Welcome to episode 115! Today I talk about my end of the year WIPs and some plans I have for 2017. 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: The Republic of Tea, Downton Abbey Christmas… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 115, Looking Ahead
Last Saturday I was idly browsing my Instagram feed and I came upon a friend’s photo of a DIY mug that she had added knitting to: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNj866PAiat/?taken-by=karenflinchum She noted she had gotten the idea from a friend, so I went and checked out her friend’s feed and sure enough, it was a great idea! https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJ-jKlKNQx/?taken-by=jpknitknot… Continue reading Knittea: DIY Mug
Welcome to episode 114! I’m making lots of progress on my WIPs to clear my needles by the end of the year. I also announce the prizes for the Gift-a-long… there’s still time to join! 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 The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 114, December WIP Mania
A month ago I shared with you my plans for NaKniSweMo 2016. As I suspected, my sweater didn’t end up being 50,000 stitches, but I did finish in time and I’m thrilled with the finished sweater! Just so the details are all in one place: The Pattern: Lady Marple by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne The Yarn: Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in… Continue reading NaKniSweMo 2016 in the books!
About a month ago I was contacted by the folks over at Stitchcraft Marketing to see if I would be interested in knitting something with Louet Gems yarn. Gems is Louet’s 100% Superwash Merino yarn that is both machine washable and dryable, making it a great choice for easy care knits. I had a choice of the… Continue reading Knit Me: Louet Gems Worsted
Welcome to episode 113! I just got back from a wonderful Thanksgiving week with my family. I finished my NaKniSweMo sweater and another WIP. Now I’m turning my attention to those last few holiday gifts and getting my needles clear for 2017. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 113, NaKniSweMo ’16
With the Thanksgiving holiday, the season is set into full swing and Black Friday heralds the opening of shopping season. I wanted to pull together a few suggestions for the tea and knit lovers in your life. Subscriptions At the top of my list are subscriptions for wonderful gifts that keep on giving all year… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide: A little bit knittea.
Welcome to episode 112! This was a pretty crafty week. I finished the gifts I needed to, made good progress on my NaKniSweMo sweater and even finished a spin. 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.… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 112, Happy Thanksgiving!
When I ordered from Adagio a few weeks ago, I decided to try some of their Spiced Apple Chai. If you’ve been reading for a while, you know how I love a good spicy tea around the holidays. From the package, Spiced Apple Chai contains black tea, cinnamon bark, ginger root, cardamom, orange peels, cloves,… Continue reading Drink Me: Adagio, Spiced Apple Chai
Welcome to episode 111! This was a long week with lots of ups and downs, and I’m talking about my knitting. Lots of projects on the needles and deadlines are looming. 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 111, Two steps forward, One step back.
