You're so lucky-I can hardly wait until I have enough length to do a figure 8 bun.  Yours looks great!!!  I didn't even notice your sticks weren't fancy. 

Thanks, both of you. I wasn't even sure whether I could even DO a figure 8! it's a little messy... I guess it will look better once the hair is longer though. And hey, the one with the pencil is hair and utility all in one! need to write a list? here!*pulls out pencil*

I was learning to crochet when I moved down here... had to leave everything behind. I'd sucessfully made... a small potholder.  it was a pretty pot holder though~! I wish I had some yarn to work with. *adds yarn to shopping list alongside nail polish*

To make a figure 8 bun, you must first be able to make a bun that has more than 2 complete loops.  The first 2 loops made should be stacked on top of each other and the remaining loops can be either tucked under the first or wrapped around the first loop.  After all the hair is wrapped, then take the top most loop and flip it up - this makes the top of the 8, the base loop is the bottom of the eight.  Secure with pins and/or sticks.

Thank you Angel Spun!  I'm never sure if I make any sense when I describe how to do hair styles. 

Be sure to let us know how your attempts go!  (Pictures are always welcome  )