In the spring, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying some Mauch Chunky Roving from Kraemer Yarns. Since I knew that summer was coming, and so was Tour de Fleece, I accepted the offer, and soon thereafter a beautiful sampler box of fiber reached my house. Mauch Chunky Roving is a… Continue reading Spin Me: Kraemer Mauch Chunky Roving
Welcome to episode 192! I’ve been spinning and knitting all weekend and I’ve made progress on some knits and spins. One more week of the tour! 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 Episode 192: Spin it to win it.
Welcome to episode 191! Despite it being a crazy week I have a finished spin, and some progress on a few knits. This one’s a quick one – need to get back to my wheel! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira,… Continue reading Episode 191: Back in the Saddle.
Welcome to episode 189! A bit of progress on my knits this week. Also I’ve pulled out my TDF spins and more importantly for you, the prizes! If you’re a spinner I think you’ll enjoy this one. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram… Continue reading Episode 189: Preparing for TDF
When I last left off on my Tour de Fleece post, I had finished 3 spins. I was able to complete 2 more before my tour ended. Next up on the wheel was a set of batts that I had carded together out of a Spectrum Kit from Art Club in blues. This was a… Continue reading TDF 2017: The second half.
Welcome to episode 146! It has been sweltering here this week but I’ve actually managed to get a little knitting done due to a long drive this weekend. Some knits and spins, and some talk about what’s next on the needles and wheel, and in KAL news. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can… Continue reading Episode 146: Almost too hot to knit.
Welcome to episode 145! Today’s a short one. I don’t know where the week went or why I don’t have more to show! A spin, a few knits and some talk about the upcoming week. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop… Continue reading Episode 145: Where did the week go?
Every year I take part in the Tour de Fleece. Basically I spend 3 weeks spinning (almost exclusively) while watching the Tour de France. It has come to be a summer ritual that I love and look forward to each year. The tour kicked off on July 1, and despite having a house full of… Continue reading TDF 2017 – Part 1
Welcome to episode 144! Today is mostly spins because that’s what I’ve been doing for Tour de Fleece, but I’ve got a few knits in there. 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: David’s TeaDavid’s… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 144, Just spinning.
Welcome to episode 143! Today’s a fun one because I announce prize winners for the Sock-a-long and get started on Tour de Fleece! Some socks and other wips to show, and lots of prizes. 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… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 143, And then there were prizes.
