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Episode 156: Just wanna knit.
Welcome to episode 156! This week I have a few FO’s, a new project in progress and lots of upcoming cast-ons to show you. I also have a little spinning, but I think that might take a back seat for a little while because all I wanna do is knit!
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:
Knitting:
- Finished: Vanilla socks, West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in Peacock
- Finished: Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague, The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Very Quiet Caterpillar.
- In progress: Aurorae by Helen Stewart, Zen Yarn Garden Gradient Set – Vocal Quartet (for an upcoming review)
- On deck: Exploration Station by Stephen West, Pigeonroof Studios High Twist Sock and TreasureGoddess Treasured Toes Kiss from a Mermaid
- On deck: Northbound Knitting BFL/Silk Lace in Metallurgy
Spinning:
- In progress: Falkland in Hydrangea (dyed by me)
- On deck: Hello Yarn Corriedale in Poisoned Apples
Episode 148: Sweater weather?
Welcome to episode 148! This weekend has been in the 60s and rainy and I’m thinking about SWEATER WEATHER! I’ve got lots of WIPs and a spin to show off. And I’m dreaming of fall sweaters….
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:
- Adagio, Glow Cloud by Cara McGee
Knitting:
- Finished: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- In Progress: Bentley Cardigan by Marie Green, Gherkin’s Bucket Long Stride Sock in Royale
- In Progress: Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu, Wollmeise Lacegarn in Petit Poison No. 5
- In Progress: Vanilla socks, West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in Peacock
- On deck: Review yarn, Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande in Tannat
Spinning:
- Finished: Maude & Me, New Zealand Polwarth in Love Will Tear Us Apart
- On deck: Wooly Wonka Fiber Mixed Merino in Wine Country
Episode 147: Just a quick chat.
Welcome to episode 147! A little cooler here this week and lots of little details and knits happening. This one’s a quick one as I have a house full of family, but I wanted to chat.
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:
Knitting:
- Finished: Camp Loopy Project #2: Playful Stripes by Alana Dakos, Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Alaskan Sky and The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in The Very Quiet Cricket
- Finished: Sea Beanie by Elena Nodel, Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet in Indigo
- In progress: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- On deck: Bentley Cardigan by Marie Green, Gherkin’s Bucket Long Stride Sock in Royale
Spinning:
- Finished: Fat Cat Knits Corriedale Cross in Smoke
- On Deck: Maude & Me, New Zealand Polwarth in Love Will Tear Us Apart
Episode 146: Almost too hot to knit.
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 also find me on Ravelry as Fluffyk, Twitter, Instagram as Fluffykira, and in my shop The Corner of Knit & Tea.
Tea:
Knitting:
- Finished: Vanilla Socks, Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful
- Finished: Hat for Miles, Wollmeise DK in Moses and Dream In Color Classy in Rio Verde
- In progress: Camp Loopy Project #2: Playful Stripes by Alana Dakos, Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Alaskan Sky and The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in The Very Quiet Cricket
- In Progress: Sea Beanie by Elena Nodel, Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet in Indigo
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn Falkland in Like Berries on a Bush
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 143, And then there were prizes.
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 Corner of Knit & Tea.
Tea:
Knitting:
- Finished: Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar, hand-dyed yarn from a swap partner
- In progress: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- In progress: Vanilla Socks, Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful
- In progress: Camp Loopy Project #2: Playful Stripes by Alana Dakos, Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Alaskan Sky and The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in The Very Quiet Cricket
Spinning:
- Finished: Falkland in Bomb Pop, dyed by me
- In progress: Hello Yarn BFL in New Summer
Extras:
- The Sock-a-long has finished! I announced prize winners on this episode and posted them in the FO thread in the group.
- I am once again hosting Team CKT for Tour de Fleece 2017. Come spin with us from July 1 – July 23 in celebration of the Tour de France. More details in the group thread.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 142, Prepping for TDF.
Welcome to episode 142! Today I have way too many WIPs and I also show you all the spins I have planned (I hope!) for TDF. Also this is the last week to enter the Sock-a-long so finish your socks and get them entered. There’s still time to joint TeamCKT for TDF – come join us!
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:
Knitting:
- Finished: Shirestones Hat by Mina Philipp, Kraemer Perfection in Puddle
- In progress: Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar, hand-dyed yarn from a swap partner
- In progress: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- In progress: Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu, Wollmeise Lacegarn in Petit Poison No. 5
- On deck: Camp Loopy Project #2: Playful Stripes by Alana Dakos, Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in Alaskan Sky and The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in The Very Quiet Cricket
Spinning:
- In progress: Falkland in Bomb Pop, dyed by me
- On deck: 2+ lbs of fiber for TDF!
