As Mystic Junction draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead towards the next Mystic KAL. Next up, we’ll be getting back to my favourite topic – folklore and fairytales.
Sea Witches are witches who can help or hinder sailors out on the stormy sea. They draw power from the moon, tides, and the weather, and were believed to have complete control over the seas. They even have the power to control the fates of ships and seamen.
They can control the wind by using a rope tied into three knots. When the three knots are tied in the proper magical way, the wind is bound up in them. Witches gave, or sometimes sold, these magic knots to sailors to help them experience safe voyages. The release of one knot brought a gentle, southwesterly wind; two knots, a strong north wind; and three knots, a tempest.
The Mystic Sea Witch shawl can be knit as a circular or semi-circular shawl. And this time, I have teamed up with the Yarn Fairy to bring you an absolutely fabulous kit to go with the KAL.
She’s offering 5 different gorgeous gradient kits, along with some remarkable swag. My shawl is knit in the Stormy colour way, but really I think it will be beautiful in any of the other ones as well. I’m particularly drawn to Calypso.
To join the KAL, you can purchase the Mystic Sea Witch pattern here ($6.00 until the release of the first clue)
