A weekly witchy themed fiber arts podcast! We're a coven of two yarn witches trying to craft fiber magic through knitting, dyeing, spinning, and whatever we can get our witchy hands on. It's a long distance coven, so we thought we'd open it up to yarn witches across the globe so we can spread our black magics far and wide. Lauren is the dyer behind Valkyrie Fibers and Emily designs knitting patterns under the name Kitty With A Cupcake. New episodes drop on Tuesdays!
Episode 246: Big Ern, Modern Folklore Deity
News:
Emily will be vending at Not Your Mama’s Craft Market in the Columbus metro area on 5/12 https://notyourmamascraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/18 https://craftysupermarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Nashville on 6/15 and Louisville on 6/22 https://www.woetothee.com/
FO:
Lauren - Wicked Enchantress kerchief cowl designed by Kitty With A Cupcake https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wicked-enchantress knit in handspun using Rapunzel Fiber Arts rolags in the Hag’s Cauldron colorway which will be in Emily’s booth for the Fiber Witch Festival
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- vanilla socks in Lang SuperSocks
- hand painted birchwood Turkish Spindles from Snyder’s for the Fiber Witch Festival
Lauren - Ahsoka Shawl by Knit Graffiti knit in Valkyrie Fibers Lapis Lazuli and Narkina 5 colorways https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/ahsoka/
- a pair of Fan Warrior Mitts in The Senator (Riyo Chuchi inspired self striping colorway) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fan-warrior-mitts
- Numbat Cowl by Norichan Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl in Junkyarn Dreamhouse sock blank https://www.junkyarn.com/ and OOAK eggplant yak base Valkyrie Fibers
Acquisitions:
Emily - lego piñata set as a treat for finishing getting their taxes done
- Sample of the Hag’s Cauldron rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
- new stickers for the Fiber Witch Festival!!!
Occult Corner: Lauren tells us about the modern folk deity of wildland firefighters: Big Ern
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Pronoun Pals are now on her website and will be debuting some new sticky notes!
Lauren has lots of new self striping Star Wars colorways in stock with a big update scheduled for May the Fourth
We will both be showcasing pride themed items for pride month!
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
5/21/2024 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 245: The Bermuda Triangle - Modern Folklore Mystery
News:
Emily will be vending at Not Your Mama’s Craft Market in the Columbus metro area on 5/12 https://notyourmamascraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/18 https://craftysupermarket.com/
FO:
Lauren - a pair of Fan Warrior Mitts in the Sabine Wren colorways (The Artist) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fan-warrior-mitts
- Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee Design Co. in Valkyrie Fibers, Arkiak Yarn, and Serendipitous Wool https://www.summerleedesignco.com/patterns/p/pinwheel-socks
Emily - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- vanilla socks in Lang SuperSocks
Lauren - Ahsoka Shawl by Knit Graffiti knit in Valkyrie Fibers Lapis Lazuli and Narkina 5 colorways https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/ahsoka/
- a pair of Fan Warrior Mitts in The Senator (Riyo Chuchi inspired self striping colorway) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fan-warrior-mitts
- Numbat Cowl by Norichan Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl in Junkyarn Dreamhouse sock blank https://www.junkyarn.com/ and OOAK eggplant yak base Valkyrie Fibers
Acquisitions: holy crap, we managed to not buy anything in several weeks!
Occult Corner: Since Emily has just returned from two weeks of cruising in the Caribbean, Lauren decided to unravel the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle!
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Pronoun Pals are now on her website and Lauren has lots of new self striping Star Wars colorways in stock with a big update scheduled for May the Fourth
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
5/7/2024 • 25 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 244: Hag's Stone, A Ready Made Amulet!
News:
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
- 2 crochet hats in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html
Emily - ‘Something Blue’ wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- vanilla socks in Lang SuperSocks
Lauren - crochet hat in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html
- socks in Serendipitous Wool’s Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Anarcho-Indigenism (Essay Collection) https://www.akpress.org/anarcho-indigenism.html
- Laughter in Ancient Rome by Mary Beard
Emily - two tins of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty https://crazyaarons.com/
Occult Corner: Lauren found a hag stone on the beach in Mendocino and now you all have to hear about it!
Self Promotion:
Emily has an exclusive pin with Starlight Knitting Society for the Rose City Yarn Crawl! https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com/
Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please!
Pronoun Pals coming soon
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
4/30/2024 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 243: Major Arcana 6 - The Lovers
News:
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10, come find her in booth 808! http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway, we decided that it should have a pony tail hole!
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- ‘Something Blue’ wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway
Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
- socks in Serendipitous Wool’s Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions: nothing this week! Take that, Capitalism!
Occult Corner: we recorded on Valentine’s Day, so of course we talked about The Lovers tarot card!
Self Promotion:
Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please!
Pronoun Pals coming soon
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
4/9/2024 • 21 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 242: Korean Fan Death
News:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - Dotted Rays #2 by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- ‘Something Blue’ wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway
Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
- crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway
- socks in Serendipitous Wool’s Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Lothcat Cuddleez plushies from Disney World
Emily - new living room furniture to make her crafting corner cozy AF
Occult Corner: The Korean urban legend of Fan Death!
Self Promotion:
Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please!
Pronoun Pals coming soon and Lauren will be having a big Avatar The Last Airbender update on 2/14 (Valentine’s Day!)
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
3/12/2024 • 25 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 241: The Hierophant
News:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
Emily - vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
- ‘Something Blue’ wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway
Lauren - a second Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
- crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway
- socks in Serendipitous Wool’s Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - BoKatan hoodie from Her Universe
- Pinky Promise colorway from Storyteller Yarn https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
Emily - Lothcat Cuddleez plushies from Disney World
Occult Corner: we talked about card 5 in the Major Arcana: The Hierophant.
Self Promotion:
Buy our things, please!
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
2/20/2024 • 32 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 240: Trip to New Orleans
News:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels.
- Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in an OOAK yak colorway by Valkyrie Fibers
Emily - swatch turned vanilla hat in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock self striping, Garnet Colorway.
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs
- Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves
Lauren - Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket
Acquisitions: we just returned from a lovely trip to New Orleans, so some of these items are listed by the place rather than who got the item
Lauren - mood ring inspired crochet hook and color changing stitch markers from Whitney Marie Anderson https://justwhitneymarie.com/
CocoAlly - Opossum themed shop in the French Quarter https://www.cocoally.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
- tea towel, socks, post cards, washi tape, stickers and a little plushie of Sesame the rescue opossum that goes to fund wildlife rescue
Sassy Magic/Sassy Magic Noir - two locations in the French Quarter, queer owned and inclusive AF https://www.sassymagick.com/
- pocket rocks, retro style magnets from Steve Rhodes, a bat plushie, Elektra body glitter, stickers galore, books, a bat plushie, a pin from Meow Amor, and a handheld broom from Kevin Craft Rituals
Path of Awakening - black woman owned and also inclusive AF https://www.pathofawakenings.com/
- pocket rocks, energy manifestation oils, a playing card sized Smith/Rider/Waite deck
Occult Corner: our recommendations from our trip to New Orleans!
Anansi’s Daughters for tours! We took the NOLA Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess and loved the time we spent with Eshé, who was exceptionally inviting and informative. The tour centered around Congo Square in Armstrong park, so if you’re not so interested in walking longer distances but are comfortable standing for a couple of hours, this would also be accessible to you. They also offer a Black Music & Hoodoo tour and ‘The Blackest Ghost Tour’ which sound like incredible experiences. https://www.anansisdaughters.com/
For metaphysical shops, we recommend the Sassy Magick and Sassy Magick Noir locations and Path of Awakening. Both are linked in the acquisitions section above.
For campy fun + classy decor + great tea and nibbles we really enjoyed the Vampire Apothecary https://vampireapothecary.com/ we had the loveliest ‘goth girl tea time’ there! The have another location called the Vampire Cafe.
Self Promotion:
Buy our things, please!
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
2/13/2024 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 239: Cult Story Time - Twin Flames Universe
News:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO: none this week
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels.
- Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in an OOAK yak colorway by Valkyrie Fibers
Acquisitions:
Emily - Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/
- Big Sis Bevs Rosemary Vanilla Maple Syrup https://www.bigsisbevs.com/
- Brayer Babe greeting cards https://www.brayerbabe.com/
- Little Boat Boutique enamel pins and floral Illinois patch
- Rose and Perry Co body butter
-Jam and Bee Ceramics rainbow mug and ornament https://jamandbeeceramics.com/password
Occult Corner: Lauren got sucked into the Twin Flames Universe cult at the recommendation of Emily’s shipping manager, Sarah, and decided to tell Emily all about it. There are several streaming documentary series on this new age cult, Lauren found the Netflix one to have more trauma porn but also allowed cult survivors to tell more of their own story, the one on Prime was a little more removed and focused on the Vice reporter who broke the story in early 2020. Both series interview a queer expert. There was also an episode of the Conspirituality podcast on the cult.
Self Promotion:
Buy our things, please!
https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
www.kittywithacupcake.com
1/30/2024 • 46 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 238: Major Arcana 1 & 2, The Magician and The High Priestess
News:
Emily will be vending at Show of Hands in Chicago on December 17th https://www.showofhandschicago.com/ this event is focused on last minute small gifts ahead of your winter festivities!
Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick and their second location, Sassy Magick Noir, in New Orleans in the first weekend of January 2024! https://www.sassymagick.com/
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore!
FO:
Lauren - one crochet hat in Big Twist pride colorways from JoAnn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
- new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels.
Acquisitions:
Lauren - protect queer youth opossum stickers from on of her favorite ig meme accounts https://www.redbubble.com/people/Miloskis/shop?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-artist&utm_medium=ios&fbclid=PAAaYZHrc4u3Oe0J67lR0p3qMQsSKer_USVEstG7wDHe0xdGMPIwhnafEdSGk_aem_ARfsnGMLJsMPa3voydnWdaSZDQHMnzs3miCgtiLZVzoAmsh7lHPpENNE6OvLClB3spg
- Sony noise cancelling headphones
Emily - Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/
- assorted Japanese vending machine toys from Galaxy Con
- knife kitty pin from Lemon Whiskers Art https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonwhiskersart
Occult Corner: we dip back into our Major Arcana theme to discuss The Magician and The High Priestess
Self Promotion:
Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock! https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
Stocking Stuffer update on 12/12! Fill your loved one’s stocking with cuteness www.kittywithacupcake.com
1/23/2024 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 237: The Blackburn Cult Part 2
News:
No news this week!
FO:
Lauren - two crochet hats in Big Twist pride colorways from JoAnn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash
- crochet hat in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html
- Jeweled Facets crochet shawl by Knot Bad Britt https://www.knotbadbritt.com/patterns/p/jeweled-facets in the 5th Year Anniversary mini skein collection from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - All sorts of loot from Emily: Pronoun Pal Kickstarter swag, pentacle pocket mirror, hair clips
- hand dyed braid of Merino/Cashmere from Tumalo Fibers https://tumalofiber.com/
- hummingbird shaped mini threader
- teeny tiny mechanical pencil
- obsidian corvid skull from https://www.kristalyzedkreations.com/
Emily - candle from Sierra Soapbox
- Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/
Occult Corner: Lauren heard about The Cult of The Great Eleven on a recent episode of My Favorite Murder and read the book of the same name by Samuel Fort. Here’s her book report on this Roaring 20’s Lady-Cult! In part two, we hear about the cult’s grisly crimes and eventual downfall. https://www.samuelfort.com/
Self Promotion:
Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock! https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
Emily’s leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins are up on her website and there will be some new acetate accessories in a new shop update! www.kittywithacupcake.com
Emily’s Macaron Box collection has been updated with a new shawl pattern! The Cotton Candy variation features slipped stitches and really shows off the mini skein of the sock set! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
1/2/2024 • 47 minutes
Episode 236: The Blackburn Cult Part 1
News:
Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25, this is a free event and we will have stickers for podcast listeners!
Emily will be vending at Galaxy Con in Columbus, OH on December 1-3 https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus
Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick in New Orleans in January! https://www.sassymagick.com/
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series
- Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash
- Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in handspun Umbara colorway from Rapunzel Fiber Arts (a Coven member who takes custom orders!) https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Acquisitions:
Lauren - 5 year Anniversary mini skein set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Emily - went to Portland for Sacred Sheep and got many treasures!
- Witchy project bag from Multicraftual https://www.etsy.com/shop/MultiCraftualNC
- No Face mini tote bag, slug fidget toy, and gouache paint from Collage PDX https://www.collagepdx.com/
- Pixel-Dot pen sets, rollerball Lamy pen, letterpressed mini cards from Oblation Paper and Press https://www.oblationpapers.com/
- Totoro sketch book from the Portland Japanese Gardens
- Rainbow Ghost patch from Weird Sisters Yarn Shop https://www.weirdsistersyarn.com/
- Sacred Sheep official pin https://thesacredsheep.com/
- light green Lily of the Valley mug from JaMpdx https://jampdx.com/
- Tuft body balm and two skeins of Spincycle Plump Base Cassiopeia colorway from Starlight Knitting Society https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com/
Occult Corner: Lauren heard about The Cult of The Great Eleven on a recent episode of My Favorite Murder and read the book of the same name by Samuel Fort. Here’s her book report on this Roaring 20’s Lady-Cult! In part one, we hear of the early lives of May Otis Blackburn and her daughter Ruth as they con their way from the Midwest, to Portland, to sunny California! https://www.samuelfort.com/
Self Promotion:
Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock! https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com
Emily’s leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins are up on her website! www.kittywithacupcake.com
Emily’s Macaron Box collection has been updated with a new shawl pattern! The Cotton Candy variation features slipped stitches and really shows off the mini skein of the sock set! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
12/5/2023 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 235: Major Arcana 0: The Fool
News:
Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth! Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve’ on the day of the event
Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series
- Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/
Acquisitions:
Emily - Junkyarn mystery skein on the Smooth Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/products/mystery-bags
Occult Corner: We’re talking Tarot’s Major Arcana! First off is The Fool!
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having and “odds and ends” update on 11/5
Emily will be putting any leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins up on her website the day after the show! www.kittywithacupcake.com
11/14/2023 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 234: This Musical Instrument Will Make You Go Insane?!
News:
Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth! Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve’ on the day of the event
Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25
FO:
Lauren - first skein of fingering weight two ply handspun in the Umbara rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Emily - collaborative art pieces with Kemper of JunkYarn!
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series
- Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Loop Switch earplugs https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch
Emily - Marker case from Arteza
- lots of Posca pens from Jerry’s Artarama in Raleigh
- Polly Pocket Starlight Dinner Party
Occult Corner: The Glass Armonica: an instrument created by Benjamin Franklin that was rumored to drive people mad!
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having and “odds and ends” update on 11/5
Emily is debuting some new Pocket Friend enamel pins for spooky season as well as some new Magic Merit Badges and an ADHD pin! www.kittywithacupcake.com
10/24/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 233: Why Do Ghosts Look Like That?
News:
Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth! Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve’ on the day of the event
Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25
FO:
Lauren - improvised crochet cat hammock
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
- Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box
- WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
- Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series
- Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Hand knit hat and goodies from our friend Clara
- Bi Pride Rainbow Earrings from Wildwood Maker’s Market
- Sierra Soapbox soy candle in the Sierra Cement scent
- Elemental wood carving art from Witches Night Out event
- JunkYarn, Silly String Base - Side Boob Colorway, Dreamhouse colorway sock blank and Barbie themed stickers and goodies https://www.junkyarn.com/
Emily - Kickstarter ‘Bivern’ pin from RoyaRach https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/royarach/mythical-pride-heraldry-pins?ref=clipboard-prelaunch
- Matchmaker by Cam Marshall from Atomic Books in Baltimore
- Art batt from Lovely Yarns in Baltimore
Occult Corner: How did the modern visual representation of ghosts come to be? We cover topic of Phantasmagoria horror shows, the precursor to the modern Horror Movie. We hear that the book The Ghost: A Cultural History by Susan Owens does a full exploration of this topic, but we haven’t read it yet.
Self Promotion:
Disturbing the Fleece has published the Serendipitous Journey pattern made using Valkyrie Fibers self striping sock yarn. The colorway used has sold out but Lauren has lots of good sock yarn in stock https://www.disturbingthefleece.com/
Emily is debuting some new Pocket Friend enamel pins for spooky season as well as some new Magic Merit Badges and an ADHD pin! www.kittywithacupcake.com
10/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 232: The Victorians Put Arsenic In Everything
Sorry we took a little unexpected month long break there! We both had a super busy September! We're excited to be back though!
News:
Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be having a trunk show at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
Emily will be vending at Bitchcraft Fair in Louisville on 10/1 https://bitchcraftfair.ticketspice.com/bitchcraft-fair-louisville-2023
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Baltimore on 10/7 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-oddities-expo-baltimore-tickets-465041560827
FO:
Lauren - Ancestors’ Journey sock test knit in upcoming self striping colorway for Serendipitous Wool’s 5 year anniversary, pattern by Disturbing the Fleece https://www.disturbingthefleece.com/
- Jeweled Facets crochet shawl by Knot Bad Britt https://www.knotbadbritt.com/patterns/p/jeweled-facets in the Dreamhouse Mini Skein Set, a sample for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
Acquisitions:
Lauren - 3 foster kittens named Jacen, Ezra, and Sabine!
- Camtono safe
- LothCat ring from Rocklove Jewlery
- Sabine hoodie from Her Universe
Emily - neat pins from Disney featuring Figment, Bandleader Mickey, and Chopper
Occult Corner: Why was arsenic like catnip to the Victorians?
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be offering exclusive mini skein kits through Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
10/10/2023 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 231: Aliens are real?!
News:
Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be having a trunk show at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
Emily will be vending at Bitchcraft Fair in Louisville on 10/1 https://bitchcraftfair.ticketspice.com/bitchcraft-fair-louisville-2023
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Baltimore on 10/7 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-oddities-expo-baltimore-tickets-465041560827
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla hat in mystery deep stash
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Ancestors’ Journey sock test knit in upcoming self striping colorway for Serendipitous Wool’s 5 year anniversary, pattern by Disturbing the Fleece https://www.disturbingthefleece.com/
- Jeweled Facets crochet shawl by Knot Bad Britt https://www.knotbadbritt.com/patterns/p/jeweled-facets in the Dreamhouse Mini Skein Set, a sample for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
Acquisitions:
Lauren - a color changing crochet hook and matching stud earrings from Whitney Marie Anderson https://whitneymarieanderson.com/
Emily - Pumpkin stickers and enamel pins from Glitchbat’s Kickstarter https://shopglitchbat.com/
- C1-10P self striping from Lauren https://www.etsy.com/listing/1090532417/bfl-c1-10p-its-a-trap-series
Occult Corner: Did the US government really admit that there are aliens? The reality doesn’t live up to the memes.
Self Promotion:
If you missed out on Emily’s Pronoun Pals kickstarter, you can go to her website (www.kittywithacupcake.com) and jump in on it after the fact!
Emily’s Zodiac collection is available on her website and you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Rebellion Era collection and kits for the Kino Cowl are available in her Etsy shop!
Lauren will be offering exclusive mini skein kits through Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
9/12/2023 • 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 230: An Informal Discussion On Why We Think Christmas Is More Pagan Than Halloween
News:
Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be having a trunk show at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
Emily will be vending at Bitchcraft Fair in Louisville on 10/1 https://bitchcraftfair.ticketspice.com/bitchcraft-fair-louisville-2023
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Baltimore on 10/7 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-oddities-expo-baltimore-tickets-465041560827
FO:
Lauren - multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Numbat Cowl by Noriko Ho using cool colored scraps from the stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl
Emily - paper pieced scrappy project bag with hexagonal motif
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Ancestors’ Journey sock test knit in upcoming self striping colorway for Serendipitous Wool’s 5 year anniversary, pattern by Disturbing the Fleece https://www.disturbingthefleece.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in mystery deep stash
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Numbat Cowl by Noriko Ho using cool colored scraps from the stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Lando Calrissian sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Emily - miniature shopping baskets for her booth!
- Sabine Wren hoodie from Her Universe https://www.heruniverse.com/product/her-universe-star-wars-ahsoka-sabine-wren-splatter-hoodie-plus-size-her-universe-exclusive/20754822.html
Occult Corner: We just chit chatted about wether or not a music teacher throwing a children’s Halloween party was ‘secular’ or ‘a heathen pagan rite to corrupt godly children’ (sarcasm!)
Self Promotion:
If you missed out on Emily’s Pronoun Pals kickstarter, you can go to her website (www.kittywithacupcake.com) and jump in on it after the fact!
Emily’s Zodiac collection is available on her website and you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Rebellion Era collection and kits for the Kino Cowl are available in her Etsy shop!
Lauren will be offering exclusive mini skein kits through Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
9/5/2023 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 229: Theosophy - A Mixed Media Collage of Cultural Appropriation
News:
Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be having a trunk show at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
FO:
Lauren - Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired test knit in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit coming out in mid August! https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
WIPS:
Emily - paper pieced scrappy project bag with hexagonal motif
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in mystery deep stash
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Numbat Cowl by Noriko Ho using cool colored scraps from the stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl
Acquisitions: None this week!
Occult Corner: (Part Three) Theosophy - a mixed media collage of cultural appropriation!
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Zodiac collection is available on her website and you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Rebellion Era collection and kits for the Kino Cowl are available in her Etsy shop!