Extras:
- This is the last week of the Sock-a-long! Be sure you get your photos in the FO thread and I’ll be doing the prize draw next weekend. Come visit the group thread for details.
- I am once again hosting Team CKT for Tour de Fleece 2017. Come spin with us from July 2 – July 23 in celebration of the Tour de France. More details in the group thread.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 141, All the socks.
Welcome to episode 141! Today I have my finished Camp Loopy project to show you as well as more socks! Also some spinning and a quick discussion of the events going on in the Ravelry group.
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:
Knitting:
- Finished: Camp Loopy Project #1, Appia by Hilary Smith Callis, Knerd Fingering in Fired Up!
- In progress: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- In progress: Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar, hand-dyed yarn from a swap partner
- In progress: Shirestones Hat by Mina Philipp, Kraemer Perfection in Puddle
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn Polwarth/Silk in Pebble
- On deck: Falkland in Bomb Pop, dyed by me
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
- I am once again hosting Team CKT for Tour de Fleece 2017. Come spin with us from July 2 – July 23 in celebration of the Tour de France. More details in the group thread.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 140, WIPitis
Welcome to episode 140! Today I have mostly WIPs – Camp Loopy, my next pair of socks and my ripple scrappy afghan. Also some spinning and a quick discussion of the events going on in the Ravelry group.
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:
- Mint Green
Knitting:
- Finished: Shirestones Hat by Mina Philipp, Cascade 220 Superwash in Turtle
- In progress: Camp Loopy Project #1, Appia by Hilary Smith Callis, Knerd Fingering in Fired Up!
- In progress: Vanilla socks, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
- In progress: Neat Ripple by Lucy of Attic 24, scrap sock yarns
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn BFL in Hummingbird
- On deck: Hello Yarn Polwarth/Silk in Pebble
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
- I am once again hosting Team CKT for Tour de Fleece 2017. Come spin with us from July 2 – July 23 in celebration of the Tour de France. More details in the group thread.
SOCKS!
Lately I’ve been a sock knitting machine. Part of it has to do with the fact that I’m running a sock-a-long over in my podcast group on Ravelry. Part of it has to do with the fact that I have a bulging stash of sock yarn that I need to use!
A few of the recent pairs:
I call the first pair “The Walkers.” These are The Avenues Socks by the Knitting Expat, knit in Spun Right Round 80/20 Sport in The Walkers. I love this yarn so much I bought a sweater quantity of it for a lovely speckled sweater. The pops of purple are so much fun, and the 80/20 sport base is so squishy and lovely. I also particularly like the slip stitch detail of the pattern. It creates a really pretty sock!
Next I finished on a pair of pretty plain vanilla socks in Opal Best Friends (Attachment 8863). However, I did decide to try a new heel and used the Sweet Tomato Heel by Cat Bordhi. This created a short row heel with some more room than the standard short row heel. I haven’t gotten to wear these socks much yet, but I look forward to testing out this heel.
The third and final pair I’ve knit in the last month or so are the Union Square Socks by Mina Philipp in Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in Ponkie Brewster. This was the perfect marriage of yarn and pattern. The pattern itself is simple and elegant, and the yarn color is just beautiful. I love those jewel tones and even though the yarn is variegated, I think it works perfectly with the texture in the pattern.
On the needles now is another pair for me, and then I’ll be recreating some of these socks for my mini-me for the fall.
My sock-a-long ends at the end of June, but I’m also participating in Summer of Socks so there will be more to come!
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 139, Summertime
Welcome to episode 139! Today I have almost all FO’s and some ideas for new projects. I’m also excited that summer activities are here: Camp Loopy and Tour de Fleece!
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:
- Adagio Teas, Grapefruit Oolong
Knitting:
- Finished: Buccaneer by Justyna Lorkowska, O-Wool O-Wash in Barn Owl and a gradient on Iachos from A Hundred Ravens.
- Finished: Union Square Socks by Mina Philipp, Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in Ponkie Brewster
- Finished: Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho, Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk in A Sweet Race
- On deck: Camp Loopy Project #1, Appia by Hilary Smith Callis, Knerd Fingering in Fired Up!
- On deck: Mercury Socks by Kim Drotar, On the Round Everyday Fingering in After the Storm
Spinning:
- Finished: Wound Up Fiber Arts Organic Polwarth in Cupid
- On deck: Hello Yarn BFL in Hummingbird
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
- I am once again hosting Team CKT for Tour de Fleece 2017. Come spin with us from July 2 – July 23 in celebration of the Tour de France. More details in the group thread.
