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We are sisters, T and M, and we love to cook, craft, and travel. Toronto www.kikucorner.com

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Purple and green cakes of yarn sit next to a piece of intarsia knitting

Purple and green cakes of yarn sit next to a piece of intarsia knitting

This is the Mooncrush Pullover by Jaq Cieslak using Pizzicato tarn by Sweet Paprika Designs. But now, is it me, or is this giving Riddler vibes? Ha ha! I'm sure once the red colour is added it'll all come together.
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#kikucorner #mooncrushpullover #knitsky #jaqcieslak #makenine #makenine2025

30.04.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A pile of ham and cheese muffins sit on an olive wood board next to a bunch of green onions.

A pile of ham and cheese muffins sit on an olive wood board next to a bunch of green onions.

You better believe we're taking these ham and cheese muffins on our flight to Vancouver today!
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#kikucorner #baking #hamandcheese #hamandcheesemuffins #muffins #homebakers #homebaking #savourypastry #savorypastry #brunch #breakfast #muffinrecipe
#muffinsofinstagram #feedfeed #bakefeed

11.04.2025 11:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pile of ham and cheese muffins sit on a wooden cutting board, next to a small knife with a wooden handle. A bunch of green onions are in the background.

A pile of ham and cheese muffins sit on a wooden cutting board, next to a small knife with a wooden handle. A bunch of green onions are in the background.

Today on the blog: I love a savoury pastry! These ham and cheese muffins are great for picnics, road trips, plane trips, or brunch. Link in bio!
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#kikucorner #baking #hamandcheese #hamandcheesemuffins #muffins #homebakers #homebaking #savourypastry #brunch #breakfast #muffinrecipe

07.04.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The body of a blue sweater, knit with a nubby texture, lays on the pattern book with a pink poppy.

The body of a blue sweater, knit with a nubby texture, lays on the pattern book with a pink poppy.

I finished the body of this Georgie pullover by Libby Johnson, from Laine Issue 8. Now onto the neckband using yarn from the same dye lot. I'm using MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino.
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#kikucorner #lainemagazine #libbyjohnson #georgiepullover #knitstagram #knitspo #wool #millamia #knitsky

02.04.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black haired baby sits on a yellow couch. Her back is facing the camera.  She is wearing a floral dress and a white and blue hamdknit cardigan.

A black haired baby sits on a yellow couch. Her back is facing the camera. She is wearing a floral dress and a white and blue hamdknit cardigan.

Ice Cream Sundae uses DK-weight yarn in two colours. The contrast colour is for the collar, sleeve hem, and body edging. I chose a pale blue cotton-merino blend yarn for the main colour.
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#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittersofravelry #knittingforbaby #babyknits #knitsky

27.03.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A blue baby shrug with white edging and a white scalloped collar lays on a white sheepskin rug. Three pairs of buttons lay on the collar.

A blue baby shrug with white edging and a white scalloped collar lays on a white sheepskin rug. Three pairs of buttons lay on the collar.

The Ice Cream Sundae bolero calls for 2 buttons to close the front. I had a few button options, and I ultimately chose the two large yellow buttons.
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#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittingforbaby #babyknits #knitsky

26.03.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black-haired baby sits on a yellow couch wearing a floral dress and a blue and white handknit shrug. The shrug has two yellow buttons and a scalloped neckline.

A black-haired baby sits on a yellow couch wearing a floral dress and a blue and white handknit shrug. The shrug has two yellow buttons and a scalloped neckline.

The Ice Cream Sundae bolero is a perfect little shrug for spring. It is such a cute little garment that uses up a small amount of yarn. I might need to knit one for Kaito and another for Sayuri!
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#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittingforbaby #knitspiration #knitsky

25.03.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today on the blog: I knit the kids' cousin thr Ice Cream Sundae shrug for her first birthday! Here Kaito (the kids' other cousin) is modeling it. Link in bio.
#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittersofravelry #knittingforbaby #babyknits #knitspiration #knittersgonnaknit #knitsky

24.03.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A blue handknit cardigan with a white collar lays on a white sheepskin. A pink poppy lays next to it.