Lauren will be offering exclusive mini skein kits through Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl
8/29/2023 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 228: Part 2 Mystify, Manipulate, Manifest: Too Blavatsky, Too Furious
News:
- Our next Discord Crafty Hangout for patrons will be Friday 8/11 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/-
Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be having a trunk show at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
FO:
Lauren - Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
WIPS:
Emily - paper pieced scrappy project bag with hexagonal motif
- Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in mystery deep stash
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Numbat Cowl by Noriko Ho using cool colored scraps from the stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/numbat-cowl
- Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired test knit in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit coming out in mid August! https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit
Acquisitions:
Lauren - an enormous box of rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts, including a custom order of the Umbara blend and the bi pride rolags! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Emily - a clear organizing bin for paper piecing projects
- Willoughby Scrappy Quilt pattern from Tales of Cloth https://www.talesofcloth.com/blogs/blog/willoughby-quilt-the-upsized-version
- Fabric from Freeman’s Creative - some neutral undyed quilting cotton, assorted fat quarters, and the Sugar Cone charm pack by Kimberly Kite
Occult Corner: (Part Two) Mystify, Manipulate, Manifest: Too Blavatsky, Too Furious. We talk about the conclusion of the biography of 19th century spiritualist grifter and New Age pioneer Helena Blavatsky. A complicated character, who’s life was quite the adventure!
Self Promotion:
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in the summer of 2023, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Clone Wars Era self striping collection has been released into the wild and there’s still lots of goodies available. You can expect a Rebellion Era collection and kits for the Kino Cowl to drop in August!
8/22/2023 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 227: Part 1 - Gaslight, Gatekeeper, Girlboss: The Helena Blavatsky Story
News:
- Our next Discord Crafty Hangout for patrons will be Friday 8/11 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
Emily will be vending with Junkyarn at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla hat in Anzula Fibers held double with Make it Tweed
Emily - Paper pieced hexagonal floral coaster with bee motifs
WIPS:
Emily - paper pieced scrappy project bag with hexagonal motif
- Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in mystery deep stash
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions: Emily got treasures from Knit and Bolt in Minneapolis https://knitandbolt.com/
- Le Needle Bird, hummingbird shaped needle threader and cutter
- two charm packs of fabrics, one in rainbow pastel neons and the other in graphic neon prints
- assorted fat quarters
- Quilted Pride Flag wall hanging kit
Occult Corner: Part one of Gaslight, Gatekeeper, Girlboss - Milking the Spiritualism and Cultural Appropriation schtick for every last dime. The Helena Blavatsky Story. This spooky grifter walked so that Lafayette Ronald Hubbard could run.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in the summer of 2023, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Clone Wars Era self striping collection has been released into the wild and there’s still lots of goodies available. You can expect a Rebellion Era collection to drop in August!
8/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 226: Leonormand
News:
Emily and Kemper will be having a festive Barbie trunk show at the Barbie Party at Freeman’s Creative in Durham, NC on 7/22 https://www.freemanscreative.com/
Our next Discord Crafty Hangout for patrons will be Friday 8/11 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
Emily will be vending with Junkyarn at Brooklyn General in late September for a NY metro area yarn crawl
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Anzula Fibers held double with Make it Tweed
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions: Lauren received birthday presents!
- a beautiful hand thrown pot with catnip in it from a knit group friend
- a piece of embroidered art from Floss and Flourish (@fortheloveofthreadsandplants on ig) from Emily along with various bits of flair
Occult Corner: We continue to look into cartomancy from its beginnings as a regular European card game. We learn about Napoelonic Era occultist Marie Anne LeNormand and the Lenormand deck which was inspired by her practices, from which most modern oracle decks are descended.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in the summer of 2023, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren’s Clone Wars Era self striping collection has been released into the wild and you can expect a Rebellion Era collection to drop in August!
8/8/2023 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 225: Tarot de Marseille
News:
Emily and Kemper will be having a festive Barbie trunk show at the Barbie Party at Freeman’s Creative in Durham, NC on 7/22 https://www.freemanscreative.com/
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla hat in Arkaik fibers Human Behaviour colorway https://arkaikfibres.com/ held double with Make it Tweed
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Anzula Fibers held double with Make it Tweed
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions: None this week, try again next week, capitalism!
Occult Corner: Emily tells us about the origins of Tarot as an occult practice from its beginnings as a regular European card game. We learn about the Tarot de Marseilles deck, from which most modern tarot decks are descended.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in the summer of 2023, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren will be having a big Star Wars themed update in early August as well as a “Clone Wars Women Take No Shit” self striping collection on July 16th
8/1/2023 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 223: Orca Folklore in Honor of White Gladis
News:
Our next Discord Crafty Hangout is on 6/30 at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern. Grab your beverage of choice and come hang out!
Join in on the Juneteenth Make Along hosted by The Black Knitter (on ig and YouTube), cast on 6/11 or later and finish projects by 7/3 to qualify for prizes! Projects using designs, yarns, fiber, notions, or bags from black owned fiber artists and small business owners qualify! Some prizes might even be from Valkyrie Fibers
Through Pride Month Lauren is hosting a fundraiser for Point of Pride, who help trans folks get access to gender affirming healthcare. Donating money is rad as hell, but Point of Pride also gives out affirming/supportive notes with the free binders/shapewear that they send out. Here’s the link to their letter writing program: https://www.pointofpride.org/letter-writing
Emily and Kemper will be having a festive Barbie trunk show at the Barbie Party at Freeman’s Creative in Durham, NC on 7/22 https://www.freemanscreative.com/
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Arkaik fibers Human Behaviour colorway https://arkaikfibres.com/ held double with Make it Tweed
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Pri(demon)th shirt from Bill Crisafi https://www.billcrisafi.com/
Emily - stickers from Bored Bunny https://boredbunny.net/
- Spirited Away sticker from Glitch Bat https://shopglitchbat.com/
- Cry Time Wolfsbane tin
Occult Corner: In honor of Comrade White Gladis, the orca who is teaching her pod to tear the rudders off of yachts in the straights of Gibraltar, we are talking about the folklore surrounding orcas and whales in general.
Self Promotion:
The Pronoun Pal Kickstarter will debut on 6/13! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/pronoun-pals-a-pride-pin-collection
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in July, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Totally 90’s merch is now available on Emily’s website!
Lauren will be having a big Star Wars themed update in early August as well as a “Clone Wars Women Take No Shit” self striping collection on July 16th
7/18/2023 • 28 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 223: Jasper Rock Talk
News:
Join in on the Juneteenth Make Along hosted by The Black Knitter (on ig and YouTube), cast on 6/11 or later and finish projects by 7/3 to qualify for prizes! Projects using designs, yarns, fiber, notions, or bags from black owned fiber artists and small business owners qualify! Some prizes might even be from Valkyrie Fibers!
Through Pride Month Lauren is hosting a fundraiser for Point of Pride, who help trans folks get access to gender affirming healthcare. Donating money is rad as hell, but Point of Pride also gives out affirming/supportive notes with the free binders/shapewear that they send out. Here’s the link to their letter writing program: https://www.pointofpride.org/letter-writing
Emily and Kemper will be having a festive Barbie trunk show at the Barbie Party at Freeman’s Creative in Durham, NC on 7/22 https://www.freemanscreative.com/
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla hat in Knit Picks Stroll Koi Pond colorway
- Lake Rainbow paint and sip painting (with a bonus Appa!)
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Arkaik fibers Human Behaviour colorway https://arkaikfibres.com/ held double with Make it Tweed
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Lauren - two skeins of Make it Tweed by Rico Creative
Emily - Lego Dots sew on patch
Occult Corner: we talk about the many colors of Jasper, a very pretty aggregate quartz!
Self Promotion:
The Pronoun Pal Kickstarter will debut on 6/13! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/pronoun-pals-a-pride-pin-collection
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in July, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Totally 90’s merch is now available on Emily’s website!
Lauren will be having a big Star Wars themed update in early August as well as a “Clone Wars Women Take No Shit” self striping collection in July
7/12/2023 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 222: A Visit to the Salem Witch Museum
News:
Join in on the Juneteenth Make Along hosted by The Black Knitter (on ig and YouTube), cast on 6/11 or later and finish projects by 7/3 to qualify for prizes! Projects using designs, yarns, fiber, notions, or bags from black owned fiber artists and small business owners qualify! Some prizes might even be from Valkyrie Fibers!
Through Pride Month Lauren is hosting a fundraiser for Point of Pride, who help trans folks get access to gender affirming healthcare. Donating money is rad as hell, but Point of Pride also gives out affirming/supportive notes with the free binders/shapewear that they send out. Here’s the link to their letter writing program: https://www.pointofpride.org/letter-writing
Emily and Kemper will be having a festive Barbie trunk show at the Barbie Party at Freeman’s Creative in Durham, NC on 7/22 https://www.freemanscreative.com/
Emily will be vending at PopCon Indy from 8/25 - 8/27 https://popcon.us/popcon-indy/
FO:
Lauren - Queue Shawl by Darci Kern https://darcidoesit.com/ in Junk Yarn Totally Hair Barbie colorway, Tuxedo Luxe Base and Dorian Gray colorway by Three Irish Girls
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He’s Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Knit Picks Stroll Koi Pond colorway
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
- Meiloorun Shawl by Knit Graffiti https://knitgraffiti.com/shop/meiloorun/ in undyed yak, two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn and a sock set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
Acquisitions:
Emily got many treasures on the totally 90’s tour with Kemper
Gather Here, Boston : several fat quarters and sewing notions https://gatherhereonline.com/
Hive and Forge, Salem : Teeny Tiny Tarot deck https://www.hiveandforge.com/
Hauswitch, Salem : Moon Blood bath salts, various pocket rocks, star shaped hanging lavender sachet https://hauswitchstore.com/
Modern Millie, Salem : botanical print skirt with pocket https://modernmillieshop.com/
Circle of Stitches, Salem : enamel pins, gold bee needle minder https://www.circleofstitches.com/
Village Silversmith, Salem : Labradorite teardrop shaped ring and crescent moon necklace https://www.villagesilversmith.net/
Skein Yarn, East Greenwich : art tins, four skeins of Jawoole SuperSoxx sock yarn, Ken Yarn Ally AF colorway https://skeinyarnshop.com/
Spoopy Tarot https://cutetarot.com/product/spoopy-tarot-deck/
Occult Corner: Emily tells us all about the kitschy Salem Witch Museum! https://salemwitchmuseum.com/
Self Promotion:
The Pronoun Pal Kickstarter will debut on 6/13! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/pronoun-pals-a-pride-pin-collection
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in July, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Totally 90’s merch is now available on Emily’s website!
Lauren will be having a big Star Wars themed update in early August
6/27/2023 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 221: Bismuth, The Gayest Element!
News:
Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be coming to several yarn shops on the east coast this summer! Wednesday 5/31 in Boston at the Boston Fiber Co., Thursday 6/1 at Circle of Stitches in Salem, and Saturday 6/3 and Sunday 6/4 at Skein Yarn Shop in Providence. There will be brand new products from both Kemper and Emily!
Emily’s next event will be the Pop Con in Louisville the weekend of 6/16- 6/18 https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/PopCon_Louisville_2023
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Knit Picks Stroll Koi Pond colorway
- Queue Shawl by Darci Kern https://darcidoesit.com/ in Junk Yarn Totally Hair Barbie colorway, Tuxedo Luxe Base and Dorian Gray colorway by Three Irish Girls
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
Acquisitions:
Lauren - two skeins from Sister Ananse Yarn, fingering weight yak blend base in the Dreamland and Etherial colorways https://naimabondart.com/collections/hand-dyed100-merino-wool-yarn
Emily - a whole bag of button badges for the Totally 90’s Tour!
Occult Corner: Bringing back rock talk with everyone’s favorite rainbow colored Heavy Metal: Bismuth!
Self Promotion:
The Pronoun Pal Kickstarter will debut on 6/13! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/pronoun-pals-a-pride-pin-collection
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in July, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren will be having a big self striping update on Sunday May 28th with $5 from every skein of self striping going to Point of Pride https://www.pointofpride.org/ and another great local to Lauren organization that you can support is the scholarship fund for queer folks to attend community college! https://secure.etransfer.com/EFT/custom/LTCCF/BlockCode/donation1.cfm?d2org=LTCC&d2tool=donate and be sure to select “Scholarships” and then in the following list select the “Pride Equality Scholarship”!
6/20/2023 • 27 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 220: Bezoars, Magical Gut Pearls
News:
Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be coming to several yarn shops on the east coast this summer! Wednesday 5/31 in Boston at the Boston Fiber Co., Thursday 6/1 at Circle of Stitches in Salem, and Saturday 6/3 and Sunday 6/4 at Skein Yarn Shop in Providence. There will be brand new products from both Kemper and Emily!
Our next Crafty Discord Hangout for patrons will be Weds 5/24 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern!
Emily’s next event will be the Pop Con in Louisville the weekend of 6/16- 6/18 https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/PopCon_Louisville_2023
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Knit Picks Stroll Koi Pond colorway
- Queue Shawl by Darci Kern https://darcidoesit.com/ in Junk Yarn Totally Hair Barbie colorway, Tuxedo Luxe Base and Dorian Gray colorway by Three Irish Girls
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
Acquisitions:
Lauren - got another package from Emily including the pins she got in Raleigh that we talked about last week, new 90’s charms and a black cat Pocket Familiar pin, and some stickers and business cards to hand out for the new Pronoun Pals kickstarter
Emily - a pair of mugs from Tiny Cloud Ceramics
- soot sprite embroidery from Floss and Flourish https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofthreadandplants/
- CMY Cube https://us.cmycubes.com/
Occult Corner: Today we dug into the history of the Beozar, the uglier, terrestrial version of a pearl! These stone found in the GI tract of animals have always fascinated humans who have prescribed strange properties to them. We chat about their history in western folklore as a universal antidote, their occurrence in human GI tracts, and their plausible efficacy against one common poison.
Self Promotion:
The Pronoun Pal Kickstarter will debut on 6/13! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/pronoun-pals-a-pride-pin-collection
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in May, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren will be having a big self striping update on Sunday May 28th with $5 from every skein of self striping going to Point of Pride https://www.pointofpride.org/
5/23/2023 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 119: Necropants, Our New Favorite Bit of Money Folklore
News:
Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be coming to several yarn shops on the east coast this summer! Wednesday 5/31 in Boston at the Boston Fiber Co., Thursday 6/1 at Circle of Stitches in Salem, and Saturday 6/3 and Sunday 6/4 at Skein Yarn Shop in Providence.
Our next Crafty Discord Hangout for patrons will be Weds 5/24 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern!
FO:
Lauren - tubular headband in handspun from Rapunzel Fiber Arts Kamino rolags https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
- two skeins of worsted weight handspun in Rapunzel Fiber Arts in the Chaos Theory blend
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Knit Picks Stroll Koi Pond colorway
- Queue Shawl by Darci Kern https://darcidoesit.com/ in Junk Yarn Totally Hair Barbie colorway, Tuxedo Luxe Base and Dorian Gray colorway by Three Irish Girls
- multipurpose wearable tube improvised design in Rapunzel Fiber Arts Chaos Theory handspun
Acquisitions:
Lauren - got a package from Emily including an opossum print, mushroom lady candle, yarn snips, and a needle minder
Emily - got a package from Lauren with lots of Steven Universe inspired yarn
- Loop Earplugs the ‘quiet’ and ‘engage’ models
- from Deco in Raleigh https://www.decoraleigh.com/
- purple glass candle holder and matching purple candle
- acorn pin from Amar and Riley https://www.amarriley.com/
- sheer embroidered socks
- stickers
- ‘I Poop On Fascists’ pigeon pin for Lauren
- from Edge of Urge in Raleigh https://edgeofurge.com/
- Poly Pothead caboodle inspired notions case
- from Letters Bookshop in Raleigh https://www.lettersbookshop.com/
- Heartstopper graphic novel
- from Hellsbells Vintage https://instagram.com/hellsbellesvtg?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - Crowley pin for Lauren
- from Freeman’s Creative in Durham https://www.freemanscreative.com/
- Coco Knits tape measure https://cocoknits.com/products/tape-measure
- moon phase sticker
- English Paper Piecing book
- from Junk Yarn
- 4 ooak skeins of the new cotton base, three in a nice pinky mauve and one in a periwinkle blurple
- ooak Hot Pink fingering weight and two mini skeins in a lime green and the Totally Hair Barbie colorway
- mystery skein of self striping inspired by Elsa from the Frozen franchise, probably from Nomadic Yarns
Occult Corner: Lauren learned about something called ‘NecroPants’ and now you have to know about it too. It’s an odd bit of folklore from Iceland relating to one of our favorite topics: scrotum magic. First heard about in episode 225 of the Lore podcast https://www.lorepodcast.com/sources/225 and aided in research by trusty Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nábrók
Self Promotion:
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in May, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Pride month shenanigans are a new kickstarter from Emily debuting in mid June and rainbow themed yarn from Lauren on the last Sunday in May with a portion of proceeds going to Point of Pride https://www.pointofpride.org/
5/16/2023 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 118: Kodama
News:
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Raleigh on 5/6 https://www.woetothee.com/
Emily will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/13 https://craftysupermarket.com/
Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be coming to several yarn shops on the east coast this summer! Wednesday 5/31 in Boston at the Boston Fiber Co., Thursday 6/1 at Circle of Stitches in Salem, and Saturday 6/3 and Sunday 6/4 at Skein Yarn Shop in Providence.
Lauren will be having a trunk show at Knits and Knots Minden for LYS day on 4/29 featuring an exclusive self striping, new colorways, and returning favorites! https://www.knitsandknotsminden.com/
Our next Crafty Discord Hangout for patrons will be Weds 5/24 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern!
FO:
Lauren - Cowl-Dickie hybrid design in handspun Frankenskein
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- tubular headband in handspun from Rapunzel fiber arts Kamino rolags https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Acquisitions:
Emily - six new baby chickens!
- artist palette fidget toy
- 90’s Arcade Carpet Cake art from LJM Art - from the Goblin Market
Occult Corner: Kodama! The little tree spirits from Princess Mononoke are from real Japanese Folklore, and we’re gonna talk about it
Self Promotion:
Emily will be vending virtually at the Darksome Market’s Out of the Crypt event from Friday 4/28-Sunday 4/30
Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in May, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Pride month shenanigans are a new kickstarter from Emily rainbow themed yarn from Lauren with a portion of proceeds going to Point of Pride https://www.pointofpride.org/
5/2/2023 • 24 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 117: Red Flags of High Demand Groups and Cults
News:
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Raleigh on 5/6 https://www.woetothee.com/
Emily will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/13 https://craftysupermarket.com/
Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn will be coming to several yarn shops on the east coast this summer! Wednesday 5/31 in Boston at the Boston Fiber Co., Thursday 6/1 at Circle of Stitches in Salem, and Saturday 6/3 and Sunday 6/4 at Skein Yarn Shop in Providence.
Lauren will be having a trunk show at Knits and Knots Minden for LYS day on 4/29 featuring an exclusive self striping, new colorways, and returning favorites! https://www.knitsandknotsminden.com/
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com plus matching baby hat, already sent off to a friend welcoming a new addition.
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
WIPS:
Emily - Maema cardigan by Pip and Pin https://www.pipandpin.ca/shop/p/qkhuxyly0m9upaofgle03mar2nrx4o in Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Cowl-Dickie hybrid design in handspun Frankenskein.
Acquisitions:
Lauren - stickers from Crippled Giraffe https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrippledGiraffDecals
- a new cat! Please welcome Mister Charles Chopper into the coven!
Occult Corner: to wrap up our deep dive into modern charismatic men making up their own religions, we discuss cult dynamics as they apply to various high demand groups.
Self Promotion: Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in May, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren will be having a massive Steven Universe themed update on Sunday April 30th with 5 brand new self striping colorways and several variegated colorways
4/25/2023 • 39 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 116: L. Ron Hubbard Part 3 - The Ultimate Boat Misadventure
News:
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
Emily will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/13 https://craftysupermarket.com/
Stay tuned for more details on the Totally 90’s Nostalgia Tour featuring Kitty With A Cupcake and Junkyarn!
Lauren will be having a trunk show at Knits and Knots Minden for their one year anniversary celebration in early May!
FO:
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Lang Jawolle self striping colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com (back burnered)
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions:
Emily - a custom order of a sweater quantity from Junk Yarn, Penelope colorway, Boss Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/
Lauren - a care package of junk food from Mr. Valkyrie
Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard. In this installment, we finally arrive at LRH’s biggest and most unhinged boating disaster, as well as the Scientology’s infiltration of various government organizations, and the last chaotic years of LRH’s action-packed life.
Self Promotion: Emily will be offering her Zodiac pin collection on her website in late April/Early May, you can display your Big Three in Emily’s signature style!
Lauren will be having a massive Steven Universe themed update on Sunday April 30th with 5 brand new self striping colorways and several variegated colorways
4/18/2023 • 47 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 115: L. Ron Hubbard Part 2 - When You’re Low on Cash It’s Time To Start A Religion
News:
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO:
Emily - Big ol’ tassels for her Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
Lauren - headband in the new BoKatan colorway on her Matte Sock base (size one 9” circular needles, pattern: Provisional cast on 64 sts, knit in the round until it wraps around your head, stop knitting half way through your last round, Kitchener stitch to graft closed creating at 180 degree twist)
WIPS:
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com (back burnered)
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions:
Emily - new banner for her booth at shows!
Lauren - stickers from www.rainbowpossum.com
- The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin
- I Think I Might Be Autistic by Cynthia Kim
Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard. In this installment, we see LRH’s first draft of Scientology, called Dianetics blow up due to his rampant embezzling and tax evasion and how he kidnapped his own child and destroyed up his second family.
