My niece, Connie, is expecting twins in June. I wanted to knit something special for her. We began a group at work that was making "Comfort shawls" or "prayer shawls". The concept is that while you are working on the project, you think good thoughts about the person you are making the shawl for. Then when you present them with the gift, all those good wishes will be knit into it. I just love this idea. (Now the only hitch, is that anyone who knows me will understand that my strong point is beginning and not finishing projects, so wish me luck.)