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 Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
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
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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!
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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!
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
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!
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
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!