As I did last year, I always like to look back at the year and see what I crafted. This year’s official tally includes: 25 hats (baby and adult included) 10 pairs of socks (mostly adult, but a few for Roxy) 5 baby/kid sweaters 6 shawls 4 cowls 4 toys 2 pairs of slippers 3… Continue reading 2016 Knits
Welcome to episode 117! Today I share my newest pattern, Snug as a Mug, and offer a few new things in the shop. I also show off my finished Sock Blanket. In WIPs I have some Christmas Eve cast-on socks and a new scrappy blanket that makes my heart sing. I hope you had wonderful… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 117, Snug as a Mug
I’m excited to announce that I published my second pattern on today! Snug as a Mug is a mug sock that keeps your tumbler cozy and warm. I was inspired when I saw fellow knitters take a Starbucks Stainless Steel Create Your Own Tumbler and their favorite fingering weight yarn (stripes and speckles galore) and… Continue reading Snug as a Mug
Another tea I added to my last order from Capital Teas was Christmas Cookie. From the website, Christmas Cookie contains organic crystallized ginger (organic cane sugar, organic ginger), organic cinnamon, organic apple pieces, organic ginger, organic star anise, organic licorice root and organic barley malt. It comes in a variety of sizes: 2oz for $8.95,… Continue reading Drink Me: Capital Teas, Christmas Cookie
Welcome to episode 116! I have a few finished objects today, progress on my Cozy Memories blanket, and I’m gearing up for the holidays! 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: The Republic of Tea,… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 116, The one with the Buffalo
Recently I placed an order with Capital Teas for some holiday treats. One of the teas I wanted to try was Figgy Pudding. Figgy Pudding is a black tea with figs and Acerola cherries. It is available in a variety of sizes: 2oz for $9.95, 4oz for $19.90, 8oz for $37.81, 1lb for $71.64 and… Continue reading Drink Me: Capital Teas, Figgy Pudding
As some of you know, I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas. However, when I married my husband I was adopted into his family’s Christmas customs. Since I don’t have a collection of Christmas ornaments for our tree, I decided that I would build our collection with intent, making each ornament special. Every year I buy… Continue reading A Very Buffalo Christmas.
Welcome to episode 115! Today I talk about my end of the year WIPs and some plans I have for 2017. 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: The Republic of Tea, Downton Abbey Christmas… Continue reading The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 115, Looking Ahead
Last Saturday I was idly browsing my Instagram feed and I came upon a friend’s photo of a DIY mug that she had added knitting to: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNj866PAiat/?taken-by=karenflinchum She noted she had gotten the idea from a friend, so I went and checked out her friend’s feed and sure enough, it was a great idea! https://www.instagram.com/p/BGJ-jKlKNQx/?taken-by=jpknitknot… Continue reading Knittea: DIY Mug
Welcome to episode 114! I’m making lots of progress on my WIPs to clear my needles by the end of the year. I also announce the prizes for the Gift-a-long… there’s still time to join! 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 The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 114, December WIP Mania
