I don't feel comfortable reading while sitting with a group of people. It seems rude and purposefully excluding myself. But it can be hard to simply sit there while the other moms are chatting in Japanese and I really have no clue what they are talking about - especially if they are discussing pop culture. I don't know who is who in the Japanese music scene or movie scene.
About a month and a half ago, one of the other moms was crocheting a hat. I complimented her work. She replied that it was so easy and she'd be happy to teach me. I took her up on her offer.
Some of the other moms were making hats as well, so we made a group order of yarn (an interesting paper-type yarn - raffia!) and picked up crochet hooks at Daiso, the ¥100 store. A quick lesson and we were on our way.
I found the crocheting to go very fast. I would often loose count, but soon found a system to keep track of my stiches. Soon I was going to town, working on the hat at the park and while relaxing in the evening. I found it to be such a fun way to pass the time.
At one point I got so excited, I actually broke my hook!
Soon, my son began encouraging me. He would often tell me I was doing a good job and he looked forward to all the trying on of the hat to make sure the size was right.
It took me just over a month, but I was able to complete the hat. There are several little imperfections, also known as character. He's already worn the hat. On a blustery day, he requested I add an elastic string to go under his chin so it couldn't blow off. I will do that soon.
As if I didn't have enough little projects, I'm enjoying this new one. So much in fact that I've already started a hat for myself.
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