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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.
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.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 138, RIBBIT
Welcome to episode 138! Today I have a few FO’s, a few WIPS and one RIBBIT that’s driving me crazy.
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:
- Rishi Tea, Moonlight Jasmine
Knitting:
- Finished: Vanilla Socks in Opal Best Friends (Attachment 8863)
- Finished: Impish by Kathryn Folkerth, Squoosh Fiberarts Ultra Worsted in Pucker Patch
- In progress: Buccaneer by Justyna Lorkowska, O-Wool O-Wash in Barn Owl and a gradient on Iachos from A Hundred Ravens.
- In progress: Union Square Socks by Mina Philipp, Another Crafty Girl Strong Sock in Ponkie Brewster
Spinning:
- Finished: Southern Cross Fibre South African Superfine Merino in Boil and Bubble
- On deck: Wound Up Fiber Arts Organic Polwarth in Cupid
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 137, Sweaters and hats and socks oh my!
Welcome to episode 137! Today I talk about all my knits and spins, as well as Raishan, the pattern I released this week. I’m still going strong on socks for the Sock-a-long as well. 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:
- David’s Tea, Sugar & Spice (discontinued)
Knitting:
- Finished: Baby & Child Sophisticate by Linden Down, Cascade 220 Superwash in Cobalt Heather
- In progress: Vanilla Socks in Opal Best Friends (Attachment 8863)
- In progress: Buccaneer by Justyna Lorkowska, O-Wool O-Wash in Barn Owl and a gradient on Iachos from A Hundred Ravens.
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Yarn Polwarth in Citrus Citrus
- On deck: Southern Cross Fibre South African Superfine Merino in Boil and Bubble
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 136, Finished my Fade.
Welcome to episode 136! Today I can finally show you my finished Find Your Fade shawl and I have a pair of socks finished as well.
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:
- Mrs. Kelly’s Tea, French Vanilla White
Knitting:
- Finished: The Avenues Socks by the Knitting Expat, Spun Right Round 80/20 Sport in The Walkers
- Finished: Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry, Yarns: Lamby Toes Sweet Pea Sport in Sweet Tooth, Suzy Parker Yarns BFL in Tangerine Twist, Hedgehog Fibers Twist Sock in All That, Knitcircus overdyed by me, The Fiber Seed Sprout in Merlot, Supernatural Yarns Nymph in Malfoy Manor, and Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock in Korppi.
- In Progress: Baby & Child Sophisticate by Linden Down, Cascade 220 Superwash in Cobalt Heather
- On Deck: Buccaneer by Justyna Lorkowska, O-Wool O-Wash in Barn Owl and a gradient on Iachos from A Hundred Ravens.
Spinning:
- Finished: Hello Purl SW Merino/Bamboo/Nylon (60/30/10) in Hawaiian Punch
- On deck: Hello Yarn Polwarth in Citrus Citrus
Extras:
- I am currently hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 135, Ply Away!
Welcome to episode 135! Today I have a few FO’s and a WIP. But more exciting, I talk about Ply Away and share some new stash that followed me home!
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:
- Mighty Leaf, Pear Caramel
Knitting:
- Finished: My dragon design, Cascade 220 Superwash in Turtle
- In Progress: Vanilla Socks in Opel Verbundenheit
Spinning:
- Finished: Combo spin – Southern Cross Fibre South African Superfine Merino in Space and Hello Yarn Rambouillet in Breathless Air.
- On deck: Hello Purl SW Merino/Bamboo/Nylon (60/30/10) in Hawaiian Punch
Extras:
- I shared my experiences from Ply Away 2 and my purchases from vendors: Hello Purl, Yarn Geek Fibers, Essential Fiber, CJ Koho, and Ross Farm Fibers.
- I will be hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 134, Wood Sorrel.
Welcome to episode 134! Today I share my Wood Sorrel cowl, and a review of the yarn I used, Mountain Meadow Wool Alpine. I also have other WIPs to share and Ply Away is coming up.
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:
- Argo Teas, Cinnamon Orange Green Tea (review here).
Knitting:
- Finished: My cowl, Mountain Meadow Wool Alpine DK in Moss
- In Progress: My dragon design, Cascade 220 Superwash in Turtle
- In Progress: The Avenues Socks by the Knitting Expat, Spun Right Round 80/20 Sport in The Walkers
Spinning:
- In progress: Combo spin – Southern Cross Fibre South African Superfine Merino in Space and Hello Yarn Rambouillet in Breathless Air.
Extras:
- I’m looking for test knitters for my new design! Please visit the Test Knitting thread in the Ravelry group for details.
- I will be hosting a Sock KAL (knit or crochet) from May 1 to June 30. Come visit the group thread for details.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 132, Ramblings about design.
Welcome to episode 132! Today I have two FOs, and some knits and spins, and I ramble my way through sharing a new design with you. I hope you enjoy!
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:
- Upton Tea, Sweet Almond
Knitting:
- Finished: Cape Cod Socks by Knottygnome Crafts, Lamby Toes Sweet Pea Sport in Sweet Tooth
- Finished: Yonder by Sweet Birch Designs, Cascade 220 in Heather and Birch Heather
- In Progress: Baby & Child Sophisticate by Linden Down, Cascade 220 Superwash in Cobalt Heather
- In Progress: My dragon design, Cascade 220 Superwash in Turtle
Spinning:
- Finished: Two if By Hand Superwash Merino in Sinister Foxy
- On Deck: Hello Yarn BFL in Pink Treacle
