I would love to incorporate this look into my future store. I know I'm going to have yellow walls but I want this light yet warm feel.
Well I'm blending two things I enjoy, crochet and hats and I'm going to make a few for my store. I printed the pattern for one and Sunday while watching telly I made this hat.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
When I was kid my mom would be crocheting these little doilies and I would ask her to teach me but she wouldn't. Then I went to High School and in Form 2, I learned how to crochet and I would sit in front of the television and crochet. I had gotten tired of the only making doilies so I upgraded to wool and started making bed spreads. I've even made one as a gift for a friend. Lately I haven't crocheted but it's just like what they say about riding a bike, you never forget.
I thought it would be a nice idea to make crochet hats to sell as they would be made right here in Antigua. The one above is just a prototype, my only problem is the wool feels a bit on the chunky side, perhaps I should source a smaller wool gauge or add more tension to the stitch. Also the brim appears to be quite big to me. I might try this pattern again with a few tweaks. One thing for sure, it would be great for cold weather. My head felt toasty in it. I think I'm going to retail at between US$15 - $20 which would cover the cost of material and labour (hey, I got to get paid too.)
Tell me what you think?
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
When I was kid my mom would be crocheting these little doilies and I would ask her to teach me but she wouldn't. Then I went to High School and in Form 2, I learned how to crochet and I would sit in front of the television and crochet. I had gotten tired of the only making doilies so I upgraded to wool and started making bed spreads. I've even made one as a gift for a friend. Lately I haven't crocheted but it's just like what they say about riding a bike, you never forget.
I thought it would be a nice idea to make crochet hats to sell as they would be made right here in Antigua. The one above is just a prototype, my only problem is the wool feels a bit on the chunky side, perhaps I should source a smaller wool gauge or add more tension to the stitch. Also the brim appears to be quite big to me. I might try this pattern again with a few tweaks. One thing for sure, it would be great for cold weather. My head felt toasty in it. I think I'm going to retail at between US$15 - $20 which would cover the cost of material and labour (hey, I got to get paid too.)
Tell me what you think?
Here is a quick update:
Fat Smash Diet - I smashed it, I did it without realizing it when I stir fried my tofu. What I am doing in it's place is eating better. I realized that my diet before was chuck full of carbs - cereal, sandwiches, pasta, more sandwiches. It lacked protein and fiber, so I've been eating rounder meals, there are actually vegetables in my fridge. I'm also eating more smaller meals, so when I burn off the food, I eat more so I don't feel hungry and I'm keeping my metabolism up. I'm keeping the exercise plan where I exercise 5 days, I think I need a little break now and then so 5 days are good. The Jackie Warner is pretty cool, I did lower body as I am pear shaped and it's the weight down there I want to lose. My upper body is not too bad and I still can't get the hang of push ups. So I'm taking this approach, I just have to stick to it for 21 days, then a month, then two months and grow till it's the rest of my life.
NG and Zen - I'm converting the meaning of NG from New Guy to No Good. I called on multiple occasions and it's either the phone ring out or it goes to voice mail. Nice piece of work, huh? At first I felt bad, but then I realize what the hell, I don't need him, people think I am fabulous as I am. His purpose was to drag my thoughts away from OG and it worked. So when it comes to him, forget about it. I've already deleted his number from my phone.
Yesterday, I called Zen. It's not a hook up situation, it was me having fun. The idea popped into my mind to ask him what colour underwear he was wearing and instead of censoring myself which would leave me arguing with myself about if I should or should not ask the question for days, I asked. I asked and he said none, he always amazes me. There are times he pops into my mind and I don't want to make him off limits because that would make me think of him more, so he's there. There is no bitterness on my side and none on his. He's the last guy I slept with and he probably slept with tons of women since, but he won't say. I've accepted that he is not the one. It sometimes gets hard believing that the one will come along, but I got to keep on believing.
The Store - I gave in my application and I am a candidate. I heard that there is another store that is bigger and cheaper in the same Quay but it's not on the main street. I was contemplating it and even my thoughts were going in that direction, but I won't put my focus on it. It is that store or nothing. In fact, I'm going to ask the Quay's manager if it is possible for me to see inside the space I want to get. I will get it.
Other Stuff - I reclaimed my screens on Saturday, taped them up on Sunday and coated them on Monday (I'm going to have to buy some emulsion and in a bigger amount). I sewed a shirt last night (it could have, I should put more tension in the neck band, maintain the tension in the arm bands and release the tension in the hem band), it's a work in progress. I also did a prototype of a match book pad that I found on Design Sponge. For me, personally, it's a great product because sometimes I get a great idea and I have nothing to write it down on, but the match book pad is small enough to put in my back pocket. I'm also thinking of making some with text, one of which is a fun drinks match book which has the recipes for fun drinks. Sometimes bartenders don't know how to make some drinks so you can pull it out and give them to make the drink for you. It would be small enough and will hold just a few drinks so you don't have to waste time trying to find the drink.
