Teaccessories: Iittala knitted ceramics
I am always excited when I find ceramics that bear knitted designs because they combine my two loves: knitting and tea. Iittala’s Sarjaton collection is no exception.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 61, Sweaters and tea adventures.
Welcome to episode 61! This week I share with you my work on my sweaters (Roxy’s and mine) and also some spins. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in Yarrrrrrrrn. Knitting: In Progress:… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 61, Sweaters and tea adventures.
Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Cranberry Spice Hibiscus
A few weeks ago I got the holiday season catalog from The Republic of Tea. I immediately ordered a Harvest Stackable tin ($13.50) and, not realizing I was already getting some, a can of the Cranberry Spice Hibiscus ($11.00). I already know I love the Hot Apple Cider tea – I thought I had reviewed… Continue reading Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Cranberry Spice Hibiscus
Craftea: Tea Bag Artist Ruby Silvious
This weekend a friend sent me a link to Ruby Silvious, an artist who is doing a project called 363 Days of Tea. Each day Ms. Silvious does an illustration on a used teabag. You can follow the project at Ms. Silvious’ Instagram account.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 60, I’m baaack!
Welcome to episode 60! After a few weeks away I have tons of knitting to share with you. Also some spins, I draw the winner for the Lost at Sea giveaway, and I announce a new KAL! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter and… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 60, I’m baaack!
Drink Me: David’s Tea, Cranberry Orange Muffin
The final fall blend that I ordered from David’s Tea was Cranberry Orange Muffin. From the packaging, this blend contains: cranberries, dandelion root, pineapple, cinnamon, orange peel and pieces, hibiscus, and mango. It is available in multiples of 2oz for $9.50. When I first opened the package I could smell the cranberries and the orange.… Continue reading Drink Me: David’s Tea, Cranberry Orange Muffin
Spinspiration: Lady Grey
Earlier this year one of the club colorways from the fabulous Southern Cross Fibre was named for Lady Grey tea. I couldn’t resist spinning it up and pairing it with my favorite tea. Perhaps a mug will complete the collection? The fiber: Southern Cross Fibre, 75% Bond/25% Tussah Silk in Lady Grey The tea: Twinings… Continue reading Spinspiration: Lady Grey
Craftea: Crafty Kitty
A reader of the blog sent this delightful sale item to my attention: the Crafty Kitty kit from KnitPicks. The kit includes a Great Catsby mug, a white Danica teapot, a coaster and dishcloth pattern, and 8 skeins of their dishie yarn in coordinating colors. Tea and knitting all in one place!
Teaccessories: Ghouls
Halloween is fast approaching and I am enchanted by Gary Jackson’s Ghoul Collection. I believe they are only available at his shows, but what fun!
Lost at Sea
I am beyond excited today to announce the release of my first pattern design, Lost at Sea. Lost at Sea is a 2-color shawl designed to be knit with handspun yarn. The shawl is knit on the bias with alternating sections of squishy garter stitch designed to show off variegated handspun yarns and a lace… Continue reading Lost at Sea