Knit A Spell

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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 (@lightfro...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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 knitaspel...

Text the Show! 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 Ka...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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 fo...

Text the Show! 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&...

Text the Show! It makes sense that a culture like the Celts, who worshiped nature, would find ways to bring those elements into items they'd utilize as a way to encompass their qualities. The fact that the ‘Aran Jumper’ aka fisherman knit sweater, grew out of a small island where it was used for necessity from the weather and for identification purposes, to something we now do in our free-tim...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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....

Text the Show! In Episode 21: Wham-Bam Pentagrams, Katie and Jim begin a deep dive into the world of this special 5-pointed star. What IS a Pentagram and how do they relate to Pentacles? What’s the relationship between pentagrams, pentagons, the Golden Ratio & the number 9? All is revealed within! Does simply reading the word ‘Pentagram’ give you the chills? Worry not! This episode will be esp...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! 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...

Text the Show! Knit A Spell - Episode 18: Patterns As Spells & Divination for Design  On Episode 18 of Knit A Spell, we get Jim’s take on what a ‘SPELL’ is and tips on how to incorporate them. Spoiler alert: they’re patterns! Which conveniently ties back to magical making aspects of blending spells into knitting/crochet/cooking recipes/etc! Accessing these patterns help us see wisdom, and intu...

Text the Show! KNIT A SPELL - Episode 17: Magic & Making Collide w/ Ana Campos (Circle of Stitches) In Episode 17of Knit A Spell, Katie and Jim welcome guest Ana Campos: a practicing witch, tarot reader and teacher, yarn dyer, knitwear designer, and owner of Circle of Stitches in Salem, MA. Ana is like the ice cream swirl of Katie’s making and Jim’s magical backgrounds and is a firm believer t...

Text the Show! KNIT A SPELL - Episode 16: Let's Get Ele-Mental! In this episode of Knit A Spell, Katie and Jim explore how the four elements present themselves in making, magic and life! Jim breaks down the basics of each element and Katie relates making and knitting elements to them. Send us your feedback on this episode by rating us on iTunes, dropping us an email to knitaspellpodcast@gmail...

Text the Show! KNIT A SPELL - Episode 15: Katie & Jim Spill the T! The time has come for Katie and Jim to spill the T (truth) about past client stories and customer experiences! Together, they’ve worked a LOT of years with customers and clients on many levels. Now the time has some to swap stories about their biggies ‘Karen', most inspirational experiences and more! Do you know what will...

Text the Show! Episode 14: Alters For All! Have you ever wondered what elements make up a great working alter? Or, have you ever considered asking for assistance from a craft-related deity or spirit while working on a knitting project? Katie and Jim have and that’s exactly what this week’s topic is: Alters For All! Katie shares her findings on some craft-related deities and Jim offers advice on al...

Text the Show! Episode 13: Making A ‘Craft’ Room Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great ‘craft’ room, be it for magic or making? In Knit A Spell Episode 13: Making A ‘Craft’ Room, Katie Rempe and James Divine discuss just that! Learn how to scale your hobby from small and thrifty to large and lofty, plus get lots of great tips and tricks from the experts! Inspired to make your own? W...

Text the Show! In Knit A Spell: Episode 12, Katie Rempe and James Divine welcome special guest Marie Greene of Olive Knits to discuss Fearless Knitting, her annual 4-Day KAL (aka ‘knit along’) event, and her Knit Camp app! Marie Greene is a knitwear designer, teacher, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and inspirational human being. Katie, Jim and Marie also chat about the benefits of leaving ‘w...

Text the Show! In Episode 11 of Knit A Spell, it’s the day Katie has been waiting for - Jim learns to KNIT!! Jim talks about unboxing his ‘Beginner Knitter Kit’ which was curated by Katie. Listen as Jim discuss his theory regarding ‘knitting mistakes’ as a newbie, and Katie explains why certain items were included and the benefits they have for beginner knitters! Grab your favorite ‘skank’ of yarn...

Text the Show! Knit A Spell - Episode 10: Boundaries & Spiritual Hygiene In Episode 10 of Knit A Spell, James Divine and Katie Rempe discuss the equally important topics of boundaries, shielding and spiritual hygiene. Find out why saying ‘no’ can be a kindness to yourself and others, ways to visualize various shields, and how these topics relate to knitting in various ways! For example: a proj...