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News: Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket - 2 crochet hats in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html   Emily - ‘Something Blue' wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves - vanilla socks in Lang SuperSocks     Lauren - crochet hat in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html - socks in Serendipitous Wool's Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/         Acquisitions:   Lauren - Anarcho-Indigenism (Essay Collection) https://www.akpress.org/anarcho-indigenism.html - Laughter in Ancient Rome by Mary Beard   Emily -  two tins of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty https://crazyaarons.com/     Occult Corner: Lauren found a hag stone on the beach in Mendocino and now you all have to hear about it!     Self Promotion:   Emily has an exclusive pin with Starlight Knitting Society for the Rose City Yarn Crawl! https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com/   Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please! Pronoun Pals coming soon   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10, come find her in booth 808! http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: Lauren - crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway, we decided that it should have a pony tail hole!       WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves - ‘Something Blue' wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway     Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket - socks in Serendipitous Wool's Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/         Acquisitions: nothing this week! Take that, Capitalism!       Occult Corner: we recorded on Valentine's Day, so of course we talked about The Lovers tarot card!     Self Promotion:   Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please! Pronoun Pals coming soon   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ We are participating in the Knitathon fundraiser for Knit for Food which concludes on Saturday 3/23, help us reach our goal of $5k by donating under the Fiber Coven Podcast team, donors of $50 or more will be eligible for thank you gifts https://givebutter.com/knitforfood24/fibercoven Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: Lauren - Dotted Rays #2 by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket       WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves - ‘Something Blue' wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway     Lauren - a third Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket - crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway - socks in Serendipitous Wool's Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/         Acquisitions: Lauren - Lothcat Cuddleez plushies from Disney World   Emily - new living room furniture to make her crafting corner cozy AF       Occult Corner: The Korean urban legend of Fan Death!      Self Promotion:   Buy our things and support our fundraiser, please! Pronoun Pals coming soon and Lauren will be having a big Avatar The Last Airbender update on 2/14 (Valentine's Day!)   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: Lauren - Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket   Emily - vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks       WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves - ‘Something Blue' wedding socks for Shipping Maven Sarah, Knit Picks Hawthorne, Nymph colorway     Lauren - a second Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket - crochet beanie in C1-10P self striping colorway - socks in Serendipitous Wool's Lando Calrissian inspired sock set https://www.serendipitouswool.com/         Acquisitions: Lauren - BoKatan hoodie from Her Universe - Pinky Promise colorway from Storyteller Yarn https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/   Emily - Lothcat Cuddleez plushies from Disney World       Occult Corner: we talked about card 5 in the Major Arcana: The Hierophant.      Self Promotion:   Buy our things, please!   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com  

