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 Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
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 carsoncityactivism@gmail.com 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
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
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
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
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 kittywithacupcake@gmail.com 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.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
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 kittywithacupcake@gmail.com 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.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
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 carsoncityactivism@gmail.com 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!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
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
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
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!
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
-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
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
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
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
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 carsoncityactivism@gmail.com 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