Last week my husband and I took a week off and went to Colorado. The real purpose was so that he could do the Run the Rockies Half Marathon Trail Run, but we planned a week full of sightseeing while he acclimated to the elevation. We started off in Colorado Springs. The first day we… Continue reading Colorado 2016
I have posted about the wonderful Jennie the Potter and her fabulous handmade mugs before. I have a small collection, which is quite impressive given how coveted they are. Jennie vends at all sorts of knitting festivals and the lines for her wares often begin the moment the event opens. I managed to purchase one… Continue reading Teaccessories: Jennie the Potter
Welcome to episode 100! Today I filmed the first part of the podcast on our vacation in Colorado, and I show you the knits and a little stash enhancement. Then I come home and talk about the 100th episode giveaways! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 100, A big milestone!
Last week I wrote about an order I placed with Arbor Teas. Another tea I decided to try (having never heard of it before) is Holy Basil. From the website, Holy Basil is organic Indian Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi. Holy Basil is available in a variety of sizes: sample for $3.95, 1.5oz for… Continue reading Drink Me: Arbor Teas, Holy Basil
Last week I decided to place an order with Arbor Teas. I was especially delighted that Arbor Teas offers sample sizes, which means I can buy several small selections to try. The first one I was excited about trying is the Organic Plum Oolong. From the website, Organic Plum Oolong contains organic Chinese oolong tea, organic… Continue reading Drink Me: Arbor Teas, Organic Plum Oolong
A few months ago I was contacted by the nice people over at Stitchcraft Marketing to see if I would be interested in knitting something out of Briggs & Little yarns. Briggs & Little is Canada’s oldest mill. This year it is celebrating the centennial of ownership by the Briggs & Little families and the mill has actually been in… Continue reading Knit Me: Briggs & Little Durasport
Welcome to episode 99! Today I talk about our weekend in Chicago and the knitting I got done on the train. I also announce the winner of the Briggs & Little giveaway. 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 Stashbuckler: Adventures in… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 99, Shawl on a Train
Another tea I picked up on my last trip to Shang Tea is Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea. Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea contains organic white tea and tangerine blossoms. Tangerine Blossom is available in a variety of sizes: sample for $4.00, 2oz for $18.00, 4oz for $35.00, 8oz for $68.00 and 1lb for $135.00. When I opened… Continue reading Drink Me: Shang Tea, Tangerine Blossom Premium Red Tea
When I last left off I had just finished the singles for Velvet Waistcoat from Owl About Yarn. The final measurements were 3.4oz and 306yds and this one is available in the shop. Next up on the wheel I decided to spin the black Shetland from the sampler pack. I ended up with 2.2 oz… Continue reading TDF 2016 – the final wrapup
Welcome to episode 98! Today I talk about a finished knitting project and the last of my spinning for Tour de France/Tour de Fleece. Also be sure to check out the Ravelry group for this week’s giveaway! 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 98, Le fin du Tour