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels. - Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in an OOAK yak colorway by Valkyrie Fibers   Emily - swatch turned vanilla hat in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock self striping, Garnet Colorway.        WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs - Sock Arms Sweater https://www.tellybeanknits.com/sock-arms in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock, main color Lion and Garnet, Amenthyst, and Pearl for the sleeves     Lauren - Dotted Rays by Stephen West https://www.westknits.com/products/dotted-rays in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock leftovers from the Heirloom Temperature Blanket         Acquisitions: we just returned from a lovely trip to New Orleans, so some of these items are listed by the place rather than who got the item   Lauren - mood ring inspired crochet hook and color changing stitch markers from Whitney Marie Anderson https://justwhitneymarie.com/   CocoAlly - Opossum themed shop in the French Quarter https://www.cocoally.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html - tea towel, socks, post cards, washi tape, stickers and a little plushie of Sesame the rescue opossum that goes to fund wildlife rescue Sassy Magic/Sassy Magic Noir - two locations in the French Quarter, queer owned and inclusive AF https://www.sassymagick.com/ - pocket rocks, retro style magnets from Steve Rhodes, a bat plushie, Elektra body glitter, stickers galore, books, a bat plushie, a pin from Meow Amor, and a handheld broom from Kevin Craft Rituals   Path of Awakening - black woman owned and also inclusive AF https://www.pathofawakenings.com/ - pocket rocks, energy manifestation oils, a playing card sized Smith/Rider/Waite deck       Occult Corner: our recommendations from our trip to New Orleans!   Anansi's Daughters for tours!  We took the NOLA Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess and loved the time we spent with Eshé, who was exceptionally inviting and informative.  The tour centered around Congo Square in Armstrong park, so if you're not so interested in walking longer distances but are comfortable standing for a couple of hours, this would also be accessible to you. They also offer a Black Music & Hoodoo tour and ‘The Blackest Ghost Tour' which sound like incredible experiences. https://www.anansisdaughters.com/   For metaphysical shops, we recommend the Sassy Magick and Sassy Magick Noir locations and Path of Awakening.  Both are linked in the acquisitions section above.    For campy fun + classy decor + great tea and nibbles we really enjoyed the Vampire Apothecary https://vampireapothecary.com/ we had the loveliest ‘goth girl tea time' there!  The have another location called the Vampire Cafe.   Self Promotion:   Buy our things, please!   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/   FO: none this week       WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels. - Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in an OOAK yak colorway by Valkyrie Fibers         Acquisitions:     Emily - Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/ - Big Sis Bevs Rosemary Vanilla Maple Syrup https://www.bigsisbevs.com/ - Brayer Babe greeting cards https://www.brayerbabe.com/ - Little Boat Boutique enamel pins and floral Illinois patch - Rose and Perry Co body butter -Jam and Bee Ceramics rainbow mug and ornament https://jamandbeeceramics.com/password     Occult Corner: Lauren got sucked into the Twin Flames Universe cult at the recommendation of Emily's shipping manager, Sarah, and decided to tell Emily all about it.  There are several streaming documentary series on this new age cult, Lauren found the Netflix one to have more trauma porn but also allowed cult survivors to tell more of their own story, the one on Prime was a little more removed and focused on the Vice reporter who broke the story in early 2020.  Both series interview a queer expert.  There was also an episode of the Conspirituality podcast on the cult.   Self Promotion:   Buy our things, please!   https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at Show of Hands in Chicago on December 17th https://www.showofhandschicago.com/ this event is focused on last minute small gifts ahead of your winter festivities! Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick and their second location, Sassy Magick Noir, in New Orleans in the first weekend of January 2024! https://www.sassymagick.com/ Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/ Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore!   FO:   Lauren - one crochet hat in Big Twist pride colorways from JoAnn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway - new vanilla socks in Lang Supersocks Antarctica colorway for the main color and KnitPicks Stroll for the contrast heels/toes/cuffs   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - socks in Storyteller Sock, Mood Swing colorway https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/shop/storyteller-yarn/9 for the main color and Valkyrie Fibers One Way Out bright orange colorway for contrasting toes and heels.         Acquisitions:   Lauren - protect queer youth opossum stickers from on of her favorite ig meme accounts https://www.redbubble.com/people/Miloskis/shop?utm_source=rb-native-app&utm_campaign=share-artist&utm_medium=ios&fbclid=PAAaYZHrc4u3Oe0J67lR0p3qMQsSKer_USVEstG7wDHe0xdGMPIwhnafEdSGk_aem_ARfsnGMLJsMPa3voydnWdaSZDQHMnzs3miCgtiLZVzoAmsh7lHPpENNE6OvLClB3spg - Sony noise cancelling headphones   Emily - Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/ - assorted Japanese vending machine toys from Galaxy Con - knife kitty pin from Lemon Whiskers Art https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonwhiskersart     Occult Corner: we dip back into our Major Arcana theme to discuss The Magician and The High Priestess   Self Promotion:   Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock!  https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com   Stocking Stuffer update on 12/12! Fill your loved one's stocking with cuteness  www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: No news this week!   FO:   Lauren - two crochet hats in Big Twist pride colorways from JoAnn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash - crochet hat in Big Twist pride yarn https://www.joann.com/4oz-medium-weight-anti-pilling-acrylic-199yd-living-yarn-by-big-twist/zprd_18208611a.html - Jeweled Facets crochet shawl by Knot Bad Britt  https://www.knotbadbritt.com/patterns/p/jeweled-facets in the 5th Year Anniversary mini skein collection from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/         Acquisitions:   Lauren - All sorts of loot from Emily: Pronoun Pal Kickstarter swag, pentacle pocket mirror, hair clips - hand dyed braid of Merino/Cashmere from Tumalo Fibers https://tumalofiber.com/ - hummingbird shaped mini threader - teeny tiny mechanical pencil - obsidian corvid skull from https://www.kristalyzedkreations.com/   Emily - candle from Sierra Soapbox - Lantern Light Tolkien Advent box for The Two Towers https://lantern-light-yarn.myshopify.com/     Occult Corner: Lauren heard about The Cult of The Great Eleven on a recent episode of My Favorite Murder and read the book of the same name by Samuel Fort.  Here's her book report on this Roaring 20's Lady-Cult!  In part two, we hear about the cult's grisly crimes and eventual downfall.  https://www.samuelfort.com/   Self Promotion:   Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock!  https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com   Emily's leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins are up on her website and there will be some new acetate accessories in a new shop update! www.kittywithacupcake.com   Emily's Macaron Box collection has been updated with a new shawl pattern!  The Cotton Candy variation features slipped stitches and really shows off the mini skein of the sock set! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box