Self Promotion: none this week!
4/11/2023 • 0
Episode 114: L. Ron Hubbard Part 1 - 4 Boat Misadventures and Counting
News:
A coven member is participating in the Knit for Food Knit-a-thon on 3/26 (supporting Meals on Wheels, Feed America, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry) You can sponsor our friend at https://givebutter.com/knitforfood23/clarakeegan and we will be having our next Patreon Crafty Hangout on that day in support!
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO:
Emily - Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com (back burnered)
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions:
Emily - Steam Up, Dim Sum themed board game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steam-up/steam-up-a-feast-of-dim-sum
Occult Corner: We continue on our obsession with the “charismatic white man decides to create a new religion” historical pipeline of Alestair Crowley to Jack Parsons to L. Ron Hubbard. In this installment, we discuss LRH’s early life and first four failed boating adventure grifts. (Don’t worry, he won’t learn a single thing and will escalate it into an exponentially larger failed boating adventure.)
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Fairy Pocket collection is available! There are enamel pins, art prints, and project bags. New stickers are in stock and look for the Zodiac pins to hit the shop in April
Lauren will be having a shop update on 3/26 with fresh Star Wars yarns!
4/4/2023 • 45 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 113: Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch - Part 2
News:
A coven member is participating in the Knit for Food Knit-a-thon on 3/26 (supporting Meals on Wheels, Feed America, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry) You can sponsor our friend at https://givebutter.com/knitforfood23/clarakeegan and we will be having our next Patreon Crafty Hangout on that day in support!
One of Emily’s friends is directing an all-ages play about knitting at the Lifeline Theater in the Chicago area! It’s called Extra Yarn and it will be playing from 2/18 - 3/19 on Saturdays and Sundays https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2022-2023/extra-yarn/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO: Lauren made a pair of notions bags with leftover opossum print fabric from her Pinafore dresses
WIPS:
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Fiber Stash Dyeworks, Tweedy Toes base, Moss colorway https://www.fiberstashvt.com/tweedy-toes-sock-yarn
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
- MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com (back burnered)
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions:
Lauren - wool wash and people wash bar soaps from https://longwinterfarm.com/
Emily got many treasures on her recent trip to NY!
- from Kinokuniya bookstore: a Kiki’s Delivery Service Bakery paper model set, small foldable scissors, washi tape cutter, Fruits Basket manga
- art print card from Honeybunch Lettering https://honeybunchlettering.com/
- from Brooklyn General, two skeins of La Bien Aimee in the Floromorganite and The Flying Knitter colorways
- from Books Are Magic, Missing Witches: Recovering True Histories of Feminist Magic by Amy Torok and Risa Dickens
- Big Bud Press tote bag https://bigbudpress.com/collections/all
Occult Corner: Part two of Lauren’s deep dive that she is calling ‘Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch’ He was a mad scientist that loved blowing things into space and loved Alestair Crowley’s particular flavor of occultism. In this second installment we cover Parson’s troubles both personal and professional, spoiler alert: adding L Ron Hubbard into the mix didn’t help anything and the Red Scare/Cold War was not kind to a progressive polyamorist in a drug-fueled sex-magic commune with access to classified military intelligence.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Fairy Pocket collection is available! There are enamel pins, art prints, and project bags. New stickers are in stock and look for the Zodiac pins to hit the shop in April
Lauren will be having a shop update on 3/26 with fresh Star Wars yarns!
3/21/2023 • 52 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 112: Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch
News:
A coven member is participating in the Knit for Food Knit-a-thon on 3/26 (supporting Meals on Wheels, Feed America, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry) You can sponsor our friend at https://givebutter.com/knitforfood23/clarakeegan and we will be having our next Patreon Crafty Hangout on that day in support!
A new art piece from Emily will be at the Made You A Mix Tape Exhibition at the Aurora Gallery in Louisville opening on 2/11 and running until 3/5 https://auroragallerylouisville.com/. If you’re interested in buying Emily’s original art painting, please contact the gallery!
One of Emily’s friends is directing an all-ages play about knitting at the Lifeline Theater in the Chicago area! It’s called Extra Yarn and it will be playing from 2/18 - 3/19 on Saturdays and Sundays https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2022-2023/extra-yarn/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO: Lauren made a little loom beaded bracelet
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways (back burnered)
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com (back burnered)
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions: Emily got a keyboard inspired fidget toy from Ziddy Makes https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZiddyMakes
Occult Corner: Part one of Lauren’s deep dive that she is calling ‘Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch’ He was a mad scientist that loved blowing things into space and loved Alestair Crowley’s particular flavor of occultism. In this first installment we talk about how he founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and became the leader of a Sex Magick polycule mansion in Pasadena.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be debuting art prints and her Fairy Pocket enamel pins in early March!
3/14/2023 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 111: Aleister Crowley - Sex Magic, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll Part 2
News:
A new art piece from Emily will be at the Made You A Mix Tape Exhibition at the Aurora Gallery in Louisville opening on 2/11 and running until 3/5 https://auroragallerylouisville.com/. If you’re interested in buying Emily’s original art painting, please contact the gallery!
One of Emily’s friends is directing an all-ages play about knitting at the Lifeline Theater in the Chicago area! It’s called Extra Yarn and it will be playing from 2/18 - 3/19 on Saturdays and Sundays https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2022-2023/extra-yarn/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions: None this week
Occult Corner: We finally tackle the long and action packed life of Alestair Crowley, “The Wickedest Man In The World,” and a founding father of modern occultism. There was nothing in this world that he didn’t try, and that really pissed some people off. In this second installment we learn about his various exploits, failed occult communes, and what sort of things he wrote when he finally burned through all his inheritance and needed money! We also tackle his *deeply problematic* ideas and counter cultural philosophies.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be having a B-Grade sale on Valentines Day! Sign up for her newsletter for more info!
Lauren will be bringing back her Mando inspired self striping colorway on 2/19.
2/21/2023 • 46 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 110: Aleister Crowley - Sex Magic, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll Part 1
News:
We will be having a crafting hang-out on Discord for patrons on Friday 2/10 at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific!
Emily will be vending online at the Darksome Love You To Death event from 2/3 - 2/5, which includes an instagram live drawing on Friday 2/3 at 3pm Eastern, and coupon code DARKSOMELOVE for free shipping on orders over $50
A new art piece from Emily will be at the Made You A Mix Tape Exhibition at the Aurora Gallery in Louisville opening on 2/11 and running until 3/5 https://auroragallerylouisville.com/. If you’re interested in buying Emily’s original art painting, please contact the gallery!
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO:
Lauren - Handspun Franken-skein, three ply, approximately DK weight
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Garter Stitch shawl design in Teal Torch Knits Mini Skein Set https://tealtorchknits.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions:
Emily - various trinkets from a Target run including a blind box cat figurine and a mini rainbow piñata
Occult Corner: We finally tackle the long and action packed life of Aleister Crowley, “The Wickedest Man In The World,” and a founding father of modern occultism. There was nothing in this world that he didn’t try, and that really pissed some people off. This first part of his story covers his earlier years of being a counterculture teenage British boy with more money than any teenager should have, being one of the first ever rock climbing dirtbags, joining secret societies, and traveling the world culturally appropriating non-christian religious practices!
Self Promotion:
Emily will be having a B-Grade sale on Valentines Day! Sign up for her newsletter for more info!
Lauren will be bringing back her Mando inspired self striping colorway on 2/19.
2/14/2023 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 109: Ectoplasm, The Surprisingly Fun History of Ghost Goo
News:
We will be having a crafting hang-out on Discord for patrons on Friday 2/10 at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific!
Emily will be vending online at the Darksome Love You To Death event from 2/3 - 2/5, which includes an instagram live drawing on Friday 2/3 at 3pm Eastern, and coupon code DARKSOMELOVE for free shipping on orders over $50
A new art piece from Emily will be at the Made You A Mix Tape Exhibition at the Aurora Gallery in Louisville opening on 2/11 and running until 3/5 https://auroragallerylouisville.com/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con 3/23 - 3/26 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Emily will be vending at the Craftin’ Outlaws market in Columbus, OH on 4/2 https://midwestcraftcon.com/marketplace/
Emily will be vending at the Goblin Market in Atlanta, GA on 4/22 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2023/
FO:
Lauren - chevron seed bead bracelet
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in vintage Valkyrie Fibers self striping, Community Radio Colorway (cleverly being blocked on a balloon)
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
- Poncho design in La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/ and some deep stash, and some handspun tweed
Acquisitions: we both got stickers from our mutual friend! Lauren’s are from
https://www.deviantart.com/gricean
Lauren - mugs from a knit group friend, you can buy their yarn bowls from Knits and Knots Tahoe!
Emily - 2023 Coven Creatures Calendar from DBL Feature https://www.dblfeature.com/
Occult Corner: Ectoplasm was made famous by Ghostbusters, but it has a fascinating history rooted in the Spiritualism Movement and was “exuded” by some of the most audacious charlatans who capitalized on the popular fascination with the paranormal. We chat about the pop culture references to ‘ectoplasm’ and long history of spirituality-based hoaxes.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be having a B-Grade sale in the beginning of February! Sign up for her newsletter for more info!
Lauren will be bringing back the Power of the Full Moon Club mini skein sets in early February.
2/7/2023 • 39 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 108: Manifesting
News:
We will be having a crafting hang-out on Discord for patrons on Friday 2/10 at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific!
The Source of Evil MKAL will be wrapping up on 1/31, which is the last date to enter your finished shawls in the discord thread to qualify for giveaway prizes. But keep tagging us in your wips, we would love to see them whenever you finish!
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Pittsburgh on 1/28 https://www.woetothee.com/pittsburgh2023
Emily will be vending online at the Darksome Love You To Death event from 2/3 - 2/5, which includes an instagram live drawing on Friday 2/3 at 3pm Eastern, and coupon code DARKSOMELOVE for free shipping on orders over $50
FO:
Lauren - Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Second Breakfast and Shadowfax colorways
Emily - Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in vintage Valkyrie Fibers self striping, Community Radio Colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
Acquisitions:
Lauren - various rainbow zippers for project bags and some pre made notions bags from a friend to crochet little covers for!
- Ricks Beading Loom and various seed beads
- 3 skeins of La Hermandad natural colored Romney 2 ply fingering from Prado de Lana https://www.pradodelana.com/
Emily - rainbow buttons for the Blaster Cardigan
Occult Corner: ‘Shut up, I’m manifesting!’ It may be a fun meme, but manifesting is an interesting and complex topic. We talked about the basics of manifesting, the helpful components, and the components that can become harmful.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be having a B-Grade sale in the beginning of February! Sign up for her newsletter for more info!
Lauren will be bringing back the Power of the Full Moon Club mini skein sets in early February.
1/31/2023 • 45 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 107: A Discussion of Moral Panics
News:
The Source of Evil MKAL will be wrapping up on 1/31, which is the last date to enter your finished shawls in the discord thread to qualify for giveaway prizes. But keep tagging us in your wips, we would love to see them whenever you finish!
Emily will be vending at the World Oddities Expo in Pittsburgh on 1/28 https://www.woetothee.com/pittsburgh2023
FO:
Lauren - 4 oz skein of yarn from the Kamino rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Emily - Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in vintage Valkyrie Fibers self striping, Community Radio Colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Second Breakfast and Shadowfax colorways
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
Acquisitions:
Lauren - The Pasta Tarot, a deck based on the Smith/Rider/Waite deck, but by and for queer Italian Americans https://www.thepastatarot.com/shop/thedeck
Occult Corner: A different sort of discussion this week. We revisited the theme of the Satanic Panic (which we covered in an earlier episode) but had a lively discussion on the historical conservative moral panics that seem to follow socially progressive eras; and more importantly, how they’re continuing to unfold in current events. We talk about the fall of the Roman Republic, the fall of the Weimar Republic, social reactions to the Civil Rights Movement and second wave feminism in America in the late 60’s/70’s, the Satanic Panic in the 80’s/90’s, and the current iterations of cult guru Teal Swan and the Q Anon conspiracy theories.
We draw heavily on the podcasts Conspirituality, Behind the Bastards, and You’re Wrong About. For more about the fall of the Roman Republic, Lauren highly recommends The Storm Before The Storm by Mike Duncan or his podcast The History of Rome.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be having a B-Grade sale in the end January/beginning of February! Sign up for her newsletter for more info!
1/24/2023 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 106: It’s Capricorn’s Turn!
News:
The Source of Evil MKAL will be wrapping up on 1/31, which is the last date to enter your finished shawls in the discord thread to qualify for giveaway prizes. But keep tagging us in your wips, we would love to see them whenever you finish!
FO:
Lauren - Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Polite Menace and Nose Jar colorways
- vanilla baby hat in Beaver Moon and mystery deep stash
- vanilla hat in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Polite Menace and Nose Jar colorways (leftovers from the shorts)
- two opossum print dresses, the Fleur Pinafore pattern by Untitled Thoughts https://untitledthoughts.com/products/fleur-pinafore
Emily - Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Old Rusted Chair fingering weight, Upload colorway https://oldrustedchair.com/
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in vintage Valkyrie Fibers self striping, Community Radio Colorway
- Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket
- Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Second Breakfast and Shadowfax colorways
- Vanilla hat in Hanalei Hand Dyed Yarn, fingering weight Kalalau colorway www.hanaleihanddyed.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - Storybook Yarn Ponyo Colorway (yarn is exclusive but sold through https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ when available. You can follow this young entrepreneur at @storybookknits on instagram!)
- Havirland Yarn Self Striping Star Wars Holiday Special Box https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
Lauren - Havirland Yarn Self Striping Star Wars Episode 2 Box https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
- Fulcrum Necklace from Hunter and Convor https://hunter-and-convor-pins.myshopify.com/
- Kyrgies wool slippers https://kyrgies.com/
- Tolkien Merch from wonderful internet nerd, Don Marshall https://www.donmarshall72sstore.com/
Occult Corner: We finish our Astrology series with Capricorn, who doesn’t love a Sea-Goat?!? We chat mythology, personality stereotypes and famous Capricorns.
Self Promotion:
1/17/2023 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 105: Ghost Stories at Christmas Time
News:
We will be taking time off for the year end/New Years, so podcasts will be roughly every other week for a little while.
The Source of Evil MKAL is afoot! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast. Deadline to enter projects for prizes is mid/late January! But if you finish by the end of the year you can double dip in Lauren’s There and Back Again KAL…
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - MKAL Clue 2 only modification in Earl Grey Fiber Co fingering weight, Figgy Pop and Mum’s the Word colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Old Rusted Chair fingering weight, Upload colorway https://oldrustedchair.com/
Lauren - Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Polite Menace and Nose Jar colorways
- vanilla baby hat in Beaver Moon and mystery deep stash
Acquisitions:
Emily - Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - Fleur Pinafore Dress pattern from Untitled Thoughts
Occult Corner: Yuletide ghost stories and the pagan connections to the most famous modern Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s has debuted three new earring designs, a few new enamel pins, and her Crystal Gumball Collection! https://kittywithacupcake.com/
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
12/20/2022 • 25 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 104: More Fun With The Victorians (Post Mortem Photography and Nipple Piercings)
News:
The Source of Evil MKAL is afoot! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast. Deadline to enter projects for prizes is mid/late January! But if you finish by the end of the year you can double dip in Lauren’s There and Back Again KAL…
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Logan Street Market on 12/10 and 12/11, the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Lauren - Purl Pouch by Tori Yu in mystery deep stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purl-pouch
- matching vanilla baby hat in fingering weight held double
- Source of Evil MKAL knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
WIPS:
Emily - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Old Rusted Chair fingering weight, Upload colorway https://oldrustedchair.com/
Lauren - Sports by Stephen West in Valkyrie Fibers in Matte DK, Polite Menace and Nose Jar colorways
- vanilla baby hat in Beaver Moon and mystery deep stash
Acquisitions:
Emily - Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Throwin’ Bones Candle, Harvest Breakfast scent https://www.throwin-bones.com/ from Aurora Gallery https://auroragallerylouisville.com/
Lauren - compressive pocket bike shorts from Girlfriend Collective https://girlfriend.com/
Occult Corner: Lauren fell down an internet rabbit hole about weird things that the Victorians did. First, we discuss Victorian Era post-mortem photography and how they took things a bit too far instead of just making a nice momento of a beloved person who has passed. (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/victorian-post-mortem-photographs)
Then we lighten it up with the fad of late Victorian era rich ladies getting their nipples pierced.
(https://bodyartforms.com/blog/blog.asp?id=5&title=victorian-nipple-rings)
Self Promotion:
Emily’s has debuted three new earring designs, a few new enamel pins, and her Crystal Gumball Collection! https://kittywithacupcake.com/
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
12/13/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 103: Happy Birthday Sagittarius!
News:
The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7. We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast.
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Logan Street Market on Friday 12/2 from 4-8pm, and again at Logan Street Market on 12/10 and 12/11, the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22
Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways
WIPS:
Emily - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh in Old Rusted Chair fingering weight, Upload colorway https://oldrustedchair.com/
Lauren - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Purl Pouch by Tori Yu in mystery deep stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purl-pouch
Acquisitions:
Emily - Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Fully Spun 50gr kickstarter skein in the Good Vibes colorway https://fullyspun.com/
Lauren - Gender Affirming Healthcare Saves Lives sweater from Meg Emiko Art https://megemikoart.patternbyetsy.com/shop
Occult Corner: We’re learning about Sagittarius this week! We love to dip into astrological stereotypes, astronomy, and mythology.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s will be debuting some new enamel pins and earrings in December, stay tuned for more info on the update!
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
12/6/2022 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 102: Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade
News:
The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7. We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast.
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26, the Logan Street Market on Friday 12/2 from 4-8pm, and again at Logan Street Market on 12/10 and 12/11, the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22
Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball
WIPS:
Emily - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Vintage Mickey sweatshirt and Disney Munchling plushies
- Lantern Light Lord of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
Lauren - two opossum print cotton fabrics from Spoonflower
Occult Corner: We learned about Belladonna aka Deadly Night Shade, this plant is highly toxic and people have known that since ancient times, so it has featured heavily in history, mythology, and modern pop culture.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s new Zodiac Merit Badge Kickstarter is live! There is even an amazing option to make your personalized “Big 3” chart in adorable enamel pins! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/zodiac-merit-badges-an-astrologically-cute-pin-collection
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
11/29/2022 • 41 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 101: Get to Know Scorpio
News:
The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7. We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast.
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are Crafty Bastards Market in Nashville on 11/5 and 11/6, the Belle of Louisville on 11/19 and the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26, and the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18!
Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Emily - floral crescent moon painting
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Kawaii Tarot Deck from Hail Dark Aesthetics https://hail-855031.square.site/
- some pretty rocks from Sapphire and Sage https://www.sapphiresagebtq.com/
- cute Switch accessories from Geekshare https://geekshare.com/
- Crafty Bitch enamel pin from Punky Pins https://punkypins.co.uk/
- soot sprite earrings from Hello Disco https://shophellodisco.com/
- Embroidery art from Meg Has Issues https://www.etsy.com/shop/hellmousestudios
- mushroom necklace from Odd Technician https://instagram.com/oddtechnician?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Occult Corner: Astrology lessons continue during Scorpio season! We talk about Scorpio stereotypes, misconceptions, and mythology.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s new Zodiac Merit Badge Kickstarter is live! There is even an amazing option to make your personalized “Big 3” chart in adorable enamel pins! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/zodiac-merit-badges-an-astrologically-cute-pin-collection
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
11/22/2022 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Episode 100: Juniper Uses in Witchcraft
News:
The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7. We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information! It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast.
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are Crafty Bastards Market in Nashville on 11/5 and 11/6, the Belle of Louisville on 11/19 and the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26
Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Emily - Loop rainbow fiber bump
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK
Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Pet portrait of Binx doing a blep from The Banojee https://www.thebanojee.art/
Occult Corner: Lauren went camping and foraged some juniper berries to make a little toasted juniper salve, so we talked about the symbolism and common uses of the Juniper tree and it’s berries. Plus, certified tree-nerd, Mr. Valkyrie, recorded a bonus video for the Patreon talking about Juniper tree ecology in the Great Basin. If you’re interested in more tree discourse, he recommends the Completely Arbortrary podcast https://arbortrarypod.com/ and social media darling @jewslovetrees
Self Promotion:
Emily’s new Zodiac Merit Badge Kickstarter is live! There is even an amazing option to make your personalized “Big 3” chart in adorable enamel pins! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/zodiac-merit-badges-an-astrologically-cute-pin-collection
MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
11/15/2022 • 22 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 99: Rhinebeck Recap and Sleepy Hollow
News:
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, including a Tolkien themed MKAL, stay tuned for more information!
