Another tea my friend Liz brought me from Tea Time Scottsdale was Raspberry Beret. From the package, Raspberry Beret is a green tea with raspberries and pink and white cornflower blossoms. When I opened the package, I got the undeniable aroma of raspberries. Once brewed I got more of the green tea scent. I was… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Time Scottsdale, Raspberry Beret
Welcome to episode 121! It’s been a busy week so I’ve got a few FO’s and lots of works in progress to show you, plus my current and future spin. Finally, I show some prizes for the Selfish Craft-along in the group. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 121, Let’s have a chat.
I generally try and keep this blog reserved for all things knitting and tea related, and steer clear of political discussion. I find it works best that way, and often I don’t see politics and knitting and tea together. That has changed in the recent weeks. Today the United States inaugurates a new President. Unfortunately… Continue reading Craftivism.
Welcome to episode 120! This week I have a few FO’s and lots of WIPs. Also lots of crafting indoors time due to the weather forecast. 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: Celestial Seasonings,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 120, Icemaggedon
Last week I got to meet up with my friend Liz and she brought me some delicious teas to try from her local tea store, Tea Time Scottsdale. I have tasted teas from them in the past, and they’re delicious, so I was looking forward to trying these. The first blend I tried was Apple… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Time Scottsdale, Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Welcome to episode 119! Today I head back to the craft room, but with a new setup. I’ve got one FO, progress on my WIPs, and I’ve started a new sweater. 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 119, New setup
Last week I released my first paid pattern on Ravelry, Snug as a Mug, for a cozy for a Starbucks tumbler. Of course (Murphy’s Law), as soon as I released the pattern, the Starbucks’ store page for the Stainless Steel Create Your Own Tumbler went from “out of stock” to totally gone. I had quite… Continue reading Snug as a Mug v2
Welcome to episode 118! Today I share an update to my newest pattern, Snug as a Mug, to accommodate an additional tumbler. I also show off my Christmas Eve cast-on socks and work on my Sowerby shawl. I hope you had a peaceful, happy and healthy new year. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 118, Happy New Year!
As I did last year, I always like to look back at the year and see what I crafted. This year’s official tally includes: 25 hats (baby and adult included) 10 pairs of socks (mostly adult, but a few for Roxy) 5 baby/kid sweaters 6 shawls 4 cowls 4 toys 2 pairs of slippers 3… Continue reading 2016 Knits
Welcome to episode 117! Today I share my newest pattern, Snug as a Mug, and offer a few new things in the shop. I also show off my finished Sock Blanket. In WIPs I have some Christmas Eve cast-on socks and a new scrappy blanket that makes my heart sing. I hope you had wonderful… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 117, Snug as a Mug
