Episode 103: Happy Birthday Sagittarius!

News:

• The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7.  We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information!  It’s a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast.


• Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Logan Street Market on Friday 12/2 from 4-8pm, and again at Logan Street Market on 12/10 and 12/11, the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22


• Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/


• Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you’ve ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!

FO:

Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves

- Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways

WIPS:

Emily - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways 

- Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK

- Musselburg Hat by Ysolda https://ysolda.com/products/musselburgh  in Old Rusted Chair fingering weight, Upload colorway https://oldrustedchair.com/

Lauren - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways

- Purl Pouch by Tori Yu in mystery deep stash https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purl-pouch

Acquisitions:

Emily - Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/

- Fully Spun 50gr kickstarter skein in the Good Vibes colorway https://fullyspun.com/

Lauren - Gender Affirming Healthcare Saves Lives sweater from Meg Emiko Art https://megemikoart.patternbyetsy.com/shop

Occult Corner: We’re learning about Sagittarius this week!  We love to dip into astrological stereotypes, astronomy, and mythology.

Self Promotion: 

• Emily’s will be debuting some new enamel pins and earrings in December, stay tuned for more info on the update!


• MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren’s Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/


• 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!