A blue handknit cardigan with a white collar lays on a white sheepskin. A pink poppy lays next to it.

Ice Cream Sundae by Dani Sunshine Knits is turning out to be a quick knit!
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#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittersofravelry #knittingforbaby #babyknits #knitsky #knitspiration #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #strikking #stricken #tricot #strikke #danisunshine

11.03.2025 12:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wasn't sure how the scallops would come together, but they appeared and I love them πŸ’›

11.03.2025 10:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A piece of scalloped knitting in white yarn lays on a white sheepskin.

A piece of scalloped knitting in white yarn lays on a white sheepskin.

I cast on the Ice Cream Sundae by Dani Sunshine Knits as a gift for the kids' cousin. The scalloped neckline is so sweet!
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#kikucorner #danisunshine #icecreamsundae #knittersofravelry #knittingforbaby #babyknits #knitstagram #knitspiration #knittersgonnaknit #makersgonnamake #knitsky

10.03.2025 13:44 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A chubby baby arm lays on a hand quilted playmat sewn from Kapanese printed fabric.

A chubby baby arm lays on a hand quilted playmat sewn from Kapanese printed fabric.

This quilt is a soft spot for her to do tummy time and practice rolling. Once she’s older, we can use it as a rug in her room, or repurpose it as a wallhanging to showcase the beautiful fabric.
#kikucorner #japanesefabric #japaneseprint #quiltsky #sewsky #sewing

06.03.2025 11:35 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

06.03.2025 00:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A baby in a white onesie lays on a hand-quilted playmat. The fabric has a Japanese print in two colourways.

A baby in a white onesie lays on a hand-quilted playmat. The fabric has a Japanese print in two colourways.

I hand quilted this playmat. I started with just long, straight runs of stitches, but then I realized I could follow the outline of the clouds. So half the quilt has even stripes, and the other half has a cloud pattern.
#kikucorner #japanesefabric #japaneseprint #quiltlove #sewsky #quiltsky

05.03.2025 12:02 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The True Cost of Wool, by Anna Hunter Ever wonder about the journey your yarn took before reaching your needles, hook or loom? Or about where the wool in your winter sweater came from? The truth might surprise you. In this eye-opening exploration, shepherd and mill owner Anna Hunter reveals the startling reality behind Canada's wool industry: While Canadia

NEW for pre-order: Author @longwayhomestead.bsky.social's deep-dive into the supply chain of Canadian wool, from sheep to yarn πŸ“šπŸ’™

With the growing movement to buy Canadian πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ we're moving release of this book up to the spring, from the fall.

Pre-orders help our tiny press finance book production πŸ™

01.03.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6
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Btw we're already at ✨50%✨ of our pre-orders goal! Help us get over the line to fully financing production of THE TRUE COST OF WOOL, by @longwayhomestead.bsky.social πŸ‘‰ shop.ninetenpublications.ca/products/the...

04.03.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! She's a smiley one πŸ’›

05.03.2025 04:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A smiling baby lays on a red and black quilt.

A smiling baby lays on a red and black quilt.

I wanted the print on the fabric to really take centre stage, so I didn’t do any fancy piecing for the quilt. Instead, I sewed two pieces of fabric together to make a rectangle for the quilt top, and then two more pieces for the quilt back.
#kikucorner #japanesefabric #sayurihs #sewsky #quiltsky

04.03.2025 11:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A smiling 3 month old baby lays on a quilted mat. The mat is sewn from Japanese printed quilting cotton and is hand quilted.

A smiling 3 month old baby lays on a quilted mat. The mat is sewn from Japanese printed quilting cotton and is hand quilted.

