Yay! I crossed something else off 
my list. One of my friends (patiently) taught me how to crochet. I've only learned how to do a chain and a single stitch, but I'm already excited for all the different things I can learn to make. So I perused etsy for ideas from all the wonderful handmade items.

I would like to make these
  crochet washcloth cupcakes as a gift (I especially like the yellow one with the bee)

and this
 slouchy hat (I'll also take her curled/tousled hair)

Definitely this
 cowl
and of course this 
collar sleeve (Olive would look lovely with this, don't you think?)