Podcasts about vanilla socks

 Recorded on November 25, 2023 Book talk begins at 25:40     Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTTING Tracie finished: Never Not Gnoming #27 by Sarah Schira in assorted fingering weight leftovers Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics Rikke Hat #4 by Sarah Young for Jayla - using Tess Designer Yarns Superwash Merino and Alexandra: the Art of Yarn Pendleton DK Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Bankhead Hat #24 Barb has cast on: Sirdar Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf  designed by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colorwheel in the Follow your Rainbow colorway   Tracie cast on: Socks to match her Archer in Dizzy Blood Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Delux Sock in cornflower Bankhead hat #6 by Susie Gourlay in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in gray   She continues to work on: Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply  BOOKS Barb read: Confessions by Kanye Minato - 3 stars The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - 3 stars Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler - 4 stars The Mistress Next Door by Lesley Sanderson - 3stars But I Trusted You and Other True Cases (Crime files #14) - 4 stars Vanished in Vermillion: The Real Story of South Dakota's Most Infamous Cold Caseby Lou Ragusa - 3 stars Tracie read: Isabel's Bed by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars Watching Youby Lisa Jewell - 4 stars The Lowcountry Murder of Gwendolyn Elaine Fogle: a Cold Case Solved by Rita Schuler - 3 stars A Wolf at the Table by Augusten Burroughs - 3 stars Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty by Mandy Matney - 4 stars  

Recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023 Book Talk starts at 27:53 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize. Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA    KNITTTING Barb Finished: Bears 288 & 189   Tracie finished: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport Hungry Horse Hat #2   Barb continues to work on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway Donner by Elizabeth Doherty using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway   Barb has cast on: South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway   Tracie cast on: Hungry Horse Hat 3 in various acrylics Cumulus Blouse by Petite Knit in Countrywide Yarns Windsor 8-ply   She continues to work on: Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin in Stitch Sisterz Laceweight Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in blue green   BOOKS Barb read: Falling by T.J. Newman - 5 stars Drowning by T.J. Newman - 4 stars You Can't Catch Me by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars The In-Laws by Laura Wolfe - 4 stars   Tracie read: Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone - 3.5 stars The Running Grave (Cormoran Strike #7) by Robert Galbraith - 5 stars Kill or Be Killed by Robert Scott - 3.5 stars   Barb's recommended podcasts: Were You Raised by Wolves? Out Alive Breakdown: The Trump Indictment  

Recorded Friday, October 13, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:00 Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom   Events Tracie and Barb will be at: The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA   KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bear #288 & 289 Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color way   Tracie finished: Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway Hungry Horse Hat#1  by Aimee Alexander in Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK   Barb is working on: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Sagebrush colorway Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway. Barb has Cast On South Shore Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the Tart colorway Mother Bear #290 Tracie has cast on: Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin, using Stitch Sisters Laceweight  Cashmere in Pine Tree and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk in Blue Green Hungry Horse Hat #2 In Hibernation for Tracie: Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco  Tracie is working on: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport   BOOKS Barb read: The Mosquito by B.A. Paris - 5 stars Ascent Into Hell: Mount Everest  by Fergus White - 5 stars The Couple in the Cabin byDaniel Hurst - 4 stars   Tracie read:  Sickened: The True Story of a Lost Childhood by Julie Gregory Kala by Colin Walsh Deadly Little Secrets: The Minister, His Mistress and a Heartless Texas Murder by Kathryn Casey

Recorded Friday, September 22, 2023 Book talk begins at 27:50   Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom   Events Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina New Year Fiber Retreat - January 4-7, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA     KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bear #287 Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Spri Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla - EweKnit Toronto, using Knit Picks Hawthorn in the Springfield colorway   Tracie finished: Darling Darby #7 by Jean Clement in Red Heart Super Saver in the Retro Stripe colorway   Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways Vanilla Socks for Will, using Paton's Kroy Socks in the Route 66 colorway.   Barb has Cast On Rock It Tee #2, by Tanis Lavalee, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in 3 colors, UBlue, Clarity and Rouge Donner by Elizabeth Doherty, using Knit Pick Lindy Chain in the Sage Brush colorway   Tracie has ast on: Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva in Zealana Kiwi (Merino/Brushtail Possum/Cotton Blend) in Rococco    Tracie is working on: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont in madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK, madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway   BOOKS Barb read: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson - 3 stars Lock Every Door by Riley Sager - 3 stars The Perfect Neighbors by Sarah Pekkanen - 4 stars   Tracie read: Waco: David Koresh, the Branch Davidians and a Legacy of Rage by Jeff Guin - 5 stars Election by Tom Perotta - 3 stars Raylan (Raylan Givens #4)  by Elmore Leonard - 3 stars   Tracie has launched her side hustle - The Knitting Coach - in person, one-on-one knitting instruction for beginners and anyone who wants to push their knitting skills forward

Recorded on September 6, 2023 Book Talk starts at: 26:50 Our Mother Bear KAL has ended!  Prizes will be announced during our next podcast, Episode 224.  Counting the bears that Tracie and Barb completed, there will be about 135 bears heading to Africa to make some children really happy.  THANK YOU to all that participated by knitting or crocheting bears and making donations to the Mother Bear organization.   Our annual Fall Sweater KAL has started!  Knit or crochet a sweater for yourself or another adult.   Here are the rules: Dates - 9/1/2023 - 1/15/24. That's 4 months…plenty of time to knit or crochet an adult-size sweater…or two! We have bundles for inspiration! Beginner sweaters are here. Adventurous Beginners to Advanced sweaters are here Crocheters! Your sweaters are here ANYONE can add sweaters to the bundles! There will be prizes - just post a picture of your lovely finished sweater in our FOs thread. Do you have some sweaters in progress? WIPs count as long as the sweater is less than 50% done on September 1st. Less than 50% done is your call. We don't have to “approve” your project. It must be an adult-sized sweater, and it must have sleeves. Short sleeves are fine. You must be a member of our Ravelry group to win a prize.   Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom EVENTS Tracie and Barb will be at: Lambtown - October 7-8, 2023 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, CA The TKGA Retreat 2023 - November 2-5, 2023 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina KNITTING Barb finished Mother Bears 283-285 Ribbed Beanie #3 by Vanessa Ewing, using Western Sky Knits Biggie in the Fishbowl Colorway Vanilla socks using Patons Kroy Socks Stripes in the Meadow Stripes colorway Barley Hat #7, by Tin Can Knits using some of Tracie's handspun    Tracie Finished   Mother Bear #318 Lightweight Raglan Pullover by Purl Soho in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper in Shantay, You Stay! Morning Ritual Style Marklee by Olga Putano Designs OR Marklee DK by Elizabeth Dorherty with colorwork chart from Women's Kerbstone by Heather Pfeifer OR Dawning Top by Ainur Berkimbayeva  Barb is working on: Hungry Horse Hat by Aimee Alexander using Polka Dot Sheep Stumptown DK in the Aurora, Depths, Juneberry color ways And has cast on: Vanilla Socks for Will, using Patons Kroy Socks Jacquard Coco Cardigan by Claudia Quintanilla, using some leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle-Dye in the Springfield colorway. Barley Hat #7 by Tin Can Knits in handspun from Tracie  Barb has frogged: Miles Tee by Ozetta: Hailey Smedley in Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop Sock Tracie has cast on: Pixelated Pullover  by Jennifer Beaumont using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK and Madelinetosh Tosh Sport and Duren Dyeworks Love Sport And continues working on: Socks in Tosh Merino Light Glitter in T'Challa colorway   BOOKS Barb read: Shattered by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates - 3 stars The Suspect (Kate Waters #3) - 3 stars Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best (A Parody): Bedtime Stories for Trying Times by Jennie Egerlie - 5 stars Borderline (Anna Pigeon #15)  by Nevada Barr - 4 stars Tracie read: The Politician (DS Cross #4) by Tim Sullivan - 4 stars The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - 3 1/2 stars The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty - 4 1/2 stars The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars

Recorded on January 12, 2023 Book talk starts at 24:45 Sweater KAL - 9/1/22 - 1/15/23 - be sure to listen until the end of the podcast when the prize winners of the Sweater KAL are announced! NEW KAL!  Come join us knitting or crocheting your projects with CABLES!  That's right, cables.  Come on over to the Cables KAL Chatter Thread to check out the rules and chat about your plans.  Dates are now until 5/15/23.     Virtual Knitting Group via Zoom   Northern California Knitting Retreat news: If you would like to attend NoCKRs at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, California April 27-30, 2023, please email Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com for details. KNITTING Barb finished:  1.  Get the Groove by Hinterm Stein, using Valley Yarns Northampton Worsted in the Denim Heather colorway                                                                                                                                                                          2.  Bankhead Hat #23 by Susie Gourlay, using Plymouth Encore Tweed   Tracie finished: 1.  Vanilla Socks in Canon Hand Dyes William Merino in Waterworld Sock Set                                            2.  Davis pullover by Pam Allen, using Berroco Remix Chunky in the Pepper colorway   Barb is working on: 1.  Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Perfectly Pretty colorway                    2.  Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder using Canon Hand Dyes sock set                                        3.  Burgos vest by Rosa Pomar, using Diamond Galway Worsted Knitting Wool Highland Heather   Barb cast-on:                                                                                                                                                      1.  Koko Bean hat #3 by JudithMarieKnits, using leftover Plymouth Encore and Red Heart yarns           2. Citadel cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Rowan RYC Wool Tweed (discontinued yarn) in the Truffle colorway Tracie cast on: 1.  Velvet Pullover (pattern discontinued) by Ewe Knit Toronto, using Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Light dyed by Kim of Western Sky Knits and Tracie 2.  Knitted Knocker in Cascade Ultra Pima   BOOKS Barb read: 1.  A Dream Life by Claire Messed - 4 stars 2.  I'm Glad my Mom Died by Jeanetter McCurdy - 4 stars 3.  Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks - 5 stars   Tracie read: 1.  The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Bell - 2 stars 2.  That Time I Loved You: Stories by Marianne Leung - 4 stars 3.  Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson - 4 stars 4.  I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy - 5 stars 5.  God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney - 4 stars 6.  Miller's Valley by Abba Quindlen - 4.5 stars 7.  The Push by Ashley Audrain - 2.5 stars Tracie and Barb recommend The Gleener for excellent, battery-free sweater shaving

News:  The next opportunity to see Emily in person will be at Gold Bar's Night Market on Tuesday 5/31from 7-11pm.     FO:   Lauren - Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (returning in the update on 6/12)       WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Regia     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways - Ripple Bralette in Big Little Yarn Co. The First Encounter colorways on the Trusty Sock Set base   Acquisitions:    Lauren - postcards and a shower bomb from Wildwood Makers Market     Emily - a concrete box organizer and sticker from The Kinder Artist, who was also vending at the Logan Street Market https://www.thekinderartist.com/     Occult Corner: It's Gemini season, lets dip in and learn together about the astrology!  We talk twin mythology and pop culture stereotypes vs. more thoughtful astrological content.     Self Promotion:  Emily will be on app Pop Shop Live on Saturday 5/28 from 10-12 eastern!  Come say hi and buy some pins.  Coupon code KTCAKE gets you rad discounts!   There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern!  This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin.  There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!     The next opportunity to see Emily in person will be at Gold Bar's Night Market on Tuesday 5/31from 7-11pm.     FO:   Emily - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)     WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Regia     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways - Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (debuting in the update on 5/15)     Acquisitions:    Lauren - LOTR stitch markers from Ubebe Beads as well as a coveted tiny knife stitch marker! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ubebebeads     Emily - lipstick, glittery eye liner, and a color palette from ColorPop's Star Wars collection - pink rainbow CareBear flannel from CakeWorthy https://www.cakeworthystore.com/     Occult Corner: This week we learn about Mother Shipton, a prophetess, herbalist, and hermit of Tudor England!  The cave she was born in is the oldest tourist attraction in England.  Lauren recommends episode 47 of the What's Her Name podcast for further listening!     Self Promotion:    There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern!  This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin.  There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!     FO:   Lauren - Vanilla baby beanie mystery scraps     WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways - Vanilla socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Go Suck Eggs In Hell! Colorway (debuting in the update on 5/15)     Acquisitions:    Lauren - Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland https://www.authorjustinaireland.com/deathless-divide - Star Wars Droids stamps from the USPS - stickers and greeting cards from Wildwood Maker's Market http://www.wildwoodmakersmarket.com/   Occult Corner: The modern American cryptid: Mothman!  For more info check out episode 47 of the Lore Podcast or two of the paranormal documentaries on Prime Video, The Mothman of Point Place and The Mothman Legacy     Self Promotion:    Lauren will be having an update inspired by Our Flag Means Death on Sunday 5/15 at 9am PST.  There will be the *biggest* self striping to date! 13 stripes! It's called Go Suck Eggs In Hell! and it will be available on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock along with some coordinating skeins. https://etsy.me/2a1hdVK   There will be a 13 day Halloween Advent set available from Emily on Tuesday 5/17 at noon eastern!  This amazing countdown calendar will feature 12 cute halloween themed lobster claw charms that clip onto a charm bracelet and the 13th day will feature a brand new enamel pin.  There will be add on options for a project bag featuring Emily's art and/or a totally unique sock set from Valkyrie Fibers. www.kittywithacupcake.com   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: Emily will be vending all sorts of cute merch at the Logan Street Market in Louisville on 5/21!     FO:   Lauren - Vanilla baby beanie in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock base, Spring in Autumn colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com     WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway (which apparently contains significant knots and flaws!)     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways - Vanilla baby beanie in some mystery scraps     Acquisitions:    Emily - Mothman tote bag from Lydia Jean Art  - Illuminated: A Journal For Your Tarot Practice by Caitlin Keegan https://caitlinkeegan.com/shop-1/illuminated-a-journal-for-your-tarot-practice - hostess gifts from Clara of delicious gins and goat milk soap   Lauren - some Fenty goodies from Sephora, Heat Bomb Lip Gloss and a black liquid eye liner - Light Flow Kit from GladRags (reusable menstrual products) https://gladrags.com/collections/value-kits   Occult Corner: Taurus season is here!  Emily shares some astrological basics and Lauren geeks out over bull mythology in the ancient world.     Self Promotion:    The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: Lauren will be in the Radicle Threads Instagram Live on Saturday 4/23!  Come join in!     FO: None this week!     WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways - Vanilla baby beanie in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock base, Spring in Autumn colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com     Acquisitions:    Emily - cute goodies from the Crafty supermarket - a glow in the dark ice cream cone pin from Pop Rocket Creations https://poprocketcreations.com/collections/pins - solid perfume from BLK MKT https://blkmktbrand.com/ - raccoon sticker from Brieck Draw https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrieckDraw - bear gnome magnet from Scott Mills Art http://scottmillsart.com/paintings   Lauren - Jabba the Hutt marshmallow and a s'mores kit from XO Marshmallow, courtesy of Emily! https://www.xomarshmallow.com/   Occult Corner: Beltane is just around the corner and we talk traditions and history of this horny season holiday!     Self Promotion:    The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until 5/1.  You can get all the details here!  Mini Skein Finished Object thread here.   12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here!   The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over!   Important dates:   May 1: final check in.  May 15th: Mail By Date   KNITTING Barb has finished: Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway   Tracie has Finished 1.  Tracie's Rock It Tee  by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom 2.  Tracie's Sedona Baby Dress by Erin Harper, using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre 3.  Wren Headband (free) 4.  Knitted Flower Tutorial by Julie Taylor (free) 5.  Mother Bears 266-269 6.  Secret Project for her Swapee in a very special yarn...   Barb continues working on: 1.  That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer 2.  May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway 3.  Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway 4.  A project for her swap partner   Barb has frogged: Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway   Tracie continues working on: 1.  Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls 2.  Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman 3.  Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted  in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy   Tracie has frogged: Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer   BOOKS Barb read: 1.  After the Party (Ralph's Party #2) by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars 2.  How To Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith - 5 stars 3.  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars 4.  Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History by Katy Our - 4 stars 5.  Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson - 5 stars   Tracie has read: 1.  The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Beta-Hamilton - 5 stars 2.  Above Suspicion (Anna Travis #1) by Linda LaPlante - 4 stars 3.   The Wrong One by Dervla McTiernan - 3 stars   Tracie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation.  She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs.     Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States. acie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation.  She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs.     Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States.  