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are Crafty Bastards Market in Nashville on 11/5 and 11/6, the Belle of Louisville on 11/19 and the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Lauren - Avatar Colorwork Design headband using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways
Acquisitions: Our Wool & Folk and Rhinebeck haul is lumped together since we shopped at many of the same booths
Wool & Folk
- Home Row Fiber Co. A Drey Bag and Keepsake Bag, both in the Wool Magic prints https://homerowfiber.co/
- Junk Yarn, two skeins of Totally Hair Barbie on Tuxedo Sock, Garden of Magic Halloween Sock Set on Tuxedo Sock, Sally on Boss Sock, plus Kemper gave us matching witchy tumblers and Barbie coffee sleeves! https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Fibula Brooch from Malojos Jewelry https://malojos.myshopify.com/
- Shelli Can, flair, stickers, and Ouija pennant https://shellican.com/
Rhinebeck
- Serendipitous Wool, two skeins of Agni Yak DK in deep purple and olive green, NY Sheep and Wool 2022 sock set in the Tangerini in Autumn colorway with two contrasting mini skeins, Crisp Autumn Walks colorway in worsted weight https://www.serendipitouswool.com/
- Birch Hollow Fibers, mini skein in the Dryad colorway and skein of DK in the Champagne and Bouquet colorway https://birchhollowfibers.com/
- Radicle Threads, issue 3 Occult theme https://radiclethreads.com/
- Tree brooch from Spruce Mountain https://spruce-mountain.com/
- Jacob fiber from Snook Farm https://www.snookfarm.com/
- Heal My Hands lotion bar in the Cinnamon Spice scent https://healmyhands.com/
- Prado De Lana, two skeins of natural colored fingering weight Romney https://www.pradodelana.com/
- items from in person only vendors: a leather belt, soaps, vintage buttons, two tiny pumpkin candles, various maple flavored confections
Lauren - Silver Tarot dangly earrings from Earth Fragments https://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthFragments
- rainbow Star Wars stitch markers from Ubebe Beads https://www.etsy.com/shop/ubebebeads
Occult Corner: Since we were near Sleepy Hollow on our Rhinebeck adventures, we dive into the Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving and it’s roots in Northern European folklore.
Self Promotion:
The Yarnie Collection is live on Emily’s website! https://kittywithacupcake.com/
Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring zodiac/astrology badges in late October
MKAL kits will be available in Lauren’s Etsy shop on 10/9 https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
11/8/2022 • 44 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 98 It’s Peridot, you clods!
News:
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, including a Tolkien themed MKAL, stay tuned for more information!
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are Crafty Bastards Market in Nashville on 11/5 and 11/6, the Belle of Louisville on 11/19 and the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Lauren - Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Headband in Lady Dye Yarns DK, Morticia colorway, pattern/tutorial from Hawari Bazaar Yarn Co https://www.instagram.com/reel/CioNfAZp5jv/?igshid=NzNkNDdiOGI=
Emily - Vanilla socks in Junk Yarn Poly Pocket Sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Lauren - Avatar Colorwork Design headband using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
- Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves
- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Ahsoka action figure
Lauren - small art supplies and a Rainbow Tahoe sticker from Wildwood Makers Market https://www.wildwoodmakersmarket.com/
Occult Corner: The rock of the week is Peridot! We were absolutely inspired to learn more about the history of this light green cutie of a gem because of Steven Universe.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
Emily’s limited edition Halloween enamel pin in collaboration with Honeybunch Lettering is now available
Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring zodiac/astrology badges in late October
MKAL kits will be available in Lauren’s Etsy shop on 10/9 https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
11/1/2022 • 24 minutes
Episode 97: Libra Season
News:
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, stay tuned for more information!
Start getting excited to visit the Kitty With a Cupcake + Junk Yarn booth at Wool & Folk on October 14th! We will also be attending Rhinebeck, look for meet up info for Saturday 10/15
Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the belle of Louisville on 11/19 and the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Lauren - Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Fresh From The Cauldron, MCN Sock base, They Ate My Tailor colorway (this is the fourth Hatdana)
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Junk Yarn Poly Pocket Sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Lauren - Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Lady Dye Yarns DK base Morticia colorway, They Ate My Tailor colorway (this is the fifth Hatdana)
- Avatar Colorwork Design headband using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Ahsoka stitch marker from Ubebe Beads https://www.etsy.com/shop/ubebebeads
Emily - Many treasures from Disney World including a Camtono safe, custom lightsaber, Sith Holocron, plushies of a porg and Hondo Onaka, Haunted Mansion crocs, Star Wars/A New Hope art print, and a new backpack
Occult Corner: It’s Libra season, lets learn all about these balanced babes.
Self Promotion:
Emily’s Yarnie collection will debut at Wool and Folk on 10/14!
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
Stay tuned for info on Emily’s upcoming limited edition Halloween enamel pin in collaboration with Honeybunch Lettering
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
10/25/2022 • 24 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 96: Pamela Coleman Smith, Tarot Artist
News:
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, stay tuned for more information!
Start getting excited to visit the Kitty With a Cupcake + Junk Yarn booth at Wool & Folk on October 14th! We will also be attending Rhinebeck, look for meet up info for Saturday 10/15
Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!
FO:
Emily - Coffee Cat art piece
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Junk Yarn Poly Pocket Sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
- Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways
Lauren - Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Fresh From The Cauldron, MCN Sock base, They Ate My Tailor colorway (this is the fourth Hatdana)
- Avatar Colorwork Design headband using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Knitting Barber flexible needle extenders, purchased at Knits and Knots Tahoe
Emily - art print set from Yoshi Yoshitani https://www.yoshiyoshitani.com/
Occult Corner: Today we are learning about the artist behind the Smith-Waite Tarot Deck, Pamela Coleman Smith.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
Stay tuned for info on Emily’s upcoming limited edition Halloween enamel pin in collaboration with Honeybunch Lettering
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
10/4/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 95: Lucid Dream Magic
News:
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, stay tuned for more information!
Start getting excited to visit the Kitty With a Cupcake + Junk Yarn booth at Wool & Folk on October 14th!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
Lauren - Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Fresh From The Cauldron, MCN Sock base, They Ate My Tailor colorway (this it the third Hatdana)
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Junk Yarn Poly Pocket Sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
Lauren - Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Fresh From The Cauldron, MCN Sock base, They Ate My Tailor colorway (this is the fourth Hatdana)
Acquisitions:
Lauren - a pocket sketchbook and stickers from a friend
Emily - Birthday loot: a grow your own mushroom kit, an oyster mushroom variety, a pink Croc-style tote bag, assorted squishmallows, some crystals, Posca markers
- Custom pastel rolags, Etheria colorway, from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Occult Corner: We’re watching The Sandman on Netflix, so we decided to talk about Dreams! We start with the semi-modern history of dream psychoanalysis and it’s link to modern mindfulness practices surrounding sleep, as well as current witchy practices of lucid dreaming.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
Emily designed some great arm warmers for the September Knit Crate kits! Use code KITTYCUPCAKE for $40 off a subscription! https://www.knitcrate.com/
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
9/20/2022 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 94: Virgo - Not Just a Naked Lady!
News:
Lauren’s yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, stay tuned for more information!
Start getting excited to visit the Kitty With a Cupcake + Junk Yarn booth at Wool & Folk on October 14th!
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla baby hat in Pitchfork Fibers Boogie Wonderland colorway leftovers
- Vanilla baby hat in deep stash indie dyed DK
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in handspun from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts Coruscant rolags, plus another one in the same deep stash indie dyed DK
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette knit in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl (Planned Parenthood fundraiser colorway) https://oldrustedchair.com/
- Loop rainbow fiber bump
Lauren - Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in Fresh From The Cauldron, MCN Sock base, They Ate My Tailor colorway
Acquisitions:
Lauren - a sweater quantity of Chaos Theory rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Emily - cute spooky decor treasures from Target
Occult Corner: It’s Virgo season, there’s more to this sign than virgins! (It’s just wheat, wheat and maidens, but what more could you want?) We continue to learn about astrology and talk about famous Virgos, personality stereotypes, and Emily’s experiences as a lifelong Virgo.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
9/13/2022 • 27 minutes
Episode 93: Ouija Today
News:
Emily will be vending at the Witches Ball at the Art Sanctuary in Louisville on 9/3 from 6pm till Midnight https://www.art-sanctuary.org/event/witches-ball-presented-by-ravens-roost-boutique-and-pale-moon-tattoo/
Emily will be virtually vending at the BizBaz Club Doki Day on Popshop live on 8/31
Lauren’s yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18
We will also be having an IG Live for all of our spooky season shenanigans, stay tuned for more information!
FO:
Lauren - Avatar Colorwork Design using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
- Ripple Halter, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Pichinku Tawa fingering base, Cedroncillo colorway (dyed with Kinsa Kuchu) https://pichinkufibers.com/
Emily - Drawstring dice bag knit in a Crazy Zauberball
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette knit in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl (Planned Parenthood fundraiser colorway) https://oldrustedchair.com/
Lauren - Vanilla baby hat in Pitchfork Fibers Electric Boogaloo colorway leftovers
- Ripple Halter sweater modification, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Elctrk Love OOAK fingering weight
- Hatdana by Bayron Handmade https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatdana knit in handspun from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts Coruscant rolags
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta.
- cute opossum tee from Nothing Obvious that Emily found in Seattle http://www.nothing-obvious.com/
Occult Corner: This week we continue the discussion of Ouija boards with their modern pop culture iconography in horror/occult movies and internet urban legends, the psychology and pop-psychology behind how some people thing that talking boards work, and how they featured in several real world news stories of the past decades.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
9/6/2022 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 92: Ouija Board Origins
News:
Emily will be vending at the Witches Ball at the Art Sanctuary in Louisville on 9/3 from 6pm till Midnight https://www.art-sanctuary.org/event/witches-ball-presented-by-ravens-roost-boutique-and-pale-moon-tattoo/
Emily will be virtually vending at the BizBaz Club Doki Day on Popshop live on 8/31
Lauren’s yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18
We will also be having an IG Live on 8/27, stay tuned for more information!
FO:
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
Emily - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta.
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
Lauren - Avatar Colorwork Design using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
- Ripple Halter, designed by Jessie Maed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-halter, knit in Pichinku Tawa fingering base, Cedroncillo colorway (dyed with Kinsa Kuchu) https://pichinkufibers.com/
Acquisitions: none this week!
Occult Corner: We learned that there’s so much we didn’t know about Ouija boards, also known as spirit boards or talking boards. This week we kick off the discussion with their history and creation across several cultures.
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
News:
Emily will be vending at the Witches Ball at the Art Sanctuary in Louisville on 9/3 from 6pm till Midnight https://www.art-sanctuary.org/event/witches-ball-presented-by-ravens-roost-boutique-and-pale-moon-tattoo/
- Lauren’s yarn will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl which is from 9/15- 9/18
FO:
Lauren -Mosaic Crochet large zippered project bag using Knit Picks Palette (video tutorial available for patrons!)
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
Emily - A beautiful skein of handspun DK made from a batt composed of Malabrigo Nube and fluff from Emily’s angora bunny, Oswald.
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (another one!)
- Avatar Colorwork Design using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways
Acquisitions: Emily acquired many treasures on her trip to Seattle
Yarn:
The Tea Cozy - https://teacozyyarn.com/
- tote bag with the shop’s adorable logo
- a sweater quantity of Hedge Hog Fiber’s DK tweed - natural colored Falkland base with bright colored production scrap tweedy bits
- Sugarplum Circus, Aran weight, Midnight Monsoon colorway https://sugarplumcircus.com/
MJ Yarns - https://shop.mjyarns.com/
- Merino Squish Bulky base, NaCl Colorway
- Kuan Yin worsted base, Corundum colorway
Urban Craft Uprising
- Little Woman Goods, Boo-Bee enamel pin https://www.littlewomangoods.com/
- Luminary Labs, Saturn Candle https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuminaryLabs
- Shishido Creative, enamel pins including a Tanuki and Calcifer https://www.shishidocreative.com/
- Crinkle Crow Studio, cauldron metal pin https://www.crinklecrowstudio.com/
- Nature’s Twist, Agate mountain necklace with moonstone https://shopnaturestwist.com/
- Graphic Anthology, various greeting cards for all occasions https://graphicanthology.com/
- Mrs. Robinson’s Affair, a malachite necklace for a friend and a moonstone necklace for herself https://www.mrsrobinsonsaffair.com/
- It’s Cathy Wu, egg tart enamel pin https://www.etsy.com/shop/itscathywu
- Glassy Rock Arts, stained glass window hanging with leaves and agate https://glassyrockarts.com/
Push/Pull Art Supplies - https://www.pushpullseattle.com/
- Beam paint stones, assorted colors https://www.beampaints.com/
- Landscape orientation sketchbook by Talens Art Creation
Kinokuniya Bookstore - https://usa.kinokuniya.com/
- Gigi crystal mini puzzle
- Silicone cat pencil case and assorted pens to go in it
- mini narwhal plushie
- Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators by Sara Caldas https://bookshop.org/books/palette-perfect-for-graphic-designers-and-illustrators-colour-combinations-meanings-and-cultural-references/9788417412944
- Japanese Stitches Unraveled by Wendy Bernard https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/japanese-stitches-unraveled_9781419729065/
Marnin Saylor - https://www.marninsaylor.com/
- two small handmade plush donut cats
- vinyl donut cat toy
- peach colored donut cat sweatshirt
- honey bun enamel pin
Occult Corner: Rock talk continues with a brief discussion of Obsidian, which humans have valued for both its usefulness and beauty since the Neolithic Era!
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
8/16/2022 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 90: Leading Leos
News:
Emily will be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
FO:
Lauren - Mosaic Crochet throw pillow cover in worsted weight scraps, mostly commercial acrylic yarns Arts
- Mosaic Crochet small zippered project bag in Knit Picks Palette (video tutorial forthcoming for patrons!)
Emily - Massive 13 oz magic cake for feeding her massive granny stripe blanket
- A secret design project that will debut in the fall!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
- Mosaic Crochet large zippered project bag using Knit Picks Palette
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Golden oyster mushroom kit from Tahoe Mushroom Company https://tahoemushroomcompany.com/
Emily - Kit-tea pin from Moo Moo Lane https://www.etsy.com/shop/MOOMOOLANE
Occult Corner: We’re continuing our series on Astrology with a jump into Leo season. We talk personality types, lion myths, and famous Leos!
Self Promotion:
The Luthien Socks pattern is available to purchase through Ravelry or Payhip!
Lauren will be having a Rohan themed update on 8/7 at 9am PST, featuring two different self striping colorways for *the* original sword swinging bad bitch: Eowyn and one for Eomer plus lots of coordinating colorways https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Deathly Cute merch is now available on Emily’s website for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
8/2/2022 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 89: Mirror Mirror On The Wall
News:
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
FO:
Lauren - mosaic crochet mug rug in a rainbow of worsted weight acrylic
- Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- 250g of handspun, 3 ply Sport/DK weight Rosie’s Floral Wool Blend Top, hydrangea blend/color
- sample mini skein of handspun in the Chaos Theory blend/color from Rapunzel Fiber Arts
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta
- A secret design project!
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
- Mosaic Crochet throw pillow cover in worsted weight scraps, mostly commercial acrylic yarns
- Mitered Square scrappy blanket
Acquisitions:
Lauren - 4oz each of the Coruscant and Kamino rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts
Occult Corner: Magic Mirrors are a staple of fables and folklore from around the world and factor in to divination practices like scrying and catoptromancy. we touch on all kinds of magic mirrors in pop culture and ancient tales and practices.
Self Promotion:
Wool & Folk early bird tickets will be available starting 7/1! https://www.woolandfolk.com/
Deathly Cute merch will be available on Emily’s website on 7/29 for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter
Kitty With A Cupcake shop is updated with all the rainbow yarn merch and shoe charms! www.kittywithacupcake.com Croc charms will also be available through Junk Yarn who will have some themed yarns as well. www.junkyarn.com
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
7/26/2022 • 25 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 88: Flourite, One Crystal, All The Colors!
News:
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will go towards supporting Indigenous Women Rising who provide abortion access in the US.
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
FO:
Emily - Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Alwan Sultan ‘I was supposed to be a slutty jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in light grey-purple Knit Picks Capretta
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (a second one, in the exact same color and style!)
- mosaic crochet mug rug in vintage halloween colors, made in scraps of various indie dyed fingering weight yarns
Lauren - Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. Merry Go Round Life colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
- Mosaic Crochet throw pillow cover in worsted weight scraps, mostly commercial acrylic yarns
Acquisitions:
Lauren - handmade ceramic buttons made by a knit group friend and sold at Knits and Knots Tahoe www.knitsandknotstahoe.com
Emily - Crazy Zauberball sock yarn in colorway 2254 (cool lavenders and bright pinks)
- four skeins of Fyberspates, Vivacious 4 ply in the Crocus colorway https://fyberspates.com/vivacious-4ply
- Yarn Tarot deck https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/yarn-tarot-katie-ponder/1140050720
Occult Corner: Back to Rock-talk! This week we’re learning some fun facts about Fluorite!
Self Promotion:
Wool & Folk early bird tickets will be available starting 7/1! https://www.woolandfolk.com/
Deathly Cute merch will be available on Emily’s website soon for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter!
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will be donated to Indigenous Women Rising
Kitty With A Cupcake shop is updated with all the rainbow yarn merch and shoe charms! www.kittywithacupcake.com Croc charms will also be available through Junk Yarn who will have some themed yarns as well. www.junkyarn.com
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
7/19/2022 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 87: Pour One Out
News:
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will go towards supporting ARC Southeast who provide abortion access to people across the south eastern United States
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Alwan Sultan ‘I was supposed to be a slutty jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
- Emily has Lauren pick out yarn for second Mount Pleasant top too!
Lauren - Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (a second one, in the exact same color and style!)
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Skein of DK in the Mortician colorway from Lady Dye Yarns
- Rad Opossum art from Emily!
Occult Corner: Lauren tells us about the ancient roots of the ancestor honoring tradition of “libations” or “pouring one out” as it is known in modern times. Isn’t it neat that we humans still do the same rituals our ancestors did thousands of years ago?
Self Promotion:
Wool & Folk early bird tickets will be available starting 7/1! https://www.woolandfolk.com/
Deathly Cute merch will be available on Emily’s website soon for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter!
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will be donated to ARC Southeast
Kitty With A Cupcake shop update Monday 7/11 at 11 am Eastern with all the rainbow yarn merch and shoe charms! www.kittywithacupcake.com Croc charms will also be available through Junk Yarn who will have some themed yarns as well. www.junkyarn.com
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
Emily will be vending at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle, WA on Sunday 8/7 https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
7/12/2022 • 28 minutes, 1 second
Episode 86:Cemetery Superstitions
News:
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will go towards a yet to be determined Abortion Access Fund!
Emily will be vending at O.F.F. Market in the Cincinnati area on Saturday 7/9, this event has free entry so come say hi! https://www.theoffmarket.org/
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Alwan Sultan ‘I was supposed to be a slutty jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
Lauren - Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (a second one, in the exact same color and style!)
Acquisitions: We got lots of cute rocks at Sun Stones in Louisville https://www.sunstonesrocks.com/
Emily - The Greatest Thing (graphic novel) from Carmichael’s Bookstore https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/
- stained glass tamagochi from Kawaii Glass Co. https://www.etsy.com/shop/kawaiiglassco/?etsrc=sdt
Occult Corner: This week we’re chatting about superstitions and folklore surrounding cemeteries and graveyards!
Lauren recommends the Ologies podcast episode 226 if you’re curious about more graveyard facts! https://www.alieward.com/ologies/taphology
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having a wee Tolkien themed update on Sunday 7/3 at 9am PST
Wool & Folk early bird tickets will be available starting 7/1! https://www.woolandfolk.com/
Deathly Cute merch will be available on Emily’s website soon for anyone who missed out on the kickstarter!
Stay tuned for curated crafty packages who’s entire purchase price will go towards a yet to be determined Abortion Access Fund!
Emily will be vending at O.F.F. Market in the Cincinnati area on Saturday 7/9, this event has free entry so come say hi! https://www.theoffmarket.org/
Emily will also be vending at the virtual market Darksome Art and Craft Market from Friday 7/29 to Sunday 7/31, she will also be having an instagram live on Sunday 7/31 at 4pm Eastern with another spooky maker. Get 10% off Emily’s goodies with code DARKSOME the weekend of the event! https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
7/5/2022 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 85: Cancer - Hard Outer Shell, Gooey Inner Meat
News: None this week!
FO:
Lauren - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Alwan Sultan ‘I was supposed to be a slutty jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
Lauren - Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base (a second one, in the exact same color and style!)
Acquisitions: Lauren got her Deathly Cute Kickstarter order a bit early, since she’s currently packaging all the orders. There’s pins, stitch markers, a project bag, stickers and more!
Occult Corner: It’s Cancer season! We learn about what makes these astrological crabs so salty. (No shade, Lauren, a doubled down Cancer is writing this.)
Self Promotion:
Stay tuned to see when we will be appearing in a Pop Shop Live event on their pride weekend in the end of June!
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
6/28/2022 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 84: Emily’s Salem Adventure
News: We will be doing a Pop Shop Live event on the weekend of 6/25, so come hang out with us online then! Stay tuned to our socials for exact times and links!
