Sunday, August 24, 2014

Blog Life

I've been wanting to blog more on a regular basis always. It's hard to always do something, sign in to 17 different accounts and make yourself be apparent on every level of social media. I recently did a Google search of me, and I have a lot of things out there. I've done a lot! I liked that I had done so much, but then I was a little sad that I haven't been documenting as much lately. I've done a lot more baking and cooking and knitting! Let's try to catch you up just a little bit ;-)


I'm not going to completely update you in detail from every event, but quick tidbits. Here is the yarn I bought in Chambersburg. The Yarn Basket had just been taken over by their new owners, and they couldn't have been sweeter! Also, I of course said I was with the ice carving crew and the one woman that helped me out the most while I was there, said she hadn't been in years! Well don't you know it, she came down to the square and saw the ice. Even remembered me! It was an awesome feeling. The knitting community is always connecting.


With the yarn from that shop, the silky wool, I made my own Striped Study Shawl! Even after I made mine, I got a few new friends that are making it now! It is really cozy, and since I made it mostly in cold weather, I have dubbed it my bonfire shawl. =)


In March I went to the Knit & Crochet Festival! It was my first time, and it was awesome!! Got some really nice things, and shockingly haven't knit any of them yet. Feeding the stash is normal, haha! Though I totally use the mustache project bag all of the time. And I almost didn't get that! It has been a lovely thing to have for my small travel projects.


Luna is always being cute. Just had to squeeze her in there :)


Handsome had a period of time where he grew his beard really long, and I was totally a fan ;) hehe.


I love making breakfast for myself on the weekends when I have a little bit more time, and this was probably the best one. It is a chocolate chip cherry bread used for french toast, with fresh local berries and maple syrup. YUM!!!


We toured Great Lakes Brewing Company and it was a blast! Got to spend the day with family, and the evening with friends. Lots of fun :)


I made 2 of these bad boys! The Anders sweaters. Both of my girl cousins (my only girl cousins), are pregnant at the same time! One should be due any day now, and the other in late October/early November. They are both having girls and I naturally had to make the same thing so that there couldn't be discrepancy of one getting more love, haha. These are great sweaters and I cannot wait to see the little ones wearing them! =D


I went to my first Stitch & Pitch! Handsome had loads of fun too ;)


Then I actually did the Steel Valley Yarn Crawl!! Hit all 7 shops in 10 days. A taunting task I must say, but totally lots of fun. Look at all my loot! Lots of Christmas gifts in there. Don't be deceived, haha.


I finished Handsome's socks! Finally!!! He wears them already and I just love it :) hehe. TRULY the best to knit for.


I leave you with a lovely picture of me modeling my Striped Study Shawl. This also shows off how long my hair truly is right now. I will be chopping it off and donating it soon. Cannot wait for a new look, and also just new hair do's available. I know everyone thinks I need my long hair, but truly, it's just up all the time because I don't know what else to do with it right now!

Until next time, <3 Carly =)