Ruffle Gloves

I'm trying to keep up with this thing more!  I have oodles of knitting projects in the works...
So, this pattern was one of the first that I found on Ravelry.  It was my initial goal to be able to knit these when I started knitting again.  It took a while, but I finally got comfortable enough to use my good yarn to make a pair. 
Luckily, I over-bought, cause these are just a little snug for me.  I'll have to use a size 7 instead of 6 for my next pair.
Here's the pattern. 
Modifications I made:
-Sz 6 knitting needles
-1/2 inch buttons
-instead of purling a round in the MC then knitting in CC, I switched to CC, knitted a round, purled a round, then bound off.  It made the contrast a touch thicker than at the bottom, but I think I'm the only one that notices.
-I used Knit Picks Shine worsted yarn (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal® natural beech wood fiber) and the finished product was very polished looking!  I was very pleased with the end result!

I never thought I'd be anxious for cooler weather!  I really want to show these off!

Shrek Hat

I saw during February that Craft Hope was doing Project 16... gathering hats and bags for kids (ages nb-18) who are fighting cancer.  This struck a chord with me... and I had seen so many patterns for adorable hats I wanted to try!
So, the Shrek hat!
Here's the pattern.   I used Vanna's choice light green heather yarn. 

It turned out so cute!  Tho next time I will probably use something a little softer.  I used to only knit with acrylic, but since I discovered Knit Picks, I'm kind of a yarn snob.