Shhh... I'm counting!

So my new project is a beret for me. While taking on crocheting (and some knitting) this month, I have yet to have anything done for myself. The 'Sweet November' shawl (I've been obsessed w/ having the same type of shawl/scarf Charlize Theron wears in it since I saw the movie) that started my whole crocheting adventure was put on hold the next day that I started it because of the different projects for Christmas presents those took priority. It's now time for moi. Anyway I was looking through knitting patterns, even though I can't really read them yet, and found an awesome beret, but I can't figure out knitting patterns so I went on a search for a crocheted beret. Low and behold my favorite video tutorial lady had one! Yay. I couldn't have done any of my projects without her videos. Props to Teresa! Oh and there is a lot of counting involved in this beret pattern, and I'm always losing my spot, but I'm so proud because I got this one down, I don't think I've skipped on stitch, yay me! Can't wait to finish it... I might almost be done actually.

Oh funny thing, my mom taught herself how to knit, and while trying to figure out how to read a knitting pattern I found out that her knitting technique is SO much easier than everyone elses, lol. I didn't realize we knit differently, and while I tried the "right" way it just didn't work for me. So proud of mama for that. I told her about it today and she couldn't figure out why people would knit that way. Haha. -- Maybe I'll make a video of her style at some point.

Let's see what else is going on ... oh yes, my brother's beanie is still too small, I'm going to attempt to make him another at some point. Hopefully before winter is over, haha. I saw a great pattern of a multi-toned one, so maybe I can figure it out. Oh and the brudder cracked me up when he was watching me crochet at his house and said softly, "I need a hobby." LOL, I love how fascinated he is by it... I bet I can get him to start crocheting too. I think that would be too much fun, lol. He would never tell anyone if he did though of course. Men.