Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 26

In this episode, Dana and Kristi are catching up on Life, WIPs, FOs, and Stash Enhancements. For more info on Dana's Dumpster Yarn, check out Episode 16. 

Speaking of catching up on Life...Kristi got engaged! Check out this gorgeous ring she picked out with her Fiance, Eddie.

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

    • Campside
      Pattern: Campside by Alicia Plummer
      Yarn: Alisha Goes Round Bevy of Swans DK "Pompey"

    • Building Blocks
      Pattern: Building Blocks Shawl by Stephen West
      Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock in "851 Turner", Hedgehog Fibres Sock in "Sorry Not Sorry", Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in "Snot Monster", Hedgehog Fibres Sock in "Silence"

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Colorado Blues
      Pattern: Cat Mountain Shawl
      Yarn: Cat Mountain Fiber Arts Fusion Fiber 500 in "Cobalt"
      FROGGED! 

    • And keep an eye on the staircases. They like to change.
      Pattern: Changing Staircases by Trysten Molina
      Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock in "Teacup"

    • Zombies Slouch
      Pattern: Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure
      Yarn: LB Art Yarn in "Terminus"

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

• Dana
  • Still nothing! I know, I'm a slacker. :)
• Kristi

  • Jewelry

    • 1 Mala necklace for Kristi & 3 Shamballa bracelets: 1 for Eddie to match Kristi's Mala and 2 for swap presents

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

• Kristi got a great destash deal on a massive sweater quantity of Schachenmayr Extra Merino and plans to make the Adventurous Cardigan...eventually. Kristi also received a destash of knitting magazines and a Swap box of Post Holidays After Care items which included two great Renaissance Costume sewing patterns!
• Dana actually did some shopping (shhh, don't tell Mark). She picked up the Bevel Scarf kit from Brooklyn Tweed in the Evergreen color way. She picked up some new crafting goodies from Joann including an adorable sewing basket and a new embroidery sampler. She also received the best Christmas gift ever from Kristi in the form of a gorgeous mini skein kit from Ancient Arts Yarns ("Sassy Cats II"). 

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

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 25.

Happy New Year! On this episode, Dana and Kristi will be recapping some 2017 goals and discussing crafty plans for 2018. We're also catching up on our regular segments for WIPs, FOs, and Stash Enhancements.

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!

2018 Craft Goals

• Dana
  • Knit 12,000 yards 
  • Sew 4 quilts
  • Finish 4 medium to large embroidery projects (includes cross stitch)
  • Weave 4 items
  • Get a spinning wheel (yay!)
  • Spin 8 projects
  • Make gifts for new niece/nephew
• Kristi (all are extensions of 2017 goals)
  • Continue working towards WIP completion, especially for items started prior to 2017
  • Continue to knit bigger and more complicated items, ideally cardigans and sweaters
  • Continue to knit and gift from stash whenever possible
  • Practice spinning more consistently, particularly on the wheel
  • Obtain replacement sewing machine and work toward garment sewing
  • Knit more selfishly by not joining any new swaps in 2018 and greatly reducing the number of people to knit for as gifts for 2018

2017 Craft Stats

• Kristi
  • Completed Items: 36
  • Gifts: 17
  • Donations: 12
  • Selfish: 7
  • Yardage: >6100

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

• Dana

  • Knitting

    • Noro 2x1x1 Scarf
      Pattern: Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood (free!)
      Yarn: Noro Shiro in "3" (olive greens and peach) and Noro Silk Garden Lite in "2072" (blues, greens, and grays)

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Colorado Blues
      Pattern: Cat Mountain Shawl
      Yarn: Cat Mountain Fiber Arts Fusion Fiber 500 in "Cobalt"

    • Zombies Slouch
      Pattern: Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure
      Yarn: LB Art Yarn in "Terminus"

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

• Dana
  • Nada!
• Kristi

  • Jewelry

    • 2 Shamballa bracelets for Eddie's sons to match the Mala beads made for their girlfriends
      Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTBTT8SDCA&list=PLn-YUeeJDk-uaN9YK26kwqFrLRF0qLdOp&index=5&t=292s 

  • Knitting

    • Spellbound Skies
      Pattern: Equatorial Skies by Audry Nicklin
      Yarn: Beach Bum Yarn in "Spellbound"

    • Warm Unicorn Toots
      Pattern: Lifesavers Leg Warmers by Deborah Tomasello
      Yarn: Spun Ware Over the Rainbow in "White Unicorn Farts"

    • Cozy Cawfee
      East Coaster Cozy by WillyG
      Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios in "52 Paris Night"

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

• Kristi got a couple of lovely skeins and an awesome sugar skull project bag from her friend Jenny for Christmas. Kristi also received a Molly Klein Design project bag that was a prize she won last Christmas on a Ravelry Group. Kristi's mom gave her an awesome Toad Hollow Project bag and 2 Dryer Lint batts from The Yarn Shop at Alma Park. 

Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):

• TBD

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

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 24.

It's time to announce winners for the Anniversary Hat KAL! Thanks to everyone who was able to participate! We've loved seeing those beautiful FO's! We're also catching up on our holidays plans in addition to our regular segments for WIPs, FOs, and Stash Enhancements.

 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! Dana will be making a project bag as a second prize as well. Tune in to the episode to see who won!

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 Shiro in "3" (olive greens and peach) and Noro Silk Garden Lite in "2072" (blues, greens, and grays)

    • Campside
      Pattern: Campside by Alicia Plummer
      Yarn: Alisha Goes Round Bevy of Swans DK "Pompey"

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Spellbound Skies
      Pattern: Equatorial Skies by Audry Nicklin
      Yarn: Beach Bum Yarn in "Spellbound"

    • Warm Unicorn Toots
      Pattern: Lifesavers Leg Warmers by Deborah Tomasello
      Yarn: Spun Ware Over the Rainbow in "White Unicorn Farts"

    • Cozy Cawfee
      East Coaster Cozy by WillyG
      Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios in "52 Paris Night"

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

• Dana
  • Nada!
• Kristi

  • Some Sewing but mostly Glue and Prayers

    • UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER!!!

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

• Kristi's boyfriend, Eddie, MADE her this yarn ornament for their first ornament exchange. Kristi won 2 skeins of Pico Accuardi from an ongoing swap and treated herself to a Sweater Fade set from Groovy Hues Fibers (Photo courtesy of Groovy Hues because the lighting in my condo was abysmal). Also, pictured below, are the goodies Kristi scored in the two Christmas swaps she participated in.

Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):

• TBD

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

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 23.

It's been a while since our last recording, so we spend this episode catching up and doing our regular segments for WIPs, FOs, and Stash Enhancements, too.

Remember we're hosting a hat KAL to celebrate 1 year of Podcasting Fun! The KAL was supposed to run from 10/15/2017 to 11/30/2017, but we are extending the deadline to 12/15/2017. 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!

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

    • Christmas at the Cabin Socks
      Yarn: Rock and String Creations Super Sock in "Christmas at the Cabin"

    • Campside
      Pattern: Campside by Alicia Plummer
      Yarn: Alisha Goes Round Bevy of Swans DK "Pompey"

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Spellbound Skies
      Pattern: Equatorial Skies by Audry Nicklin
      Yarn: Beach Bum Yarn in "Spellbound"

    • Warm Unicorn Toots
      Pattern: Lifesavers Leg Warmers by Deborah Tomasello
      Yarn: Spun Ware Over the Rainbow in "White Unicorn Farts"

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

• Dana
  • Knitting
    • Star Night Socks
      Yarn: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in "3653 Star Night"
    • Thunderstruck
      Pattern: Thundertwist by Greg
      Yarn: Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted in "117" (forest green)
• Kristi

  • Crochet

    • Cheeky Monkey
      Pattern: N/A
      Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids in "160 Brown"

  • Knitting
    • Plum Twisted
      Pattern: Thundertwist by Greg Cohoon
      Yarn: Jojoland Baritone in "892"
    • Eddie Fisher Hat
      Pattern: Fisher Cable Hat by Lindsey Felice
      Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in "52 Paris Night"

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

• Kristi did a little birthday splurging. In Fort Collins she went to The Loopy Ewe and picked out the Malabrigo for Eddie's birthday hat. She also picked up some yarn for her swap recipients. Then she treated herself to two skeins from Leading Men Fiber Arts and some cute embroidery snips. Kristi got spoiled for her birthday with 3 skeins of Knit Picks and a beautiful wooden yarn bowl from her best friend Nate. Kristi took Nate shopping at Colorful Yarns and treated herself to self Patterning Wonder Woman Sock yarn by Abi Grasso. Kristi bought two center pull Sheep Squeezers from One Sock Wonder Bags. Kristi bought an amazing sweary bag (pictured below) from her talented friend at NickiSew. And, last but definitely not least, Kristi got a lovely package of goodies, including a lovely skein from Humble Acres and a project bag, stitch marker, and fun stickers from the always generous Wanda.
• Dana bought a house! 

Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):

• Pints & Purls Charlotte @ Good Road Ciderworks - 12/14/17 at 7pm

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