That's not far from where I live

I'm not a big LOTR fan but we had friends visit a few years ago who were and took them to several places where LOTR was filmed. My eldest son was studying video and electronic media at the time of the filming of the first LOTR and got to see first hand some of the special effects and studio editing. If you ever come down this way I'll show you some of the sites!

Hope you enjoy your scarf. They say NZ wool is some of the finest in the world to knit with. I've only ever used NZ or Australian wool and both are lovely and soft.





Progress from June 2006 - March 2008

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 33"/84cm
Goal 36"/90cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): CWC on the weekend after One-hour Pre-wash Treatment, scalp washes every second day, occasionally conditioning of very ends mid-week using small amount of conditioner mixed with equal amount of aloe vera gel; oiling 2-3 nights per week; updos or braids for day (usually), braids and/or sock curls for bed; S&D when I think of it, dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts or A'Kin diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile)
Conditioners: JASON Natural Biotin or Lavender Conditioner or A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner
Oils: Coconut, almond, olive, either alone or blended 2:1:1
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; pure aloe vera gel for smoothing flyaways and fixing hair in place.
Treatments: JJJ's One-Hour Pre-wash Treatment using 1/4 cup boiling water, 1 tsp oil blend, 1/4 cup conditioner.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

A Crowning Glory (A Journal of Feminine Pursuits)