Stitch Witch Correspondences
Based on my interests in sewing from my other blog @tolkien-fantasy. I would also like to note that I made this while listening to my Howl’s Moving Castle audiobook lmao
Fabrics
Canvas - Creativity, New Beginnings, Potential, Possibilities
Cashmere - Comfort, Warmth, Luxury
Chiffon - Femininity, Delicacy, Vulnerability, Elegance
Cotton - Simplicity, Harvest, Protection, Rain, Good Luck
Denim - Ruggedness, Adventure, Durability, Hard Work, Independence, Rebellion
Felt - Protection, Good Luck, Wealth (White Felt), Sacrifice, Strength
Flannel - Comfort, Relaxation, Warmth, Winter, Adventure
Flax - Weakness of Man, Prosperity, Divine Gifts, Sacred to Hulda
Gauze - Uncertainty in Wealth, Healing
Hemp - Travel, Burial, Opening Gates and Doors, Moving on, Vision, Enlightenment, Sacred to Bast
Lace - Sacredness, Rite of passage, Femininity, Privilege, Sensuality, Sexuality, Duality
Lamé - Luxury, Wealth, Royalty, Sun and Moon
Leather - Protection, Covering, Animals, Instinct, Self-discovery, Independence
Linen - Righteousness and Purity, Rest, Elegance, Luxury, Sophistication, Light, Purity, Wealth, Does not cause sweat
Satin - Lustrous, Sensual, Shine, Love
Silk - Wealth, Luxury, Softness, Vulnerability, Prestige, Transformation, Magical Insulation
Velvet - Distinction, Honor, Sensuality, Emotions, Royalty, Leadership
Viole - Secrets, Unveiling, Hidden Things, Secrets, Weddings
Wool - Hope, Renewal, Spring, Women’s Crafts and Lives, Empowerment, Durability, Comfort, Warmth
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Fabrics for your Astrology Sign
Aries: Lamb’s Wool
Taurus: Leather
Gemini: Gauze, Chiffon, Viole
Cancer: Flannel
Leo: Lamé, Brocade, Velvet
Virgo: Cotton, Canvas, Chintz
Libra: Silk, Satin
Scorpio: Snakeskin
Sagittarius: Spandex, Lycra
Capricorn: Mohair, Cashmere, Hemp
Aquarius: Feathers, Metallic Fabrics
Pisces: Rayon, Nylon, Watermarked Taffeta
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Elements and Fabric Correspondences
Earth - Leather, Wool, Cotton, Felt
Fire - Satin, Lace, Velvet
Water - Silk, Satin, Taffeta
Air - Chiffon, Voile, Gauze
Spirit - Hemp, Linen, Felt
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Color Correspondences
Red
Element: Fire
Planet/Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, Mars, influencing Saturn
Chakra: Root
Body Parts: Bones, Teeth, Nails, Colon, Prostate, Rectum, Blood, etc...
Magic: Passion, Fire, Power, Joy, Energy, Health, Motivation, Leadership, Self-Esteem, Combat, etc...
Pink
Element: Fire
Planet/Zodiac: Sun, Leo, Sagittarius
Chakra: Sacral
Body Parts: Muscles, Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...
Magic: Relieving Depression, Self-Love, Friendship, Calming, Romance, Harmony, Passion, Physical Energy, Sex, Action, Surgery, Animals, Gardening, New Beginnings, Morality, Emotions, Femininity, Homosexuality, Compassion, Infants, etc…
Orange
Element: Fire / Air
Planet/Zodiac: Leo, Gemini, Taurus, Sagittarius, Mercury, Mars, etc...
Chakra: Sacral
Body Parts: Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, Digestion, etc...
Magic: Relieving Depression, Abandonment, Opportunities, Happiness, Alertness, Wealth, Kindness, Sealing a Spell, Harvest, Strength, Dominance
Yellow
Element: Air
Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Taurus, Libra
Chakra: Solar-Plexus
Body Parts: Lower Back, Spine, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, Digestion, etc…
Magic: Healing, Friendship, Productivity, Stopping Negative Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Prosperity, Self-Esteem, Beauty, Life, Humility, Intellect, etc…
Green
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer
Chakra: Heart
Body Parts: Upper Back, Spine, Shoulders, Breasts, Heart, Lungs, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, etc...
Magic: Love, Trust, Fae, Healing, Change, New Beginnings, Prosperity, Money / Career, Hope, Immortality / Rebirth, Nature Magic, Fertility, Luck, Courage, Peace, Relationships, Beauty, Love, Art, Grace, Luxury, Marriage, Decorating, Gifts, etc…
Blue
Element: Water
Planet/Zodiac: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Chakra: Throat
Body Parts: Neck, Throat, Thyroid, Lungs, Ears, Mind, etc...
Magic: Wisdom, Wealth, Joy, Opportunity, Patience, Peace, Truth, Loyalty, Meditation, Happiness, the Ocean, Calming, Travel, Education, Politics, Social Standing, Luck, Growth, Sports, Careers, Studying, Reading, etc…
Purple
Element: Water
Planet/Zodiac: Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Capricorn, Gemini, Sagittarius
Chakra: Third Eye
Body Parts: Face, Nervous System, Bones, Eyes, Ears, Pituitary Gland, etc...
