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!
This spring Brown Sheep Company offered reviewers their choice of Cotton Fleece or Cotton Fine. Since I’ve been digging some of the beautiful summer tee patterns that have come out recently, I decided to knit one! I ordered Cotton Fine in the colorway New Age Teal. Cotton Fine is a great summer blend: 80% cotton/20%… Continue reading Knit Me: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine
Welcome to Episode 239! Today I talk about a finished knit, what’s next on my needles and the end of the Tour! Tea: Verdant Tea, White Tea from the Wu Family Knitting: Finished: Breezeway by Laura Aylor, Brown Sheep Cotton Fine in New Age Teal Finished: July Hat by Courtney Kelly, Patons Classic Wool in… Continue reading Episode 239: I would love to show you that, but I can’t.
Welcome to Episode 238! Today I talk about my knitting and spinning, and show off a few of the Tour de Fleece prizes. This is the last week to spin spin spin! Tea: Tea Runners, Lemon Drop Black Knitting: Finished: Vanilla sock for Miles, Must Stash Yarn in 10 Days of Fiesta On deck: Breezeway… Continue reading Episode 238: Le Tour
Welcome to Episode 237! Today I talk about sheepy office supplies, sample knitting, and my recent gauge revelations. I also share an FO, a sweater in progress and spinning! Tea: Tea-historic, Cretaceous Cinnamon Knitting: Finished: Riverton Tee by Sheila Toy Stromberg, Anzula Breeze in Alice On deck: Breezeway by Laura Aylor, Brown Sheep Cotton Fine… Continue reading Episode 237: Samples & Gauge