Today on the blog: I sewed this Japanese quilted baby playmat for my daughter using materials from my stash. Link in bio.
#kikucorner #japanesefabric #japaneseprint #quiltlove #quiltedbabymat #quiltedbabyplaymat #quiltedplaymat #sewing #sewingforbabies #ontariowool #sayurihs #sewsky #quiltsky

03.03.2025 11:43 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A closeup shot of a piece of pink knitting. The edge has 5 rows of seed stitch, and the rest is in stockinette.

A closeup shot of a piece of pink knitting. The edge has 5 rows of seed stitch, and the rest is in stockinette.

I love the little seed stitch hem! The neck and armholes are also edged in seed stitch.
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#kikucorner #makenine2025 #2025makenine #sandiprosser #knitsimplemagazine #knitsimple #knittingforkids #knittingforbaby #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #torontoknits #knitsky

28.02.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The back of this sweet little dress is done!
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#kikucorner #makenine2025 #2025makenine #sandiprosser #knitsimplemagazine #knitsimple #knittingforkids #knittingforbaby #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #torontoknits #knitsky

25.02.2025 13:05 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love how colourful it is!

17.02.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A 9-square grid showing different styles of knit baby blankets.

A 9-square grid showing different styles of knit baby blankets.

Today on the blog: Toronto is covered in snow! It's the perfect weekend to knit a blanket. We've created a roundup of different free baby blanket knitting patterns on the blog. After having my second baby, I felt the urge to knit her another baby blanket! Which one of these should I make?
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17.02.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Two feet are shown on a wood floor. They are wearing handknit socks that are white with thin stripes in many colours. The soles of the socks have been darned.

Two feet are shown on a wood floor. They are wearing handknit socks that are white with thin stripes in many colours. The soles of the socks have been darned.

My Oma knit these socks for me maybe 15-20 years ago. I've kept darning them and they still get regular use every winter.
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#kikucorner #visiblemending #darning #sockdarning #mending #makedoandmend #makedomend #knitstagram #knitsocks #sockknitting #knitsky

11.02.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A piece of pink knitting has two white stripes by the needles. It is laying on a white sheepskin.

A piece of pink knitting has two white stripes by the needles. It is laying on a white sheepskin.

Now that I've reached the stripes, it seems like the knitting is just flying off the needles.
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#kikucorner #makenine2025 #2025makenine #sandiprosser #knitsimplemagazine #knitsimple #knittingforkids #knittingforbaby #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #torontoknits

10.02.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#ontarioelection

04.02.2025 20:21 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A piece of pink knitting lays on a white sheepskin. The top of the knitting has two white stripes. The balls of pink and white yarn sit next to the piece of knitting.

A piece of pink knitting lays on a white sheepskin. The top of the knitting has two white stripes. The balls of pink and white yarn sit next to the piece of knitting.

I've already reached the stripes at the bib of the dress. This is going to be so cute!
#kikucorner #makenine2025 #2025makenine #knitsky #alinedress #sandiprosser #torontoknits

07.02.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't DM you, so I'll add additions here: Linc Farm moved to Nova Scotia. Circle R Farm/Revolution Wool Co is in Ontario.

05.02.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A piece of pink knitting sits on an open page from a knitting magazine.

A piece of pink knitting sits on an open page from a knitting magazine.

After thinking about my 2025 make nine, I think I developed castonitis! This week I cast on this sweet dress by Sandi Prosser from Knit Simple Winter 2018. I'm using this rich pink cotton-merino yarn from Schulana, from the stash.
#kikucorner #knitsky #2025makenine

05.02.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Nine pictures in a grid showing various knit garments and blankets, and one pair of sewn pants.

Nine pictures in a grid showing various knit garments and blankets, and one pair of sewn pants.

Today on the blog: My 2025 Make Nine includes one sewn garment, six knitted garments, and one knit blanket. I also plan to knit for my mom, my daughter, my niece, and myself. Once again, I will try and use up yarn and fabric from my stash for all of it.
#makenine2025 #knitsky #kikucorner #sewing

03.02.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0