Welcome to Episode 335. I’ve made some progress on my sweaters, but now I’m all about spinning in the Tour! Of course, a new month starts this week, so by the next episode I’ll have new knits on the needles to share. Have a lovely week! Knitting: In progress: Flax Light by Tin Can Knits, Havirland Unicorn Taco… Continue reading Episode 335, Gone Spinnin’
Welcome to Episode 334! It’s been another chatty week. I’ve been bitten by the cleaning bug, I’ve made great progress on my sweaters, and I’ve ransacked the stash for some spins for Tour de Fleece which starts this weekend. Grab a cup of tea and join me for a bit! Knitting: Finished: Snap by Tin Can… Continue reading Episode 334: TDF Adjacent
Welcome to Episode 332! I hope you’re having a lovely week. This week I finished a pair of socks and a spin, and cast on for a few new projects. Knitting Finished: Linnaea by Talvi Knits, Essence of Autumn Pasture Sock in Black Cherry In progress: Catch Some Waves Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio, Stylecraft Special DK in Shrimp, Blush and… Continue reading Episode 322: Summer Cast-ons
Welcome to Episode 331! It’s official – this week I registered Team CKT for another year of TDF. We’re everywhere this year – I started a Facebook group, you can tag your photos with #teamckt2021, or you can participate in the Ravelry thread I started. Join us and SPIN! Knitting Finished: Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four… Continue reading Episode 331: Prepping for TDF
Welcome to Episode 287! The Tour is finished, and I have two knitted FO’s this week. Now what? Join me to find out. 🙂 Sipping: Yogi Tea, Egyptian Licorice Knitting: In progress: Lolo by Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Kim Dyes Yarn Sparkle DK in Bioluminescence and Fireflies at Play In progress: Elfe by Astrid Schramm, Zen Yarn… Continue reading Episode 287: 100 Hours of Crap Work
Welcome to Episode 286! This week I didn’t make a ton of knitting progress, but have lots of spins going to finish out Tour de Fleece. This one’s a long one so grab a tea, and your knitting and join me! Sipping: Friday Afternoon Tea, Bard’s Blend Knitting: I have a new pattern out! The… Continue reading Episode 286: Spinning and knitting and spinning.
Welcome to Episode 285! This week I’ve got a few FOs, some WIPs, a new project to cast on, and LOTS of spins. I hope you’re having a good and crafty week. Sipping: Friday Afternoon Tea, French Cookie Knitting: Finished: Wheat by Tin Can Knits, Dream in Color Classy in Valentine Finished: Cottage Hat by… Continue reading Episode 285: TDF and Blue Hats
Welcome to Episode 284! This week I’ve got lots of little projects to discuss – knits, spins, dyeing fiber, upcoming projects and more. Grab a cup of tea because this one’s a long one! Sipping: David’s Tea, S’mores Chai Knitting: Finished: Tamarugo by Anna Hintikka, Spirit Trail Fiberworks Zalti in Hydrangea Blue Finished: Bojagi by… Continue reading Episode 284: Tour de Fleece 2020
Welcome to Episode 283! This week I’ve got an FO, some WIPS and spins to share with you. Are you interested in doing a Christmas in July Sock KAL? Also Tour de Fleece starts this weekend – I’m hosting a team as usual. Come join us in the Ravelry group! Sipping: Tea Market, Birthday Tea… Continue reading Episode 283: Possibly impossible.
This year when Tour de Fleece rolled around, Brown Sheep Company asked if they could donate some spinning fiber to The Corner of Knit & Tea team. I was thrilled! Did you know Brown Sheep offers spinning fiber? Currently they have an undyed Rambouillet/Columbia cross that is washed, combed and carded and has a micron… Continue reading Spin Me: Brown Sheep Fiber
