Knit A Spell

Katie and Jim keep the month of reads going by recommend three of their favorite books to our listeners this week! Book nerds rejoice, you’ll love this one! Katie’s Picks 1) Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary - Wendy Bernard 2) Tidy Up - an illustrated guild to the life changing magic of tidying up - Marie Kondo 3) Journey of Souls - Dr. Michael Newton Jim’s Picks 1) Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic by Scott Cunningham 2) The Book of Candle Magic: Candle Spell Secrets to...

This episode is to DIE for! Katie and Jim welcome medium and author Danielle Dionne to the show to talk about her recently published book from Llewellyn: Magickal Mediumship - a must buy if you’re looking to develop your mediumship skills! Danielle also offers mediumship readings via her website to help connect you with your beloved dead. Speaking of, Danielle indulges us with a story from one of her most powerful readings which will have your jaws on the floor! We also talk about the...

Katie and Jim welcome author Opal Luna to the show to talk about her newly released book from Llewellyn: Fiber Magick! If you’ve ever wished for an opportunity for personal growth, try writing a book! Opal reveals how it was an wonderful exercise on stretching your comfort zone to learn new things about yourself. Opal also enlightens us on some productively-destructive project ideas, an amazing suggestion for a magical crochet rescue kit, and shares a touching story of how making and magic...

The holidays season is coming to a close and it’s time to turn our attention back on ourselves, which is why this episodes is all about self-care and self-worth! Get ready to indulge in YOU! Use those gift cards, enjoy a long bath with salts or bombs, and generally give your mind some room to roam and relax. YOU’ll love it! SHOW NOTES Knit A Spell Bags now at Makers’ Mercantile! • Knit A Spell Drawstring...

What if we chose to put a creative constraint on just ONE package we wrapped this year by making a choice to use something other than traditional wrapping paper? Well, it' turns out the side effects could be increased creative ideas, less plastic waste, more memorable gift giving experiences, saving money and more! Katie and Jim hope to inspire you in this episode with new ways to wrap gifts that will add joy and decrease our earthly impact. Happy Holidays! SHOW NOTES •...

Have you heard the term ‘Winter Solstice’ or ‘Yule’ but never really knew what they meant? Jim explains it all and their ties to ‘modern day’ religions. Plus Katie and Jim both share ways to celebrate the holiday with festive games, ornament ideas, and other magical making tips. Inspired? Have traditions of your own you’d like to share with us? Email us at knitaspellpodcast@gmail.com - or our IG feed! SHOW NOTES Knit A Spell Bags now at Makers’ Mercantile! • Knit A Spell Drawstring...

Katie and Jim welcome tarot reader, multiple deck designer, and artist Thomas from Hermit's Mirror to talk about the gift that's really worth giving: yourself and your talents! How can we avoid the mess of mass commercialized product that's stuck in manufacturing overseas or lost during delivery? Make the gifts yourself or give the gift of your magic with a reading if you're skilled in that area! Thomas gives great advice on embracing your gifts and finding the value in your art. He also...

What are 'Charity Hands’ exactly? Is it giving back with donations? Time? It’s all that and more! Join Jim and Katie as they talk about thinking outside the box when it comes to giving back using your magical and making gifts, including some great causes! SHOW NOTES • Knitted Knockers https://www.knittedknockers.org/ ----- ABOUT KNIT A SPELL Magical Maker Katie Rempe (@lightfromlantern) & Maker of Magic James Divine (@divinehandjim) team up to bring you Knit A Spell - a weekly podcast...

Hey Magical Makers! Jim and I are taking a break this week. Enjoy our episode archive and we'll see you next week with a brand new episode! SHOW NOTES • Gift Certificates from Jim • Katie's Digital Pattern Library ----- ABOUT KNIT A SPELL Magical Maker Katie Rempe (@lightfromlantern) & Maker of Magic James Divine (@divinehandjim) team up to bring you Knit A Spell - a weekly podcast for magical makers, makers of magic, and curious minds! ----- PREFER VIDEO PODCASTS? Find & follow...

Katie and Jim continue their month of gratitude by sharing some their favorite guest moments so far! From spinning with animal fur, to crafting with bones, we covered a lot in the past year and our guests have shared brilliant insight for both the magical and making worlds. Joins us as we revisit moments with Amanda Mannas of Mandobug Crafts, Emerald and Rebecca from Stardust Fiber Studio, Marie Greene from Olive Knits, Ana Campos from Circle of Stitches and Auntie Sindy Todo from...

