A few weeks ago I decided it was time to try a new tea provider and I placed an order with Tea Embassy. I ordered several selections, but today I’ll be reviewing the Fancy Formosa Oolong. From the website, Fancy Formosa Oolong contains white-tipped oolong from Taiwan. It is available in a variety of sizes:… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Embassy, Fancy Formosa Oolong
Even though summer doesn’t technically start until the Summer Solstice later this month, I measure my seasons by crafting milestones. Summer has arrived when Camp Loopy starts and Tour de Fleece looms on the horizon. This month I completed my first Camp Loopy project in record time. The theme this year is dinosaurs and the… Continue reading Camp Loopy 2017 – Project 1
Welcome to episode 140! Today I have mostly WIPs – Camp Loopy, my next pair of socks and my ripple scrappy afghan. Also some spinning and a quick discussion of the events going on in the Ravelry group. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 140, WIPitis
Lately I’ve been a sock knitting machine. Part of it has to do with the fact that I’m running a sock-a-long over in my podcast group on Ravelry. Part of it has to do with the fact that I have a bulging stash of sock yarn that I need to use! A few of the… Continue reading SOCKS!
Welcome to episode 139! Today I have almost all FO’s and some ideas for new projects. I’m also excited that summer activities are here: Camp Loopy and Tour de Fleece! 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 &… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 139, Summertime
Last fall at Rhinebeck I acquired some beautiful yarns and was eager to put them to good use. One particular acquisition, a mishmash of gradient sets from A Hundred Ravens, set me on the hunt for a good shawl pattern where I could make the best use of the yarn. I also acquired some O-Wool… Continue reading Buccaneer
Whoops! I fell off the tea bandwagon there for a few Fridays, but I’m endeavoring to catch up. Another lovely selection in my last Tea Runners box was Moonlight Jasmine courtesy of Rishi Tea. From the website, Moonlight Jasmine contains green tea and jasmine blossoms. It is available in a variety of sizes: Teaser for $2.00,… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Runners, Moonlight Jasmine
Welcome to episode 138! Today I have a few FO’s, a few WIPS and one RIBBIT that’s driving me crazy. 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: Rishi Tea, Moonlight Jasmine Knitting: Finished: Vanilla Socks… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 138, RIBBIT
I initially unveiled Wood Sorrel a few weeks ago when I wrote my review of Mountain Meadow Wool Alpine but I am delighted to report that my it is now available for purchase on Ravelry. Wood Sorrel is a squishy eternity loop cowl that I was inspired to knit after I found a beautiful leaf chart. I wanted… Continue reading Wood Sorrel
Welcome to episode 137! Today I talk about all my knits and spins, as well as Raishan, the pattern I released this week. I’m still going strong on socks for the Sock-a-long as well. Come join us! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 137, Sweaters and hats and socks oh my!
