About this episode
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!