News: Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25, this is a free event and we will have stickers for podcast listeners! Emily will be vending at Galaxy Con in Columbus, OH on December 1-3 https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick in New Orleans in January! https://www.sassymagick.com/   FO:   Lauren - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series - Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla beanie in mystery deep stash - Sleeve Vibes by Sachiko Burgin https://kshandknitdesign.com/sachikos-patterns knit in handspun Umbara colorway from Rapunzel Fiber Arts (a Coven member who takes custom orders!) https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts         Acquisitions:   Lauren - 5 year Anniversary mini skein set from Serendipitous Wool https://www.serendipitouswool.com/   Emily - went to Portland for Sacred Sheep and got many treasures! - Witchy project bag from Multicraftual https://www.etsy.com/shop/MultiCraftualNC - No Face mini tote bag, slug fidget toy, and gouache paint from Collage PDX https://www.collagepdx.com/ - Pixel-Dot pen sets, rollerball Lamy pen, letterpressed mini cards from Oblation Paper and Press https://www.oblationpapers.com/ - Totoro sketch book from the Portland Japanese Gardens - Rainbow Ghost patch from Weird Sisters Yarn Shop https://www.weirdsistersyarn.com/ - Sacred Sheep official pin https://thesacredsheep.com/ - light green Lily of the Valley mug from JaMpdx https://jampdx.com/ - Tuft body balm and two skeins of Spincycle Plump Base Cassiopeia colorway from Starlight Knitting Society https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com/   Occult Corner: Lauren heard about The Cult of The Great Eleven on a recent episode of My Favorite Murder and read the book of the same name by Samuel Fort.  Here's her book report on this Roaring 20's Lady-Cult!  In part one, we hear of the early lives of May Otis Blackburn and her daughter Ruth as they con their way from the Midwest, to Portland, to sunny California!  https://www.samuelfort.com/   Self Promotion:   Lauren has one of a kind sock blanks in stock!  https://valkyriefiberstahoe.etsy.com   Emily's leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins are up on her website! www.kittywithacupcake.com   Emily's Macaron Box collection has been updated with a new shawl pattern!  The Cotton Candy variation features slipped stitches and really shows off the mini skein of the sock set! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box

News: Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth!  Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve' on the day of the event Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25   FO: None this week   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series - Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/         Acquisitions:   Emily - Junkyarn mystery skein on the Smooth Sock base https://www.junkyarn.com/products/mystery-bags   Occult Corner: We're talking Tarot's Major Arcana!  First off is The Fool!   Self Promotion:   Lauren will be having and “odds and ends” update on 11/5   Emily will be putting any leftovers of her Sacred Sheep enamel pins up on her website the day after the show! www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth!  Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve' on the day of the event Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25   FO: Lauren - first skein of fingering weight two ply handspun in the Umbara rolags from Rapunzel Fiber Arts https://www.etsy.com/shop/RapunzelFiberArts   Emily - collaborative art pieces with Kemper of JunkYarn!   WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series - Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/         Acquisitions:   Lauren - Loop Switch earplugs https://us.loopearplugs.com/products/switch   Emily - Marker case from Arteza - lots of Posca pens from Jerry's Artarama in Raleigh - Polly Pocket Starlight Dinner Party   Occult Corner: The Glass Armonica: an instrument created by Benjamin Franklin that was rumored to drive people mad!    Self Promotion:   Lauren will be having and “odds and ends” update on 11/5   Emily is debuting some new Pocket Friend enamel pins for spooky season as well as some new Magic Merit Badges and an ADHD pin! www.kittywithacupcake.com