News: Emily has a free pattern coming out on 4/12!  The Vanilla Macaron shawl is a garter stitch crescent shaped shawl specially designed for sock sets that are too pretty to hide in socks, pique your appetite for crescent shawls with this free pattern and then look into the Macaron Box collection.   The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby     FO:    Emily - Several pieces of original art featuring watercolor backgrounds and ink drawings of various animals   Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland , sock recipe is available as a blog post for patrons! - Comfort Zone Hat designed by Emily, knit in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Ruby Red colorway, size large on size 2 needles for a baby sized hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/comfort-zone-hat     WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway     Lauren - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways     Acquisitions:    Emily - A haul of art supplies, including watercolor paper pads, gouache paints, and Posca pens   Lauren - hand painted card and echinacea seeds from a friend - two packages of DK scraps from lovely Coven members to feed the blanket!   Occult Corner: We chat about the Malleus Maleficarum, the OG witch persecuting manual from the 1400's.  http://www.malleusmaleficarum.org/table-of-contents/     Self Promotion:    The Macaron Box collection of crescent shawls using sock sets will debut in Emily's Ravelry and Payhip stores on 4/12 with the Vanilla Macaron shawl and the Lavender Macaron shawl (featuring eyelets and a lace edging) at the introductory price of $5.  As more designs get added to the collection the price will increase, but savvy knitters who buy now will receive additional patters for free as the collection updates *wink*     The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: Emily has a free pattern coming out on 4/12!  The Vanilla Macaron shawl is a garter stitch crescent shaped shawl specially designed for sock sets that are too pretty to hide in socks, pique your appetite for crescent shawls with this free pattern and then look into the Macaron Box collection.   The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th.  (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required)  https://craftysupermarket.com/    After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby   There is a strike of Etsy sellers from 4/11 to 4/18 and you can support sellers by not purchasing items from Etsy, and sharing messages of support across social media   FO:    Emily - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/   WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Game Over colorway     Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways     Acquisitions: None this week!   Occult Corner: We collected many fun facts about Turquoise, in our ongoing discussion of various pretty rocks.     Self Promotion:  Lauren is starting off Quarter 2 of the There and Back Again KAL with a Tolkien yarn drop on 4/10 at 9am PST, featuring a new Tom Bombadil inspired self striping colorway!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe   The Macaron Box collection of crescent shawls using sock sets will debut in Emily's Ravelry and Payhip stores on 4/12 with the Vanilla Macaron shawl and the Lavender Macaron shawl (featuring eyelets and a lace edging) at the introductory price of $5.  As more designs get added to the collection the price will increase, but savvy knitters who buy now will receive additional patters for free as the collection updates *wink*   Emily's new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d     The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News:    The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th.  (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required)  https://craftysupermarket.com/    After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby     FO:    Emily - Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken's Yarn, Birthday Box from last year.  Free pattern drop coming soon!   WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Slipped Stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Junk Yarn Totally 90's Witch sock set https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/     Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways     Acquisitions:   Emily - Ichabod self striping colorway, Twisty Sock base, from Nomadic Yarns https://www.etsy.com/listing/1181360720/ready-to-ship-skein-ichabod-5-stripe - a clear quartz - R2D2 Tamagachi    Lauren - a little spool of black elastic for cuffs from Knits and Knots Tahoe     Occult Corner: These baby-witches continue their intro to Astrology with learning about Aries!  We talk astrology, astronomy, and folk lore.     Self Promotion:  Lauren has a huge Bridgerton yarn drop on 4/3 at 9am PST.  There will be old favorites and new colorways.  In the event that any new colorways sell out, a pre order listing will go up!  Be there or be square.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe   Emily's new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d   The Totally 90's Witch collaboration between Kitty With A Cupcake and Junk Yarn will be live on 3/22!  Some items remain available to pre order at Junk Yarn's shop (https://www.junkyarn.com/) and individual pieces of flair in Emily's shop! (https://kittywithacupcake.com/)   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News:    The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be at the Cincinnati Crafty Supermarket on April 16th.  (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required)  https://craftysupermarket.com/    After that, you can see all sorts of Kitty With A Cupcake products in Louisville at the Spring Into Derby Art Fair, April 22-24 https://www.paristown.com/springintoderby   There's an instagram live with Emily and Kemper of Junk Yarn on Sunday 3/20 at 2 pm Eastern, tune in to hear all about their upcoming collaboration.    FO:    Emily - two pairs of darned socks   WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken's Yarn, Birthday Box from last year - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/     Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill The Pony and Thranduil colorways     Acquisitions:   Emily - Totally 90's Witch sock sets from Junk Yarn, which will be available on 3/22! See the Shameless Self Promotion section for links and details!    Lauren - opal pinky ring from Rugged and Raw https://www.ruggedandrawjewelry.com/     Occult Corner: We talk about Ostara and various Spring Equinox in the western world!     Self Promotion: Emily's new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style is live!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d   The Totally 90's Witch collaboration between Kitty With A Cupcake and Junk Yarn will be live on 3/22!  There will be two tiers of kits including matching yarn and flair in the Junk Yarn shop (https://www.junkyarn.com/) and individual pieces of flair in Emily's shop! (https://kittywithacupcake.com/)   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!  

News:    Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on March 13th!  Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/   The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be at the Crafty Supermarket on April 16th.  (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required)  https://craftysupermarket.com/    FO:    Emily - Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway  https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version)   WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Vanilla/garter stitch Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Ken's Yarn, Birthday Box from last year - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/     Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK       Acquisitions:   Emily - Ripple Crop Top from Lauren -Poly Pocket Funko Pop    Lauren - DK scraps and swag from Emily!  The new pins for the upcoming collaboration with Junk Yarn are super cute!     Occult Corner: Greek mythology story corner with Lauren!  Hear an very informal telling of the myth of Arachne, and renaissance painting featuring said myth: Las Hilanderas by Diego Velazquez which lives in the Prado Museum     Self Promotion: Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d   The Comfort Zone hat is also now available for purchase! https://kittywithacupcake.com/pages/knitting-patterns   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

News: We have a public blog post up with an interview with Rochelle of Home Row Fiber Co!  Check it out on our Patreon!    Emily will be vending at Art on Vine at the Rhinegiest Brewery on March 13th!  Come by to check out cool makers and sip tasty beers! https://www.artonvinecincy.com/   The next chance to get Emily's merch in person will be at the Crafty Supermarket on April 16th.  (Proof of vaccination or recent negative test required)  https://craftysupermarket.com/    FO:    Lauren - Comfort Zone cabled hat design (DK version!) in Queensland Rustic Tweed, color 111.  Keep your eyes out for the testing call!   WIPS: Emily - LOTR sock design in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, Shadowfax and Tinuviel colorways - Macaron Box crescent shawl design in Big Little Yarn Co. Trusty Sock Set, Merry Go Round Life colorway  https://biglittleyarn.com/ (stockinette and garter contrast stripes version) - Vanilla Socks in the 3am on Bourbon Street colorway from Teeny Button Studio https://teenybuttonstudio.com/     Lauren - Improvised yoga socks in Havirland, Sotterly Sock base ‘Bug Hunt At Outpost Nine' Starship Troopers inspired sock set https://www.etsy.com/shop/havirland - Northeasterly, scrappy blanket in DK       Acquisitions:   Emily - fabric DPN holder from Precious Knits https://www.preciousknitsshop.com/collections/dpn-holders?page=2 - Canvas game https://roadtoinfamy.com/mobile.html   Lauren - picked up a couple books at her local bookshop cafe: Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (queer romance) and Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi      Occult Corner: This week we learned about the Kelpie, the water-horse of Scotland!     Self Promotion: Emily is launching a new Kickstarter featuring Death Positive enamel pins and associated goodies in her signature ultra-cute style!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/deathly-cute-a-morbidly-adorable-pin-collection?ref=394n8w&token=77e71f6d   Lauren will be having a Tolkien themed update on Sunday 3/6 at 9 am PST! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=shop_sugg   The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!  

