Knit A Spell

Text the Show! Divination can help us gain insight into any question and into ourselves! Pulling tarot cards, throwing runes or bones, scrying, reading tea leaves, palms and just a few of the seemingly endless methods of divination. Even poo, YES POO! Best of all, you don't have to be 'psychic' or 'magical' to use them successfully. Along with a background on the topic, Ji...

Text the Show! Are you curious about developing, or identifying, your psychic skills and looking for a straight forward manual on how to use them? Grab a copy of Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft by Cat Gina Cole, published by Llewellyn! Katie and Jim interview Cat about her unique and inspiring book, psychic paradoxes, the marginalized, how magic plays a role in her life and making, dream...

Text the Show! Hey Knit A Spell fans! One year ago Jim and I recorded Episode 6: Master Mercury Retrograde. We talked about what it is and how to make the most of it! This Retrograde has already proven to be a bit of a challenge which is why we thought it would a perfect opportunity to re-air this classic episode. If you’re a new listener and haven’t made you’re way through our backlog, prepare yo...

Text the Show! What are the 'Clairs' and which resonate with you the most, if any? This episode is all about the 4 main Clairs, what they are and how they may effect us. We also talk about how The Clairs can be used in making and magic. If you've honed one or more of your Clairs, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at KnitASpellPodcast@gmail.com and share a story with us about...

Text the Show! It's been referred to as many things: a gut feeling, women's intuition, even a first impression. This month, we covering the subject of INTUITION, with today's focus on 'Trusting Your Gut'! SHOW NOTES Reference Links: - https://kimberlywulfert.com/brain-gut-chakras/ - https://www.keen.com/articles/psychic/listening-to-your-gut-third-chakra-personal-power - h...

Text the Show! To wrap up the 1 year anniversary celebration of Knit A Spell, Jim and Katie welcome special guest Theresa Reed (The Tarot Lady) to talk about her newest books, horoscopes, tarot, and the magic of cooking! Theresa also reads the show's natal chart which reveals some very poignant information regarding when the show launched and even where it's headed! Have you ever used as...

Text the Show! Knit A Spell would not have been possible without the expert feedback and assistance from professional podcaster: Greg Rempe of The BBQ Central Show! Oh, does his name sound familiar?? That's because he's Katie's brother! That's right, you get DOUBLE the Rempe's in this episode which centers around the world of podcasting. Greg was one of the first people in...

Text the Show! Time to do a deep dive on our Magical Maker: Katie Rempe as we continue to celebrate the birth-month of the show! This week, Jim grills Katie with questions ranging from prophetic dreams, beliefs on reincarnation, and even ALIENS! Do you believe? Even if you don't, you'll be sure to enjoy this episode and learn some new things about our favorite Knit Witch. SHOW NOTES • TI...

Text the Show! It's April 2022 and that means it's our ONE YEAR AHHHHNIVASARY!!!! Now that we've gotten to know each other over this past year, we thought we could celebrate the birth-month of the show by doing 2 deep-dive episodes to let our listeners get to know your hosts better. This week we grill our Maker of Magic: James Divine! What new and interesting tips and trick will we...

Text the Show! Have you ever wished you owned a yarn store? How about a yarn company? Or dream of creating all those fun color names? You won't want to miss this episode of Knit A Spell featuring special guest Heather Walpole, owner of Ewe Ewe yarns. We cover all that and more like how color correspondences come into play. Jim points out ways to use the color names with intent too. Listen in...

Text the Show! Magic number 3 strikes again! This time it's within the primary colors of which there are 3: Red, Blue and Yellow! This week Katie and Jim dive into the magic of these colors and how they present themselves in popular culture and making! Have you ever notice what colors instructional books tend to be? Or why a stop sign is red? What about the fact that blue has been a symbol of...

Text the Show! Gray Magic is a real gray area in the magical realm as we're about to find out in this week's episode! How does the notion of this magical practice make you feel? We explore MANY angles of this magical practice, including shadow work. Katie and Jim also cover the important topic of 'value' and pose to you this question question: Is absolute light and absolute dar...

Text the Show! What does GREEN make you think of? How does it make you feel? We gave this color 'the green-light' for an extra special deep-dive in this week's episode of Knit A Spell! Jim and Katie cover magical uses and practices surrounding green and how it can be a powerful energetic correspondence no matter HOW you see this balanced and dimensional color. Miss this episode and...

Text the Show! The concept of 'black & white' or 'left hand & right hand' magic is SO antiquated! Jim and Katie flip the scrip on this concept to reveal a new take on these vintage terms: Malevolent vs Benevolent magic! We talk curses, blessings, consent and most importantly: intent! Magic is in the hands of the magician. Speaking of, Jim shares the story of a curse he...

Text the Show! Katie and Jim welcome Brandy Williams, author of Cord Magic: Tapping into the Power of String, Yarn, Twists & Knots - published by Llewellyn. Together we break down what Cord Magic is and Brandy demonstrates just how quick and easy it is to make cords. Not into meditation or writing in journals? Try making cords with intention instead! If you're a color theory nerd, you&apo...

Text the Show! This week's episode is an exploration into a type of knot magic on the making side of the spectrum: Prayer Shawls. Find out origins, way to adapt this practice to your needs, and learn some of the many occasions in which one could make such a shawl! We wrap the episode with upcoming events and our tarot card forecast for the week ahead. SHOW NOTES •  Shawl Ministry Website http...

Text the Show! This isn't the Blair Witch Project - it's an episode about the Witches Ladder! It's not actually ooky-spooky, sorry Hollywood. It's yet another outlet to unleash creativity into intent, be it for magickal or decortaive purposes. By the end of this episode you'll know how to make your own Witches Ladder. PLUS, we've made a great free guide to help you pl...

Text the Show! Knot Magic was overwhelmingly our most popular subject matter in 2021, so Katie and Jim will be doing a deep-dive into the subject matter for the entire month of February. In this episode you'll discover WHAT knot magic is, some history, why it's so accessible! Jim and Katie end of the episode with their weekly drawing for the week ahead and reveal the February episode sch...

Text the Show! The number 6 is the theme for the year when we reduce down 2022. This perfect number makes this year a great time for self-love and gaining a sense of balance. Katie and Jim dive into reasons why '6' is magical in numerology, tarot and their own lives, plus ways to incorporate the number 6 into your making in unique ways! We round out the episode with an unboxing of The Ya...

Text the Show! 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 Po...

Text the Show! 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 sto...

Text the Show! 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 idea...

Text the Show! 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! • K...

Text the Show! 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 way...

Text the Show! 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.c...