Ok, This is on a website..
Go Here (http://www.geocities.com/thespookstress/hair2.html).... at the bottom is a paragraph for a bun cover. Now, the picture is very pretty..but for the life of me I can't figure out her slammed together instructions, and how she actually does it.

So, I was wondering if one you more experiened crafty people could understand her directions?

I can do basic crocheting, so I don't think I'd have a problem with it, I just don't understand the instructions she wrote. :silly:

TIA

Saji

If you already know how to crochet, you can make a bun cover like this in 20 minutes. Simply crochet a chain (4 stitches), hook it to itself to make a circle, then double crochet around the circle. When the circle is complete, connect the ends and chain upwards 3, then start again. This one is made by leaving no spaces between double crochets on the first circle, chain stitching spaces between them in the 2nd circle, then no spaces between in any circle after that. To end it you just work the last row around a ponytail elastic as your going. The elastic won't be tight around your bun, just resting under it, so shouldn't hurt your hair. It's just to hold it on easily and help keep it's shape. You can also stick a couple of bobby pins through the elastic to help make sure it stays on. My intrepretation:

Chain four, join with slip stitch to form a circle.
Round 1-
Double crochet around the circle, pushing the stitches together to fullly cover said circle
at end of row, join with slip stitch,chain 3
Round 2-
double crochet in each stitch, at end of round join with slip stitch, chain 3
Round 3-
this is the iffy round, just guessing here-double crochet in every other stitch, chaining 1 or 2 between each double crochet.
Round 4 to infinity ;) -
repeat round 2 until it reaches desired size, somehow crocheting the elastic into the cover on the last round.


Okay, that was my take on it...I think it makes sense to me but I didn't sit down and do it before I wrote. Hope it works for you! Let me know how it turns out.
ETA-
My concern is that she didn't address yarn/thread or hook size. Guess it doesn't really matter, but I like those kinds of restraints. I think I might try making this with some of my gold crochet thread I have laying around the house.
Also I bet you can repeat that round three at intervals if you want to.
Also it appears that round three is the increasing round so I would probably do every other round that way until I reached needed size for my monster hair. Argh! People who are able to just slap crocheted stuff together frustrate me! I want a little hand holding, please!

A ha!
Thanks Memphis! I just tried it, and finished it, using your add on part (repeat Row 2 AND 3)

I only repeated once, but you can't tell from the picture I'm about to post that I did repeat it, but you can if I could have gotten a side shot!

Here's my first attempt:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/Saji/bun.gif

To get the elastic AROUND the bun cover was a bit fun... ;) I st'd all the way around it, to cover it up, that was harsh. I also screwed up the second circle but I think I recovered nicely. I definetely like this bun cover,and will probably go make more tonight! I love wearing them to work.

Thank you SOOOOOOOO much for your help! Your version of her sloppy directions made PERFECT sense!
:flowers: :flowers:

Saji

Holy crap that was fast, Saji. Looks great in your hair. Makes me wonder if I can still crochet...

Very lovely! Someday I'm going to have to haul out my crochet stuff and learn a little more. Been too busy knitting simple scarves (I also need to learn more of knitting, too).

Great job!

Thanks gals.. it was REALLY easy. And literally only took me about 25 minutes total. Gives me something to do while watching tv or waiting on DH to get off the puter at night :lol:

Oh good! I'm so glad I got that right. :D Your bun cover looks great. I've *got* to make me some!

A little formatting makes a big difference doesn't it? ;)

I just got back into crochet by making my puff covers...it is like riding a bike again. The easiest way to make practice bun covers is following the rules for flat circles and decreasing stitches. Thanks to a book, I have them down pat and I can go crazy with designs if I wish. I just made one that looks like a mini snood or beret that my sister will have.

Oooh...pretty.

I've been crocheting bun covers out of ribbon yarn. It makes a stunning result. I'll try to post a picture soon.

Natchen13

Oooh...pretty.

I've been crocheting bun covers out of ribbon yarn. It makes a stunning result. I'll try to post a picture soon.


Yes, please do!

Oooo, or with that fuzzy/furry yarn that a lot of knitters are using these days. So cool.

Oh WOW - That looks great Sagi!

Waaahhhh!!! :wail: I want to learn to crochet!!!!

Any suggestions for books or videos?

IR

Anything by Pauline Turner; this is a good one: How to Crochet (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1855858274/103-7635830-5444638?v=glance)

If anyone is having problems with specific stitches, I've found an awesome side that has a small video for each one. http://stitchguide.com/ They have knitting, cross stitch and embroidery ones, too.

I hope it's ok if I post a pic of my own bun cover I made here. I don't want to hijack anyone's thread. I used a different pattern for this one. It's in my bookmarks somewhere if anyone wants it.

http://www3.telus.net/whyami/buncover.jpg

Irish~ I went to the craft store, and in their yarn section where the crochet supplies are were some really good books.

The one I got was just the book, and you could start with just a G or H hook and be fine, the "book" I got was
I can't Believe I'm Crocheting! by Leisure Arts. It was a whole $6.50. Cheap is good! :lol: But I love it, and it has several projects like a blanket, afghan and teddy bear among other things.. :smile: HTH



GreyLady -- oooooooooh. That is gorgeous. What's the pattern? I'd love to try it out!


