As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been taking on a lot of custom work for knitting. It’s not really “custom” per se… it’s more like commissioned. Either way, it’s very exciting! One of my most recent finished projects is a pair of mittens for one special little baby, Sam. Sam’s mom is in… Continue reading Mittens Schmittens – Free Pattern
On Knitting, and why it’s like my therapy
I learned how to knit in February of this year. I have mentioned it before. I visited my local yarn shop with my mom and signed up for their “University” program – a special program where you take classes to earn credit toward products at the shop – and then took my first class, Learning… Continue reading On Knitting, and why it’s like my therapy
Video Review: Erin Condren Planner
It’s my first video blog! I know, I know… you’re thrilled beyond belief. I’m reviewing my Erin Condren Life Planner, which is in the Peacock theme. Three notes: I am rambly I shot this with my iPhone because the audio & video was SO out of sync on Photobooth. It was ridiculous. So sorry it… Continue reading Video Review: Erin Condren Planner
Ezra’s new bear hat
So, I knit. You knew that already, though. I recently made Ezra a hat out of some of the softest merino wool I’ve ever knit with. But I decided it wasn’t complete until I added bear ears to it. So that’s exactly what I did. I have a limited amount of this… Continue reading Ezra’s new bear hat
Money Mondays: The Case for Brown Bagging
Welcome to a new feature on Charmingly Modern – Money Mondays! Every Monday check back here for a post on a topic relating to money. This feature goes along with my personal finance goals I’m working on meeting before we say goodbye to 2012. I hope you enjoy this new feature as much as I… Continue reading Money Mondays: The Case for Brown Bagging
A tragic occurrence
It’s a sad day when a needle breaks. I wish there was some amazing tale behind this. The <painful> truth is… …I sat on my knitting needle and snapped it. Booty snap! I don’t know why I just exclaimed that. I’m sorry. This is a shawl I’m working on – have been working on since… Continue reading A tragic occurrence