Ta-da!

I finished it.

I saw some yarn I liked, more the feel of it rather than the colors, and I just decided I would make something out of it.

I cast on about 20 stitches and knitted for a few days.  Here's the final product:

 It could be a doll blanket.  I could give it to one of my great nieces.

Or I could use it for a cat blanket:

I don't think the cat appreciated this particular fashion statement.

But I thought he might like it because it would be so much warmer for him.  He's always sitting in front of the fireplace.