A few months ago I was contacted by the folks over at Stitchcraft Marketing to see if I would be interested in knitting something out of Shepherd’s Lamb Organic Wool 2-ply DK yarn. Shepherd’s Lamb is produced on a ranch out of New Mexico that raises organic sheep that free graze in the mountains and valley. They do raise sheep… Continue reading Knit Me: Shepherd’s Lamb
Welcome to episode 147! A little cooler here this week and lots of little details and knits happening. This one’s a quick one as I have a house full of family, but I wanted to chat. 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 Episode 147: Just a quick chat.
I’ve been falling down on the tea reviews, but my collection of tea just keeps growing! One of the selections from my Tea Runners club from a few months back is Kenyan Black Tea from Ajiri Teas. Kenyan Black Tea is black tea grown in Kenya. Kenyan Black Tea is available for $10.00 for 3.5oz/100g… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Runners, Ajiri Tea, Kenyan Black
When I last left off on my Tour de Fleece post, I had finished 3 spins. I was able to complete 2 more before my tour ended. Next up on the wheel was a set of batts that I had carded together out of a Spectrum Kit from Art Club in blues. This was a… Continue reading TDF 2017: The second half.
Welcome to episode 146! It has been sweltering here this week but I’ve actually managed to get a little knitting done due to a long drive this weekend. Some knits and spins, and some talk about what’s next on the needles and wheel, and in KAL news. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can… Continue reading Episode 146: Almost too hot to knit.
Welcome to episode 145! Today’s a short one. I don’t know where the week went or why I don’t have more to show! A spin, a few knits and some talk about the upcoming week. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop… Continue reading Episode 145: Where did the week go?
Every year I take part in the Tour de Fleece. Basically I spend 3 weeks spinning (almost exclusively) while watching the Tour de France. It has come to be a summer ritual that I love and look forward to each year. The tour kicked off on July 1, and despite having a house full of… Continue reading TDF 2017 – Part 1
Welcome to episode 144! Today is mostly spins because that’s what I’ve been doing for Tour de Fleece, but I’ve got a few knits in there. 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: David’s TeaDavid’s… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 144, Just spinning.
The Fiber: Falkland, handdyed by me The Tea: Stash Tea, Fusion Red, White and Blueberry Tea The Mug: Hand Thrown Ceramic Mug from Paw Print Pottery UK The Yarn: Bomb Pop, available in my shop.
Welcome to episode 143! Today’s a fun one because I announce prize winners for the Sock-a-long and get started on Tour de Fleece! Some socks and other wips to show, and lots of prizes. 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… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 143, And then there were prizes.
