necklaces in the mail!
  • So many great patterns in one place! How to choose???

    :) thanks!!
  • knitpurlgurl
    I'm making bath scrubbies and homemade body scrubs.
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