FO:
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
- Mount Pleasant crop top https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Alwan Sultan ‘I was supposed to be a slutty jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
Lauren - Truchet Triangle https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle baby blanket version for a relative who’s expecting, in four colors: some semi solid black, Hedgehog Fibers sock base Oracle colorway, Elctrk Love sock/fingering base in the Caesium colorway (can be found at Knits and Knots Tahoe), and I Knit or Dye Howlin’ Sock 4 ply base Elsa colorway
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
Acquisitions: All these things are from Emily’s recent trip to Boston/Salem
Lauren brought Emily some chai blends from The Chai Box, which Lauren is pushing on all the chai lovers in her life. Everyone heartily recommends the Sweet Monsoon flavor. https://thechaibox.com/products/sweet-monsoon-2
Lauren - ‘Witchcraft & Punching Fascists’ sticker https://moonofretribvtion.com/
- ‘Be Gay do Witch Craft’ sticker from shopmidgeblitz.com
- Antifa Witch art postcard from www.witchboston.org
- hand rolled cigarette holder from Mud Hedz https://www.etsy.com/shop/MudHedz
- Spell kit for concentration and calm from Haus Witch hauswitch.com
Emily - ghost ceramic - Center Ceramics www.centerceramics.com hive and forge
- art prints - nocturne
- Color Form and Magic by Nicole Pivorotto https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/color-form-and-magic
- various pocket rocks from Haus Witch, Hidden Jewel of the South End in Boston http://www.hiddenjewelse.com/
- Tarot Of The Divine Deck by Yoshi Yoshitani https://yoshiyoshitani.store/products/tarot-of-the-divine-deck
Occult Corner: Emily tells us about her experience on a couple of lovely day trips to Salem, Massachusetts!
Self Promotion:
Stay tuned to see when we will be appearing in a Pop Shop Live event on their pride weekend in the end of June!
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
6/21/2022 • 29 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 83: Sea Monster Explanations
News: We will be taking the next week off of recording!
FO: Lauren and Emily both finished the test knits of the Luthien socks that Emily designed. Emily used the High Twist BFL base in the Tinuviel and Shadowfax colorways, Lauren used the Matte Sock base in the Thranduil and Bill The Pony colorways.
Emily - Cotton Candy Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
Acquisitions:
Lauren - a friend got a sticker maker and sent over some fandom stickers!
Emily - Onyx and tiger’s eye necklace with a hematite pendant from HekasCreative https://www.etsy.com/shop/hekascreative?section_id=31576288
- From Hierophany and Hedge http://hierophanyandhedge.com/
- sticker and beeswax candle
- Witch Hunt, A Traveller’s Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch by Kristen J Solee http://kristensollee.com/books
- The Illustrated Crystallary by Maia Toll https://www.storey.com/books/the-illustrated-crystallary/
- TrueBlack Tarot Deck https://trueblacktarot.com/
Occult Corner: Lauren intended to talk about the mythology of sirens but ended up talking about the real creatures that are most likely responsible for ‘sea monster’ sightings.
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having a Tolkien themed update on Sunday 6/5 at 9am PST with Legolas and Gimli coming back as well as contrasting skeins for the Luthien Socks! https://etsy.me/2a1hdVK
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
6/9/2022 • 33 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 82: Gemini, Twinsies!
News: The next opportunity to see Emily in person will be at Gold Bar’s Night Market on Tuesday 5/31from 7-11pm.
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (returning in the update on 6/12)
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Regia
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
- Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base
Acquisitions:
Lauren - postcards and a shower bomb from Wildwood Makers Market
Emily - a concrete box organizer and sticker from The Kinder Artist, who was also vending at the Logan Street Market https://www.thekinderartist.com/
Occult Corner: It’s Gemini season, lets dip in and learn together about the astrology! We talk twin mythology and pop culture stereotypes vs. more thoughtful astrological content.
Self Promotion:
Emily will be on app Pop Shop Live on Saturday 5/28 from 10-12 eastern! Come say hi and buy some pins. Coupon code KTCAKE gets you rad discounts!
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
5/31/2022 • 23 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 81: Who is Mother Shipton?
News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!
The next opportunity to see Emily in person will be at Gold Bar’s Night Market on Tuesday 5/31from 7-11pm.
FO:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Regia
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
- Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (debuting in the update on 5/15)
Acquisitions:
Lauren - LOTR stitch markers from Ubebe Beads as well as a coveted tiny knife stitch marker! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ubebebeads
Emily - lipstick, glittery eye liner, and a color palette from ColorPop’s Star Wars collection
- pink rainbow CareBear flannel from CakeWorthy https://www.cakeworthystore.com/
Occult Corner: This week we learn about Mother Shipton, a prophetess, herbalist, and hermit of Tudor England! The cave she was born in is the oldest tourist attraction in England. Lauren recommends episode 47 of the What’s Her Name podcast for further listening!
Self Promotion:
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
5/24/2022 • 32 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 80: Cryptid Corner - Motman
News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla baby beanie mystery scraps
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
- Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (debuting in the update on 5/15)
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland https://www.authorjustinaireland.com/deathless-divide
- Star Wars Droids stamps from the USPS
- stickers and greeting cards from Wildwood Maker’s Market http://www.wildwoodmakersmarket.com/
Occult Corner: The modern American cryptid: Mothman! For more info check out episode 47 of the Lore Podcast or two of the paranormal documentaries on Prime Video, The Mothman of Point Place and The Mothman Legacy
Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having an update inspired by Our Flag Means Death on Sunday 5/15 at 9am PST. There will be the *biggest* self striping to date! 13 stripes! It’s called Go Suck Eggs In Hell! and it will be available on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock along with some coordinating skeins. https://etsy.me/2a1hdVK
There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern! This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin. There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily’s art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
5/16/2022 • 30 minutes
Episode 79: Taurus Season
News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla baby beanie in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock base, Spring in Autumn colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
- Vanilla baby beanie in some mystery scraps
Acquisitions:
Emily - Mothman tote bag from Lydia Jean Art
- Illuminated: A Journal For Your Tarot Practice by Caitlin Keegan https://caitlinkeegan.com/shop-1/illuminated-a-journal-for-your-tarot-practice
- hostess gifts from Clara of delicious gins and goat milk soap
Lauren - some Fenty goodies from Sephora, Heat Bomb Lip Gloss and a black liquid eye liner
- Light Flow Kit from GladRags (reusable menstrual products) https://gladrags.com/collections/value-kits
Occult Corner: Taurus season is here! Emily shares some astrological basics and Lauren geeks out over bull mythology in the ancient world.
Self Promotion:
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
5/10/2022 • 31 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 78: Beltane
News: Lauren will be in the Radicle Threads Instagram Live on Saturday 4/23! Come join in!
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
- Vanilla baby beanie in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock base, Spring in Autumn colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - cute goodies from the Crafty supermarket
- a glow in the dark ice cream cone pin from Pop Rocket Creations https://poprocketcreations.com/collections/pins
- solid perfume from BLK MKT https://blkmktbrand.com/
- raccoon sticker from Brieck Draw https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrieckDraw
- bear gnome magnet from Scott Mills Art http://scottmillsart.com/paintings
Lauren - Jabba the Hutt marshmallow and a s’mores kit from XO Marshmallow, courtesy of Emily! https://www.xomarshmallow.com/
Occult Corner: Beltane is just around the corner and we talk traditions and history of this horny season holiday!
Self Promotion:
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
4/26/2022 • 24 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 77: The Malleus Maleficarum
News: Emily has a free pattern coming out on 4/12! The Vanilla Macaron shawl is a garter stitch crescent shaped shawl specially designed for sock sets that are too pretty to hide in socks, pique your appetite for crescent shawls with this free pattern and then look into the Macaron Box collection.
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby
FO:
Emily - Several pieces of original art featuring watercolor backgrounds and ink drawings of various animals
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland , sock recipe is available as a blog post for patrons!
- Comfort Zone Hat designed by Emily, knit in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Ruby Red colorway, size large on size 2 needles for a baby sized hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfort-zone-hat
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway
Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - A haul of art supplies, including watercolor paper pads, gouache paints, and Posca pens
Lauren - hand painted card and echinacea seeds from a friend
- two packages of DK scraps from lovely Coven members to feed the blanket!
Occult Corner: We chat about the Malleus Maleficarum, the OG witch persecuting manual from the 1400’s. http://www.malleusmaleficarum.org/table-of-contents/
Self Promotion:
The Macaron Box collection of crescent shawls using sock sets will debut in Emily’s Ravelry and Payhip stores on 4/12 with the Vanilla Macaron shawl and the Lavender Macaron shawl (featuring eyelets and a lace edging) at the introductory price of $5. As more designs get added to the collection the price will increase, but savvy knitters who buy now will receive additional patters for free as the collection updates *wink*
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
4/19/2022 • 39 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 76: Crystal Lore -Turquoise
News: Emily has a free pattern coming out on 4/12! The Vanilla Macaron shawl is a garter stitch crescent shaped shawl specially designed for sock sets that are too pretty to hide in socks, pique your appetite for crescent shawls with this free pattern and then look into the Macaron Box collection.
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th. (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required) https://craftysupermarket.com/
After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby
There is a strike of Etsy sellers from 4/11 to 4/18 and you can support sellers by not purchasing items from Etsy, and sharing messages of support across social media
FO:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
Acquisitions: None this week!
Occult Corner: We collected many fun facts about Turquoise, in our ongoing discussion of various pretty rocks.
Self Promotion:
Lauren is starting off Quarter 2 of the There and Back Again KAL with a Tolkien yarn drop on 4/10 at 9am PST, featuring a new Tom Bombadil inspired self striping colorway! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
The Macaron Box collection of crescent shawls using sock sets will debut in Emily’s Ravelry and Payhip stores on 4/12 with the Vanilla Macaron shawl and the Lavender Macaron shawl (featuring eyelets and a lace edging) at the introductory price of $5. As more designs get added to the collection the price will increase, but savvy knitters who buy now will receive additional patters for free as the collection updates *wink*
Emily’s new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
4/12/2022 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 75: Aries Kicking Off The Zodiac Cycle
News:
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th. (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required) https://craftysupermarket.com/
After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby
FO:
Emily - Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken’s Yarn, Birthday Box from last year. Free pattern drop coming soon!
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90’s Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/
- Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Ichabod self striping colorway, Twisty Sock base, from Nomadic Yarns https://www.etsy.com/listing/1181360720/ready-to-ship-skein-ichabod-5-stripe
- a clear quartz
- R2D2 Tamagachi
Lauren - a little spool of black elastic for cuffs from Knits and Knots Tahoe
Occult Corner: These baby-witches continue their intro to Astrology with learning about Aries! We talk astrology, astronomy, and folk lore.
Self Promotion:
Lauren has a huge Bridgerton yarn drop on 4/3 at 9am PST. There will be old favorites and new colorways. In the event that any new colorways sell out, a pre order listing will go up! Be there or be square. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Emily’s new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d
The Totally 90’s Witch collaboration between Kitty With A Cupcake and Junk Yarn will be live on 3/22! Some items remain available to pre order at Junk Yarn’s shop (https://www.junkyarn.com/) and individual pieces of flair in Emily’s shop! (https://kittywithacupcake.com/)
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
4/5/2022 • 33 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 74: Sabbat Spotlight - Ostara
News:
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th. (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required) https://craftysupermarket.com/
After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby
There’s an instagram live with Emily and Kemper of Junk Yarn on Sunday 3/20 at 2 pm Eastern, tune in to hear all about their upcoming collaboration.
FO:
Emily - two pairs of darned socks
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken’s Yarn, Birthday Box from last year
- Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Totally 90’s Witch sock sets from Junk Yarn, which will be available on 3/22! See the Shameless Self Promotion section for links and details!
Lauren - opal pinky ring from Rugged and Raw https://www.ruggedandrawjewelry.com/
Occult Corner: We talk about Ostara and various Spring Equinox in the western world!
Self Promotion: Emily’s new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d
The Totally 90’s Witch collaboration between Kitty With A Cupcake and Junk Yarn will be live on 3/22! There will be two tiers of kits including matching yarn and flair in the Junk Yarn shop (https://www.junkyarn.com/) and individual pieces of flair in Emily’s shop! (https://kittywithacupcake.com/)
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
3/22/2022 • 34 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 73: Roman Myth Story Time - Arachne Awesomest Weaver ofAntiquity
News:
Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on March 13th! Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be at the Crafty Supermarket on April 16th. (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required) https://craftysupermarket.com/
FO:
Emily - Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version)
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken’s Yarn, Birthday Box from last year
- Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
Acquisitions:
Emily - Ripple Crop Top from Lauren
-Poly Pocket Funko Pop
Lauren - DK scraps and swag from Emily! The new pins for the upcoming collaboration with Junk Yarn are super cute!
Occult Corner: Greek mythology story corner with Lauren! Hear an very informal telling of the myth of Arachne, and renaissance painting featuring said myth: Las Hilanderas by Diego Velazquez which lives in the Prado Museum
Self Promotion: Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d
The Comfort Zone hat is also now available for purchase! https://kittywithacupcake.com/pages/knitting-patterns
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
3/15/2022 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 72: Creature Feature on Kelpies
News: We have a public blog post up with an interview with Rochelle of Home Row Fiber Co! Check it out on our Patreon!
Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on March 13th! Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/
The next chance to get Emily’s merch in person will be at the Crafty Supermarket on April 16th. (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required) https://craftysupermarket.com/
FO:
Lauren - Comfort Zone cabled hat design (DK version!) in Queensland Rustic Tweed, color 111. Keep your eyes out for the testing call!
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version)
- Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK
Acquisitions:
Emily - fabric DPN holder from Precious Knits https://www.preciousknitsshop.com/collections/dpn-holders?page=2
- Canvas game https://roadtoinfamy.com/mobile.html
Lauren - picked up a couple books at her local bookshop cafe: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (queer romance) and Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Occult Corner: This week we learned about the Kelpie, the water-horse of Scotland!
Self Promotion: Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d
Lauren will be having a Tolkien themed update on Sunday 3/6 at 9 am PST! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=shop_sugg
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
3/8/2022 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 71: Pisces Feeling All The Feels
News: Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on March 13th! Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/
FO:
Emily - vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway
Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version)
Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- Comfort Zone cabled hat design (DK version!) in Queensland Rustic Tweed, color 111. Keep your eyes out for the testing call!
Acquisitions:
Emily - Treasures from last weekend’s Art on Vine, stickers from Art Haus Illustrations https://arthaus-illustration.myshopify.com/
- a tiny pocket rock and crystal necklace from @nski_paleo_art (on instagram)
Occult Corner: It’s now Pisces season, learn the basics about the astrology, lore, and astronomy of the Pisces constellation with us!
Self Promotion: Emily will has a new pin! It’s a perfectly soulless Furby! You need to check it out. https://kittywithacupcake.com/
Lauren will be having a Tolkien themed update on Sunday 3/6 at 9 am PST! Stay tuned to see all the yarns.
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
3/1/2022 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 70: Crystal Lore - Pyrite
News: Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on February 20th and March 13th! Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/
FO:
Emily - Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/ (eyelets and lace edged version)
WIPS:
Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway
- Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version)
Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
- Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
Acquisitions:
Emily - Some new pocket rocks from her sister!
Lauren - A gorgeous gradient braid of Dorset/Polypay fiber from Spinjitsu www.etsy.com/shop/spinjitsu
- Montero and Veil Lifted incense from Bebe Vaudou https://www.bebevaudou.com/
Occult Corner: Another fun rock to learn about, today we discuss Pyrite or Fool’s Gold!
Self Promotion: Emily will have a new pin drop on March 1st! Sign up for her email newsletter for a sneak peek!
The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
Emily’s merch is now available and ready to ship! Getchur witchy enamel pins, charms, sticker, and washi tapes at https://kittywithacupcake.com/
2/22/2022 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 69: The Morrigan
News: None this week
FO:
Emily - Comfort Zone cabled hat design in Malabrigo Rios, Cumparsita colorway. Keep your eyes out for the testing call!
WIPS:
Emily - crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway
Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
- Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine’ Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
Acquisitions:
Emily - Monte Verde Innova fountain pen in metallic rainbow!
Lauren - Denman brush, it’s astonishing how much it makes my curls pop…
- Pichinku, Tawa base, dyed with Kinsa Kuchu in the Cedroncillo colorway https://pichinkufibers.com/ a gift from a friend who traveled to Peru!
Occult Corner: The Morrigan, a tripartite goddess associated with battle in Irish folklore!
Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
Emily’s merch is now available and ready to ship! Getchur witchy enamel pins, charms, sticker, and washi tapes at https://kittywithacupcake.com/
Emily has a new triangle shawl design in the Knitcrate Malabrigo box! It’s a stunner with seed stitch and a slipped stitch pattern making a wavy design. You can get a discount with code KITTYCUPCAKE
https://bit.ly/3GkceeT
2/15/2022 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 63: Aquarius is an Air Sign?!
News: None this week
FO:
Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth, contrast bind off in Teal Torch Knits, TTK Sock base, Lemon Lime Fizz colorway https://tealtorchknits.com/
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, colorway Tomorrowland
WIPS:
Emily - crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/
- LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways
- Cabled hat design in Malabrigo Rios, Cumparsita colorway. Keep your eyes out for the testing call!
- vanilla socks in Queensland Perth, Royal Botanical Gardens colorway
Lauren - Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Emily - Shopify card reader
Lauren - Tolkien mug and pins, plus a witchy notions bag from Homerow Fiber Co. https://homerowfiber.co
Occult Corner: We love an ongoing theme, and this episode we started to talk about the western zodiac constellations! We discuss Aquarius from the aspects of mythology and folklore, a bit of astrology symbolism, and a sprinkling of astronomy
Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
Emily’s merch is now available and ready to ship! Getchur witchy enamel pins, charms, sticker, and washi tapes at https://kittywithacupcake.com/
Emily has a new triangle shawl design in the Knitcrate Malabrigo box! It’s a stunner with seed stitch and a slipped stitch pattern making a wavy design. You can get a discount with code KITTYCUPCAKE https://bit.ly/3GkceeT
2/8/2022 • 35 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 67: Gargoyles, Scaring Christians or Attracting Pagans?
News: None this week
FO: Also, none this week
WIPS:
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, colorway Tomorrowland
- crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/
Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth
- Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Emily - The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot by Skye Alexander from Hierophany and Hedge http://bespokearcana.com/
- a smoky quartz tower from Gold Heart ( @goldheartstones on instagram )
Occult Corner: a discussion of Gargoyles! Let’s give old timey architects a hand for making rain gutters look creepy and cool!
Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
2/1/2022 • 23 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 66: Imbolc
News: None this week
FO: Also, none this week
WIPS:
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, colorway Tomorrowland
- crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/
Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth
- Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Emily - a humidifier, but that’s not very exciting.
Lauren - A package from Emily that included a Jedi Holocron, some Aggretsuko lip balm, and a color gradient puzzle from Clemens Habicht
- a slim fanny pack with an opossum print from Sipsey Wilder and an opossum sticker (a gift from a friend who knows that I like opossums)
Occult Corner: We dip into the pagan roots of Imbolc, both Celtic and Roman!
Self Promotion: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
1/25/2022 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 65: Namahage
News: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
FO:
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, blues and greys, colorway 02885
WIPS:
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, colorway Tomorrowland
- crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Town with an Ocean View colorway https://biglittleyarn.com/
Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth
- Ripple Crop Top in purple yak blend handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Emily - a selection of treasures from her recent vacation to Disney, mainly a Grogu spirit jersey, a Star Wars style cross body bag with cargo pockets on the strap, and a Jedi Holocron with kyber crystals of both Ashoka and Chirrut options
Lauren - Havirland Epic Space Opera Part One on Pax Sock base https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
- The Chai Box, Ultimate Chai Lover’s Gift Set https://thechaibox.com/products/the-ultimate-chai-lover-s-gift-set
Occult Corner: Another element from Japanese folklore, the Namahage. These Yokai are said to appear around the first full moon of the New Year, so we thought it was a fitting January topic.
Self Promotion: None this week
1/18/2022 • 30 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 64:Kappas Love Cucumbers (and butt stuff)
News: The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren’s There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!
FO:
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Faded hat experiment #2 in the Power of the Full Moon Colorways
Emily - the secret design
WIPS:
Emily - vanilla socks in Regia, blues and greys, colorway 02885
- darning socks!
Lauren - Shusui shrug in All You Knit Is Love, Battlo Facade colorway and a handspun gradient in Organic Polworth
Acquisitions:
Emily - The Disney Villains tarot deck!
Occult Corner: We chat about the folklore of the amphibious Japanese creature: the Kappa
Self Promotion: Lauren will be kicking off the There And Back Again KAL by having an update on Sunday 1/2 at 9 am pst with lots of hobbity self striping yarns! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
1/4/2022 • 28 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 63: Crystal Lore - Lepidolite
News: Vlogmas bonus content continues on Emily’s KittyWithACupcake YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO:
Lauren - The Beaver Moon pouches https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q3
- Vintage Afghan in discontinued Red Heart from yesteryear and Uptown Worsted
WIPS:
Emily - a secret design
- vanilla socks in Regia, blues and greys, colorway 02885
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Faded hat experiment #2 in the Power of the Full Moon Colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - a wrapped amethyst from @rockedandwrapped on instagram! Contact them through Instagram to get your own wire wrapped crystals!
- Leather bound journal from Hierophany and Hedge http://bespokearcana.com/
Occult Corner: Rock talk again! This week it a modern stone: Lepidolite! We just love purple rocks.
Self Promotion: The Power of the Full Moon club bag collection is finally complete! You can buy Quarter 4 (and any of the previous quarters too!) through Emily’s Ravelry or PayHip.
12/28/2021 • 20 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 62: Exploring the Court Cards - Kings
News: Vlogmas bonus content continues on Emily’s KittyWithACupcake YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO:
Lauren - Faded Hat Experiment in the Power of the Full Moon Colorways
- The Harvest Moon and Hunter Moon pouches https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q3
WIPS:
Emily - a secret design
- vanilla socks in Regia, blues and greys, colorway 02885
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
Acquisitions:
Emily - A OOAK candle and blue agate palm stone from Haus Witch https://hauswitchstore.com/
Occult Corner: Our series on the Tarot court cards concludes with a discussion on Kings.
