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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….
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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.
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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
TDF 2017: The second half.
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 full 8 oz of fiber (Merino, Romney and Corriedale) and I ended up with 668 yards of a sport to light DK weight yarn. Its probably a medium softness, but I think it would make a great shawl or a sweater yoke.
My final spin for the tour was another braid from Hello Yarn, Falkland wool in the Like Berries on a Bush colorway. This colorway was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of spinning it.
I ended up with 399 yards in this 4.1 oz skein. I think this one would be perfect for socks.
Overall I ended the tour spinning 24.5 oz of fiber and over 2000 yards. This isn’t quite as much as in previous years, but I’m still pleased with what I got done.
In a bit of post-Tour news, I got a bit of a boost yesterday when Ravelry published their Tour de Fleece round up and a skein of my yarn was featured in the article!
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
Episode 145: Where did the week go?
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.
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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: Hobbes Hat, Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Clementine and Black
- 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
- On deck: Shepherd’s Lamb Rambouillet in Indigo
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn Polwarth/Mohair/Silk in Mean Streak
- Finished: Merino/Romney/Corriedale batts, Out of the Blue
- On Deck: Hello Yarn Falkland in Like Berries on a Bush
Extras:
- 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.
TDF 2017 – Part 1
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 company I dug right in.
My first spin was a braid of Hello Yarn Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) in the colorway New Summer. This was a club color way and I loved the southwestern colors.
I finished this spin on July 3, and ended up with 268 yards of a roughly sport weight yarn.
Next I selected a braid of Wooly Wonka Fibers. This one is Superwash Merino in reds and oranges and greys. I just loved the contrast in this braid, and the fiber was beautiful to spin.
I finished this braid on July 7, and ended up with 343 yards of heavy fingering/sport weight yarn.
My third spin is another braid of Hello Yarn fiber, in the colorway Mean Streak. This braid was a new spinning blend for me: 65% Polwarth merino, 25% Mohair and 10% Tussah silk. I have to say that I didn’t care for spinning the fiber, even though I love the finished yarn. I found the Mohair to be kind of sticky and it shed everywhere. The finished yarn just glows though!
I ended this spin with 404 yards of fingering weight yarn. I think this skein would make wonderful socks!
At this point we’re about halfway through the tour. I’m hoping to get another 2-3 braids spun up before the end on July 23.
All of these spins are currently available for purchase in my shop!
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 144, Just spinning.
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.
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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 Tea, Coffee Cake
Knitting:
- Finished: Hat for Calvin, Wollmeise DK in Moses
- 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
- On deck: Hobbes Hat, Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Clementine and Black
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn BFL in New Summer
- Finished: Wooly Wonka Fibers SW Merino in Dragons
- In progress: Hello Yarn Polwarth/Mohair/Silk in Mean Streak
Extras:
- 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.
Spinspiration: Bomb Pop
The Fiber: Falkland, handdyed by me
The Tea: Stash Tea, Fusion Red, White and Blueberry Tea
The Mug: Hand Thrown Ceramic Mug from Paw Print Pottery UK
The Yarn: Bomb Pop, available in my shop.
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.