News: Emily will be vending at Sacred Sheep in Portland, OR on 11/4 in the JunkYarn booth!  Presale tickets have sold out for this event but tickets will still be available ‘first come, first serve' on the day of the event Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25   FO: Lauren - improvised crochet cat hammock     WIPS: Emily  - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/ - Mount Pleasant top from Pip and Pin Designs https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mount-pleasant in Junk Yarn cotton in He's Just Ken (pink) and Mermaid (lavender) https://www.junkyarn.com/ - Witches Brew socks in the Steven (Steven Universe) self striping from Valkyrie Fibers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks - Cotton Candy Macaron Shawl in JunkYarn hot pink and Totally Hair Barbie colorways https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/macaron-box - WestKnits 2023 MKAL https://www.westknits.com/products/geogradient-westknits-mkal-2023 using Ken Yarns Ally AF colorway https://kenyarn.com/, Hedge Hog Fibers Birthday Cake colorway, Three Irish Girls DayGlo colorway, and La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau base deep eggplant colorway   Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-temperature-blanket - a second Kino Cowl, an Andor inspired pattern in collaboration with Fifty Fathom Knit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiftyFathomKnit - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series - Ribbed socks in NanoStitch Lab Scientific Sock base, Particle Accelerator colorway https://www.nanostitchlab.com/         Acquisitions:   Lauren - Hand knit hat and goodies from our friend Clara - Bi Pride Rainbow Earrings from Wildwood Maker's Market - Sierra Soapbox soy candle in the Sierra Cement scent - Elemental wood carving art from Witches Night Out event - JunkYarn, Silly String Base - Side Boob Colorway, Dreamhouse colorway sock blank and Barbie themed stickers and goodies https://www.junkyarn.com/   Emily - Kickstarter ‘Bivern' pin from RoyaRach https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/royarach/mythical-pride-heraldry-pins?ref=clipboard-prelaunch - Matchmaker by Cam Marshall from Atomic Books in Baltimore - Art batt from Lovely Yarns in Baltimore   Occult Corner: How did the modern visual representation of ghosts come to be? We cover topic of Phantasmagoria horror shows, the precursor to the modern Horror Movie. We hear that the book The Ghost: A Cultural History by Susan Owens does a full exploration of this topic, but we haven't read it yet.   Self Promotion:   Disturbing the Fleece has published the Serendipitous Journey pattern made using Valkyrie Fibers self striping sock yarn.  The colorway used has sold out but Lauren has lots of good sock yarn in stock https://www.disturbingthefleece.com/   Emily is debuting some new Pocket Friend enamel pins for spooky season as well as some new Magic Merit Badges and an ADHD pin! www.kittywithacupcake.com

Episode 123 September 1, 2023 On the Needles 2:50 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Sad about end of bingo?  Pigskin Party starts Sept 7!   Westknits shawl kal December gnome along   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure, Swoonish/the yarn side Walker/the yarn side Twist in Road to Home (2010)-- DONE!!   Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom– DONE!!   Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Knit Picks Felici in Beyond the Wall   Roam by Dawn Barker, Rainbow Peak Yarns super sock in Luminosity II (Lula Faye Fibre)   Coloring Book Raglan by Aimee Sher, Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG (Worsted) in Once and For All On the Easel 18:12 Needles: vest remake, diy dye disaster…   September Doodle-a-Day by Ellolovey Peachtober by Furry Little Peach Gouachevember by Daria Penta (Cortneysf co-hosting!)   Florasaurus, tattoos, & dog portraits On the Table 24:48 Lemongrass coconut corn bisque (love and lemons) Tahini chickpea soup (Love &Lemons)l pesto potato salad with green beans – smitten kitchen   Simple Rosti Baked stuffed pork chops with panko & parmesan. Boring cream cheese cookies Rice salad with components from America's Test Kitchen Complete Veg Cookbook   On the Nightstand 34:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn  N is for Noose by Sue Grafton (audio) Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (audio) tova, cameron A Heart So White by Javier Marías, trans by Margaret Jull Costa Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein Silver Nitrate by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia montserrat, tristan Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead The Absent One by Jussi Adler Olsen Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Bewilderment by Richard Powers The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec ** The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (This turned out to be problematic due to Alexie's personal behavior. Still an excellent YA novel, with relevance and humor). Bingo 1:03:05 DONE!! Listen in to see if you won! 1:08:40   Wip dark academia Cort rec Remarkably Bright Creatures Bird book Study for Obedience   Cortney's Bingo: Blackout! Pickled Bell Peppers ( very pickle-y!!) Award winner, but tricky The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I knew I wanted to interview Lisa for the podcast when I heard her speaking about her experience of having ADHD on Irina Shaar's 'Humans of Westknits' series during the recent Westknits mystery knit along.As someone who isn't great at just sitting and watching TV or listening to something, I feel knitting improves my ability to sit and focus and was interested to hear how Lisa felt about this. Lisa also speaks about her lifelong love of colour; not always wanting to wear the things she wants to knit; and being someone who always aims to be the best at the things she does.

