Quick and Easy Goodbye Gift

[ManfaMae]

My boss' last day of work is this Thursday. I wasn't planning on giving her anything other than a card, but then she gave me a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card before I got off work on Friday, so now I feel like I should give her something. I went all through my patterns yesterday and can't figure out something to make her. Does anyone have any ideas for something quick and easy?

[seedstitch13]

For me it would have to be something "quick" so I'd do a divine hat & scarf set.

I'm just not fast enough to get a throw done in that short of time.

Good Luck!

 

Divine Hat

[RoseRed]

How about an eye glass holder.

 

I'm curious tho - why do you suddenly feel that a gift is needed now that you have a gift card?

[ManfaMae]

Thanks for the ideas:)

 

@RoseRed--I was just thinking that the polite thing would be to reciprocate in some way. I'm not sure what the etiquette is for when your boss of 11 months quits.

[Katie G]

Coasters and/or potholders?

[seedstitch13]

Coasters and/or potholders?

 

I also would use placemats.

[Shell Lee]

potholder, dishtowel, and dishcloth set. done in a color/colorway that would go with most decors.

[RoseRed]

If you were close than a gift would be approoriate. If it was strictly a boss/employee relationship then a handshake and a well wish if fine.

[PBLKNP]

How about a hat? I've knocked off a hat in next to no time and people always seem to appreciate them. I usually use some sort of varieagated yarn in colors the person would like.

 

[katyallen815]

Im thinking again, ( always a dangerous process) I might feel a bit obligated, but only if everyone in the office was going in on something, like for instance a new breif case or something he or she could use in the next job, and only if I liked them at that! You are too nice, and I hope you find something appropriate, I would think, a gift card to maybe some where around, like Appleby's, or Chilli's, or something in that vien, unless like i said, you were crazy about your boss, and want to spend some time making something from your own hand, all up to you!

[antara]

I used Yarn Bee's Soft Illusion to make myself a scarf last winter. It was a knitting project, but I used large needles and the basic garter stitch. It worked up in no time, and my friend who is borrowing the scarf right now says she gets a lot of compliments on it. A cushy yarn like that, paired with a large hook would work up quickly and likely look great with the simplest of stitches.

[codymikki]

Perhaps her gift card to you was a thank you for work done, in which case, you really don't need to "thank" her back with a gift. A handwritten note would be appropriate IMHO :-)

[stitchgirl]

Trying to have a crochet gift ready to give in so few days would be very stressful for me. But I can understand why you want to return the gesture. Maybe you could give her a pretty address or date book, or just a journal book. If she has any hobbies you know of maybe something in that line. Does she have a Kindle, maybe a gift card to the Kindle store. What about a box of chocolates, or a pretty little bundle of flavored teas or coffee, or a scented candle. I'm sure you'll come up with something. Good luck!

[ManfaMae]

I think I have decided to make her one of those water bottle covers with a strap. That shouldn't take more than a couple hours to do and would be something she would be able to use every day at her new job.

 

Thanks to everyone for your replies and suggestions!