Two weeks ago, I received an email from Adagio Teas advertising a holiday giveaway. I went to the site and sure enough I won 3oz of their Cranberry blend with my next order. I’d been meaning to order more new teas to try, and the holidays are approaching, so I did! From the package, Cranberry contains… Continue reading Drink Me: Adagio, Cranberry
About a month ago I was contacted by the nice people over at Stitchcraft Marketing with an opportunity to review a skein of June Cashmere yarn. June Cashmere works with farmers in Kyrgyzstan to ethically source cashmere. The fiber is then spun into yarn in Scotland and then dyed in rich jewel tones in Maine. June Cashmere offers… Continue reading Knit Me: June Cashmere, DK
Welcome to episode 110! I have a finished object and yarn review for you today, along with other knits and spins. 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: Republic of Tea, Pumpkin Spice Wearing: NaKniSweMo… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 110, Chilly Today.
A few weeks ago I received an unexpected package in the mail from Lana’s The Little House. Worried that I might be tea shopping in my sleep, I opened the box with a bit of trepidation. What I found inside was a lovely note from Lana herself. Apparently when I reviewed my previous order I… Continue reading Drink Me: Lana’s The Little House, Chautauqua Blend
Every year since 2010, I have participate in NaKniSweMo and this year is no exception. For this year, I was excited to knit something with my recently acquired Rhinebeck yarn. I’ve settled on a beautiful cardigan with lacy details: Lady Marple by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne. I went to Rhinebeck with this sweater in mind and found… Continue reading NaKniSweMo 2016
Welcome to episode 109! Back to my normal length today. Some exciting personal news, plus lots of knitting happening. I also announce the winner of the Rhinebeck giveaway and chat about the upcoming gift knitting season. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 109, Gift Season!
Last week I wrote about my visit to The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea shop in Saugerties, NY. While there I picked up a can of Tea Forté in Sweet Orange Spice. Sweet Orange Spice contains black tea, cinnamon, orange peels, clove buds, natural orange flavors, and natural cinnamon flavor. I was able to purchase 2.1 oz… Continue reading Drink Me: Tea Forté, Sweet Orange Spice
Welcome to episode 108! Buckle up because this one’s a long one. Lots of knitting to show you today and a little spinning. Then the second half I talk about Rhinebeck, show my haul, announce a giveaway and the next KAL! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 108, Rhinebeck Recap
Last week when I visited the Rhinebeck valley, I had the privilege of visiting The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea shop in Saugerties, NY. What could be more perfect for a knit and tea lover? The shop was beautiful; warm and cozy on a chilly afternoon. I got to sip a bit of Harvest Apple… Continue reading Drink Me: The Perfect Blend Yarn & Tea, White Ginger Pear
As I spoke about in earlier posts, this year some friends and I decided to go to Rhinebeck, which is the knitting lingo for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival held in the Rhinebeck valley the third weekend of each October. The festival itself was held on Saturday and Sunday, so my friends and… Continue reading Rhinebeck 2016
