Making things (Edited to add more pictures)

I've started a craft night. Twice a month, I invite a bunch of ladies to come and bring whatever they're working on. Last month was a hit. Last night, not so much. Just me and one friend. There was a scheduling conflict. I'm not taking it personally. :)

Anyway, the thing I love about craft night besides hanging out with like-minded ladies is the accountability. I'm terrible about buying everything I need for a craft and then losing steam somewhere in the beginning. But, I feel like someone else knows what I'm doing now, so I have to get it done. :)

Last night, after a failed attempt at reading another pattern, I started this hat for Catie. Today when she saw it almost finished she asked who it was for. When I told her it was for her, she got really excited. I'm not quite done--I want to crochet a big flower and attach it to the hat--but it's wearable at this point. Here she is:
She wanted to show you her bracelet.

I suppose creativity runs in the family. Here's what Nicky does almost all day, everyday:

Hopefully I'll have a finished hat to show you later tonight or tomorrow. :)


Ta-da! I finished it already. The flower was faster and easier than I expected. Here are some more pictures of my little model:

A view of the flower. Yes, she insisted on wearing two "hats"--her hood and the beanie.

Work it, work it!

And for a bit of reality. Nicky wanted in on the photo shoot. He's standing on a little chair.