Recorded on Thursday, February 3, 2022  Book Talk starts at 24:50 Mini Skein KAL!  Yes, we have started our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL.  You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. Most of all...have fun! Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2022 2KLC Swap is on!  Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread).  Sign ups close on February 10th.   Upcoming events:  March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb has finished: Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte using mystery bulky yarn found in stash Tracie has finished: Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter  V-Mitts by Dapper, using Madelinetosh Merino Light in the Cosmos Colorway Barb is working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways And has cast on: Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell, using a package of Lion Brand Bonbons in the Nature pack Violet Waffles hat by Halldora J. using DK mystery yarn found in her stash. Tracie is working on: The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway And has cast on: Chicory pullover by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter BOOKS Barb read: Our Little Secret by Kiertsen Modglin - 2.5 stars Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah - 3 stars   Tracie read: Without a Trace: DI Isabel Blood #2) by Jane Bettany - 2.5 stars A Tangled Web by Leslie Rule - 4 stars Her Final Prayer (Detective Clara Jeffries #2) by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars Creepy Crawling: Charles Manson and the Many Lives of America's Most Infamous Family by Jeffrey Melnick - 3.5 stars Mentioned: Barb and Tracie both loved The Wilds Season 1, Prime Video Barb also recommends Yellowjackets on Netflix

Recorded on January 16, 2022 Book Talk starts at 35:55 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here. Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended.  Stay tuned till the end of the podcast to find out if you've won a prize, and thanks to everyone who participated! Do you have all kinds of mini-skeins but don't know what to do with them?  Join our Spring Mini-Skeins KAL!  We already have a bundle full of pattern ideas, and if I know this group, many more will be added.  The KAL will run February 1-May 1, 2022 - check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. The 2022 2KLC Swap is on!  Go to swap thread for all the info and to join (follow link to the sign up form AND post your answers to the questionnaire in the thread). Upcoming events:  March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA KNITTING Barb has finished: Multnomah Falls hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway Frohlocke Hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Rastita in the Archangel colorway  Nagare by Natsuko Iida, using Valley Yarns Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway Murphy Bay Hat by Jenny Weibe, using Malabrigo Rios in the Pines colorway   Tracie has finished: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman in 3 colors of Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock (Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters) and Cloudborn Fibers Merino Superwash Sock Twist in Ecru My first combo spin!  I used 5 braids of fiber and then I double-plied them.  Very excited to see how much I have and plan a project (hopefully a sweater)! Barb is working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway And has cast on: Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorway Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways Tracie has cast on: Anker's Sweater Junior by PetiteKnit in Scheepjes Colour Crafter  The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay And is working on: Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arial colorway   BOOKS Barb read: The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders that Shocked a Nation by Dennis L. Breo, and William J. Martin - 4 stars. (1st published in 1993) Dr. Rick Will See You Now by Dr. Rick - 4 stars The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan - 5 stars I Invited Her In by Adele Parks - 4 stars Tracie read  Afraid of the Dark: The True Story of a Reckless Husband, His Stunning Wife, and the Murder That Shattered a Family by Tom Henderson - 3.5 stars The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor by Robert Schnakenberg - 4 stars Wonder Valley by Ivy Pachoda - 3 stars 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3.5 stars

Recorded on December 26, 2021 Book Talk begins at 26:04 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022!  View the details here. Our next KAL will be announced on the next episode! Stay tuned... Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here.   Upcoming events:  January 7-9, 2022 - We will both be attending the New Year Fiber Retreat in San Juan Bautista, California March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA.   KNITTING: Tracie has Finished: Appa by Natalia Vasyaeva in various acrylic yarns Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira for Kelly in CD colors Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose Barb finished: Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway   Tracie has cast on: Vanilla Socks in Biscotte Bis-Sock in the Arid colorway And continues working on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in the Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Frohlocke hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Yarn Rastita in the Archangel colorway Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway  And has cast on:Multnomah Falls Hat by Kay Hopkins, using Plymouth Encore Tweed in the Brick Red colorway   BOOKS Tracie read: Too Close by Natalie Daniels - 4 stars Beautifully Cruel by M. William Phelps - 4 stars Murder Mile (Tennison #4) by Lynda La Plante - 4 stars Barb read: After Her by Joyce Maynard - 3 stars     

Recorded on December 14, 2021 Book talk starts at 22:55 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing until January 15, 2022!  You still have time to knit a great sweater!  View the details here   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Tracie's handspun giveaway! Winners are announced at the end of this podcast. Upcoming events:  January 7-9, 2022 - We will both be attending the New Year Fiber Retreat in San Juan Bautista, California. March 3-6, 2022 - We will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA. KNITTING: Barb finished Tensfield hat by Martina Behm, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope  Homebody Mitts by Helen Stewart, using Berroco Vintage DK in the 21911 colorway Mother Bears #249 & #250 V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin Tracie has Finished: 2 Cannon Bandanas by Debbi Stone & Marcy Vandale in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk in Downtown colorway, held double, and the other in Fiberspates Vivacious 4-ply in slate Dancing T-Rex Sweater by Natalie V in Scheepjes Colour Crafter in Dordrecht and Bergen 2 Murphy Bay Hats by Jenny Wiebe in Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky in 2 different colorway. Bursdagslyen hat by Surrehue in Scheepjes Colour Crafter  in the Dordrecht and Bergen colorway Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway  And has cast on: Frohlocke hat by Katrine Schubert, using Malabrigo Yarn Rastita in the Archangel colorway   Tracie has cast on: Appa by Natalia Vasyaeva in various acrylic yarns Never Not Gnoming by Sarah Schira for Kelly in CD colors   And continues working on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in the Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose   BOOKS Barb read:  Sidecountry: Tales of Death and Life from the Back Roads of Sports by John Branch - 4 stars Dream Girl by Laura Lippman - 4 stars I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House by Stephanie Grisham- 4 stars     Tracie Read: Mr. Flood's Last Resort by Jess Kidd - 3 stars John  by Cynthia Lennon - 4 stars Someone You Know (Hurt on Audible) by Brian McGilloway  The One by John Marrs - 4 stars

Recorded Saturday November 27, 2021 Book Talk starts at 26:25 The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration!   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   Tracie's handspun giveaway! 3 skeins, 4 oz each: Lisa Souza Dyeworks Silk Merino - Pacific Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Giveaway thread will close December 1.     KNITTING Barb finished Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits My Oasis Pullover by Ririko - successful sweater surgery!     Tracie finished Darling Darby by Jean Clement in Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Deep Violet and Turquoise Murphy Bay hat by Jenny Wiebe   Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin   And has cast on: Nagare pullover by Natsuko Iida using Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Sport in the Ice colorway  Tensfield hat by Martina Behm, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope    Tracie has cast on: Cannon Bandana by Debbi Stone & Marcy Vandale in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk in Downtown colorway, held double Dancing T-Rex Sweater by Natalie V in Scheepjes Colour Crafter in Dordrecht and Bergen   And continues working on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in the Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose   BOOKS Barb read:  The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Kristi Lefteri - 4 stars     Tracie read: The Good Turn (Cormac Reilly #3) by Dervla McTiernan - 4.5 stars Someone's Listening by Serafina Nova Glass - 2 stars

