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!
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
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.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
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
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
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.
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
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!
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
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
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
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
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
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
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
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
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
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
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
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