Getting the hang of it?

So, the hat I was knitting for Jack is finally done. Let me just say that I hate double pointed needles. I kept that hat on circular needles as long as possible and I was getting a lot done. When I switched to double pointed needles I completely stalled out. I could only do a few rows before getting frustrated and taking a break. But I stuck with it.
I had a picture of him with it on but now that he refuses to sit still it was blurry.

While taking breaks from the hat I decided to work on pattern. See, the hat was the same thing throughout. When it comes to pattern, I get lost. So I made something functional with a slight pattern, a washcloth. The pattern is simple and subtle but I needed that to keep from quitting.I forgot to take a picture before I used it so here it is drying in my sink. I'm loving the Sugar 'n Cream yarn. Good colors and it can handle actually being used to wash dishes. Many more washcloths in my future. Next on the needles is a gift for baby Feierbach, it won't be anywhere near done by the time he gets here but he'll get it before he turns one I swear.

If you're wondering how I get things done it's one of two ways. First, when he's sleeping.

Or I do it outside while he's in his walker discovering everything on the porch. He's such a tactile kid. He wants to feel everything if there is a pattern he runs his fingers over it repeatedly.
What else have I made? Well, I ripped mt ring sling pulling it out of my car, it caught on something under the seat and tore. Boo. I just bought the thing a few weeks ago and loving it. For those who didn't see it, it was simple black cotton with padded rails. Anyway, I took the rings off the sling and used fabric that I already had to make a new sling.
Look at that 70's print! I love it! I'm keeping the tail long so I can cover his head when he's sleeping and when I have the next kid I can breastfeed without offending people. It's two layers of the same fabric hemmed, then top stitched and I sewed the heck out of the area around the ring. If you plan on making a ring sling yourself please keep in mind that you need high quality rings. The rings at a craft store are NOT suitable for hauling around a child. Those rings can break. You can purchase rings specifically made for slings on the internet or you can go to a hardware store for steel rings. I don't know how hard they are to find but I'll be looking for some next week Lowe's.

Thank you to Goodwill for having tons of cheap sheets, pillowcases and fabric so I can make stuff. I got that sheet, 12 vintage pillowcases and an apron for less than $20. I've already got plans for it all.