Ep 155: Salem & Circle of Stitches Welcomes Magical Makers to the Fiber Witch Festival!

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Step into Salem with me for the opening night of the 2026 Fiber Witch Festival as we head to the legendary Circle of Stitches for the Sip & Shop kickoff event. From chilly Salem streets and magical storefronts to packed yarn shop energy, and community connection, this episode is all about what happens when magical makers gather together in real life.

We explore Salem, visit local spots, check out beautiful yarns and tools, and reflect on why spaces like local yarn stores matter now more than ever. Plus, my camera-person gives her official review of my River Mitts while surviving the Massachusetts cold!

This season of Knit A Spell is centered around COMMUNITY, and there may be no better place to begin than Salem during Fiber Witch Festival weekend!

• River Mitts & Worsted River Mitts by Light From Lantern on Ravelry
Fingering: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/river-mitts-2
Worsted: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-river-mitts
All Patterns: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/light-from-lantern

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Featured in this episode:
• Circle of Stitches
https://circleofstitches.com/
• Fiber Witch Festival
https://fiberwitchfestival.com/
• SeaWych Coastal Crafts
https://seawych.com/
• Toil & Trouble Studio
https://www.toil-and-trouble.com

If this episode reminds you why creative community matters, consider:
• Supporting your local yarn store
• Attending a fiber festival near you
• Sharing this episode with a crafty friend
• Leaving a comment about your favorite local fiber arts space
And remember:
If your community doesn’t exist yet… you can make one!

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