Episode 245: The Bermuda Triangle - Modern Folklore Mystery

News: Emily will be vending at Not Your Mama’s Craft Market in the Columbus metro area on 5/12 https://notyourmamascraftmarket.com/ Emily will be vending at Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 5/18 https://craftysupermarket.com/   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 www.kittywithacupcake.com  

News: Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10, come find her in booth 808! http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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!)   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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 www.kittywithacupcake.com  

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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!   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   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!   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at Show of Hands in Chicago on December 17th https://www.showofhandschicago.com/ this event is focused on last minute small gifts ahead of your winter festivities! Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick and their second location, Sassy Magick Noir, in New Orleans in the first weekend of January 2024! https://www.sassymagick.com/ Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore!   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

News: No news this week!   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

News: Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25, this is a free event and we will have stickers for podcast listeners! Emily will be vending at Galaxy Con in Columbus, OH on December 1-3 https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick in New Orleans in January! https://www.sassymagick.com/   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