Welcome to episode 109! Back to my normal length today. Some exciting personal news, plus lots of knitting happening. I also announce the winner of the Rhinebeck giveaway and chat about the upcoming gift knitting season. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 109, Gift Season!
Last week I wrote about my visit to The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea shop in Saugerties, NY. While there I picked up a can of Tea Forté in Sweet Orange Spice. Sweet Orange Spice contains black tea, cinnamon, orange peels, clove buds, natural orange flavors, and natural cinnamon flavor. I was able to purchase 2.1 oz… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Forté, Sweet Orange Spice
Welcome to episode 108! Buckle up because this one’s a long one. Lots of knitting to show you today and a little spinning. Then the second half I talk about Rhinebeck, show my haul, announce a giveaway and the next KAL! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 108, Rhinebeck Recap
Last week when I visited the Rhinebeck valley, I had the privilege of visiting The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea shop in Saugerties, NY. What could be more perfect for a knit and tea lover? The shop was beautiful; warm and cozy on a chilly afternoon. I got to sip a bit of Harvest Apple… Continue reading Drink Me: The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea, White Ginger Pear
As I spoke about in earlier posts, this year some friends and I decided to go to Rhinebeck, which is the knitting lingo for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival held in the Rhinebeck valley the third weekend of each October. The festival itself was held on Saturday and Sunday, so my friends and… Continue reading Rhinebeck 2016
Last week I wrote about Spinzilla and my spinning plans. I wanted to come back and post the results! The short story is that I beat my totals from last year. I only managed to finish one of the spin projects I had in mind, the combo spin of Southern Cross Fibre braids. However, this… Continue reading Spinzilla Recap 2016
Welcome to episode 107! There’s lots and lots of spinning to talk about and a little dreaming about knitting socks. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Corner of Knit & Tea. Tea: Celestial Seasonings, Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Knitting: In progress:… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 107, Spinzilla Spinapalooza!
When I placed my last order with Churchmouse Yarns & Teas I was excited to see that they had a Steve Smith Teamaker Sampler. So far I’ve enjoyed the Steve Smith teas I have tried, but it’s always nice to get to try a bunch of teas without buying 4oz of each before you know what they… Continue reading Drink Me: Churchmouse Yarns & Teas, Smith Teamaker Sampler
Last year I wrote about how I joined Spinzilla and how much fun I had. This year I decided to join Team Louet North America again (defending champions!) with a goal to spin more than I spun last year. Last year I managed to finish 12.8oz (363g) and 3477 total Spinzilla yards (Spinzilla counts yardage spun… Continue reading Spinzilla 2016
Welcome to episode 106! Today I’ve got my ALMOST finished Rhinebeck sweater, a couple spins and lots of fiber prepped for Spinzilla! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in Yarrrrrrrrn. Tea: Mighty Leaf, Lychee Knitting: Finished: Garter Ear Flap… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 106, Spinzilla!