This week's episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices Wearing a color you love is like wearing a truly great pair of boots. You stand taller and walk proud. You carry a sense of purpose. LL Yarn Co.'s 2 woman dye-studio inside a century old former wool mill in Louisville, KY creates bold and energetic colors. We are driven by fashion, culture, and cause to put our passion for color onto stunning yarns. With LL Yarn Co. on your needles and hooks you are telling the world you aren't afraid to be noticed. Afterall, your knitting is an opportunity to share your passion with your world. LL Yarn Co., for when your knits need to speak louder than words. Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!     On the Needles: (0:39) Gigi is working on Andrew's socks: Jasmin is nearly finished with her L'Escargo Bleu shawl in Sea Change fibers Ecola Worsted Gigi :the Elton cardigan, super wash merino, from Neighborhood Fiber Co done. One stripe takes 45 minutes. Jasmin finished her Viajante Boston Jen's spreadsheet and Jasmin's spreadsheet Gigi tube socks: Always Be Kind Yarn, Inclusive Pride Stripes, with a yellow mini skein for Genevieve. Thigh high, working on second one while watching a creature feature with Rex Jasmin is progressing on her crocheted the XY scarf in the 19th Amendment kit from Lady Dye Yarns. Jasmin pulled the Intermezzo beaded cowl (pattern no longer available) knit in Lisa Souza Cashmere/Silk “Squashblossom” out of area 51 Gigi:bound off one Andrew's socks, and is working on the mate Genevieve is taking drawing classes in the local library system Gigi likes the Klutz Press books Jasmin talks about the Fleegle Beader but ordered another beader she likes even better (the Verna Beading Needle with crook)   In Stitches:(18:22) Gigi quilt . Jasmin wore her Ursa   Events:(22:17) Jasmin & Diane from Lady Dye are co-hosting a KAL! The Sea Glass Pullover (in DK). Pushed back to June 20 (Jasmin mentions her Panda Spinner) Stash Dash has started! May 27 - End of August Rhinebeck! (Hopefully.) STITCHES SoCal in Pasadena!   Mother Knows Best:(29;00) Find Better words! Here's the post discussing harmful terms.   When Knitting Attacks:(34:49) Gigi: mohair stitches keep slipping off the needles  Jasmin lost a bead   Review:(39:31) Painting Shawls by Westknits   Knits in Space:(49:03) Were you raised by Wolves? podcast   And Sew On :(51:56) 8646:Vogue dress

El gurú del punto Stephen West, afincado en Ámsterdam, diseña y teje él mismo todos sus coloridos patrones. Sus fotos en Instagram y sus tutoriales de punto en YouTube tienen muchos seguidores, también muchos hombres.

Knitting expert Stephen West lives in Amsterdam and designs and knits his own brightly colored patterns. His photos on Instagram and knitting tutorials on YouTube have gained many followers, including young people and men.

Learn about the WoolWide Adventures coming on March 5, the Online International Fiber Festival coming on May 1, and Anne's adventure with the Fantastitch. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Join us on a WoolWide Adventure! I’m cohosting the event with Erin Pirro, Amy Snell, and Irene Waggener! We are all providing prizes, as well as Brown Sheep Co, who has provided 4 hanks of their Synchrony Yarn, and Kollage Square, who has provided two kits of their square DPNs! Visit the website every Friday morning for the latest Adventure and Mini Treks, or get signed up for the mailing list while you’re there to have them mailed to your inbox, or look for the posts on @woolwideadventures on Instagram. When you’re ready, post your progress to your instagram account using the #woolwideadventures hashtag. If you post by the following Thursday at midnight Pacific Time, you’ll be entered for a weekly prize. There are two grand prizes, too! Listen to the episode for more details! The Online International Fiber Festival is coming up again May 1 – 8! Listen to the episode for our 8 destinations! Fantastitch Shawl by Stephen West Elemental Affects yarn Northeast Fiber Arts Center The Great Northern Yarn Haul Garths Croft Bressay on YouTube Vogue Knitting Live Terri Spins is offering online classes!  Sponsors Please support show sponsors Knit New Haven and Morehouse Farm when you need to shop for yarn and accessories. Adagio Teas is a loose leaf tea company that sources their ingredients directly from the growers so they can get it to your cup faster. They also offer single-serving loose leaf packets and tea bags, depending on the level of convenience you are looking for. They are currently offering free shipping on purchases of $50 or more. Give them a try, and your purchase will help support the show at no additional charge to you! Music Today’s music was “Decide,” by Charlie Carter, and “Life,” by an uncredited artist.

