Thank you, Moonchild! 

Yup, Gabi, I forget that all the time.  I usually remember after a yank, some pain, and exclamations of profanity. 

Finished Bun Cover!

I thought it was going to be too small, but it fits perfect.  Probably because it's cotton.  It started off small, and after I tried to get it on a couple times, it "grew" to the right size. 



Braided Bun Variant

Most of the styles I put in my journal are experimental, and they're not in my "daily bun rotation".  But this one is definitely being added - I came across it by accident.  I started off making a single braid. 



..then I flipped it over my head, rolled it down, and secured with a stick.  Here are two views:





If anyone knows if this style has a name, let me know.  I can't imagine that it's an original idea.

Daily Bun Rotation

Here are the styles I wear on a daily basis because they stay up with no fuss.  I change placement from crown to nape and in between.  :

• French Twist
• Infinity Bun
• Figure 8 bun
• Basic bun
• Chinese bun
• Double buns
• Curled over braid (above)

On the list to practice for the Daily Bun Rotation:

• Braided Chinese bun
• Modified Bee Butt bun
• Rope or Braided bun

I really like the styles that are poufy like Gibson's but they don't look right on me.  Hairline is too low or something.

Cynde

Yea, what Sakina said - sheesh, I really do love your hair and what you do with it. 

I'm going to try that braid - it looks like it has exercise potential.

The cover is lovely too.

Am I starting to sounds to gushy  ...g

Your bun ideas are so pretty, Khrome! 

And the bun cover and pink hairsticks look great together!

Thanks Sakina, Gabi, Moonchild, Juri and BB!

Gabi, let me know if it works out for exercising.  It might be too top heavy for jogging, but I can see it being comfy for the gym.

BB, I'm looking forward to the day when I can make a braided bun!    I have an elastic on this bun cover.  But what I didn't do was secure the bun first because my bobby pins kept falling out. 

HM Learns to Crochet

Last night he said "I want to crochet something."  I showed him the single chain.  After some frustration he finally got it.  I think that was the extent of his "something" though. 

New bun cover in the works.  I started with 3 rounds from a tablecloth pattern, and I'm making up the rest.

Cynde

Oh my! What a lovely bun cover, and your hair looks so healthy and beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing your pictures

Anais

Cute bun cover!  Love your hair!

Second Bun Cover - Still Fine Tuning

I finished the second bun cover - I started with 3 rounds from a tablecloth pattern, ad libbed, then reduced it the same amount on the back.  But I reduced it too much so that it doesn't stretch the same amount as the elastic.  The result was that I overstretched it trying to get it on.  Ah well, third time's a charm!  

What I do like is the wider width, the overall flower-like design, and that I didn't have to stop to read a pattern - I could just keep going.

For the back, I used what I learned in the first bun cover.  But instead of using a double crochet to attach the elastic, I used a single crochet.  I thought there would be more stability that way, since the holes are larger in the cover.

Here is the front, then side, then back (with scunchies stuffed inside.)

 

(see where I overstretched it   )

I've determined that elastic, string, or bobby pins alone won't hold my bun.  But mini jaw clips work great.  How do the rest of you keep your hair up when you have a cover on?

Cynde

Your 2nd cover is beautiful.  It reminds me of Lady MacSnoods snoods.  I do not crochet at all, and so I applaud your talent and tenacity.