Natchen - neat! I'd love to see a pic of one, I bet it's gorgeous.

If anyone is having problems with specific stitches, I've found an awesome side that has a small video for each one. http://stitchguide.com/ They have knitting, cross stitch and embroidery ones, too.

I hope it's ok if I post a pic of my own bun cover I made here. I don't want to hijack anyone's thread. I used a different pattern for this one. It's in my bookmarks somewhere if anyone wants it.

http://www3.telus.net/whyami/buncover.jpg

Grey_Lady, that bun cover reminds me of the "snowflakes" my mom croched me one winter when we were very, very poor, but I wanted something new to hang on my tree. She made up all sorts of round-ish shapes with white yarn, and I :heartbeat them. To this day they are my most favoritest decorations ever!!! That's probably why I was so drawn to Saji's bun cover, too, but I didn't make the connection because it wasn't white.

I got this pattern from someone else on here a while ago. It was really easy to make from what I remember.
Bun Cover (http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crochetpartners. org%2FPatterns%2FCPpat146.html)

I am now inspired to make another one, but first I have to finish all these hats. :lol:

Those are awesome! I have always wanted to learn how to crochet and knit. I would love to see the one made out of ribbon yarn ... that sounds so neat! :grin:

Just curious - I've never worn these before but I was wondering how difficult it might be to form a bun (I have never done hairpins to get a bun to stay), place the cover over it carefully and then attempt to put it all on with hairsticks weaved through? Is it possible? If not, I guess I'll have to get some decent hairpins and learn to do a bun that way :) I have been thinking about these since I first saw this thread... once I get caught up on some of my projects, I'm going to have to sit my butt down and try one or two (they're small enough I might actually finish a project! Hahah!).

Thanks in advance for any advice for different ways of wearing them :)

DarthCynthia~

I've never tried it that way, but my buns won't stay in place without a pin or mini claw. If I try to hold it, and attach the bun cover, all hell breaks loose. However, I think your idea would work, if you could get your bun secure enough itself to stay put long enough to get that bun cover over it (It's just a tad more complicated than putting just a scrunchie over a bun).

I've used hair pins and mini claws to get mine to work.. but I'm sure with some practice (maybe some frustration) that getting a bun cover and hairsticks only as the method of securing it could work... now you've got my brain thinking, though I doubt my hair would cooperate!

Saji

Just curious - I've never worn these before but I was wondering how difficult it might be to form a bun (I have never done hairpins to get a bun to stay), place the cover over it carefully and then attempt to put it all on with hairsticks weaved through? Is it possible?

I don't see why not - crochet (or knitting, for that matter) has gaps between stitches where you could slide the sticks in. It should work - why not try and see?

GreyLady -- oooooooooh. That is gorgeous. What's the pattern? I'd love to try it out!


It's the pattern Butters posted, but with looser stitches. :)

I'm going to dig for my yarn and hooks this weekend. I have a new project! I like these buncovers, hopefully I can actually make them stick to my head.

Anything by Pauline Turner; this is a good one: How to Crochet

I am looking to see if my library has this one. Will definitely check it out if they do. TY


Irish~ I went to the craft store, and in their yarn section where the crochet supplies are were some really good books.

The one I got was just the book, and you could start with just a G or H hook and be fine, the "book" I got was
I can't Believe I'm Crocheting! by Leisure Arts. It was a whole $6.50. Cheap is good! But I love it, and it has several projects like a blanket, afghan and teddy bear among other things.. HTH

Yes, I will look for that one too. Cheap is always good when it is quality. I'll look for that at the library as well as the store. TY

If anyone is having problems with specific stitches, I've found an awesome side that has a small video for each one. http://stitchguide.com/ They have knitting, cross stitch and embroidery ones, too.

That site is nice but where would I start?

BTW your bun covers are nice. Have either of you made a snood?

IR

Greylady - Thank you!:flower:

Irish - I tried a snood a long time ago, and failed miserably at it. I should probably try again sometime, but I just couldn't get it to work with my head. :silly:

Hello there!

It's a little off-topic as to the bun-cover, but I just wanted to tell you guys I just recently picked up crocheting (still VERY basic-just started a scarf!), but it's really fun and relaxing. Glad to find others who enjoy it too!

Haven't made a snood yet. That's on my to do list, along with a kerchief/babushka type thing.

Irishred: There are beginner crochet lessons on http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/. With pictures and stuff. :)

longie7: I find it really relaxing, too. Very Zen like. You can kind of zone out, and not worry about anything. :karma:

I'm making a light blue shawl right now, with this pattern: http://members.aol.com/SAG55/sshawl.html

Then an afghan with two different green yarns.

I'm a crochet fanantic. My house is beginning to look like an old gramma's house. My husband told me that he would not wear anything crocheted, so don't get any ideas!!! of course my sons get crocheted items, and all my relatives..I've had the most fun with baby clothes...

but I have done a snood for a friend. I used acrylic yarn, next time I'll use thread for a daintier look. I've made triangle head scarves..I like those. I have done scrunchies with odd bits of yarn. I had a crocheted bun cover as a little girl, and was thinking about that just the other day...so thanks for this thread and reminder. I think I'll try a bun cover with thread, so it's not so bulky or maybe a baby yarn. I like cotton kitchen type yarn to use for head/hair stuff, too.

please share any more patterns for bun covers!!!