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Stephen West’s shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Under the name Westknits, he produces pattern books and hosts several online knit-alongs each year. His simple, clean, architectural designs have now been knitted by thousands of knitters all around the world. He also co-owns Stephen & Penelope, a yarn boutique in Amsterdam.

  Sponsor: Tucked away into the heart of Leelanau County, where cherry trees, centennial farms and wine grapes meet the shores of Lake Michigan, is a knitter’s paradise and that place is Wool & Honey.  Wool & Honey’s focus is on thoughtful companies who add their own stories to our little spot in the world–brands that highlight fibers that mirror the exquisite natural beauty of their area. Michigan fiber artists are paramount—and their selection of locally grown, dyed, spun yarns and fiber is unparalleled. The hive is the center of it all–it’s home. Home to bees of all ages and ability levels, each adding a bit of shine to a vibrant community. Every day, these tiny workers gather pollen–powdery bits of fluff–and with a little time and effort, transform it into gorgeous, golden nectar. How similar we knitters are to the bee! Taking nothing more than two sticks and a string, we create warmth and comfort, fabric to clothe and decorate our bodies. On September 27th from 7-9pm, Stephen West will be spending an evening at Wool & Honey, sipping cocktails, trying on his huge collection of knitted samples and listening to Stephen share the Westknits story. This event is free […]

Stephen talks about being confused for a supermodel, his love for traveling to Rejkjavik and why a free-flowing sense of time makes him happy. www.thehappypodcast.com/episode13

What's going on, aka The Madness that is the Month of May:3 May: Love your Yarn Shop Day! Local events include Erika Knight at Nest (Friday night, give them a heads up if you're joining them), Debbie Bliss at Wild & Woolly and 10% off purchases at Knit with Attitude.9-10th May: Stephen West is teaching two classes at Loop in Islington - Knit a top-down shawl and Colour play the Westknits way!14th May: Knit a Tulip for ME Kick Off at Double Tree by Hilton London in Chelsea. The Nymphalidea shawl WIP - knit in Porpoise Fur fibre in the YFP and Clotted Cream colourways. 15-16th May: I Knit Fandango, Royal Horticultural Halls, London. We will be there at the Porpoise Fur booth - come say hi!15-18th May: Gwlana, a knitting retreat in Pembrokeshire, Wales with Brenda Dayne of Cast On and Felicity Ford of Knitsonik. The Mini-Marketplace on Sunday afternoon is open to the public, and will feature Triskelion Yarns, Purlescence, Beads by Laura and Hand Dyed by Kate. 16-17th May: John Arbon Open Weekend, South Molton, Devon.23rd May: A Yarn Story Grand Reopening! In their new digs at 128 Walcot Street, Bath BA1 5BG from 18th May.23rd May: Highland Wool Festival, Dingwall Mart.25th May: The Shipston on Stour Wool Fair, Shipston on Stour, South Warwickshire30-31st May: Proper Woolley, Holsworthy, Devon. Vendors include A Yarn Story (with some Porpoise Fur fibre), Midwinter Yarns, John Arbon and Wildcraft.What we're working on: Rachel's gorgeous Windmill Bay Stole is finally off the needles! Rachel has completed not one, but two things - hooray! First up is her Windmill Bay Stole, 8 stinking feet of fingering weight alpaca lovelieness. There is much relief that it is finished. She's also finished a handspun shawl for the Porpoise Fur booth at I Knit Fandango - Nymphalidea from Knitty.com designed by Melinda VerMeer, in Clotted Cream and YFP (aka fluorescent yellow) Shetland. She is still working on Painted, and has started another handspun shawl - Penrose Tile by Carol Feller.Allison finished her Green Memories colourwork hat for the Yarn in the City Not-a-KAL-KAL, and has done some spinning, as she is about to start adding to her fibre stash in a monthly fashion with the Hello Yarn Fiber Club.Charity KnittingWe start off with the amazing charity knitting done by 2014 Great London Yarn Crawlers, who donated over 150 items to our charity partner Refuge. We will be collecting again for Refuge this year, so please bring any and all charity items to the kick off party at the Yarn in the City Pop Up Marketplace on 5th September.We also recently learned about AYME (the Association of Young People with ME), an organization that supports the estimated 25,000 children and young people in the UK who suffer from myalgic enchephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. AYME is launching an awareness campaign called "Knit a Tulip for ME", with a goal of collecting one knitted tulip for every ME-affected young person in the UK in 2015. So far, they've collected 5,000 woolen tulips, and they are holding an official launch on 14th May at the Double Tree by Hilton London - Chelsea with a display of some of the tulips already contributed. The campaign also has a Justgiving page, if you'd like to make a donation. You can also email Jackie (scroll down for the email address) for the pattern and a sponsorship form. There are a number of other charity knitting opportunities out there, including Knit for Peace, which supports people in India, Pakistan and Rwanda. There's also a wealth of charity knitting groups on Ravelry, including Knit Aid UK, Charity Crafting UK, and the innocent and Age UK's Big Knit (love the smoothie hats!).As always you can find us on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback with us, and please come say hi at any of the events we're attending if you get a chance! Everyone is welcom to come join our Wednesday night knit group from 7-9 pm (or longer) at The Goat on the Rise, Clapham SW11 1EQ.Music credits (all available on NoiseTrade)Loneliness & Alcohol - Jars of ClayFierce Flawless - Ani DifrancoEverything You've Done Wrong - SloanStraight for Your Heart - Sarah Peacock

