Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 21.

It's our 1 year podiversary!! It's been 1 year since we first started on this crazy fun journey into podcasting. Today we're reflecting on the last year and discussing what we've learned and how this podcast has impacted our crafty adventures. To celebrate, we're going to host a hat KAL! The KAL will run from 10/15/2017 to 11/30/2017. Rules and requirements are posted over in the Ravelry group. There is currently 1 prize up for grabs (but we might add more!). Greg Cohoon (aka KnittingDaddy) of the Unraveling Podcast has generously offered a copy of his new hat pattern Thundertwist as a prize for 1 lucky KAL participant. Thanks Greg!!

As usual, we'll also be catching up on our regular segments for WIPs, FOs, and Stash Enhancements, too.

Don't forget to take advantage of the generous coupon code from Silly Sheep Designs. Our listeners can get 10% off any purchase of $10 or more with the code thecraftyhive. Thanks Wanda!

All of our show notes are given below, with information and links to what we discussed in this episode. Let us know if you can't find any information you need.

As always, we would love to hear from you! Is there a topic you would like us to discuss next? Are there any excellent tips or items we should check out? Please feel free to leave a comment, contact us on Ravelry (either by message or in the group), or drop us a note through the Contact page.

We hope you enjoy the episode. Please stay tuned for more crafty goodness, coming to your earbuds soon!

What We're Working On (a.k.a. WIPs):

• Dana

  • Knitting

    • Noro 2x1x1 Scarf
      Pattern: Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood (free)
      Yarn: Noro Silk Garden Lite in "2072" (blues, greens, pinks) and Noro Shiro in "3" (olives, tans, taupes)

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • My Lin, Not Your Lin.
      Pattern: Mailin by Isabell Kraemer
      Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Kettle Dyed in "1016 Reds"

    • Cons-tern-ate
      Pattern: Constellate by Hunter Hammersen
      Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in "Tern"

    • Plum Twisted
      Pattern: Thundertwist by Greg Cohoon
      Yarn: Jojoland Baritone in "892"

What We've Finished (a.k.a. FOs):

• Dana
  • A whole bunch of math problems :( (stupid actuarial exam!)
• Kristi
  • Sewing
    • Kristi Finished a project bag based on the noodlehead tutorial. This is a prize donation for Greg and Joey of the Unraveling Podcast in support of their county fair KAL.

What We Couldn't Resist (a.k.a. Stash Enhancement):

• Kristi got a great pair of crafty theme socks from her good friend Amy. Kristi also picked up a great coffee table Book called Knitting Around the World at Tattered Cover Bookstore.
• Dana picked up her prize from Cottage Yarns for the 2017 Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl. She received a lovely Atenti notions pouch, an array of notions that are always great to have on hand, and a lovely Cherry Cowl Kit from Delicious Yarns with a skein of Delicious Yarns Frosting Sport in "Rose". 

Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):

• Dana
  • 10/19/2017 - Pints & Purls Charlotte @ Grapes Wine Bar in Matthews, NC
  • 10/28/2017 - SAFF @ WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC

Where You Can Find Us: 

We can be found on Ravelry and would love to hear from you! We would love for you to join the podcast group, if you haven't already. 

• Dana is bookknurd

• Kristi is KnitasaurusWrecks

• Our Ravelry group is The Crafty Hive Podcast