Recorded on Tuesday, November 7, 2021 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.   New giveaway - Tracie's handspun!  She has 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away: Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk - Okay, this one is too ugly to give away.  My mother has given it a good home.  I will choose a different skein of handspun to replace this one. Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win.  Thread will close December 1, 2021. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #249 r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway Tracie finished Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in Lazer Sheep Farms DK Superwash in Brave Sheep Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin Into Hibernation: Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway And has cast on: Koko Bean Hat (#3) by Judithmarieknits using random worsted scraps Barb is doing doing surgery on her My Oasis pullover.  She is lengthening the back. Tracie cast on: Darling Darby dog sweater by Jean Celment, using Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Deep Violet and Turquoise And continues to work on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose BOOKS Barb and Tracie both read: Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell - Barb gave it 3 stars, Tracie has not yet rated it Barb read: Sins of the Mother by Maria Eftimiades - 4 stars Why Cats are Assholes by Liz Miele - 3 stars Man with the Silver Saab (Detective Varg #3) by Alexander Smith McCall - 4 stars Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher - 3 stars Tracie read: When You See Me by Lisa Gardner - 4 stars Close Her Eyes by Dorothy Simpson - 3 stars

Recorded Wednesday October 27, 2021 Book talk starts at 27:12 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here The 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL has begun!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread. Check out our Bundles for more inspiration.   New giveaway - Tracie's handspun! I have 3 skeins of 4 oz each to give away: Shaggy Bear Farms Merino/Tussah Silk Greenwood Fiberworks 100% Merino Superfine - Arizona Greenwood Fiberworks Hand Dyed Roving Merino Superwash/Stellina - Puget Sound Please leave a comment in the contest thread to be entered to win.  Thread will close December 1, 2021.   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #248   Tracie finished All Work, Gnome Play MKAL by Sarah Schira in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh, Plucky Knitter Sophisticate, and Wool Addicts Love by Lang Yarns Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Kaiya Mei hat #3 by Jamie Hoffman in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in Speeding Ticket and Universal Uptown Worsted in grey Never Not Gnoming #23 by Sarah Schira in yarns by Leading Men Fiber Arts 3rd Darling Darby for Ruby in Red Heart With Love Metallic in Red Bunny Blanket Buddy #3 by Lion Brand in Rowan Calmer Sea Monkey Baby Hat by Kelly McClure in Rowan Calmer   Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway Gnome MKAL All Work, Gnome Play, using fingering leftovers from my stash V-Back Tee by Jamie Hoffman, using The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Foxy Lady in Stagecoach Mary, Heartbreak Hotel, Missoula Saturday Night, and Honky Tonkin r. e. d. By Hinterm Stein, using Cloudborn Highland DK in the Silver Heather colorway And has cast on: Mother Bear #249   Tracie cast on: Vanilla Socks in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in Bicolor Rose Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in Lazer Sheep Farms DK Superwash in Brave Sheep   And continues to work on: Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman (see picture at right) using Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock in th Mrs. Peacock, Orange Sherbet and Painted Waters colorways, and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sock Twist in the Ecru colorway Punchline by Hanna Maciejewska in Forbidden Fibers Co. Pride LF in Black Emerald   BOOKS Barb read The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2 by Jennifer Jordan - 4 stars Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff - 4 stars   Tracie read Frozen Tears: The Fort Leonard Wood MP Murders by J.B. King - 2.5 stars Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Andrea Montell - 5 stars Behind the Horror: True Stories that Inspired Horror Movies by Lee Mellor - 4 stars Barb recommends the Murdaugh Murders Podcast

Recorded on Tuesday, September 7, 2021   Announcing the start of the 2021 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL!  All the info you need to know is here on the Sweater KAL Chatter Thread.   Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We will draw for Mother Bear prizes at the end of this episode!   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #247 From Where You were Plucked baby hat by Corrie Willard My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Tracie finished:   Her last 4 4 Mother Bears of the summer - #262 - 265 Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing Barb is working On: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway She cast on: Be Kind Hat #7 by Melissa Simpson, using worsted scraps Tracie has cast on: Ice River Hat by Helen Stewart, using SKEINO Venice in Blue Steele, and Rowan Fine Art in the Lapwing colorway And she continues to work on: Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk Octave by Dee O'Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue BOOKS  Barb finished:  Marilgold: An Investigation of an American Haunting - an Audible Original podcast by Sara Gruen - 4 stars Broken (Will Trent #4) by Karin Slaughter - 4 stars I'll Never Tell by Catherine McKenzie - 3 stars Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis.  Barb says it is the best book she has read all year! - 5 star   Tracie Finished The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1)  by Dervla McTiernan - 4 stars Go With Me by Castle Freeman Jr. - 2 stars Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore - 3 stars Miracle Creek by Angie Kim - 2 stars The Invited by Jennifer McMahon - 2 stars

Recorded on August 22, 2021 Book Talk starts at 24:52 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We will draw for the giveaway of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern at the end of the episode. KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear 246 Bankhead Hat #17 Concrete Sunset Socks using WSK Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway Tracie finished: Davis by Pam Allen in Juniper Moon Farm Zooey in Rigging colorway Barb is working On: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway She cast on: From Where You Were Plucked hat by Corrie Willard, using Knit Picks Stroll fingering in the Orbit Tonal colorway Vanilla socks using Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Electric Mayhem colorway Tracie doesn't want to think about: Tulip Tank Top by Purl Soho in Araucania Caña Ruca She has cast on: Party of 8 by Christie Archer in Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel and Rowan Fine Art in Lapwing Octave by Dee O'Keeffe in Invictus Yarns Adventure Double Sock Blank in Hermie Oak Segue And she continues to work on: Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk BOOKS  Barb finished:  Happily Ali After & Other Fairly True Stories by Ali Wentworth - 3 stars The Girls Weekend by Jodi Gehrman - 3 stars Tracie Finished: What Doesn't Kill Her by Carla Norton Men to Avoid in Art and Life by Nicole Tersigni   Barb recommends Woodstock Chimes wind chimes 

Listen  Recorded on August 8, 2021 Book talk starts at 26:30 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern.  Leave a comment on the prize thread telling us how you feel about putting colors together - love it, get intimidated, or always buy the kit?  Thread will close August 15. Joining us on this podcast is our friend, Eileen, better known on Ravelry as Redsknits!  Eileen is a very accomplished knitter, spinner, quilter and wood Turner.   KNITTING Barb finished: Mother Bear #244 & #245   Barb continues to work on: Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer. Another Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay, using leftover worsted weight yarn. My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald Barb has Cast On:   Mimosa by Boo Knits, using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Giddy Up colorway Architexture Cowl by Jennifer Weismann, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Box Office in the Blue Ink colorway   Eileen has finished: Wildberry Shawl by Andrea Mowry and Annie Rowden, using Western Sky Knits Merino 17 Worsted Eileen  is working on: Stripes! by Andrea Mowry, using Jameson & Smith and Jameson and a Rowan yarn. A beret modeld on the motifs from her Forestland pullover by Jennifer Steingass Tracie has finished: 3 Mother Bears, #259 - #261 Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway Tracie is working on: Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk We discussed the our friend Shelley's cardigan, her Desert Sunset using the Stripes Forever pattern by Heidimarie Kaiser.  Such a beautiful sweater, with an interesting shoulder detail, and Shelley added afterthought pockets.  The sweater and pictures are below:   BOOKS: Tracie and Barb both read: PEEPS by Erin Gordon.  4 stars from Tracie, 5 stars from Barb!   Eileen read: My 25 Years in Provance by Peter Maille - 4-5 stars Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - 3.5 - 4 stars Trustee from the Toolroom by Nevil Schute - 5 stars (but she didn't like the narrator of the Audible version!). A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follet - Eileen does NOT recommend it. Tracie read: The War Between the Tates by Alison Lurie - 3.5 stars The Argument by Victoria Jenkins - 3 stars

