r/cursedcrochet

I'm putting this in Salty Saturday because I feel like the topic of poppets and their functions have come up more recently (check my comments lol), but not everyone in the witchcraft subs have been treating said topic with much respect, or even acknowledging it as a form of witchcraft. Not only is it witchcraft, it has more history and uses than I can shake my crochet hooks at.

First: Literally anything you make - poppet or otherwise - can be imbued with whatever energy you put into it, along with dang near any ingredient. Just PLEASE read up on what you're using and think about why you're isn't it, or if it's even safe to use that thing (a drop of dried blood on a napkin in a baggie is fine, a bottle of blood with a cork in it is NOT. I really hope I don't have to explain why).

Second: A poppet can be made with just about anything you have. Heck I bet you could make a cute Lil fella with tin foil and paint! What's it for? Only you know, and it should stay that way. I prefer crochet because it makes me happy, and I have a lot of freedom to make what I want for the purpose I want. Many poppets in the past have used natural materials such as corn husks, clay, wax, and even mud and sticks. You don't need to buy anything if you don't want to, but sometimes it helps.

Third: You don't have to know *anything* about crafts to make a poppet. Like i said, people used mud and sticks for a while (and maybe some still do!), and if it works out works so who cares lol. You can only draw stick figures? Awesome, write stuff on it, cut it out, OMG LOOK IT'S A POPPET YOU DID IT YAY!!! You have some old shirts from an ex that did you dirty? Make a pillow, put their picture on it, and punch the crap out of it, or counts!!

The only thing stopping you from doing poppet work is you, the media fears, and gatekeepers (BOOOOOO). Just have fun and be creative, but be careful what you witch for 🪄⚡️