So that is my update.
Fat Smash Diet - I smashed it, I did it without realizing it when I stir fried my tofu. What I am doing in it's place is eating better. I realized that my diet before was chuck full of carbs - cereal, sandwiches, pasta, more sandwiches. It lacked protein and fiber, so I've been eating rounder meals, there are actually vegetables in my fridge. I'm also eating more smaller meals, so when I burn off the food, I eat more so I don't feel hungry and I'm keeping my metabolism up. I'm keeping the exercise plan where I exercise 5 days, I think I need a little break now and then so 5 days are good. The Jackie Warner is pretty cool, I did lower body as I am pear shaped and it's the weight down there I want to lose. My upper body is not too bad and I still can't get the hang of push ups. So I'm taking this approach, I just have to stick to it for 21 days, then a month, then two months and grow till it's the rest of my life.
NG and Zen - I'm converting the meaning of NG from New Guy to No Good. I called on multiple occasions and it's either the phone ring out or it goes to voice mail. Nice piece of work, huh? At first I felt bad, but then I realize what the hell, I don't need him, people think I am fabulous as I am. His purpose was to drag my thoughts away from OG and it worked. So when it comes to him, forget about it. I've already deleted his number from my phone.
Yesterday, I called Zen. It's not a hook up situation, it was me having fun. The idea popped into my mind to ask him what colour underwear he was wearing and instead of censoring myself which would leave me arguing with myself about if I should or should not ask the question for days, I asked. I asked and he said none, he always amazes me. There are times he pops into my mind and I don't want to make him off limits because that would make me think of him more, so he's there. There is no bitterness on my side and none on his. He's the last guy I slept with and he probably slept with tons of women since, but he won't say. I've accepted that he is not the one. It sometimes gets hard believing that the one will come along, but I got to keep on believing.
The Store - I gave in my application and I am a candidate. I heard that there is another store that is bigger and cheaper in the same Quay but it's not on the main street. I was contemplating it and even my thoughts were going in that direction, but I won't put my focus on it. It is that store or nothing. In fact, I'm going to ask the Quay's manager if it is possible for me to see inside the space I want to get. I will get it.
Other Stuff - I reclaimed my screens on Saturday, taped them up on Sunday and coated them on Monday (I'm going to have to buy some emulsion and in a bigger amount). I sewed a shirt last night (it could have, I should put more tension in the neck band, maintain the tension in the arm bands and release the tension in the hem band), it's a work in progress. I also did a prototype of a match book pad that I found on Design Sponge. For me, personally, it's a great product because sometimes I get a great idea and I have nothing to write it down on, but the match book pad is small enough to put in my back pocket. I'm also thinking of making some with text, one of which is a fun drinks match book which has the recipes for fun drinks. Sometimes bartenders don't know how to make some drinks so you can pull it out and give them to make the drink for you. It would be small enough and will hold just a few drinks so you don't have to waste time trying to find the drink.
So that is my update.
Now I've mentioned The Awakening Project and listed some of the things I wanted in my lifetime. Well this is the place I want to have my store. I doubt I will keep it that orange colour, if I did I would change the light green to brown. I like it because it's small and neat and I can see myself utilizing the space well.
The funny thing is I've had my eye on that store for a while, my version of the Law of Attraction and with my experience with retail, I knew the store in it now would not last. So one day, I was walking towards it and I noticed the closed sign. This is weird since it was 3-something in the afternoon. When I got to the door, I noticed two padlocks, not one, people, two. This is how a landlord lets the tenant know they want to get their outstanding rent.
Now, Here is an opportunity, but I'm not ready. Now thinking about it, I better get ready. I could contact the landlord and find out if and/or when he thinks this tenant would be moving on and when he will be renting it. I will start working on my business plan and product line for the store. And I will get myself in a position to take advantage of this opportunity.
The funny thing is I've had my eye on that store for a while, my version of the Law of Attraction and with my experience with retail, I knew the store in it now would not last. So one day, I was walking towards it and I noticed the closed sign. This is weird since it was 3-something in the afternoon. When I got to the door, I noticed two padlocks, not one, people, two. This is how a landlord lets the tenant know they want to get their outstanding rent.
Now, Here is an opportunity, but I'm not ready. Now thinking about it, I better get ready. I could contact the landlord and find out if and/or when he thinks this tenant would be moving on and when he will be renting it. I will start working on my business plan and product line for the store. And I will get myself in a position to take advantage of this opportunity.
