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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
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 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.
Knittea: High Tea Collection
This past week I became smitten with a gorgeous sweater called Assam. It turns out it is the newest release from Tabetha Hedrick and is part of the new Sweet Georgia collection of patterns called High Tea.
Assam pattern by Tabetha Hedrick, available on Ravelry for $9.00 Canadian (approx. $7.04).
The full collection which includes an additional sweater, a shawl, and a hat (for a total for 4 patterns) is available for $15.00 Canadian via Ravelry.
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 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!
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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:
- 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
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 125, A really big show.
Welcome to episode 125! Today’s podcast runs a bit long – I have so many knits and spins to share with you. At the end, I also announce the winner of Mina’s New York Sock Collection subscription.
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:
- Mt. Rushmore souvenir tea, Moroccan Mint
Knitting:
- Finished: Faro Pullover by Amy Christoffers, Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool in Teal
- Finished: END ALS hat, Cloudborn Worsted in Magenta and Natural
- In Progress: Sowerby by Annika Barranti in my handspun
- In Progress: 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, and Supernatural Yarns Nymph in Malfoy Manor.
- In Progress: Fiber Trends Felted Clogs by Bev Glaskas, Cascade 220 in Irlande and Birch Bark
- On Deck: Conwy by Nancy Bush, Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Turmeric
Spinning:
- Finished: Fat Cat Knits Corriedale Cross in Smoke for my Hap Shawl
- Finished: Pigeonroof Polwarth in Millefiore
- On deck: Spinsters 2017 Crazy Batts
- On deck: Simply Ewe Fiberworks Targhee in Berrylicious
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 122, Just WIPin’ along.
Welcome to episode 122! Lots of WIPs today to share with you.
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:
- Teapigs, Apple & Cinnamon
Knitting:
- In progress: Faro Pullover by Amy Christoffers, Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool in Teal
- In progress: Neat Ripple by Lucy of Attic 24, scrap sock yarns
- In progress: Fierce Feminist by Kiki Hall, Knit Picks Capra DK in Flamingo, Fuchsia and Black
- On deck: Test knit baby sweater, Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Deep Waters
Spinning:
- Finished: Tempted Alpaca/Merino/Silk in Sex N Candy.
- On deck: Hello Yarn Polwarth in Troll.
Extras
- There are only a few days left in the Selfish Craft-a-long. After two months of crafting gifts it’s time to craft something that brings you joy! Details are in the Ravelry group.
The Corner of Knit & Tea: Episode 119, New setup
Welcome to episode 119! Today I head back to the craft room, but with a new setup. I’ve got one FO, progress on my WIPs, and I’ve started a new sweater.
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:
- Tea Time Scottsdale, Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Knitting:
- Finished: Pussyhat Project by Kat Coyle, Cascade 220 in Dark Pink
- In progress: Vanilla Socks in Gynx Yarns Sport in Gingerbread House
- In progress: Faro Pullover by Amy Christoffers, Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool in Teal
Spinning:
- In progress: Hello Yarn Merino in Nimble
- On deck: Nerd Girl Yarns SW Merino in Secret Spiders
Extras
- January 1 marks the start of the Selfish Craft-a-long. After two months of crafting gifts it’s time to craft something that brings you joy! Details are in the Ravelry group.
