Crafty... part two

So the last crafty post was actually written over a month ago, but I didn't ever take pictures of those fabulous socks. So now I have finished another pair of socks and the fancy hat I mentioned.
Here's my handiwork...

The socks are really kind of sad looking, but they are wearable and I made them, so that is all that matters. I didn't check my gauge so I deserve to have funky looking socks. Maybe this will teach me a lesson (which every pattern I have ever used has in bold CAPITAL letters, but that doesn't seem to grab my attention!)

The hat gave me a great introduction to lace patterns. And I love hats, so I'm sure this one will get plenty of wear.

And just because I wasn't having enough fun and staying busy knitting, I whipped this little beauty up. It actually only took me a couple hours to finish. Hopefully it won't be too big for my cute little niece come winter (because it is definitely too big now, but who wants a knit hat to wear in the summer? Although we really haven't reached summer here yet..... stupid rain!)