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| Episode 246: Big Ern, Modern Folklore Deity | 21 May 2024 | 00:28:39 | |
News:
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!
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| Episode 245: The Bermuda Triangle - Modern Folklore Mystery | 07 May 2024 | 00:25:37 | |
News:
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
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| Episode 244: Hag's Stone, A Ready Made Amulet! | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:20:45 | |
News:
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
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| Episode 243: Major Arcana 6 - The Lovers | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:21:15 | |
News:
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
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| Episode 242: Korean Fan Death | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:25:23 | |
News:
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!)
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| Episode 241: The Hierophant | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:32:10 | |
News:
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
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| Episode 240: Trip to New Orleans | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:42:39 | |
News:
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!
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| Episode 239: Cult Story Time - Twin Flames Universe | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:46:33 | |
News:
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!
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| Episode 238: Major Arcana 1 & 2, The Magician and The High Priestess | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:35:28 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 237: The Blackburn Cult Part 2 | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 236: The Blackburn Cult Part 1 | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:49:59 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 235: Major Arcana 0: The Fool | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:21:31 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 234: This Musical Instrument Will Make You Go Insane?! | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:27:33 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 233: Why Do Ghosts Look Like That? | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:51:55 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 232: The Victorians Put Arsenic In Everything | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:26:44 | |
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:
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
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 | |||
| Episode 231: Aliens are real?! | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:29:43 | |
News:
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
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 | |||
| Episode 230: An Informal Discussion On Why We Think Christmas Is More Pagan Than Halloween | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:36:38 | |
News:
- Exclusive yarns from Lauren will be featured at Knits and Knots Tahoe for the Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl 9/21 - 9/24
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 | |||
| Episode 229: Theosophy - A Mixed Media Collage of Cultural Appropriation | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:47:13 | |
News:
- 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 | |||
| Episode 228: Part 2 Mystify, Manipulate, Manifest: Too Blavatsky, Too Furious | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:46:39 | |
News: - Our next Discord Crafty Hangout for patrons will be Friday 8/11 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
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! | |||
| Episode 227: Part 1 - Gaslight, Gatekeeper, Girlboss: The Helena Blavatsky Story | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:50:44 | |
News: - Our next Discord Crafty Hangout for patrons will be Friday 8/11 at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern
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! | |||
| Episode 226: Leonormand | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:21:19 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 225: Tarot de Marseille | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:27:54 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 223: Orca Folklore in Honor of White Gladis | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:28:14 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 223: Jasper Rock Talk | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:25:18 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 222: A Visit to the Salem Witch Museum | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:39:38 | |
News:
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
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 | |||
| Episode 221: Bismuth, The Gayest Element! | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:27:37 | |
News:
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”! | |||
| Episode 220: Bezoars, Magical Gut Pearls | 23 May 2023 | 00:29:11 | |
News:
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/ | |||
| Episode 119: Necropants, Our New Favorite Bit of Money Folklore | 16 May 2023 | 00:42:04 | |
News:
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/ | |||
| Episode 118: Kodama | 02 May 2023 | 00:24:43 | |
News:
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/ | |||
| Episode 117: Red Flags of High Demand Groups and Cults | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:39:12 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 116: L. Ron Hubbard Part 3 - The Ultimate Boat Misadventure | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:47:30 | |
News:
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 | |||
| Episode 115: L. Ron Hubbard Part 2 - When You’re Low on Cash It’s Time To Start A Religion | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:48:45 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 114: L. Ron Hubbard Part 1 - 4 Boat Misadventures and Counting | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 113: Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch - Part 2 | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:52:26 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 112: Jack Parsons: Rocket Scientist, Occultist, Messy Bitch | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:32:31 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 111: Aleister Crowley - Sex Magic, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll Part 2 | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:46:06 | |
News:
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. | |||
| Episode 110: Aleister Crowley - Sex Magic, Drugs, and Rock n’ Roll Part 1 | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:47:22 | |
News:
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. | |||
| Episode 109: Ectoplasm, The Surprisingly Fun History of Ghost Goo | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:39:35 | |
News:
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.
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| Episode 108: Manifesting | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
News:
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. | |||
| Episode 107: A Discussion of Moral Panics | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:43:46 | |
News:
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! | |||
| Episode 106: It’s Capricorn’s Turn! | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:47:56 | |
News:
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.
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| Episode 105: Ghost Stories at Christmas Time | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:25:16 | |
News:
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.
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| Episode 104: More Fun With The Victorians (Post Mortem Photography and Nipple Piercings) | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:28:44 | |
News:
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:
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| Episode 103: Happy Birthday Sagittarius! | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:31:55 | |
News:
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:
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| Episode 102: Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:41:42 | |
News:
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:
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| Episode 101: Get to Know Scorpio | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:28:01 | |
News:
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:
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| Episode 100: Juniper Uses in Witchcraft | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:22:21 | |
News:
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:
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| Episode 99: Rhinebeck Recap and Sleepy Hollow | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:44:35 | |
News:
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.
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| Episode 98 It’s Peridot, you clods! | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
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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:
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| Episode 97: Libra Season | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:24:36 | |
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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.
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