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 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
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!
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
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
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
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
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
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.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
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
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
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
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
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
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
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
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
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.
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
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.