Welcome to Episode 247! This week I’ve got 3 FO’s to share with you as well as an almost finished spin. And it’s officially fall and I’ve been bitten by the knitting bug. KNIT ALL THE THINGS! Tea: Samples, Verdant Tea Knitting: Finished: Arctic Coast by Gabrielle Danskknit, Valley Superwash DK in Pink and Navy… Continue reading Episode 247: Three FOs!
Welcome to Episode 246! As of today my pattern, Salmon Run, is live! I hope you’ll enjoy a free copy. I’ve also been working Roxy’s sweater, my Esjan and a few spins. I hope you have a lovely week! Tea: David’s Tea, Snow Day Tentacle Mug by Semicool Ceramics Knitting: In progress: Arctic Coast by… Continue reading Episode 246: Salmon Run and Other Adventures
Today’s post is a two-fer: a yarn review and a new pattern that I have released (and that you can get for free!) A few months ago I was offered the opportunity to knit something out of Manos del Uruguay’s newest yarn, Alma. Alma is a fingering-weight single dyed in Manos del Uruguay’s signature dying… Continue reading New Design: Salmon Run, Manos del Uruguay Alma
Welcome to Episode 245! This past week was a busy one, so I don’t have a ton to show you. But I do have an FO and have lined up a few cast-ons. I have no business casting on right now with deadlines and WIPs waiting in the shadows, but I can’t resist! Tea: Teavana,… Continue reading Episode 245: Castonitis
Welcome to Episode 244! This week I have a few small FOs to share and one project that I’m spending a lot of time on. I’m starting to feel the fall knitting bug! Tea: Smoke Camp Crafts, Appalachian Mint Knitting: Finished: My own hat design, TreasureGoddess Treasured Warmth Worsted in Swimmin’ with the Fishes (available… Continue reading Episode 244, Odds and Ends
Welcome to Episode 243! I finished my new design so I can share that with you today. I also cast on for a new sample knit, a new design and started a spin! Thanks for joining me. Tea: Plum Deluxe, Midnight Melange Knitting: Finished: My own shawl design, Manos del Uruguay Alma in Inspiration and… Continue reading Episode 243, Almost Fall
Welcome to Episode 242! I’ve got an FO for you, an in progress design, a little talk about my design process, my hand-dyed yarn and spinning today! Tea: Republic of Tea, Iced Hibiscus Sangria Knitting: Finished: Little Coffee Bean Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith, Ella Rae Classic Superwash in Pea Soup and Blue, Buttons from Hello… Continue reading Episode 242: A little about my design process.
Welcome to Episode 241! There’s been a quite a bit of crafting this week while I was under the weather, including starting a quick knit – a baby sweater. I hope you have a lovely week. Tea: Tea House, Creme Caramel Knitting: In progress: My own shawl design, Manos del Uruguay Alma in Inspiration and… Continue reading Episode 241: Instant Gratification Knits
This year when Tour de Fleece rolled around, Brown Sheep Company asked if they could donate some spinning fiber to The Corner of Knit & Tea team. I was thrilled! Did you know Brown Sheep offers spinning fiber? Currently they have an undyed Rambouillet/Columbia cross that is washed, combed and carded and has a micron… Continue reading Spin Me: Brown Sheep Fiber
Welcome to Episode 240! Today I have no crafting to show you since my new design visited the frog pond last night. But there’s some stashquisitions from Stitches Midwest and fun talk. It’s a shorter one! Tea: Lipton, with lemon and honey Knitting: On deck: My own shawl design, Manos del Uruguay Alma in Inspiration… Continue reading Episode 240: Ribbit!