Recorded Thursday, July 22, 2021 Book talk begins at 25:06 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern.  Leave a comment on the prize thread telling us how you feel about putting colors together - love it, get intimidated, or always buy the kit?  Thread will close August 15.   KNITTING Tracie finished: Cowl Shell by Myrna Batten in Araucania Caña Ruca, color #213 3 Mother Bears - 256-258 Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Aspen Silk 600 in the Downtown Colorway   Barb finished: Mother Bear #243 Koko Bean Hat #2 by JudithMarieKnits The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Yarn Platinum in the Misty colorway Tracie cast on: Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota, using Tracie's handspun from fiber by Woolgatherings Polwarth/silk   And continues working on: Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway   Barb continues to work on Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts   She has cast on: Another Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay, using leftover worsted weight yarn. My Oasis pullover by Ririko, using Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering in the Conton colorway and Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering Gradients in Shades of Emerald   BOOKS  Tracie read: First Degree Rage: The True Story of "The Assassin", an Obsession, and Murder  by Paula May - 3 stars Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West - 4 stars The Fourth Child by Jessica Winter - 4 stars Barb read: Leave the World Behind - 4 stars

News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL has officially blasted off and will run through the end of July!  See our social media and public Patreon posts to lean more!   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal   FO: Emily - Vanilla socks, toe up, in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Spearmint Tea and Witch's Brew colorways   Lauren - Linen Stitch bandanna cowl inspired by Emily's Foul Temptress pattern in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foul-temptress - Ripple Crop Top by Jessie Maed Designs in handspun https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-crop-top   WIPS: Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway - Vanilla Socks, cuff down in Regia self striping yarn   Lauren - Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Spectre 4 colorway       Acquisitions: Emily - Gift of a sheepy project bag from her Mother in Law - Spider Plant and Samurai Sansevria from Grow General - Pocket rocks of various types!   Lauren - sampler pack from Woodstock Coffee Co  https://www.thewoodstockcoffeecompany.com/     Occult Corner: Our last color to chat about: gold!      Shameless Self Promotion:   The MKAL is no longer a mystery!  All the clues are revealed and the pattern is available in full (see link in the news section)   Our Patreon has a lengthy video of Lauren's partner dyeing a sock blank and sharing his opinion on trees. https://www.patreon.com/posts/53372792   Emily has updated her etsy shop with lots of lovely candles!  Go get that Blueberry Cheesecake smelling one before it sells out! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   Lauren is having an exciting shop update on Sunday 7/11 at 9am PST, there will be the brand new self striping colorway Progress (based on the Progress Pride Flag!) on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock.  In the event that what has already been dyed sells out, a preorder option will go up in the shop.  There will also be some OOAK Suri Fluff! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

Recorded on July 7, 2021 Book Talk starts at 29:55 Our annual Mother Bear KAL is on!  Any Mother Bear that you have knit or crocheted in 2021 is eligible to post in our FO Thread.  One post per bear please.  Please see all the rules and participate in the Chatter Thread. #2021MBKAL2KL Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here We are giving away 3 copies of Fredi Baker's Let's Shawl-a-Brate! pattern.  Leave a comment on the prize thread telling us how you feel about putting colors together - love it, get intimidated, or always buy the kit?  Thread will close August 15.   KNITTING Tracie finished: Let's Shawl-a-brate by Fredi Baker in  Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Blue Steel, Serendipidye Kings Mountain Sock in California, and Marianated Scrumptious HT in Sunset on Tatooine Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota in blues and greens 4 Mother Bears 252-255 Barb finished: Mother Bears 241 & 242 Pioneer Braid Scarf #7 by Catherine Ryan, using Elegant Yarns Kaleidoscope in the 27 colorway Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnits - using Berroco Remix in the Pool colorway Bankhead Hat #16 - random worsted scraps Tracie cast on: Cowl Shell by Myrna Batten in Araucania Caña Ruca, color #213 Vanilla Socks in Lollipop Quintessential Gripes Still Crazy And continues working on: Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Aspen Silk 600 in the Downtown Colorway Calyx pullover by Elizabeth Doherty, using Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Spring Green colorway Barb continues to work on: The Capitol hat by Hinterm Stein, using Baah Platinum in the Misty colorway Vanilla socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in the Concrete Sunset colorway That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts She has cast on: Koko Bean Hat by JudithMarieKnits in some rando blue yarn that I found in my bear yarn.  I think it's Red Heart Super Saver that I probably picked up from a destash table.   BOOKS  Tracie read: Still Learning by India Oxenberg - 2.5 stars A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back by Kevin Hazzard - 2.5 stars Barb read: Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough - 4 stars Fatal Charm by Carlton Smith - 3 stars   Barb recommends the K2 Savage Mountain episodes of the Against the Odds podcast  

News: The Stripes in Space Shawl MKAL will kick off on June 1st!  See our social media and Patreon posts to lean more!   Expect more bonus content as Emily and Lauren will finally meet in real life and get into various shenanigans.  Hopefully, we don’t get arrested.   The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club.  We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, second meeting will be Sunday 5/23 at noon pacific discussing the second half of the book.  It’s free and open to all!     FO: Emily -Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair -Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn   Lauren - Snow Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 - Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar     WIPS: Emily - un-knowable MKAL intrigue     Lauren - Worm Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1     Acquisitions: Emily - Birthday Box from Ken Yarns kenyarn.com - stickers from Michelle Coffee https://www.etsy.com/shop/michellecoffeeshop   Lauren - she stole a skein of This Is The Way for herself, like a drug dealer getting high on their own supply   Occult Corner: The color symbolism of every witch’s favorite color, Black!     Shameless Self Promotion:   The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   Lauren is having a shop update with a restock of some Rebels inspired colorways on Sunday 5/16 at 9am pacific.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe   The Stripes in Space MKAL is open to pre order in Emily’s Ravelry shop https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripes-in-space-mkal   Or you can email fibercoven@gmail.com to get set up with a PayPal invoice and email delivery of the pattern

News: The Carson City BLM group Lauren knows will be having another round of Zoom Antiracism Book Club.  We will be reading the essay collection Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, first meeting will be Sunday 5/9 at noon pacific discussing the first half of the book.  It’s free and open to all!   Keep your eyes out for upcoming knit alongs from the Fiber Coven!  We are planning two for this Spring/Summer.  A KAL for the Sucker Punch Shrug, and a Shawl Mystery KAL using one skein of self striping and one regular skein!     FO: Lauren: Wolf Moon Pouch https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1     WIPS: Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample -knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ -Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair -Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn     Lauren - Vanilla Shortie Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar -Mitered square blanket, no specific pattern used, size 2 needles, using a central double decrease     Acquisitions: Emily - none   Lauren - Supernatural Tarot Deck   Occult Corner: We did an overview of altars used in modern pagan practices, and what we use personally     Shameless Self Promotion:   The pre order listing for Quarter 3 of the Power of the Full Moon Club is now available in Emily’s Etsy shop!!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   Lauren is having a shop update with lots of Bridgerton themed yarn on Sunday 5/9 at 9am pacific.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe   Emily’s Truchet Triangle pattern is now available! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle

