Stage 1

So this weekend was more about starting things than having anything to show for it. I started some patterns for table runners for my friends' wedding. I started a hat for my friend, NAL and I came up with an idea to write a book (I didn't say "good" idea)

The hat is probably the most interesting thing namely because I taught a boy how to knit. (that should be the title of my book) He did pretty well actually. We only had to start over 3 times I think :) This hat or helmet rather is of the viking persuasion. My friend was looking online to buy a hat to wear snowboarding and stumbled upon this

Obviously he wanted it and called me to find out how this could be done. He asked if I could teach him how to crochet... I knew I would be able to teach, but I wasn't so sure about his really wanting to learn. So... I taught him how to knit a hat with my awesome knit quick ring.
After what seemed like a century in Michael's (He couldn't decide whether to be red beard or blonde... He is now going to have both so he can change them out as he sees fit) we finally purchased all of the yarn we needed. I showed him how to use the knitting ring and I crocheted a horn while he did that. I have no feeling in one of my fingers, but it should be worth it. All we have left are the beards and one horn and we will be finished. Amazing pictures to come...

I decided I wanted to write a book after the suggestion from my lovely mother and my wonder step mother and dad. My adorable neice offered many suggestions for story ideas including Justin Bieber, Spongebob and the Tampa Bay Buccs (I would never ever write about the Buccs... the other two were taken into consideration). I have a few ideas, but I need some inspiration. Aren't most books a "coming of age" story. Maybe I should speak with someone who is "coming of age" and then my idea will be clear.

So much to think about.