About a month ago I was contacted by the folks over at Stitchcraft Marketing to see if I would be interested in knitting trying a new to me yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch. Specifically, Bijou Basin Ranch was promoting their ModeKnit line, a batch of Bijou Basin’s base yarns that had been dyed by designer Annie… Continue reading Knit Me: Bijou Basin Ranch, Tibetan Dreams in Fuchsia Ombre Flow
Welcome to episode 81! Today I have some finished knits and spins. I also talk about a new-to-me tea company, some future knits and the Shawl KAL! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler:… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 81, Happy Easter…with snow.
A few weeks ago I was contacted by the folks over at Stitchcraft Marketing to see if I would be interested in knitting something from the Louet Spring 2016 Collection featuring their Euroflax yarn. I browsed the collection and requested to knit either Zambra by Susanna IC or Tallahassee by Kristen TenDyke. Louet generously sent me the Zambra… Continue reading Knit Me: Zambra, Louet Spring 2016 Collection
Two weekends ago I received an email from Andy, the lovely owner of Plum Deluxe, a tea shop in Oregon. Andy had heard about my podcast from one of his customers and asked if he could send me a cup of tea. Of course I said yes and I received a delightful package a few… Continue reading Drink Me: Plum Deluxe, Reading Nook
I enjoy listening to lots of podcasts, but one of my particular favorites is Stuff you Missed in History Class. I was thrilled to see that this week’s episode was entitled “Knitting’s Early History.” If you feel so inclined, give it a listen: http://www.missedinhistory.com/static/skins/missedinhistory/img/logo-mock-marie.png http://stuffo.hswstatic.com/missedinhistory/wp-content/uploads/sites/98/2016/03/knitting-660×357.png
Welcome to episode 80! Today I have a few finished objects, some tea and yarn reviews, a few WIPs and I announce the new KAL. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 80, I’ll speak plainly.
A few weeks ago I was contacted by a podcast viewer, Kim, who is a consultant for Steeped Tea. Steeped Tea is a company that works through its consultants and a party format to sell teas. Kim offered to send me some samples and a catalog to give it a try. I tried some of… Continue reading Drink Me: Steeped Tea, Monk’s Blend
This beautiful art was sent to me by my friend Bob from Skylab Letterpress. You can purchase your own copy at Pop Chart Lab for $18 and up.
Welcome to episode 79! No finished objects this week, but I do have a ton of WIPs I’m working on. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Stashbuckler: Adventures in Yarrrrrrrrn. Sipping: Anna Tea Shop,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 79, Frogs in the Creek
I recently placed an order with the Republic of Tea, which is one of my favorite sites. I rarely get a tea from them I don’t love. Recently I have been enjoying their Orange Ginger Mint at a local cafe, and I wanted a stash for my desk. From the website, Orange Ginger Mint contains… Continue reading Drink Me: Republic of Tea, Orange Ginger Mint
