April Pattern Pact

Do you ever have a period of time where it seems like none of your crafting projects are going well and you are constantly ripping seams or ripping back? That's how things have been going for me lately. I've lost a bit of confidence in my abilities and feel like a bad knitter. I think it was wise to pick some low intensity projects for April's Pattern Pact projects.

Behold my proposed projects:

Yes, a hat. That's about all I can handle right now. :) I made this hat in the fall for Lucas. He wears it all the time and it is particularly good for wearing under a bike helmet (it's called a biking hat). I've been meaning to make one for myself because I want to avoid the misery of cold ears while biking. I'll be making this second version in Rowan Felted Tweed, too. I can't say enough about how wonderful this yarn is to work with!

Once I've knit my hat and regained some confidence in my skills, I would like to knit one of these cute kitties. They're from a Japanese craft book I own and I've looked over the pattern enough times that I think I'm ready to do it (I don't speak Japanese). My kitty will be pink and brown, the colors of strawberry and chocolate.

How is your crafting going? Do you have any specific goals for April?