Self Promotion: None this week
12/21/2021 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 61: Crystal Lore - Moonstones
News: Lauren is visiting Emily in Louisville! There will be lots of vlogmas bonus content on Emily’s KittyWithACupcake YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Spearmint Tea colorway; contrast heels/toes/cuffs in LolaBean Yarn Co. Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple colorway
WIPS:
Emily - a secret design
- vanilla socks in Regia, blues and greys, colorway 02885
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Faded Hat Experiment in the Power of the Full Moon Colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Beeswax candle, rainbow moonstone, from Heirophany and Hedge http://bespokearcana.com/
Lauren - Progress Keeper sets, washi tape, pins and stickers from Emily’s Kickstarter
- Rainbow moonstone and Lepidolite tower from Heirophany and Hedge
- Rosie’s Floral Wool Blend 250g in Hydrangea and Amaryllis, a cotton and poly drive band for her Ashford Traveller, and the latest issue of Spin Off from the Woolery
Occult Corner: Since we got new moonstones, we talk about the history and lore of moonstones!
Self Promotion: Sign up for Emily's email newsletter if you want to know when the Kickstarter items are available for purchase: https://mailchi.mp/edf5be886e13/kittywithacupcake
12/14/2021 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 60: Exploring the Court Cards - Queens
News: Lauren is visiting Emily in Louisville! There will be lots of vlogmas bonus content on Emily’s KittyWithACupcake YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks, knit in Knit Picks Felici, Fiesta colorway
- Granny Stripe crochet blanket, which is apparently wi
Lauren - Truchet Triangle Shawl, pattern by Emily O’Brien https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle , knit in Valkyrie Fibers Power of the Full Moon colorways https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106853665/power-of-the-full-moon-full-skein-set
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, knit in Valkyrie Fibers, High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea colorway, contrast heels, toes, and cuffs in LolaBean Yarn Co. Purple Nurple colorway
- a secret swatch
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Faded Hat Experiment in the Power of the Full Moon Colorways
Acquisitions: we both got wrapped crystals at the Jazz Jam Session from https://twitter.com/londyjamel
Emily - Black Cat Fan Club badge pin from MussyHead https://mussyhead.com/
- Crescent Moon pin from Joanna Behar https://shop.joannabehar.com/collections/pins
- Standard Playing Card Tarot Deck https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enigmagicstudios/the-standard-playing-card-tarot
Lauren - Floral Crescent Moon necklace from Emily’s Kickstarter
Occult Corner: we continue our discussion of the tarot Court Cards with Queens!
Self Promotion: None this week
12/7/2021 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 59: Tanuki and Their Magical Ballsacks
News: We will be taking the week of Thanksgiving off of podcast recording, so there will not be a new episode the week after Thanksgiving.
FO: None this week!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, knit in Knit Picks Felici, Fiesta colorway
- Granny Stripe crochet blanket, which is apparently wider than the length of a queen sized bed!
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Truchet Triangle Shawl, pattern by Emily O’Brien https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle , knit in Valkyrie Fibers Power of the Full Moon colorways https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106853665/power-of-the-full-moon-full-skein-set
Acquisitions:
Emily - West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Wood Pidgeon colorway
- KnitPicks Felici in the Vampire Vibes and Game Over colorways
Lauren - Charcoal Organic/compostable floss from Lucky Teeth, this stuff is nice and strong compared to other organic/compostable flosses! www.Lucky-Teeth.com
Occult Corner: The Tanuki, real life raccoon-looking canine and a common magical character in Japanese folklore and mythology.
Self Promotion:
Emily made a Yarn Seance coloring page for Fiber Coven Patrons!
Lauren is having an update on Sunday 11/21 at 9am PST with some fiber and the Quarter One Power of the Full Moon colorways listed individually https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
11/23/2021 • 33 minutes, 1 second
Episode 58: Exploring the Court Cards - Knights
News: No news is good news
FO:
Lauren - two skeins of fingering weight handspun in Malabrigo Nube, Lavanda colorway, plied with a mystery braid of a yak blend from the deep stash
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway
WIPS:
Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
- Vanilla socks, knit in Knit Picks Felici, Fiesta colorway
Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit
- Truchet Triangle Shawl, pattern by Emily O’Brien https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle , knit in Valkyrie Fibers Power of the Full Moon colorways https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106853665/power-of-the-full-moon-full-skein-set
Acquisitions:
Emily - organizational drawers for all her Kickstarter treasures!
Lauren - Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck and kerchief from Buboplague (currently not available for purchase, but follow their instagram for updates!)
- Stitch markers from Studio Knit Boop https://www.knitboop.com/studio-knitboop
Occult Corner: We continue our series on Tarot Court Cards with the Knights!
Self Promotion:
Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available!
Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween!
Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don’t see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.
11/16/2021 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 57: Crystal Lore - Lapis Lazuli
News: None this week
FO:
Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway
- Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
Lauren - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
Acquisitions:
Emily - Lore Olympus volume one https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659593/lore-olympus-volume-one-by-rachel-smythe/
- lots and lots of washi tape to feed the Kickstarter-beast
Occult Corner: The rock of the week is Lapis Lazuli! A blue rock that people have been loving for at least nine thousand years.
Self Promotion:
Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available!
Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween!
Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don’t see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.
11/9/2021 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 56: Exploring the Court Cards - Pages
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
FO:
Lauren - Painted Desert Socks Pattern by Tsin Bikee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/painted-desert-socks-2 , Knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, MC Styx, CC Harbinger
- Witch’s Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway
- Crochet Granny Stripe scrappy blanket
- Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank
Acquisitions:
Emily - Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck and kerchief from Buboplague (currently not available for purchase, but follow their instagram for updates!)
Occult Corner: Tarot court cards, we start off with talking about the Pages!
Self Promotion:
Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available!
Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween!
Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don’t see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.
11/2/2021 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 55: Sabbat Spotlight - Samhain
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Pumpkin Party Washcloth Design knit in Omega Sinfonia cotton https://woolery.com/omega-sinfonia-cotton-yarn.html now available for purchase or free for Fiber Coven members!
Lauren - Plaid Blanket Socks, pattern from Dana Rae Makes, as part of the Knitting with Besties pattern pair.
- Main color: Pitchfork Fiber Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchforkFiber
- Contrast Color: Havirland Yarns Epic Space Opera (Empire Strikes Back) leftovers https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway
- Elemental colorwork cowl design, knit in Valkyrie Fibers Avatar mini skein set
Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank
- Witch’s Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns
Acquisitions:
Emily - Many treasures from Heirophany & Hedge (http://bespokearcana.com/) including some carnelian colored fountain pen ink, a little lapis lazuli, candles from Old Soul Artisans (https://oldsoulartisan.com/)
Lauren - adorable stickers from Catushi Studios https://www.etsy.com/market/catushi_studios
- A rock from Moab
Occult Corner: Samhain! From traditional celebrations to how we intend to celebrate
10/26/2021 • 35 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 54: Crystal Lore - Amethyst
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
FO:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Half Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Power of the Full Moon colorways from Valkyrie Fibers
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Pumpkin Washcloth Design knit in Omega Sinfonia cotton https://woolery.com/omega-sinfonia-cotton-yarn.html
Lauren - Plaid Blanket Socks, pattern from Dana Rae Makes, as part of the Knitting with Besties pattern pair.
- Main color: Pitchfork Fiber Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchforkFiber
- Contrast Color: Havirland Yarns Epic Space Opera (Empire Strikes Back) leftovers https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
- Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank
- Witch’s Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns
Acquisitions:
Emily - Aura sweater from Lauren
- Blood red and royal purple inks from Goulet pens https://www.gouletpens.com/
Occult Corner: We decided to do an informal series on our favorite rocks, and we kicked it off with a discussion on Amethyst. We focus geology, cultural significances, and mythology.
10/19/2021 • 28 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 53: The Oldest Temple Built By Humans
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
Fully Spun has launched a kickstarter to get new marled yarn milled! Help her bring back old favorites and new colors! One even curated by Darci Kern. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fullyspun/fully-spun-bring-marled-back
Instagram @iamfullyspun and @darcidoesit if you wanted to help promote these rad makers!
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Half Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Power of the Full Moon colorways from Valkyrie Fibers
Lauren - Plaid Blanket Socks, pattern from Dana Rae Makes, as part of the Knitting with Besties pattern pair.
- Main color: Pitchfork Fiber Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchforkFiber
- Contrast Color: Havirland Yarns Epic Space Opera (Empire Strikes Back) leftovers https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
- Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank
- Witch’s Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns
Acquisitions:
Emily - Color Pop lipsticks and eyeshadow from the Hocus Pocus line
Occult Corner: The oldest human made temple, Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey! This UNESCO World Heritage Site pre-dates humans making pottery and human settlement of the Nile valley.
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having an update on Sunday 10/10 at 9am PST with sock blanks inspired by She Ra and a restock of the Progress Pride Flag self striping https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
If you backed Emily’s kickstarter, make sure you fill out your survey! The sooner all the surveys have been filled out the sooner pins can get made!
10/12/2021 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 52: Fun Coffin Varieties From History - Safety Coffins and Mortsafes
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
Fully Spun has launched a kickstarter to get new marled yarn milled! Help her bring back old favorites and new colors! One even curated by Darci Kern. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fullyspun/fully-spun-bring-marled-back
Instagram @iamfullyspun and @darcidoesit if you wanted to help promote these rad makers!
FO:
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Half Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Power of the Full Moon colorways from Valkyrie Fibers
Lauren - Plaid Blanket Socks, pattern from Dana Rae Makes, as part of the Knitting with Besties pattern pair.
- Main color: Pitchfork Fiber Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchforkFiber
- Contrast Color: Havirland Yarns Epic Space Opera (Empire Strikes Back) leftovers https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Ghibli Yarn Club from Big Little Yarn Co. , Sock Set version biglittleyarn.com
Occult Corner: The Victorians being weird goths is an unending gold mine of content. Today we discuss their paranoia about being buried alive resulting in the making of “safety coffins” and the adjacent use of “mortsafes” to deter body snatchers!
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having an update on Sunday 10/3 at 9am PST with Quarter 3 sets of the Power of the Full Moon Club colorways https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
10/5/2021 • 31 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 51: Spooky Paintings for Spooky Season
News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long!
FO:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Half Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Power of the Full Moon colorways from Valkyrie Fibers
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Progress Pride flag from Pride Flag SD https://prideflagsd.com/
- From Wildwood Makers Market https://www.wildwoodmakersmarket.com/ : indie greeting cards, Avian Friends 1000 piece puzzle
- From Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ : Chiaogoo size 1 9” circular needle, Little Gems gold mini scissors, iridescent clear plastic notions bags, spooky themed Skein Coats
- Pitchfork Fibers, Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway pitchforkfiber.etsy.com
Emily - two skeins of fingering weight from Alwan Sultan, in the ‘I Was Supposed To Be A Slutty Jellyfish’ colorway https://alwansultan.com/
Occult Corner: The Black Paintings by Francisco Goya, which Lauren fell in love with on her study abroad in Madrid (not that it really matters, but Lauren can’t remember when anything happened. She studied abroad in 2008, that was the epic summer of sports success in Spain, not 2010, that was the year she graduated college.)
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a Spooky Season self striping update, a restock of Witch’s Brew and new colorway C1-10P, its very autumnal... https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
9/28/2021 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 50: History and Origins of the Pentacle Symbol
News: None
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns To Go Boldly colorway, Kracken Base https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
Lauren - Four hexipuffs in the Harvest Moon, Hunter Moon, Beaver Moon, and Cold Moon colorways (but those are still secret colorways for the time being
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
Acquisitions:
Lauren - naughty Lauren dyed a skein of Artemis on her Matte Sock base for the border of the Waxing Moon shawl
Emily - Stickii Indie Artist sticker pack https://stickiiclub.com/
- Spooky season mug https://www.etsy.com/shop/CardiganLibrarian
Occult Corner: The long and surprising history of the Pentacle as a spiritual symbol!
Shameless Self Promotion: None this week
9/21/2021 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 49: Spooky Story - Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm?
News: We will be having an ig live on our both of our personal Instagram accounts on Monday 9/13 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific
FO:
Lauren - two hexipuffs in the Buck Moon and Sturgeon Moon colorways
- Buck Moon and Sturgeon Moon pouches https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q3
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns To Go Boldly colorway, Kracken Base https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
Acquisitions:
Lauren - None
Emily - Celestial incense holder from Art Room Ceramics https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtRoomCeramics
- Everyone is Awesome Lego Set
- Moon Tarot Pin from These Are Things https://thesearethings.com/collections/pins
- Bath goodies and Montero incense from Bebe Vaudou www.bebevaudou.com
Occult Corner: The WW2 era true crime story of “Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?” If you wanted a better and funnier story teller than Lauren, she recommends the BuzzFeed Unsolved episode on the topic or episode 10 of My Favorite Murder
Shameless Self Promotion:
Lauren’t etsy shop is back open!
Emily’s Kickstarter has launched with great success! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. The stitch marker charms are unlocked! Washi tapes and sticker sheets are here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection
9/14/2021 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 48: The Autumnal Equinox
News: Our new website is up! Head to fibercoven.com to find all our pertinent links!
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns To Go Boldly colorway, Kracken Base https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Granny Stripe crochet blanket
- Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways
(We talked about how cool it would be to do a Waxing Moon shawl in the Pride in December mini skein set from Alwan Sultan, but it’s already sold out. Sorry. But they make great stuff and you should check their site out anyway. alwansultan.com )
Acquisitions:
Lauren - None
Emily - Ghibli Yarn Club from Big Little Yarn Co. , Sock Set version biglittleyarn.com
- Symphonia Cotton in green for a future free pattern!
- West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn, Country Birds, Pheasant colorway
- big roll of Aida 14 count cloth in the natural color
- DMC embroidery floss full swatch card, swatch poster? It’s huge.
Occult Corner: Autumnal Equinox and the traditions for it from around the world!
Shameless Self Promotion:
Reverse Promotion! Lauren’s Etsy shop is closed while she has an “Unplanned Vacation” due to the Caldor Fire. But if you saw South Lake Tahoe in the news and wanted to help, Lauren suggests donating to Rural Resistance Placerville (their instagram feed has a post listing how to donate!) to support locals displaced by the Caldor Fire or donating to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation because seasonal wildland firefighters don’t get insurance benefits of any kind! WFF supports wildland firefighters (and their families) who are killed or injured and do not have access to health or life insurance. wffoundation.org
Emily’s Kickstarter has launched with great success! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. The stitch marker charms are unlocked! Next stretch goal is the Washi Tapes!!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection
9/7/2021 • 28 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 47: Crossroads in Mythology and Occult Lore
News: No news from us this week!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Queensland Collection, Perth Base
Lauren - Flower Moon pouch and Strawberry Moon pouch from our Power of the Full Moon club. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1028038844/power-of-the-full-moon-quarter-two
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns To Go Boldly colorway, Kracken Base https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
- Vintage knit afghan
Acquisitions:
Lauren - Storyteller yarn Mini skeins and a tarot inspired sticker from Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
- Teal Torch Knits TTK Sock base, Rainbow Sherbert and Lemon Lime Fizz colorway https://tealtorchknits.com/
- OnLive Supersocke, colorway 2462
- Mr. Valkyrie found me some cool ram’s horns in the woods!
Emily - None
Occult Corner: The magic and mythology surrounding crossroads!
Shameless Self Promotion:
Emily’s Kickstarter has launched with great success! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. There’s new stretch goals now of some super kawaii tarot inspired charms! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection
8/31/2021 • 33 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 46: How To Work With The Moon
News: No news from us this week!
FO:
Emily - Colorwork hat design in Ella Rae DK https://woolery.com/ella-rae-dk-merino-superwash-yarn.html Look for the pattern coming out for free through The Woolley soon!
- DK weight woven scarf in Malabrigo Arroyo, warp Pearl colorway, weft Marta colorway
Lauren - Pink moon pouch from our Power of the Full Moon club
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Queensland Collection, Perth Base
- Granny strip crochet blanket
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755
- Vintage knit afghan
Acquisitions:
Lauren - stickers and cards from Geneva Bowers www.GenevaB.com www.GDBee.store
Emily - Moon phases mug from JaMpdx www.jampdx.com
Occult Corner: Moon phases and magics! The Hood Witch has a great cheat sheet for all you witchy folks https://www.thehoodwitch.com/8-phases-of-the-moon
Shameless Self Promotion:
Witch’s Brew Knee-High sock pattern from Emily now available for free to Patron and is for sale through the usual locations https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks
Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop! Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Emily’s Kickstarter has launched with great success! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection
8/24/2021 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 45: The Plant That The Romans Screwed to Extinction
News: No news from us this week!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks in Regia
- Buck moon pouch from our Power of the Full Moon club
Lauren - Vanilla shortie socks in Havirland Yarns, Pax Sock base, an old Stranger Things themed colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
- another marled vanilla beanies for eventual gifts or donation
WIPS:
Emily - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl colorway, Sock base https://oldrustedchair.com/
- Vanilla socks in Queensland Collection, Perth Base
- DK weight woven scarf in Malabrigo Arroyo, warp Pearl colorway, weft Marta colorway
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
Acquisitions:
Lauren - iPad Pro 11” plus Apple Pencil
Emily - rad stickers from Quill and Crown on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuillandCrown
Occult Corner: Silphium, the plant the Romans ate and screwed into extinction! It was supposedly delicious, and good for many medicinal uses, but we’ll never know, thanks to those horny Romans.
Shameless Self Promotion:
Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop! Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Emily also has a Kickstarter campaign that launches on 8/17! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection
kittywithacupcake.com has all your pertinent links to all things Emily!
Lauren is having a Loki themed shop update on Sunday 8/15 at 9am PST. There will be a restock of Glorious Purpose and Kneel as well as a new, retro looking, self striping colorway called For All Time. Always. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
8/17/2021 • 32 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 44: Using Tarot for Yes/No Questions
News: No news from us this week!
FO: Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Two marled vanilla beanies for eventual gifts or donation
WIPS:
Emily - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl colorway, Sock base https://oldrustedchair.com/
- Vanilla socks in Regia
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
Lauren - Vanilla shortie socks in Havirland Yarns, Pax Sock base, an old Stranger Things themed colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
Acquisitions: None this week!
Occult Corner: Tarot for Yes/No questions, from us two tarot newbies. We do some live readings about less personal topics!
Shameless Self Promotion:
Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop! Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
8/10/2021 • 38 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 43: Winchester Mystery House
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
FO:
WIPS:
Emily - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Old Rusted Chair, Rebel Girl colorway, Sock base https://oldrustedchair.com/
- Vanilla socks in Regia
- Granny Stripe crochet blanket
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Spinning in mystery deep stash and Malabrigo Nube Lavanda (66) colorway, intended to become a fingering weight two ply
- Vanilla shortie socks in Havirland Yarns, Pax Sock base, an old Stranger Things themed colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
Acquisitions:
Emily - McKay’s Books http://www.mckaybooks.com/ Second hand copies of Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Knitting Without Tears and The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
- Craft South http://www.craft-south.com/ some cute fat quarters of fabric to sew some lavender sachets
- Haus of Yarn http://www.hausofyarn.com/ Old Rusted Chair, Upload colorway, Sock base; Malabrigo Sock in Persia colorway, Malabrigo Rios in Cumparsita colorway
- Sapphire and Sage http://sapphiresagebtq.com/ Some cute pocket rocks!
Lauren - Gorjue lipstick in the Spicy Tuna Roll and Cheese Pizza shade https://gorjue.com/
- Stasher silicone zip bags www.stasherbag.com
- A whole box of snacks from her partner’s fire crew
Occult Corner: The west coast’s most famous haunted house, The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. For a good overview of the history, Lauren recommends episode 79 of the Lore podcast “Locked Away”
Shameless Self Promotion:
Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 8/1 at 9am PST! There will be a new lace weight base, avocado dyed BFL Tweed and Flutter Lace, and a new self striping colorway “Glorious Purpose” inspired by the new Loki series. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop! Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
The MKAL is no longer a mystery! All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)
8/3/2021 • 40 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 42: Magical Architecture - Setting as a Character in Fiction
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
FO:
Lauren - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com (a second one, for a friend)
WIPS:
Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
- Colorwork hat design in Ella Rae DK https://woolery.com/ella-rae-dk-merino-superwash-yarn.html
- Vanilla socks in Regia
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Spinning in mystery deep stash and Malabrigo Nube Lavanda (66) colorway, intended to become a fingering weight two ply
- Vanilla shortie socks in Havirland Yarns, Pax Sock base, an old Stranger Things themed colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland
Acquisitions:
Emily - Gorjue lipstick in the Send Noods shade https://gorjue.com/
- Beam watercolor palette Spectrum 11 https://www.beampaints.com/
Occult Corner: Architecture as a fictional character, from gothic horror literature to modern cartoons!
Shameless Self Promotion:
Quarter 4 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is available for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop! Each month included a Valkyrie Fibers mini skein, spell pouch patter, hand poured tea light, art postcard with a full moon ritual, plus some little extras! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
The MKAL is no longer a mystery! All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)
7/27/2021 • 40 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 41: What Are Deosil and Widdershins?
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
FO:
Lauren -Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Spectre 4 colorway
WIPS:
Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
- Buck Moon Pouch design (its still a secret though)
Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com (a second one, for a friend)
Acquisitions: None this week!
Occult Corner: Widdershins and Deosil! What are these words and where do they come from?
