What I do when I'm not lawyering

My knitting skills have come a long way since that first blanket I made in February.  In the past few weeks, I have completed several projects.  I think I can officially consider myself a real knitter now.

First came my second baby blanket.  Being a Jayhawk starts at birth.  So a blanket like this seems perfect for a new baby Jay.

If you remember the last (and first ever) baby blanket I made, you might notice how much simpler this pattern was.  Stripes.  Straight stockinette.  This blanket took no time and made me feel like I was really accomplishing something because I could see the results so quickly.  I can't wait to see the little baby Jay covered in her crimson and blue blankie.

Then via facebook, P asked someone to help make a Halloween costume.  Feeling all crafty and capable with knitting needles, I jumped at the chance.  (Sorry I beat you to it, Harley.)  The task was to replicate a very homemade-looking hat that a favorite character on "Firefly" wore.  His mama made him a warm hat complete with pompom and earflaps. 

Upon seeing this hat, one friend proclaimed, "It's candy corn!"  Well, yes, I guess I can see that.  But I also think it's a pretty good replica of Jayne's hat.  I hope N & P think so, too.