Stitchcraft Correspondences
Lately in my grimoire, I’ve been working on stitchcraft, knitting, and fiber magick information. Thought I’d share! I couldn’t find a lot of stuff on this, so lemme know if you have information to fill in the gaps, or if I’ve forgotten something. I most definitely have not used every piece of this post in a single project, that would be overwhelming, I just pick and choose depending on what’s appropriate, realistic, and attainable for the project.Â
Tools based on materials and purpose
Knitting/Sewing Needles - fire; the wands tarot suit; manifestation; turning nothing into something
Subcategories - aluminum needles for air, Mercury, communication, mental energy, making gifts for someone else to express something; bamboo needles for earth, prosperity, abundance, growth, attraction, finishing quickly and making lots and lots of lovely knitting; plastic needles for…air?, flexibility, durability, adaptability, and the ability to change and bend without breaking
Scissors - air; the swords tarot suit; judgement; clarity; banishing; “cutting back” on unwanted or excessive energies
Stitch Patterns based on the quality of the fabric it produces or the process of making the fabric
Garter/Stockinette/Ribbing/Moss - earth; strong foundations; groundingÂ
Cable - binding; protection; flow; cycles; attraction; earth or water *cables draw the fabric in as well as intertwine with other strands of knitting, great for drawing in or tying together energies
Stranded colorwork - protection; security; warmth; earth or fire *stranded knitting makes a very thick and warm fabric, that’s why it’s great for mittens and sweaters
Lace - air; wind; adaptability; flexibility; mental energy; clarityÂ
Waves/Chevron - water (duh); flow; emotions
Fiber Types based on the qualities the fiber has and the symbolism of the creature or plant it comes from *synthetic fibers also listed, had trouble with those, mostly based on how it behaves once it’s knitted
Wool - warmth; safety; protection; warding; new beginnings; spring; love; probably any element tbh
Mohair - air or fire; freedom; mental energy
Silk - the Moon; water or air; the underworld; shadow work; banishing; protection; binding
Cotton - water, air; strength; durability
Bamboo - earth; abundance; prosperity
Linen - water; flow; slow progress; adaptability; quiet but unyielding strength
Nylon - earth; strength; durability
Acrylic - water; flexible; adaptability, durability, longevity
Knitting Techniques based on what you’re doing with the fiber to make it do what you want
Casting on - new beginnings
Weaving in ends - endings
Dropped stitches - dropping an unwanted energy
Intarsia/Shapes/Embedded Images - depends on what you’re putting in there, ex: hearts for love, moon for emotions or shadows, the sun for joy, spirals for progression and growth
Numerology use for pattern or stitch repeats/counts *I’m not great at numerology, this is very beginner
0 - potential, empty space, clean slate, new beginnings. *Represent with a yo/eyelet
1 - BOOM, manifestation, new beginnings, the start of something new
2 - balance, duality, choices, binaries
3 - creation, growth, relationships, looking ahead
4 - foundations, structure, stability
7 - magic, spirituality, divine, wisdom, reflection, understanding
8 -Â movement, progress, change
9 - completion, fulfilment
10 - cycle ends and begins again, transformation
Other Things to Incorporate just random techniques you can layer
Embellishments - appliques/embroidery/etc can be sigils or spell out messages, make sure your decorations are themed with the project’s intent
Green Witchcraft - use herbs in the water you use to soak and block your knits once you’re finished, or use oils to dab on your tools
Type of FO - think of what purpose the finished object is going to serve and then play with that intent (things that protect you from the cold are going to be good for protection, blankets are great for love and security and warmth, toys will be good joy, love, or safety charms for children, etc. You’re already knitting the project for a reason, use the other things here to enhance your craft and make it ~magical)