My gram loves red. I walked into her room at the Nursing Home with a red sweater on. Walked out without it because she wanted it. Good thing I layered up that day! =)) As far as I can remember my gram has loved red and double so if it had polka dots. Definately find something that she loves and go from there. Not only will it be something you made~which she will love anyway~ but its Really something she loves.