Knotted Updo

It's a hairstyle tutorial! Yay. 

This is a hairdo I was planning to make a tutorial for before I cut my hair in October, but that didn't happen. Obviously.

Conveniently however, I have long-haired sisters who I can force are willing to model. ;P

I'm calling this one The Knotted Updo. 

Because it's an updo... made out of knots. :D 

*cough*

1. Start out with your hair in a ponytail.

2. Take a small/medium section from the top of the ponytail.

3. Wrap around your fingers to make a loop...

4. ...and pull the tail through the loop.

5. Voila! A knot.

6. Pin the knot securely in place over the hairband.

7. Repeat with 2-3 more sections over the top of the ponytail.

8. Next you're going to take a section from the bottom, and add it to one of the loose top sections. 

Continue tying knots, pinning, and adding sections together, until you're left with just one section.

9. Tie a couple knots in it...

10. ...and hide the ends under the bun- and pin in place.

Finished! 

Depending on the size of sections you take, and how tight or loose you make the knots, this can be a really compact and  intricate looking bun, or, a really loose, almost-looks-like-curls sort of updo. 

Usually, I'd do it kinda loose, so I'd have this massive updo... It was awesome.

And now I kinda miss my long hair. Waa.

Oh well. It'll grow back. :D

Daybook 9

Outside my window- Overcast skies, and a cool breeze is coming through the open window.

I am thinking about- My brother's wedding on Saturday!

From the kitchen- Supper is in the oven.

I am creating- Finished sewing my new apron this morning. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with the result.

I am reading- 'The Throne of Fire'.

I am hearing- Dad, mowing the lawn.

I am hoping- That the prelude and processional I'm playing for the wedding will go well...

I am planning- Must. Finish. Book. *glazed eyes*

I am wearing- A green t-shirt, and denim skirt.

My hair is- In a knot.

Around the house- Reuben is packing up his stuff to move to his apartment. *insert sentimental sniff here* :)

 I am wishing- That the weather will be perfect for the wedding, and that it won't rain!

Daybook 4

Outside my window- Overcast skies, and lots of wind.

I am thinking about- Stories I want to write... Someday.

From the kitchen- Must be about time to start supper.

I am creating- A bunch of little yellow fabric flowers for my younger sister to wear in her hair at the wedding.

I am reading- 'The Trumpeter of Krakow' by Eric P. Kelly

I am hearing- Pandora Radio, the hum of the sewing machine from the sewing room, and the 'bling' of my facebook chat.

I am hoping- To convince my youngest sister to model for me, so I can do another hairstyle tutorial.

I am planning- To go practice my harp once I finish this post.

I am wearing- A red knit shirt, wide black belt, and a aqua/brown skirt with embroidery on it. 

My hair is- In a knot.

Around the house- Quietness...

 I am wishing- Hm... I'd like to be a better writer. And while I'm wishing, I'll take a Pegasus, too. ;)

The Knot

This is definitely one of my favorite hairstyles. So quick and easy, and still classy.

 Gather your hair into a high ponytail, and twist tightly.

Wrap twist around your hand, grab the end and pull it through.

Pull knot snug against your head. Pin in place.

Finished!