Episode 2: Scary Turnip Heads

News: Dark Romantic MKAL is wrapping up.  Knitters have until 10/15/20 to enter for prizes by making posts using the #darkromanticMKAL on instagram or enter the Finished Object thread on Ravelry.  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4059695/1-25

The Fiber Coven Friendship Socks Make Along will run through 10/31.  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fiber-coven/4043467/1-25

For Socktober all the Fiber Coven blog posts will be about various sock related topics!

FO:

Emily - Friendship Socks, Shortie Socks following Emily’s Vanilla Sock recipe in the Patreon blog post. Knit in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock in the Bifrost Mist colorway. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=search_shop_redirect

Lauren - one Forest Fruit Sock by Sachiko Burgin kshandknitdesign.com knit in Valkyrie Fibers High Twist BFL base, main color Mirkwood, contrast color Woodland Realm

WIPS:

Emily - Dissent Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dissent-3

Main color - Dark Purple Cece’s Wool https://www.ceceswool.com/yarn/yarn-baby-worsted-weight-8-oz-skeins/

Contrast Color - Cozy Color Works https://www.cozycolorworks.com/worsted-weight-merino

- Friendship Socks - Valkyrie Fibers Bifrost Mist self striping https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe?ref=search_shop_redirect

-Spincycle Design https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state/products/pussy-willow

-Candy Corn Washcloth - keep your eyes out for this pattern!

Lauren -TAAT Socks

Knit in Arkaik Fibres, Gold Lion Colorway, Fremont Sock Base arkaikfibres.com

Nomadic Yarns, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/

-Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150

Acquisitions:

Emily - Trader Joe’s loot, a cinnamon brush, a succulent in a Sugar Skull pot, and a beautiful gourd!

Lauren - Nomadic Yarns, Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/

Occult Corner: The history of Jack’o’lanterns.  We also recommend the Fables graphic novel series by Bill Willingham

Shameless Self Promotion: Valkyrie Fibers will be selling the brand new Thranduil self striping colorway in the next update 10/11/20