News: All quiet with us!   FO: None this week   WIPS: Emily -New shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/ -Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair     Lauren -Mitered square blanket, no specific pattern used, size 2 needles, using a central double decrease -Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18 -in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com     Acquisitions: Emily - some fun new rocks form SunStones https://www.sunstonesrocks.com/ -The Ultimate Guide To The Witch’s Wheel of the Year by Anjou Kiernan -tiniest bottle of vanilla essential oil from Bluegrass Witch -Sketch books from Artists and Craftsman Supply https://artistcraftsman.com/ -Frog bowl from local potter   Lauren - Yarn cake cozies from Knits and Knots Tahoe   Occult Corner: We continue our series on color symbolism with some Green!     Shameless Self Promotion: The patterns for Quarter One of the Power of the Full Moon club are all finished and available for purchase at Emily’s Ravelry and Payhip stores, also, the listing is up for Quarter Two!  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q2

News: Lauren just did a instagram live with Radicle Threads, who has a Kickstarter to fund launching their magazine https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radiclethreads/radicle-threads-magazine   FO: Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway     WIPS: Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn -New colorwork hat design in Ella Rae DK in Orchidia Heather, Rainforest Heather, and Grapeberry Heather - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample -knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ -New shawl design in Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/   Lauren - Batt made on a blending board using Malabrigo Nube roving in the Persia colorway, blended with some angora from Emily’s bunny and tweedy bits - Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar     Acquisitions: Emily - More fountain pens!  This week a Lamy Safari pen with a fine nib in the violet color   Lauren - Tushy bidet toilet attachment   Occult Corner: Alternatives to incense for those who are sensitive or picky when it comes to smells.  We both like Bebe Vaudou for mild and natural regular incenses though.  www.bebevaudou.com     Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a Fiber Coven themed update on Sunday 3/28 at 9am PST.  The Coven inspired Witch’s Brew self striping colorways on Gold Stellina, High Twist BFL and Matte Sock.  Coordinating colorway Spearmint tea on Matte Sock and High Twist BFL.  Full skein sets of quarter one of the Power of the Full Moon club as well!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

News: We have a great interview with Cynthia of High Contrast Knits and Design up on our Patreon!  This interview is public, no need to be a patron! https://www.patreon.com/posts/48639670   FO: None!     WIPS: Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn   Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway - Vanilla Socks in Hawari Bazaar February Anime Yarn Club Sock Set, inspired by Ouran High School Host Club. https://www.etsy.com/shop/HawariBazaar     Acquisitions: Emily - More fountain pens!  A Pilot Metropolitan, inks, and a swatch book from gouletpens.com   Lauren - Seeds, some thrift store finds, and tea lights from Emily   Occult Corner: The color symbolism of Yellow! 

News: If you’re interested in testing the Sucker Punch Shrug, Emily is looking for testers for the youth/petite sizes and the adult large sizes.  You can inquire via email (kittywithacupcake@gmail.com) or through Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4112657/1-25   FO: Niente!      WIPS: Emily - Art Deco Cowl - design in development, knit in Brooklyn Tweed - Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair -Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn   Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway - Vanilla Socks in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Ghost Crew colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/961086579/bfl-ghost-crew-its-a-trap-series - Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series   Acquisitions: Emily - a purple Oxalis plant!   Lauren - Stickers and an enamel mug from La Serena Tejera LaSerenaTejera.store   Occult Corner: The symbolism of the color orange across various cultures, fields, and time periods!   Shameless Self Promotion: None this week, friends

News: No news is good news, right?   FO: Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thing Knit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways, keep your eyes out for the upcoming testing call!     WIPS: Emily - Art Deco Cowl - design in development, knit in Brooklyn Tweed - Self striping leg warmers - design in development, knit in Born to Make History by Valkyrie Fibers and silk mohair   Lauren - Stereoisomer Socks by High Contrast Knits  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stereoisomer-sock in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, Spectre 4 colorway and West Yorkshire Spinners Licorice colorway - Vanilla Socks in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL, Ghost Crew colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/961086579/bfl-ghost-crew-its-a-trap-series   Acquisitions: Emily - Ghost Crew and Spectre 5 by Valkyrie Fibers - Cece’s Wool, Ladies of the Inaugural Set https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/ladies-of-the-inaugural-ceces-wool-sock-yarn/ - wee pyrite pyramid   Lauren - Bebe Vaudou incense and tapers www.bebevadou.com   Occult Corner: The myth of Lacrymatory Bottles, what wouldn’t those wild Victorians do?   Shameless Self Promotion:  Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   Emily has coffee shop themed candles in her etsy shop too!   Lauren will be having an Avatar The Last Airbender themed update on Sunday 2/28 at 9am PST.  Two self striping colorways on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock, mini skein sets, and paired skeins!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

News:  You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in!  It’s totally free and via zoom!  We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/20 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 3-4. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting.   FO: Lauren - Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/ - Handspun yarn   WIPS: Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample -in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn - Granny Stripe Blanket in fingering weight scraps - Art Deco Cowl - design in development   Lauren - Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series   Acquisitions: Emily - Wingspan Board Game https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/   Lauren - Herb seeds, and a nice chunk of quartz that her spouse found out in nature   Occult Corner: The symbolism of the color Red across various cultures and practices   Shameless Self Promotion:  Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake   Emily has a new pattern out with KnitPicks!  The Snowed In cowl is available as an individual download or as part of the digital or physical collection Traverse Cabled Accessories https://www.knitpicks.com/sale/traverse-cabled-accessories/c/30218552

Recorded on February 15, 2021 Book talk starts at 25:00 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here Announcing our Anything-But-Wool KAL!  From February 15 to May 15, knit or crochet a project of at least 200 yards of any yarn that does not contain wool - that means cotton, linen, cashmere, silk, soy, steel, milk, corn - even acrylic!  The chatter thread has opened here.     Katy H. Carroll aka Katinka Designs will be hosting a KAL for her cowl designs!  Use the promo code COWLABUNGA to receive 50% off any of her cowl designs for the next few weeks, and then plan to knit along in March.  Check out Katy's cowl designs here, and look for details in her Ravelry group here.     Our friend Fredi Baker has released the latest pattern in her one-skein shawl series!  The One Splendid Shawl is now available on Ravelry, and we have 3 copies to giveaway.  Post here to be entered to win.   KNITTING Barb has finished:   1.  Mother Bear #233 2.  Ran House Book Hat by Jennifer Lassonde, using scraps of leftover Caron Cakes 3.  Bankhead Hat #14   Tracie has finished: Vanilla Socks in Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh in Happy Hammock   Barb continues to work on: 1.  Sunset Highway pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean colorways 2.  Hearten Cowl by Helen Stewart, using scraps and mini-skeins from her stash 3.  Vindaloo shawl by Melissa Shaschwary, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Worsted in the Winter Sky colorway    Barb has cast on 1.  Heart Scarf by Jacques Cartier Clothiers, using 100% Qiviut (217 yards of lace weight) in a blue-purple colorway   Tracie has cast on: 1.  4 Cats by Kath Dalmeny using Alexandra The Art of Yarn Pendleton and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, etc. And continues to work on:   1.  Table runner in my handspun (Chameleon Fiber Co Merino/Silk) 2.  Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway 3.  Noble Hill by b. Woolens in Plucky Knitter Sophisticate in Sugar Ribbon   BOOKS Barb read: 1.   The Widow's House by Carol Goodman -  2.5 stars 2.  Out of the Silence: After the Crash by Eduardo Strauch Urioste - 4 stars   Tracie read: 1.  The Playground Murders (The Detective's Daughter #7 by Lesley Thomsen - 2.5 stars 2.  Squeeze Me (Skink #8) by Carl Hiaasen - 4 stars 3.  Possessed: The Infamous Texas Stiletto Murder by Kathryn Casey - 4 stars 4.  Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - 4 stars 5.   Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman - 4 stars   Tracie recommends the Easy View Anti-fog Cloth - it really works to keep your glasses from fogging up when you wear a mask!    