Katie and Jim continue their month of gratitude by sharing some of Katie's best moments so far! Jim walks us down memory lane in Episode 30 after being our featured host last week. Great ready to cast on some fiber fun with your favorite magical maker: Katie Rempe! We’d love to hear your reflections on your favorite Katie moments! Email them to us at knitaspellpodcast@gmail.com SHOW NOTES • Knit A Spell Drawstring Project Bag • Knit A Spell zippered Notions Pouch ----- ABOUT KNIT A...

This month, Katie and Jim are celebrating some of our favorite moments with some of their best and favorite moments from the year so far. As a thankful type month, it seemed like perfect timing. We’re kicking things off with the best of our favorite palm reader and psychic, James Divine! We’d love to hear your reflections on your favorite Jim moments! Email them to us at knitaspellpodcast@gmail.com ----- ABOUT KNIT A SPELL Magical Maker Katie Rempe (@lightfromlantern) & Maker of Magic...

Halloween is a US holiday with costumes and candy - not exactly a spiritual experience that much of the rest of the world celebrates. Some of you may even know of ‘Samuel Hain’ aka Samhain for those ‘in the know’. Join Jim and Katie this week for a super spiritual episode that will help lighten your soul and enlighten your magic and making. ----- ABOUT KNIT A SPELL Magical Maker Katie Rempe (@lightfromlantern) & Maker of Magic James Divine (@divinehandjim) team up to bring you Knit A...

Episode 27: Everything Ends? Meditate on the word 'end' and begin to list everything that comes to mind. Do anxious feelings arise, or is there a sense of exhilaration? Does it bring on a feeling of finality or continuation? As Jim and Katie discuss in this episode: everything ends. Or does it? Knitting is a great example. Knitting to the ‘end of the row or round’ doesn’t usually mean the project itself has come to an end. It’s just one step towards a bigger goal and a great analogy for...

Many physics, tarot readers, mediums, magical workers and more claim to 'connect' to something in order to receive information. However, few describe what that sensation actually feels like. In this episode 26: Let's Get Connected, Katie and Jim compare how they feel when 'connecting' and methods to explore it yourself. This technique isn't just used for divination. It's also utilized during moments of intense joy and concentration. Imagine yogis, artists, and musicians....they're all...

Have you ever considered crafting with bones? Katie and Jim have, which is why they brought on expert Auntie Sindy Todo of Todomojo.com to help us dive into this week's topic! Auntie Sindy Todo is a professional rootworker and conjurer, spiritual coach, energy worker, healer, intuitive, card & bone reader based out of West Seattle, WA and local buddy to our own 'Jimbo'! We discuss how to obtain bones, ethics and consent, and of course how to use them in crafting - even knitting! Plus Auntie...

Remember Episode 11: Jim Learns to Knit when Katie curated a special kit for Jim to learn with? Well this week we're introducing and unboxing our brand new collaboration with Makers' Mercantile to present to you the First Mitts Kit and Exclusive Knit A Spell Project & Notions Bag! In this episode, we dive into the unboxing of this awesome kit, plus explore the details of how and why the two Knit A Spell bags were designed. In the second half, Jim and Katie discuss the inspiration and design...

When Katie first had the idea for this episode, her concept was simple: compare the shapes of the Ouroboros & Moebius with some background regarding their knitting and magical influences, as she and Jim often do. However, as Katie began her research into deepening their connections, it quickly became obvious that there was a much bigger theme at the heart of this circular theme. Even the research seemed to go in a circular path to discover the real story of this episode and as you’ll soon...

Episode 20: The Sun & The Moon September is all about SYMBOLOGY at Knit A Spell so Katie and Jim are started BIG with The Sun & The Moon! These two symbols are big themes in many areas of life, energy, astrology, and divination to name a few. Jim expands on The Sun and The Moon meanings in palmistry and astrology while Katie reflects on her view of them in the world of tarot cards. The relationship between these two symbols goes beyond the obvious relationship between day and night or dark...

Knit A Spell - Episode 19: Ritual Making Plus Knitting Circles vs Witches Covens Have you ever woken up and realized several hours later you’re at work without really remembering getting there? It might be time to invite a little ritual into your routine! In this week’s episode, Jim and Katie discuss the differences between routine (things we repeat) and ritual (things we do) both magically and in making. Jim and Katie also nerd out about how circles are everywhere and make up everything!...