Shout outs:Many thanks to Felix for a wonderful Quotidian Colourwork workshop on 26th March! And many thanks also to our participants, who were fabulous and enthusiastic and brought wonderful inspirations and made lovely swatches. A wonderful time was had by all except for Allison, who was very sick and had to miss out. Sad faces all around... Allison's knitting bag that was to be her source of inspiration for the Knitsonik workshop - another time! Felix now has a thread in her Ravelry group for people to share their swatches, so check it out for some amazing colourwork experimentation! And if you need to get any yarn for your stranded colourwork explorations, our sponsor Tangled Yarn is offering 15% off Jamieson & Smith yarns through 26th April. Just use the code "KNITSONIK" at checkout.What's going on:25-26th April: Wonderwool Wales, Builth Wells.9th May: Wharfe Wool Fair, Otley, near Leeds.9-10th May: Stephen West is teaching two classes at Loop in Islington - Knit a top-down shawl and Colour play the Westknits way!15-16th May: I Knit Fandango, Royal Horticultural Halls, London. We will be there at the Porpoise Fur booth - come say hi!15-17th May: Gwlana, a knitting retreat in Pembrokeshire, Wales with Brenda Dayne of Cast On and Felicity Ford of Knitsonik.16-17th May: John Arbon Open Weekend, South Molton, Devon.23rd May: Highland Wool Festival, Dingwall Mart.25th May: The Shipston on Stour Wool Fair, Shipston on Stour, South Warwickshire30-31st May: Proper Woolley, Holsworthy, Devon.What we're working on: Allison's finished Beeswax Hat Allison finished her Beeswax Hat in Mrs. Moon's Plump DK and it is glorious! She's also finished the first mitt for the book, and has started the second. Hooray!Rachel finished the first of her Boat Race hats, and has gotten 40+ rounds into Hat 2 before ripping it out to the ribbing and starting over again (setbacks are part of designing, right?). She's put a few more rows on the Windmill Bay Stole and, as there weren't enough things already in the works, she cast on for Inspiration Knit's Painted with her unicorn yarn - Wollmeise Pure in Edelstein.Taking care, slowing down, and a special interview with Kate Atherley:We talk about taking "Me" time, scheduling, bullet journaling and general ways to slow down and reassess at the end of the year's first quarter.  We also talk to Kate Atherley about her new book, "Pattern Writing for Knit Designers", which is an invaluable resource for anyone even remotely considering writing a knitting pattern for other people to follow. You can find Kate on her website, and purchase the electronic version of the book here, or a physical copy here. We're starting a SW London Knit Night! Come join us at The Goat on the Rise on Wednesday, 22 April from 7 pm onwards. Please pop over to our Ravelry group and let us know if you'd like to join us - that way we can be sure to book enough space for everyone. We hope to see you there!As always you can find us on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. If you enjoy the podcast, please go leave us a review on iTunes - the more reviews and ratings we get, the more likely other like-minded people are to find us.Please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback with us, and come say hi at any of the events we're attending if you get a chance!Music credits (all available on NoiseTrade)Loneliness & Alcohol - Jars of ClayEverything You've Done Wrong - SloanSlow Down - Austin Kolb Band

This week, I'm delighted to bring an interview with Stephen West of Westknits. I caught up with Stephen at Edinburgh Yarn Festival where he proclaimed brioche stitch to be the stitch of the year and indeed the new garter stitch, recounted fangirling Ysolda in the early days of his design career and declared Tosh Merino Light in Edison Bulb his Desert Island Skein. No swants were harmed in the making of this podcast. Shownotes for the episode are at www.shinybees.com. Music is provided via Music Alley by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need A Drink'.