News:  You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in!  It’s totally free and via zoom!  We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/20 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 3-4. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting. FO:Emily - Coziest Memory blanket by Kemper Wray made in fingering weight scraps https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-coziest-memory WIPS:Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/- Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn- Granny Stripe Blanket in fingering weight scraps Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/- She followed the Fleegle Heel pattern from Happee Knits https://youtu.be/idjKaBwJzD0 Acquisitions:Emily - none Lauren - Faux nose and lip ring from My Hoop Jewelry.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Myhoopjewelry Occult Corner: Spiritualism and Elizabeth Keckely https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Keckley Shameless Self Promotion:  Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake Lauren is having a big Star Wars themed update on Sunday 2/14 at 9am PST.  New Rebels self striping colorway and a restock of This Is The Way, both will be offered in Matte Sock and High Twist BFL.   Lots of coordinating colorways as well. 

News: Emily has a free pattern out! Bernie’s Mittens! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bernies-mittens-5 You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in!  It’s totally free and via zoom!  We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting. FO:Emily - The July square of her Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery Sampler of yesteryear https://www.thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.com/products/once-upon-a-time-sampler-pdf-cross-stitch-pattern WIPS:Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/- Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/- She followed the Fleegle Heel pattern from Happee Knits https://youtu.be/idjKaBwJzD0 Acquisitions:Emily - FA Edmunds The Stitch Master cross stitching stand https://faedmunds.com/stitchery-frames/ Lauren - Earl Grey Tea from BLK&Bold https://blkandbold.com/collections/organic-loose-leaf-teas Occult Corner: The Muses and other deities of the arts! Shameless Self Promotion:  Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake

News: Emily has a free pattern out! Bernie’s Mittens! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bernies-mittens-5 You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in!  It’s totally free and via zoom!  We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting. FO:Emily - Those awesome Bernie’s Mittens that she designed lickety-split! WIPS:Emily - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample-in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted!-Vanilla Socks in Cat Sandwich Fibers, Trustie Base, Aurora Borealis colorway https://catsandwichfibers.com/ Acquisitions:Emily - KnitPicks Wool of the Andes for Bernies’ Mittens  Occult Corner: We chat about the various sorts of crystals and rocks that we like to look at. Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a shop update featuring some Yuri On Ice colorways for Valentines Day, Sunday 1/31 at 9am PST.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe Quarter Two of the Power of the Full Moon Club is officially up for pre-order in Emily’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake

News: All quiet on the Coven front this week. FO: Nothing WIPS:Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thingKnit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways- Full Moon Club Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors  https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Another sample in the Valkyrie Fibers Full Moon Club colors  Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - IKEA treasures- Candles and Cinnamon and Clove cone incense from Bebe Vaudou www.bebevaudou.com Lauren - Packaging materials form EcoEnclose Occult Corner: We discuss Swords as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea.  We both Kickstarted the Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yokaitarot/yokaitarot Shameless Self Promotion: Emily has updated the formatting of her pattern, the Geodesic Cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geodesic-cowl

News: We reached a Patreon goal and Lauren will be making a self striping colorway for the Coven!FO:Emily - The Wolf Moon Pouch for the Full Moon ClubLauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily -Coziest memories blanket  Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - Forager’s Daughter Tarot Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheForagersDaughter Lauren - Bird Kin Messages Oracle Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/BIRDKINMESSAGES- Sunlight Sips Tea, Say It With Your Chest Blend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunlightQuartz Occult Corner: We discuss Cups as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 1/10 at 9am PST, There will be a re-stock of the This Is The Way colorway on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock bases https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe The Full Moon Club has begun!  If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail.  The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead.  The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

News: Happy New Year, Coven! FO:Emily - nothing!Lauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn-Coziest memories blanket-Now that her large commissions are completed, the cast on potential is unlimited!!! Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Dancing Deer Botanicals pink plant! https://dancingdeerbotanicals.com/ Lauren -Knitting the Card Game  https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/-Work Your Magic lined notebook www.bebevadou.com-SG-300 Spoon Scale from AWS Home-Elctrk Love Sock/Fingering Base, Caesium colorway available through Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/-Kitty With A Cupcake candle in the Caffe Macchiato scent https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake Occult Corner: We discuss Wands as a tarot suit!  We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: The Full Moon Club has begun!  If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail.  The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead.  The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

Recorded on December 28, 2020 Book Talk starts at 31:50 The 2020 2 Knit Lit Chicks Fall Sweater KAL runs until January 15!  You can find all the details here.   Virtual get-together via  Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon  PST - Details here   KNITTING   Barb finished: Frosted Leaves Cowl by Amitola Grande, using a Premier Sweet Roll. Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho, using Jojoland Tonic in the Gray colorway Vanilla Socks using Scholler and Stahl Fortissima Socka Mexiko Color Working on: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL by Sarah Schira, using a mini skein set I bought from Jimmy Beans   Tracie has finished: ADVENTure Gnome MKAL in sparkly yarns The Child - A Knit Plushie by Ashley Collings Neckwarmer in Euro Baby Kaleidescope   Barb continues to work on: Multidirectional Scarf #9 by Karen Baumer, using a Caron Cake Moondrip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs, using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Lusury Sock in the Vanilla colorway, Cloudborn Fibers Highland Superwash Sock Twist in the Magenta and the Ocean color ways Create Your Own Adventure shawl, using a kit made up of Invictus Yarns Beyond yarn   And has cast on: Dalki hat by Gillian Harkness, using leftover yarn from a Caron Cake   Tracie has cast on: Snake River Poncho by Katy H. Carroll in Western Sky Knits Aspen Silk 600 in Downtown Colorway   And continues to work on: Vanilla socks in Western Sky Knits Smooth Sock in Concrete Sunset Moon of My Life pullover by Nadie Cretin-Lechenne in Invictus Yarns Reward in Christmas Chaos and Serendipidye Sausalite Silken Sock in Papaya   BOOKS Barb read: Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century by Peter Graham - 4 stars The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad - by Mike Birbiglia - 5 stars The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry - 4 stars   Tracie read:  Alright, Alright, Alright: An Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz - 5 stars Native Tongue by Carl Hiaasen (Also mention Class Action Park on HBO Max) - 4 1/2 stars Skink: No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars One in Three by Tess Stimson - 3 1/2 stars

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year.  The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl.  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25There is another virtual Antiracism book club meeting through Power and Liberation (Carson City BLM). We are reading So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo, and discussing chapter 10-13 on Saturday 12/19 at noon PST.  Just send an email to carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get the Zoom link for the meeting or see any of their social media pages.We will be taking an end of year break, see you all in the new year, Coven! FO:Emily - a million tea lights and candles for holiday giftsLauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn-Coziest memories blanket Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/Lauren - Knit Happy with Self Striping Yarn by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy-BLK&Bold Coffee https://blkandbold.com/-Knitting the Card Game booster pack cards. https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/  Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with festive beverages!

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25Follow along with Emily’s Vlogmas videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-IowFO:Emily - a secret project that will be published next summer!Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com- A 4oz bobbin of multicolored Shetland woolWIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarnLauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/- Pretty Rocks from Crystal Grams https://crystalgrams.com/- Goodies from David’s Teas and some makeup from ColorPopLauren - Coven Crate From Bébé Vaudou https://www.bebevaudou.com/- Eco-friendly wireless speakers from House of Marley https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the tradition of decorating treesShameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a big Supernatural themed shop update on Sunday 12/13 at 9am PST, featuring the Team Free Will self striping sets, coordinating colorways and a new OOAK ultra-grungy colorway. www.etsy.com/shop/valkyriefiberstahoe

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year.  The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl.  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25- Vlogmas! Emily is making a daily Vlog for all of December: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow FO:  We finished nothing! Naughty podcasters! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Various goodies from Rifle Paper Co.Lauren - dyed herself some Sock Top Roving in Charcoal grey for a personal spinning project Occult Corner: We started our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the Yule Log and Lauren had a fit of giggles over the Spanish tradition of the Tio de Nadal variation of a Yule Log Shameless Self Promotion: Nothing!