Shameless Self Promotion:
The MKAL is no longer a mystery! All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)
Emily has a new pattern out! Knitting on Ice, adorable and cozy leg warmers made with fingering weight and mohair held double. Can be worn scrunched up for a retro look or pulled up to keep those calves warm. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitting-on-ice
Lauren’s self striping colorway Progress (based on the Progress Pride Flag!) is back in stock for pre-order (or ready to ship, depending on when you see this) on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock. If you wanted to knit Emily’s new leg warmers, there is some OOAK Suri Fluff in stock as well! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
7/20/2021 • 29 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 40: Gold Meanings
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
FO:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
Lauren - Linen Stitch bandanna cowl inspired by Emily’s Foul Temptress pattern in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foul-temptress
- Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
WIPS:
Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
- Vanilla Socks, cuff down in Regia self striping yarn
Lauren - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Spectre 4 colorway
Acquisitions:
Emily - Gift of a sheepy project bag from her Mother in Law
- Spider Plant and Samurai Sansevria from Grow General
- Pocket rocks of various types!
Lauren - sampler pack from Woodstock Coffee Co https://www.thewoodstockcoffeecompany.com/
Occult Corner: Our last color to chat about: gold!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The MKAL is no longer a mystery! All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)
Our Patreon has a lengthy video of Lauren’s partner dyeing a sock blank and sharing his opinion on trees. https://www.patreon.com/posts/53372792
Emily has updated her etsy shop with lots of lovely candles! Go get that Blueberry Cheesecake smelling one before it sells out! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Lauren is having an exciting shop update on Sunday 7/11 at 9am PST, there will be the brand new self striping colorway Progress (based on the Progress Pride Flag!) on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock. In the event that what has already been dyed sells out, a preorder option will go up in the shop. There will also be some OOAK Suri Fluff! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
7/13/2021 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 39: Ancient Dildo Mythology
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Emily’s partner is helping start up the Louisville Jazz Initiative, which is striving to bring both Jazz music education and live Jazz performances to those who normally don’t have access to Jazz instruction and/or performances. If you can help them out financially, they have a matching fund from Churchill Downs so your contribution will automatically be doubled!
http://louisvillejazzinitiative.com/
FO:
Emily - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
Lauren - Toe Up Vanilla Socks in mystery deep stash
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
- Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway
Lauren - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Spectre 4 colorway
- Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Lauren - six skeins of Uptown Worsted in the Navy colorway for a back burner blanket project
Occult Corner: Strap in for giggles, today we discuss Dildos in Mythology and Culture...
Shameless Self Promotion:
None this week
7/6/2021 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 38: Using Color In Witchcraft
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Emily’s partner is helping start up the Louisville Jazz Initiative, which is striving to bring both Jazz music education and live Jazz performances to those who normally don’t have access to Jazz instruction and/or performances. If you can help them out financially, they have a matching fund from Churchill Downs so your contribution will automatically be doubled!
http://louisvillejazzinitiative.com/
FO:
Lauren - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
Lauren - Toe Up Vanilla Socks in mystery deep stash
- Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions:
Emily - DMC floss and a embroidery floss organizer from JoAnne’s
- Radicle Threads kickstarter goodies! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radiclethreads/radicle-threads-magazine
Lauren - a cookie box from Emily from Tubby’s Taste www.tubbystaste.com , She highly recommends the Taste of Paradise cookie
Occult Corner: We’ve been talking about color symbolism so much in the last few months, today we bring things together and chit chat about how we use color in our practices
Shameless Self Promotion:
The Stripes in Space MKAL is in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
The Power of the Full Moon Club patterns have been updated! Strawberry Moon’s pattern has been added to Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 is available to purchase now. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q3
Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 6/27 at 9am PST, there will be self striping rainbow gradient skeins of Bifrost and Bifrost Mist on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock bases. Quarter 2 Power of the Full Moon colorways will be available as full skein sets as well. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
6/29/2021 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 37: Summer Solstice
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
We will have our travel vlog content available for free on the Fiber Coven YouTube channel in the upcoming weeks.
Emily’s partner is helping start up the Louisville Jazz Initiative, which is striving to bring both Jazz music education and live Jazz performances to those who normally don’t have access to Jazz instruction and/or performances. If you can help them out financially, they have a matching fund from Churchill Downs so your contribution will automatically be doubled!
http://louisvillejazzinitiative.com/
FO: none!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
- Elements Colorwork Cowl - in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Four Nations mini skein set
Lauren - Toe Up Vanilla Socks in mystery deep stash
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
Acquisitions: None! We win this week, Captialism!
Occult Corner: Summer solstice is nearly here, we chat about what we plan to do and Summer Solstice traditions from around the world.
Shameless Self Promotion:
The Stripes in Space MKAL is in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
Emily has another new pattern, the Milky Way Socks are now available through Ravelry and Payhip https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/milky-way-socks
6/22/2021 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 36: Silver Magical Meanings
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
We will have our travel vlog content available for free on the Fiber Coven YouTube channel in the upcoming weeks.
Emily’s partner is helping start up the Louisville Jazz Initiative, which is striving to bring both Jazz music education and live Jazz performances to those who normally don’t have access to Jazz instruction and/or performances. If you can help them out financially, they have a matching fund from Churchill Downs so your contribution will automatically be doubled!
http://louisvillejazzinitiative.com/
FO:
Emily - Sock yarn slouchy beanie design in progress using a Storybook Yarn OOAK sock blank in the Jazz colorway http://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
Lauren - Vanilla socks, toe up, in handspun Valkyrie Fibers Sock Top fiber base
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Toe Up Vanilla Socks in mystery deep stash
- Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
- Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Mitchell’s Creations Drunken Unicorn Colorway, Lagniappe base www.mitchellscreations.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - Hierophany & Hedge, Anima Mundi tarot deck, small cauldron, incense, small taper candles https://www.hierophanyandhedge.com/
Occult Corner: Our colors discourse continues with Silver!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The Stripes in Space MKAL is in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
Emily has a new pattern out in the world, the Tea Shop Shawl, a lace shawl released through Knit Picks! https://www.knitpicks.com/tea-shop-shawl/p/52976D
6/15/2021 • 35 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 35: Longest Acquisitions Segment Ever
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July! See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
We will have our travel vlog content available for free on the Fiber Coven YouTube channel in the upcoming weeks.
Emily’s partner is helping start up the Louisville Jazz Initiative, which is striving to bring both Jazz music education and live Jazz performances to those who normally don’t have access to Jazz instruction and/or performances. If you can help them out financially, they have a matching fund from Churchill Downs so your contribution will automatically be doubled!
http://louisvillejazzinitiative.com/
FO: None!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
- Sock yarn slouchy beanie design in progress using a Storybook Yarn OOAK sock blank in the Jazz colorway http://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
Lauren - Vanilla socks, toe up, in handspun Valkyrie Fibers Sock Top fiber base
- Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top
Acquisitions: We bought too much stuff in the City...
City Lights Booksellers and Publishers - citylights.com
Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin
Women, Race, and Class by Angela Y. Davis
The Ethics of Opting Out, Queer Theory’s Defiant Subjects by Mari Ruti
Witches, Sluts, Feminists, Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee
The Occult, Witchcraft, and Magic, an Illustrated History by Christopher Dell
The Birth of BeBop, A Social And Musical History by Scott DeVeaux
Japantown https://www.sfjapantown.org/
https://usa.kinokuniya.com/stores-maido-san-francisco-2f
Maido Stationary and Gifts
Leuchtturm1917 softcover, slim, lined notebook in the Emerald color
Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop, one in Emerald, Gold, and Purple
Leuchtturm1917 Dotted, hardback notebook in Purple
Baron Fig, Confidant, dot grid, hardcover mini notebook
Tombow N00 and 922 brush markers
Micron PN black pen
Mossery Dotted Notebooks, one in a colorful celestial pattern and one with lunar/fates art
Momiji Iroshizuku ink from Pilot
Emott Ever Fine 0.4, 5 colors No. 7 from Mistubishi Pencil Co.
I’m Just Here For The Dumplings sticker
Stickii Club stickers, one peachy penguin sheetand one witchy creatures one
Tiny Tarot deck
Books Kinokuniya
- Ghibli ArtCrystal Jigsaw 126 pieces mini puzzles, one Kiki’s Delivery Service, one My Neighbor Totoro, and one Spirited Away one
Various sticker packs
Aggretsuko blind box plushie
HamEgg2 blind box
Sumikkogurashi blind box
Presents from our friend Yelley!
Mini Stickers
Kitty progress keepers
Burt’s Bees Cuticle Cream
Loome, mini loom for smol weaves or making tassels
Witchy washi tape
Polvoron treats
Lamy www.lamy.com
Safari, extra fine nib in Pink
Studio, medium nib in Turquoise
Firebird Yarns http://firebirdyarns.com/
Mitchell’s Creations, Lagniappe Sock Base, Drunken Unicorn colorway (we got one each and decided that we needed matching PRIDE themed Ripple Bralettes) www.mitchellscreations.com
Fully Spun mini skein, Sock Fingering base, in The Raven colorway fullyspun.com
My Favorite https://myfavoritesf.com/
various greeting cards
So many stickers but our favorites are from local Bay Area artis Le Petit Elefant lepetitelefant.com
Tiny Buffalo Plaid Travel Case
Dim Sum/Chinatown recommendations
Good Mong Kok
Hang Ah
Occult Corner: we talk about the book Emily got (Sluts, Witches, Feminists) and talked about the witch archetype and the various portrayals of witchcraft in Star Wars. Psssst, Jedi are just space wizards...
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
The Stripes in Space MKAL is open to pre order in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
Lauren is having a shop update with a bunch of one of a kind sock blanks on Sunday 6/6 at 9am pacific. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
6/8/2021 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 34: Full Moon Activities
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL will kick off on June 1st! See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!
Expect more bonus content as Emily and Lauren will finally meet in real life and get into various shenanigans. Hopefully, we don’t get arrested.
The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, second meeting will be Sunday 5/23 at noon pacific discussing the second half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
FO:
Lauren - Handspun skein of sport weight three ply, the fiber was blended on Lauren’s blending board, it’s mainly Malabrigo Nube in the Persia colorway with some angora fiber from Emily’s bunny and tweedy bits blended in
WIPS:
Emily - un-knowable MKAL intrigue
- Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
Lauren - more un-knowable MKAL intrigue
-Vanilla socks, toe up, in handspun Valkyrie Fibers Sock Top fiber base
Acquisitions:
Emily - Magnet Shawl clasp, Rock N’ More Accents www.rocknmoreaccents.com
- Project bag from Allegheny Fiber Arts https://www.alleghenyfiberarts.com/
Lauren - Magnet Shawl clasp, Rock N’ More Accents www.rocknmoreaccents.com
- tea lights from Emily https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Occult Corner: we did a live tarot reading for artistic inspiration as we do all sorts of projects together!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
The Stripes in Space MKAL is open to pre order in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
6/1/2021 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 33: We're together... IN THE FLESH!
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL will kick off on June 1st! See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!
Expect more bonus content as Emily and Lauren will finally meet in real life and get into various shenanigans. Hopefully, we don’t get arrested.
The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, second meeting will be Sunday 5/23 at noon pacific discussing the second half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
FO:
Lauren - Handspun skein of sport weight three ply, the fiber was blended on Lauren’s blending board, it’s mainly Malabrigo Nube in the Persia colorway with some angora fiber from Emily’s bunny and tweedy bits blended in
WIPS:
Emily - un-knowable MKAL intrigue
- Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch’s Brew colorways
Lauren - more un-knowable MKAL intrigue
-Vanilla socks, toe up, in handspun Valkyrie Fibers Sock Top fiber base
Acquisitions:
Emily - Magnet Shawl clasp, Rock N’ More Accents www.rocknmoreaccents.com
- Project bag from Allegheny Fiber Arts https://www.alleghenyfiberarts.com/
Lauren - Magnet Shawl clasp, Rock N’ More Accents www.rocknmoreaccents.com
- tea lights from Emily https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Occult Corner: we did a live tarot reading for artistic inspiration as we do all sorts of projects together!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
The Stripes in Space MKAL is open to pre order in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
5/25/2021 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 32: Color Magic - Black
News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL will kick off on June 1st! See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!
Expect more bonus content as Emily and Lauren will finally meet in real life and get into various shenanigans. Hopefully, we don’t get arrested.
The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, second meeting will be Sunday 5/23 at noon pacific discussing the second half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
FO:
Emily -Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
-Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Snow Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1
- Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
WIPS:
Emily - un-knowable MKAL intrigue
Lauren - Worm Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1
Acquisitions:
Emily - Birthday Box from Ken Yarns kenyarn.com
- stickers from Michelle Coffee https://www.etsy.com/shop/michellecoffeeshop
Lauren - she stole a skein of This Is The Way for herself, like a drug dealer getting high on their own supply
Occult Corner: The color symbolism of every witch’s favorite color, Black!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Lauren is having a shop update with a restock of some Rebels inspired colorways on Sunday 5/16 at 9am pacific. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
The Stripes in Space MKAL is open to pre order in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal
Or you can email [email protected] to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern
5/18/2021 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 31: Pagan Altars 101
News: The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, first meeting will be Sunday 5/9 at noon pacific discussing the first half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
Keep your eyes out for upcoming knit alongs from the Fiber Coven! We are planning two for this Spring/Summer. A KAL for the Sucker Punch Shrug, and a Shawl Mystery KAL using one skein of self striping and one regular skein!
FO:
Lauren: Wolf Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1
WIPS:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
-Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
-Mitered square blanket, no specific pattern used, size 2 needles, using a central double decrease
Acquisitions:
Emily - none
Lauren - Supernatural Tarot Deck
Occult Corner: We did an overview of altars used in modern pagan practices, and what we use personally
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Lauren is having a shop update with lots of Bridgerton themed yarn on Sunday 5/9 at 9am pacific. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Emily’s Truchet Triangle pattern is now available! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle
5/11/2021 • 34 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 30: Our favorite color, purple!
News: The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, first meeting will be Sunday 5/9 at noon pacific discussing the first half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
FO:
Emily -Truchet Triangle Shawl in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
Lauren: Strawberry Preserves with lemon and lavender, recipe from the book Canning For a New Generation referenced in a recent blog post
WIPS:
Emily -New extra triangle-y shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
Lauren - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
Acquisitions:
Emily - none
Lauren - Linens from Linoto www.linoto.com
- The Ultimate Guide to the Witch’s Wheel of the Year by Anjou Kieran
- Kaeesse nail polish in Alien Girl, Crown Royal, and Hot Girl Summer https://kaeessnailpolish.com/
- Starship Troopers Movie Club from Havirland Yarns https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
Occult Corner: Finishing out the rainbow with a discussion on the color symbolism of Indigo/Violet/Purple, which is both of our favorite colors!
Shameless Self Promotion:
The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Emily's Truchet Triangle Pattern is available on Ravelry and Payhip!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle
https://payhip.com/b/pOyU
Lauren is having a shop update with lots of squishy fiber for spinning on Sunday 5/2 at 9am pacific. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
5/4/2021 • 26 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 29: Herbal Magic
News: The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club. We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, first meeting will be Sunday 5/9 at noon pacific discussing the first half of the book. It’s free and open to all!
FO: Nothing this week!
WIPS:
Emily -New extra triangle-y shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
Lauren - Avatar Cowl Design, the yarn for which she dipped into her own supply
- Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
Acquisitions:
Emily - none
Lauren - project bags from Yarn&Whiskey! An extra large sized black and yellow bag for herself and a large sized green and pink bag for a giveaway. https://yarnandwhiskey.com/
Occult Corner: We recorded this on 4/20, so our theme is ‘herbal magic’. We touched on regular garden herbs used in modern witchy practices as well as talking a bit about cannabis
Shameless Self Promotion:
Emily - The Sucker Punch Shrug pattern will come out on 4/21 and you can get a discount for signing up for Emily’s email list! https://mailchi.mp/edf5be886e13/kittywithacupcake
April’s Full Moon is coming up in a week or so! Around that time, the pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club will be available in Emily’s Etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
4/27/2021 • 25 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 28: We're Blue Da Ba Dee Da Ba Daa
News: We will be having an Instagram Live on Saturday 4/17 at 11am Pacific/2 Eastern! We have planned to do Crafter’s Would You Rather questions!
FO:
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Hexipuffs in her Avatar colorways
WIPS:
Emily -New extra triangle-y shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
Lauren - Avatar Cowl Design, the yarn for which she dipped into her own supply
- Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
Acquisitions:
Emily - Wisteria colorway from Big Little Yarn Co. https://biglittleyarn.com/ or https://www.rivercolors.com/superwash-merino-nylon-sock.html
- Woolwitch washi tape from Shellican https://shellican.com/
Lauren - Fiestaware Skull and Vine ramekin and bread dish
- Pod chair from Target
Occult Corner: Color symbolism of Blue! Is it happy or is it sad?
Shameless Self Promotion:
Emily - The Sucker Punch Shrug pattern will come out on 4/21 and you can get a discount for signing up for Emily’s email list! https://mailchi.mp/edf5be886e13/kittywithacupcake
Lauren - Shop update on Sunday 4/18 at 9am PST, there will be a new LOTR self striping colorway and more 100% Suri Alpaca Fluff! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
4/20/2021 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 27: Shadow Work and Anti-Racism
News: We will be having an Instagram Live on Saturday 4/17 at 11am Pacific/2 Eastern! We have planned to do Crafter’s Would You Rather questions
Radicle Threads Kickstarter is open until 4/17, if you wanted to support the launching of a BIPOC lead/focused making magazine!
FO:
Lauren -Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
WIPS:
Emily -New shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Avatar Cowl Design, the yarn for which she dipped into her own supply
Acquisitions:
Emily - Hawari Bazaar Anime Yarn Club, Worsted weight, inspired by Fruits Basket. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
- Sage/Rosemary, and Clove/Cinnamon “corndog” shaped incense from Bebe Vaudou bebevaudou.com
- ForestCharm, teacup charm https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCharm
Lauren - nothing
Occult Corner: Shadow Work and Anti Racism in the craft community
- Jung, A Racist
Books: Me and White Supremacy Workbook by Layla Saad - this is some highly effective shadow work, useful for anyone non-black
So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander (criminal justice)
Podcasts: Good Ancestor by Layla Saad
Small Doses by Amanda Seals
Behind the Police
1619
Pod Save America
Still Processing
Shameless Self Promotion: None
4/13/2021 • 35 minutes, 45 seconds
It's not easy being green, but it is easy talking about green!
News: All quiet with us!
FO: None this week
WIPS:
Emily -New shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
-Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
Lauren -Mitered square blanket, no specific pattern used, size 2 needles, using a central double decrease
-Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
-Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - some fun new rocks form SunStones https://www.sunstonesrocks.com/
-The Ultimate Guide To The Witch’s Wheel of the Year by Anjou Kiernan
-tiniest bottle of vanilla essential oil from Bluegrass Witch
-Sketch books from Artists and Craftsman Supply https://artistcraftsman.com/
-Frog bowl from local potter
Lauren - Yarn cake cozies from Knits and Knots Tahoe
Occult Corner: We continue our series on color symbolism with some Green!
Shameless Self Promotion: The patterns for Quarter One of the Power of the Full Moon club are all finished and available for purchase at Emily’s Ravelry and Payhip stores, also, the listing is up for Quarter Two! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q2
4/6/2021 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 25: Incense and other Scents for Sensitive Noses
News: Lauren just did a instagram live with Radicle Threads, who has a Kickstarter to fund launching their magazine https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radiclethreads/radicle-threads-magazine
FO:
Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
-New colorwork hat design in Ella Rae DK in Orchidia Heather, Rainforest Heather, and Grapeberry Heather
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-New shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
Lauren - Batt made on a blending board using Malabrigo Nube roving in the Persia colorway, blended with some angora from Emily’s bunny and tweedy bits
- Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
Acquisitions:
Emily - More fountain pens! This week a Lamy Safari pen with a fine nib in the violet color
Lauren - Tushy bidet toilet attachment
Occult Corner: Alternatives to incense for those who are sensitive or picky when it comes to smells. We both like Bebe Vaudou for mild and natural regular incenses though. www.bebevaudou.com
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a Fiber Coven themed update on Sunday 3/28 at 9am PST. The Coven inspired Witch’s Brew self striping colorways on Gold Stellina, High Twist BFL and Matte Sock. Coordinating colorway Spearmint tea on Matte Sock and High Twist BFL. Full skein sets of quarter one of the Power of the Full Moon club as well! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
3/30/2021 • 27 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 24: Yellow there!
News: We have a great interview with Cynthia of High Contrast Knits and Design up on our Patreon! This interview is public, no need to be a patron! https://www.patreon.com/posts/48639670
FO: None!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway
- Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
Acquisitions:
Emily - More fountain pens! A Pilot Metropolitan, inks, and a swatch book from gouletpens.com
Lauren - Seeds, some thrift store finds, and tea lights from Emily
Occult Corner: The color symbolism of Yellow!
3/23/2021 • 30 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 23: Why Are Mummies So Rare?
News: All quiet this week!
FO:
Emily - Deco Devotion Cowl knit in Brooklyn Tweed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deco-devotion
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Ghost Crew colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/961086579/bfl-ghost-crew-its-a-trap-series
- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series
WIPS:
Emily - Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
- Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Mitered square blanket, no specific pattern used, size 2 needles, using a central double decrease
Acquisitions:
Emily - Twsbi Eco fountain pen and Zig Coco Iro pen with sheep design
Lauren - Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar
Occult Corner: The reason mummies are so rare is because Europeans ate them all... What won’t those wacky Victorians do? We also touched on other aspects of corpse medicine and the hypocrisy of colonizer/imperialist mindsets in regards to what is and isn’t considered cannibalism.