Magic: Clairvoyance, Relief of Emotional Pain, Protection, Pride, Spirituality, Wisdom, Psychic Power, Meditation, Justice, Forgiveness, Humility, Memory, Secrets, Intelligence, Communication, Education, Writing, Progress, etc…
White
Element: Spirit, Air
Planet/Zodiac: Moon, Pisces
Chakra: Crown
Body Parts: Brain, Pineal Gland, Semen, etc...
Magic: Protection, Transformation, Enlightenment, Spiritual Connection, Being Outgoing, Life, Freedom, Health, Initiation, etc…
Black
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Saturn
Body Parts: Teeth, Bones
Magic: Balance (w/ White), Divination, Beginning, Rebirth, Patience, Absorbing Energies, Binding, Stability, Wealth, Protection, Karma, Death, Manifestation, Law, Challenge, Sacrifice, Justice, Discoveries, etc…
Brown
Element: Earth
Planet/Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn
Body Parts: Bones, Sexual Organs, Teeth, the Liver
Magic: Security, Friendship, Animals, Nature, Generosity, New Beginnings, Endurance, Grounding, Strength, Good Decision Making, Concentration, Telepathy, Finding Lost Things, etc…
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Stitch Correspondences
Many of these are my own interpretation, and I would like to note that I actually researched what these stitches are used for to make these correspondences. Hope you don’t mind
Machine Stitches
Lockstitch - Community, Keeping things together, Curses
Chain Stitch - Healing, Rescue, Water, Cleansing
ZigZag Stitch - Independence, Strength, Adaptability
Satin Stitch - Hidden Things, Secrets, Love, Creativity, Manifestation
Overlock Stitch - Decoration, Luxury, Independence, Wealth
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Sewing
Running Stitch - Strength, Simplicity, Independence, Learning
Baste Stitch - Community, Warmth, Comfort, Love, Warding, Protection
Back Stitch - Language, Communication, Creativity, Detail-oriented, Love
Ladder Stitch - Healing, Caring, Hidden Things, Secrets, Curses
Catch Stitch - Healing, Strength, Adaptability, Hidden Things, Simplicity
Whip Stitch - Keeping things together, Love, Independence, Family
Blanket Stitch - Strength, Reinforcement, Luxury, Warding
Buttonhole Stitch - Vulnerability, Strength, Healing
Embroidery Stitch - Creativity, Love, Representation
Overcast Stitch - Strength, Secrets, Closing yourself off from others, Self-reflection
Pad Stitch - Firmness, Aloofness, Secrets, Self-reflection, Strength
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Crochet (Inspired by @therestlesswitch)
Chain Stitch - New Beginnings, Manifestation
Slip Stitch - Glamours, Energy Work
Single Crochet - Simplicity, Protection, Nurturing, Relationships
Half Double Crochet - Warmth, Protection, Manifestation
Double Crochet - Freedom, Energy Work, Letting go
Treble - Spontaneity, Luck, Letting go
Front post stitches - Bringing in Energy, Glamours, New Beginnings
Back post stitches - Drawing attention away from yourself, Secrets, Invisibility, Protection, Strengthening Relationships
Stitches 'Together’ - Community, Bringing an end to things
Spike Stitch / Long Stitch - Energy work, Reaching out, Divination, Astral Work, Curses
Moss Stitch - Warding, Protection, Warmth
Granny Stitch - Family, Familiarity, Comfort, Manifestation
Ripple / Wave Stitch - Sea Magic, Adaptability, Energy Work, Calming
Shell Stitch - Vulnerability, Manifestation, Sea Magic, Adaptability
Picot - Good Luck, Trust, Truth and Certainty, Curses
Crab Stitch - Strength, Banishing, Burning Bridges, Past Life Work, Curses
Corner to Corner - Order, Logic, Sigils
Puff Stitch - Self Love, Slowing down
Popcorn Stitch - Bringing fun into your life, Community
Crocodile Stitch - Protection, Psychic Abilities, Cloaking/Camouflage Spells, Bringing softness into your life
Broomstick Lace - Cleansing, Banishing, Warding
Serpentine Stitch - Entangling Lives, Matchmaking, Perseverance, Curses
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Garment Correspondences
Sweater - Warmth, Comfort, Secrets, Cleansing
Dress - Femininity, Elegance, Glamours, Strength, Curses
Skirt - Youth, Simplicity, Independence, Elegance, Glamours
Trousers - Adventure, Sports and Activity, Energy Work
Shirt - Grounding, Independence, Communication, Meaning
Coat / Jacket - Warmth, Sophistication, Communication, Independence, Secrets
Socks - Warmth, Comfort, Protection
Bra - Sensuality, Lust, Love, Protection
Swimsuit - Sea/Water Magic, Curses, Adventure, Adaptability
Scarf - Warmth, Comfort, Protection, Warding
Hat - Manifestation, Communication, Protection, Love
Gloves - Warmth, Protection, Safety, Healing
Boots - Safety, Protection, Strength
Shoes - Adventure, Everyday Life, Comfort, Communication, Travel
Pockets - Secrets, Autonomy, Independence, Hidden Things, Finding lost things
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Sources:
- https://marjolijnmakes.com/writings/essays/the-magic-of-fabrics/
- https://therestlesswitch.tumblr.com/post/169640791866/so-as-most-of-you-probably-know-im-a-crochet
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