Pointy Elf Hat, Barley Hat by Tincanknits, Windschief (again) by Westknits, and bird chatter.  Review of BEM Bluetooth Speaker. Spring Retreat Registration in progress.  March 14-15 (Friday and Sat).  Details on blog. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Bronwyn visits today. Reviews of Curious Knitvent 2013 by Helen Stewart, Head to Toe: Kids Knit Accessories by Katya Frankel, Velveteen Kit by Little Skein, and Journey by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook.  Plus Magic Gradient Shawl and Esjan by Westknits. Episode 155 will have all the information for the Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat March 14-15, to be released shortly after #154. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

Elen by Mandie Harrington, Dustland Hat and Windschief by Westknits, 1970's poncho, another visit from the Barred Owl. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. show notes and photos at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!

Does crochet use more yarn than knitting? Herbivore by Westknits, my Kindness of Knitters blanket update, and other blether. sponsored by Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com

Stephen West trunk show and workshop, KALs are out of control. Congratulations to winners of the Hyla Brook KAL!  First prize is Quince & Co yarn!   Thank you to show sponsors Quince & Co and my Longaberger Home Business. complete show notes with lots of photos are at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!

show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com Quince & Co is a sponsor of Knitting Pipeline.  www.quinceandco.com.  Visit my business site at www.longaberger.com/paula

www.knittingpipeline.com for complete show notes. Quince & Co offers a line of thoughtfully conceived yarns spun from American wool.  Thank you to Quince & Co for sponsoring the podcast. Enjoy 20% off Longaberger pottery through April 30th on my web site www.longaberger.com/paula Three Bags Full is donating a Pink Daffodil Project Bag for this episode.  Leave a comment on the show blog to enter the drawing.  Comments entered by noon Central USA time on April 28th will be eligible.  I announced the winner for last week's drawing. Happy John Muir Day and Earth Day.  The documentary John Muir in the New World can be seen on the PBS site. Needle Notes:  I finished Clockwork by Stephen West of Westknits.  Great project using yarn from The Woolen Rabbit.  I also completed the finishing work on the Norwegian Setesdal Sweater including a woolen fabric label.  Estelle Cardigan KAL  Join us starting May 1 for this Knit Along using the Estelle Cardigan pattern by Melissa LaBarre.  It's time to swatch to figure out what needle size to use for your project.  I give tips for swatching. Thank you to Emily Bond for designing a new logo for the podcast!  The bird is called "Piper".  Piper may have some things to say in future episodes.  Contact Emily on Ravelry as emmylucille. Book Notes:  One Skein Sock Wonders edited by Judith Durant.  5 star except for the last chapter which is a good laugh. Music by Lydia McCauley from Quieting.  Every Bug, Every Bee, Every Breath.   Enjoy the peepers in the tune.      

Pipeliners chime in on the wearing of ponchos and whether men can wear shawls.  A winner is announced for the prize of 3 patterns from Stephen West of Westknits.  The American Bald Eagle is the topic in nature notes.  In Needle Notes I share my finished Citron, a pattern by Hilary Smith Callis, with a crocheted beaded edging from the book Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting by Lorna Miser.  I also review the book by Lorna Miser and announce a new drawing for a signed copy of the book, donated by the author.  Leave a comment in the show blog to enter.  In the Blethering Room I share more "No Purl Designs" suggested by our listeners.  Finally, some ideas about the Norwegian KAL which will start in a few weeks.

Wristers, muffatees, and fingerless mitts are handcoverings that leave the fingers free. We explore a bit of the background of wristers and muffatees.  Finished projects this wee are Fetching by Cheryl Niamath and Those Mitts by Leslie Friend (3 pair).  I share some wrister patterns that are in the pipeline.  The winner of the Quince and Co. giveaway is announced.  Our new giveaway is 3 patterns of your choice from Stephen West of Westknits.  The show is sponsored by my Longaberger Home Business www.longaberger.com/paula.  Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.blogspot.com.  

Review of Westknits Book One; my finished Hap Blanket by Ysolda Teague, correction to what I said last week about Alma Ella Shawl, and a WIP Pogona by Westknits.  We continue our November topic of garter stitch or stockinette in-the-round pattern suggestions.  A prize of 3 patterns of your choice is being donated by Rose Beck of RosyPosy Designs.  Also use the code KP2010 for $1 off any two patterns by Rose Beck until November 30, 2010.  Music by Dutch Pipes and Drums.   Shoals of Herring, Castle Dangerous, and Collins Cattle.