Shameless Self Promotion: Emily has a new pattern out! Deco Devotion is a beautiful colorwork tube style cowl and it will be on sale through 3/17 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deco-devotion
3/16/2021 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 22: Orange you glad we're talking about orange?
News: If you’re interested in testing the Sucker Punch Shrug, Emily is looking for testers for the youth/petite sizes and the adult large sizes. You can inquire via email ([email protected]) or through Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4112657/1-25
FO: Niente!
WIPS:
Emily - Art Deco Cowl - design in development, knit in Brooklyn Tweed
- Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
-Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway
- Vanilla Socks in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Ghost Crew colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/961086579/bfl-ghost-crew-its-a-trap-series
- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series
Acquisitions:
Emily - a purple Oxalis plant!
Lauren - Stickers and an enamel mug from La Serena Tejera LaSerenaTejera.store
Occult Corner: The symbolism of the color orange across various cultures, fields, and time periods!
Shameless Self Promotion: None this week, friends
3/9/2021 • 30 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 21: Lacrymatory Bottles for Over Dramatic Victorians
News: No news is good news, right?
FO:
Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thing
Knit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways, keep your eyes out for the upcoming testing call!
WIPS:
Emily - Art Deco Cowl - design in development, knit in Brooklyn Tweed
- Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair
Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway
- Vanilla Socks in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Ghost Crew colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/961086579/bfl-ghost-crew-its-a-trap-series
Acquisitions:
Emily - Ghost Crew and Spectre 5 by Valkyrie Fibers
- Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/
- wee pyrite pyramid
Lauren - Bebe Vaudou incense and tapers www.bebevadou.com
Occult Corner: The myth of Lacrymatory Bottles, what wouldn’t those wild Victorians do?
Shameless Self Promotion: Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Emily has coffee shop themed candles in her etsy shop too!
Lauren will be having an Avatar The Last Airbender themed update on Sunday 2/28 at 9am PST. Two self striping colorways on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock, mini skein sets, and paired skeins! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
3/2/2021 • 35 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 20: Red, the blood of angry men
News: You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/20 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 3-4. Contact [email protected] to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/
- Handspun yarn
WIPS:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
- Granny Stripe Blanket in fingering weight scraps
- Art Deco Cowl - design in development
Lauren - Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series
Acquisitions:
Emily - Wingspan Board Game https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/
Lauren - Herb seeds, and a nice chunk of quartz that her spouse found out in nature
Occult Corner: The symbolism of the color Red across various cultures and practices
Shameless Self Promotion: Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Emily has a new pattern out with KnitPicks! The Snowed In cowl is available as an individual download or as part of the digital or physical collection Traverse Cabled Accessories https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/traverse-cabled-accessories/c/30218552
2/23/2021 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 19: *insert Frodo saying "It's done." at Mount Doom gif here*
News: You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/20 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 3-4. Contact [email protected] to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.
FO:
Emily - Coziest Memory blanket by Kemper Wray made in fingering weight scraps https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-coziest-memory
WIPS:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
- Granny Stripe Blanket in fingering weight scraps
Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!
-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/
- She followed the Fleegle Heel pattern from Happee Knits https://youtu.be/idjKaBwJzD0
Acquisitions:
Emily - none
Lauren - Faux nose and lip ring from My Hoop Jewelry. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Myhoopjewelry
Occult Corner: Spiritualism and Elizabeth Keckely https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Keckley
Shameless Self Promotion: Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Lauren is having a big Star Wars themed update on Sunday 2/14 at 9am PST. New Rebels self striping colorway and a restock of This Is The Way, both will be offered in Matte Sock and High Twist BFL. Lots of coordinating colorways as well.
2/16/2021 • 32 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 18: Some very aMUSEing nip slips
News: Emily has a free pattern out! Bernie’s Mittens! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bernies-mittens-5
You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact [email protected] to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.
FO:
Emily - The July square of her Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Sampler of yesteryear https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/products/once-upon-a-time-sampler-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern
WIPS:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!
-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/
- She followed the Fleegle Heel pattern from Happee Knits https://youtu.be/idjKaBwJzD0
Acquisitions:
Emily - FA Edmunds The Stitch Master cross stitching stand https://faedmunds.com/stitchery-frames/
Lauren - Earl Grey Tea from BLK&Bold https://blkandbold.com/collections/organic-loose-leaf-teas
Occult Corner: The Muses and other deities of the arts!
Shameless Self Promotion: Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
2/9/2021 • 30 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 17: Choose Your Own Rock Adventure
News: Emily has a free pattern out! Bernie’s Mittens! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bernies-mittens-5
You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact [email protected] to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.
FO:
Emily - Those awesome Bernie’s Mittens that she designed lickety-split!
WIPS:
Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample
-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!
-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/
Acquisitions:
Emily - KnitPicks Wool of the Andes for Bernies’ Mittens
Occult Corner: We chat about the various sorts of crystals and rocks that we like to look at.
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a shop update featuring some Yuri On Ice colorways for Valentines Day, Sunday 1/31 at 9am PST. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
2/2/2021 • 35 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 16: Pentacles, Coins, or Rings... Choose Your Flavor
News: You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact [email protected] to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/
WIPS:
Emily - Full Moon Club Shawl - one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!
Acquisitions:
Emily - Hauswitch - incense bowl, wick trimmer, and black cat sticker https://hauswitchstore.com/
Lauren - six skeins of Uptown Worsted acrylic yarn in the Navy Blue colorway from Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
Occult Corner: We discuss Pentacles as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea.
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a shop update for the new Fiber Coven self striping colorway on Sunday 1/24 at 9am PST. Private shopping hours available for Patrons are listed in the Discord. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
1/26/2021 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 15: Swords The Suit of Spock
News: All quiet on the Coven front this week.
FO: Nothing
WIPS:
Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thing
Knit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways
- Full Moon Club Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-Another sample in the Valkyrie Fibers Full Moon Club colors
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/
- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart
Acquisitions:
Emily - IKEA treasures
- Candles and Cinnamon and Clove cone incense from Bebe Vaudou www.bebevaudou.com
Lauren - Packaging materials form EcoEnclose
Occult Corner: We discuss Swords as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea. We both Kickstarted the Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yokaitarot/yokaitarot
Shameless Self Promotion: Emily has updated the formatting of her pattern, the Geodesic Cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geodesic-cowl
1/19/2021 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 14: We Could Really Use The Cleansing Power of Cups Right Now
News: We reached a Patreon goal and Lauren will be making a self striping colorway for the Coven!
FO:
Emily - The Wolf Moon Pouch for the Full Moon Club
Lauren - nothing!
WIPS:
Emily -Coziest memories blanket
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/
- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart
Acquisitions:
Emily - Forager’s Daughter Tarot Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheForagersDaughter
Lauren - Bird Kin Messages Oracle Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/BIRDKINMESSAGES
- Sunlight Sips Tea, Say It With Your Chest Blend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunlightQuartz
Occult Corner: We discuss Cups as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 1/10 at 9am PST, There will be a re-stock of the This Is The Way colorway on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock bases https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
The Full Moon Club has begun! If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail. The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email [email protected] to do PayPal instead. The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.
1/12/2021 • 35 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 13: Kicking Off The New Year With Wands And Fire
News: Happy New Year, Coven!
FO:
Emily - nothing!
Lauren - nothing!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
-Coziest memories blanket
-Now that her large commissions are completed, the cast on potential is unlimited!!!
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/
- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series
Acquisitions:
Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-Dancing Deer Botanicals pink plant! https://dancingdeerbotanicals.com/
Lauren -Knitting the Card Game https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/
-Work Your Magic lined notebook www.bebevadou.com
-SG-300 Spoon Scale from AWS Home
-Elctrk Love Sock/Fingering Base, Caesium colorway available through Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/
-Kitty With A Cupcake candle in the Caffe Macchiato scent https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Occult Corner: We discuss Wands as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea
Shameless Self Promotion: The Full Moon Club has begun! If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail. The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email [email protected] to do PayPal instead. The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.
1/5/2021 • 36 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 12: Here We Go A Wassailin'
News:
-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25
There is another virtual Antiracism book club meeting through Power and Liberation (Carson City BLM). We are reading So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo, and discussing chapter 10-13 on Saturday 12/19 at noon PST. Just send an email to [email protected] to get the Zoom link for the meeting or see any of their social media pages.
We will be taking an end of year break, see you all in the new year, Coven!
FO:
Emily - a million tea lights and candles for holiday gifts
Lauren - nothing!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
-Coziest memories blanket
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
Acquisitions:
Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
Lauren - Knit Happy with Self Striping Yarn by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy
-BLK&Bold Coffee https://blkandbold.com/
-Knitting the Card Game booster pack cards. https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/
Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with festive beverages!
12/22/2020 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 11:The Only Exciting Thing We Do Now Is Get Packages
News:
-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25
Follow along with Emily’s Vlogmas videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO:
Emily - a secret project that will be published next summer!
Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com
- A 4oz bobbin of multicolored Shetland wool
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
Acquisitions:
Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
- Pretty Rocks from Crystal Grams https://crystalgrams.com/
- Goodies from David’s Teas and some makeup from ColorPop
Lauren - Coven Crate From Bébé Vaudou https://www.bebevaudou.com/
- Eco-friendly wireless speakers from House of Marley https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/
Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the tradition of decorating trees
Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a big Supernatural themed shop update on Sunday 12/13 at 9am PST, featuring the Team Free Will self striping sets, coordinating colorways and a new OOAK ultra-grungy colorway. www.etsy.com/shop/valkyriefiberstahoe
12/15/2020 • 30 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 10: Yule Logs of Various Traditions and Levels of Hilarity
News:
-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25
- Vlogmas! Emily is making a daily Vlog for all of December: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow
FO: We finished nothing! Naughty podcasters!
WIPS:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
Acquisitions:
Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-Various goodies from Rifle Paper Co.
Lauren - dyed herself some Sock Top Roving in Charcoal grey for a personal spinning project
Occult Corner: We started our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the Yule Log and Lauren had a fit of giggles over the Spanish tradition of the Tio de Nadal variation of a Yule Log
Shameless Self Promotion: Nothing!
12/8/2020 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 9: We Want to Live in The Woods in a House with Chicken Feet
-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!
- New knit along! The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. Enter FOs here: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25 or use #wickedenchantressalong on Instagram!
FO:
Emily - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165
Lauren - Dryer Balls - there will be a tutorial blog post on Fiber Coven on how to make these next week!
WIPS:
Emily - Nothing!
Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com
- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
Acquisitions:
Emily - Knit Picks Luminance in the Kind Colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/luminance-hand-painted/c/5420313
-Knit Picks Felici in the Fiesta colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165
-Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/
-Frothy Monkey Coffee, Gratitude blend https://frothymonkey.com/
Lauren - Nothing!
Occult Corner: The folklore and tales of Baba Yaga
Shameless Self Promotion:
The Wicked Enchantress Cowl has been released in Emily’s Ravelry and PayHip stores and the 20% off sale goes through 12/2 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wicked-enchantress
https://payhip.com/b/GQ6H
12/1/2020 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 8: Satanic Panic
News:
-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!
- New knit along! The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through Christmas. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl.
FO:
Emily - Nothing!
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
WIPS:
Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165
Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com
Acquisitions: Nothing!
Occult Corner: The Satanic Panic of the 80’s and 90’s, we recommend the Uncovered Podcast, click the link to see the very staged, very 80’s police training video on “satanic cults”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q5kDm9eOTM&feature=emb_title
Shameless Self Promotion:
Power of the Full Moon Club - A handful of listings are left! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Please see our public Patreon post for the full details! https://www.patreon.com/posts/43788919
The Wicked Enchantress Cowl will be released next Wednesday 11/25/20 in Emily’s Ravelry and PayHip
11/24/2020 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 7: Huzzah!
News:
-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!
-Check your Ravelry messages to see if you’ve won a prize for one of our recent Make-alongside!
-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email [email protected] to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-4. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism.
FO:
Emily -Wicked Enchantress Cowl Design in Spincycle Dreamstate, Nostalgia colorway https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state
-Swatch Hat in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie, Marigolds colorway. https://brooklyntweed.com/products/peerie Pattern recipe at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43721126
Lauren - Nothing!
WIPS:
Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
-Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
--Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - Brooklyn Tweed Peerie In Fleet, Alizarin, Hammock, and Tincture https://brooklyntweed.com/products/peerie
-Qing Fiber, Classic DK base, Halloween themed Frankenstein colorway https://www.qingfibre.com/
-A variety of on sale Regia Sock yarn from WEBS https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn
Lauren - Marigold Tarot Deck by Amrit Brar https://13thpress.com/products/the-marigold-tarot-classic
Occult Corner: the history and modern usage of Tarot!
Shameless Self Promotion:
Power of the Full Moon Club - First Quarter will go on sale in the Kitty With A Cupcake Etsy shop Monday 11/16/20! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake
Please see our public Patreon post for the full details! https://www.patreon.com/posts/43788919
Lauren has self striping sock yarn in the Treebeard colorway, coordinating colorway Fangorn, as well as returning favorites Nazgul and Sméagol will all be for sale in the next shop update Sunday 11/15/20 at 9 am PST https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
11/17/2020 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 6: Remember Remember
-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!
-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email [email protected] to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-3. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism.
FO:
Emily -Vanilla Socks in Nomadic Yarns, Black Flame Candle colorway, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
Lauren - Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150
-Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Serendipitous Wool, Nasturtium Colorway, Devi Base www.serendipitouswool.com
WIPS:
Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165
-Cowl Design in Spincycle Dreamstate, Nostalgia colorway https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state
Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020
-Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18
-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
Acquisitions:
Emily - KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Lace Yarn, Oscar Colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/alpaca-cloud-lace-yarn/c/5420108
-Moon Stitch Markers from Forest Charm on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCharm
-Cross Stitch Kit
Lauren - Rhodia notebook https://rhodiapads.com/index.php
Occult Corner: a brief history of Guy Fawke’s Day/Bonfire Night, and of course the cult-classic graphic novel and movie it inspired, V for Vendetta
Shameless Self Promotion:
Lauren has lots of naturally dyed Organic Polwarth roving that will be for sale in the next shop update Sunday 11/8/20 at 9 am PST https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe
Join us on Patreon!
11/10/2020 • 41 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 5: Our favorite voids!
News:
-The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25
-For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!
-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email [email protected] to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-3. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism.
FO:
Emily -Spincycle Design https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state/products/pussy-willow
Lauren - Forest Fruit Socks by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, main color Woodland Realm, contrast color Mirkwood(colorways currently sold out but available on a BFL Fingering Tweed Base through Lauren’s LYS Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ )
-TAAT Socks knit in
Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com
Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
WIPS:
Emily -Vanilla Socks in Nomadic Yarns, Black Flame Candle colorway, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
Lauren - Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150
Acquisitions:
Emily - Malabrigo Rios in Matisse, Black, Undyed, and Ochre https://malabrigoyarn.com/yarns/rios
-JaWoll self striping sock yarn
Lauren - Hand woven scarf from Emily!
-Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com
Occult Corner: Black Cat mythology, regarding luck and associations with various pre-christian deities around the world. Emily and Lauren discover that they have very similar little ceramic Japanese Good Luck Black Cats.
Shameless Self Promotion:
Emily has two new patterns out!
- Dots Dots Dots Hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dots-dots-dots-hat
- Long Distance Coven https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/long-distance-coven
11/3/2020 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 4: Candy Corn: Which side are you on?!
News:
-The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25
-For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!
-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email [email protected] to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-3. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism.
FO:
Emily - Dissent Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3
Main color - Dark Purple Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/
Contrast Color - Cozy Color Works https://www.cozycolorworks.com/worsted-weight-merino
Lauren - HO one Forest Fruit Socks by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, main color Woodland Realm, contrast color Mirkwood(colorways currently sold out but available on a BFL Fingering Tweed Base through Lauren’s LYS Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ )
WIPS:
Emily - Shrug Design in Lola Bean, Sprout Base colorways Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thing
-Vanilla Socks in Nomadic Yarns, Black Flame Candle colorway, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
-Spincycle Design https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state/products/pussy-willow
Lauren -TAAT Socks knit in
Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com
Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
-Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150
-Forest Fruit Sock by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers Hig Twist BFL base, main color Woodland Realm, contrast color Mirkwood
-Full Coverage Cross stitch insanity
Acquisitions:
Emily - Two skeins Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock in the Artemis colorway, one of the Azula hair pins that Lauren’s Dad made, and some Fiber Coven stickers https://www.etsy.com/listing/874412181/fiber-coven-2-stickers
-RBG collar pin and Haunted Mansion mask
-Two skeins Russet/Orange Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/ for a colorwork cardigan
Lauren - Nothing
Occult Corner: Edgar Allen Poe’s odd death, possibly related to the Antebellum form of voter fraud known as “cooping”
Shameless Self Promotion:
Emily has two new patterns out!
- Candy Corn Cuteness, available for free for Patreon Members or for $2 on Payhip and Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/candy-corn-cuteness
- Cuprite Shawl via Interweave (free for a limited time!) https://www.interweave.com/beginner-quick-easy-knits-vol-1/
10/31/2020 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 3: Socktober Continues!
News:The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25
For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!
FO:
Emily - Candy Corn Wash Cloth Design
Lauren - one pair Forest Fruit Socks by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, main color Mirkwood, contrast color Woodland Realm (colorways currently sold out but available on a BFL Fingering Tweed Base through Lauren’s LYS Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ )
WIPS:
Emily - Dissent Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3
Main color - Dark Purple Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/
Contrast Color - Cozy Color Works https://www.cozycolorworks.com/worsted-weight-merino
-Vanilla Socks in Nomadic Yarns, Black Flame Candle colorway, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
-Coziest Memories Blanket by Kemper Wray https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-coziest-memory (free pattern)
Lauren -TAAT Socks knit in
Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com
Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
-Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150
-Forest Fruit Sock by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers Hig Twist BFL base, main color Mirkwood, contrast color Woodland Realm
Acquisitions:
We both bought the same vintage Tarot deck from https://www.circleofstitches.com/
Emily - Ribbons, Gold shiny one with purple flowers from https://www.moodfabrics.com/trims/ribbons. Matte one with red and pink flowers on a dark background from Joann Fabrics
Lauren - Azula hair pins made my Lauren’s Dad
- Stickers and notebooks from Artist Geneva Bowers https://gdbee.store/
- gift of Supernatural masks from Carol of Havirland https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland
Occult Corner: Artemis, a brief discussion of the Moon goddess of Greek mythology.
Shameless Self Promotion:
Valkyrie Fibers will be selling two new ‘one of a kind’ coloways on a variety of fibers for spinning in the next update 10/18/20
Emily has a new pattern out with KnitPicks, the Equalization Hat and Mitts set knit in City Tweed DK https://www.knitpicks.com/equalization-hat-mitts/g/52904220
10/31/2020 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 2: Scary Turnip Heads
News: Dark Romantic MKAL is wrapping up. Knitters have until 10/15/20 to enter for prizes by making posts using the #darkromanticMKAL on instagram or enter the Finished Object thread on Ravelry. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4059695/1-25
The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25
For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!
FO:
Emily - Friendship Socks, Shortie Socks following Emily’s Vanilla Sock recipe in the Patreon blog post. Knit in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock in the Bifrost Mist colorway. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=search_shop_redirect
Lauren - one Forest Fruit Sock by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, main color Mirkwood, contrast color Woodland Realm
WIPS:
Emily - Dissent Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3
Main color - Dark Purple Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/
Contrast Color - Cozy Color Works https://www.cozycolorworks.com/worsted-weight-merino
- Friendship Socks - Valkyrie Fibers Bifrost Mist self striping https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=search_shop_redirect
-Spincycle Design https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state/products/pussy-willow
-Candy Corn Washcloth - keep your eyes out for this pattern!
Lauren -TAAT Socks
Knit in Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com
Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
-Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150
Acquisitions:
Emily - Trader Joe’s loot, a cinnamon brush, a succulent in a Sugar Skull pot, and a beautiful gourd!
Lauren - Nomadic Yarns, Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
Occult Corner: The history of Jack’o’lanterns. We also recommend the Fables graphic novel series by Bill Willingham
Shameless Self Promotion: Valkyrie Fibers will be selling the brand new Thranduil self striping colorway in the next update 10/11/20
10/31/2020 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 1: Welcome to the Fiber Coven Podcast
News: Dark Romantic MKAL is wrapping up. Knitters have until 10/15/20 to enter for prizes by making posts using the #darkromanticMKAL on instagram or enter the Finished Object thread on Ravelry. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4059695/1-25
The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25
For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!
FO:
Emily - Woven Scarves (See the blog post!)
Lauren - Hexipuffs
WIPS:
Emily - Dissent Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3
Main color - Dark Purple Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/
Contrast Color - Cozy Color Works https://www.cozycolorworks.com/worsted-weight-merino
- Friendship Socks - Valkyrie Fibers Bifrost Mist self striping https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=search_shop_redirect
Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette
Knit in Serendipitous Wool, Nasturtium Colorway, Devi Base www.serendipitouswool.com
-TAAT Socks
Knit in Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com
Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/
Acquisitions: Spooky Stamps from the USPS
Occult Corner: Salem Witch Trials
Unobscured (season 1) https://historyunobscured.com/
1692 by Stacy Schiff https://www.stacyschiff.com/
Shameless Self Promotion: The Dark Romantic Shawl pattern is available publicly!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dark-romantic
Valkyrie Fibers will be selling spinning fiber in the next update 10/04/20