The Crafty Hive

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 22.

For this episode we're discussing planning and making sound decisions when crafting with a budget in mind. As usual, we'll also be catching up on 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 is running 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!

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

    • Star Night Socks
      Yarn: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in "3653 Star Night"

• 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"

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

• Dana
  • A whole bunch of math problems :( (stupid actuarial exam!)
• Kristi
  • Knitting
    • Cons-tern-ate
      Pattern: Constellate by Hunter Hammersen
      Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in "Tern"
  • Sewing
    • Kristi finally sucked it up and added a tab to the zipper on the 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 found a new-to-her LYS called Piney Creek Yarn. Everyone there was really nice and helpful. Kristi picked up a faux fur pompom and some Stunning yarn destined for Holiday Swaps from Knerd String, a Colorado dyer.
• Dana picked up a few goodies at SAFF (while sticking to her budget! shock! awe!), which included two skeins of Interlacements Lacey Merino, the Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For SAFF gradient "Nantahala", and the Miss Babs SAFF 2017 color way on Hot Shot fingering base. She also nabbed a ball of Lollipop Yarn's Quintessential Base in "Catawampus" at Black Mountain Yarn Shop. 

Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):

• 11/16 - Pints & Purls Charlotte @ Free Range Brewery

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 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

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 20.

Our hot topic for this episode is Swaps! We'll be talking about swap etiquette and discussing some of our experiences with Swaps. As usual, we'll 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

    • Star Night Socks
      Yarn: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in "3653 Star Night"

    • Westward Ho! Fade
      Patter: Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry
      Yarn (from light to dark): 
      - Done Roving Yarn Frolicking Feet in "Sea Lavender" 
      - Mrs Crosby Hat Box in "Barn Swallow"
      - Hey Lady Hey Classic Sock in "Sally"
      - Becoming Art Cielo Fingering in "Twilight"
      - Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply in "Diva"
      - Malabrigo Sock in "870 Candombe"

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Extraordinary Mortal
      Pattern: Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning
      Yarn: Cascade Yarn Heritage Solids in "Christmas Red" & "Navy", and SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in "Lemon Curd"

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

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

• Dana
  • Knitting
    • Advent KALendar 2015 Shawl
      Pattern: Advent KALendar by Anna Dalvi
      Yarn: LYDIA Sock in "Bless Your Heart" and "Seattle Sky"
• Kristi
  • Knitting
    • Splatter Tam
      Pattern: Max's Staircase Tam by Robin DeWeese
      Yarn: Jojoland Splatter Dash in "SD035"

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

• Dana doesn't have any new stash this week, but she did win a tote bag from Foothill Fiberarts in Statesville, NC while on the 2017 Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl! Yay for finding the alpaca!
• Arnie and Carlos book "55 Christmas balls to knit".
• Kristi also received her "Out of this World" kit featuring fun space themed goodies from Adella's Crochet Cottage, Otterly Adorable Knits, and Ridiculously Cute.
• Kristi got a skein of Plymouth Yarn Stiletto as a prize from the Whatever-along.
• Kristi took a day trip out to Boulder and visited 2 yarn shops. She got a Skein of The Hummingbird Moon Sock yarn and a delightful cross stitch pattern by Nimue Fee Main at Gypsy Wools. Kristi also picked up a skein of Regia Pairfect at Shuttles, Spindles, & Skeins.
• Kristi also won a gorgeous skein of sparkly Littlebean Crochet yarn from Candy at the Paws4Stitches Podcast. Kristi is a complete slacker and has not yet taken a picture for her stash, but believe me it's a beauty!

Swap Stuff

Kristi participated in a Smash the Patriarchy swap in a Ravelry group. The goal was to make 3 things for your recipient which celebrate the awesome woman she is. They should be a large complex thing, a medium sized thing, and a small thing which could be purchased. Kristi got an awesome swap package based on one of Kristi's feminist hero's Rachel Maddow. Her gifter made her a STUNNING rainbow shlanket based on the find your fade pattern. She also made a dishtowel with a cross stitch of Rachel's signature glasses and bought her a Keep Calm and Watch Rachel mug.

The other swap Kristi participated in was from a FB group in which the point was to get local treats both fiber/yarn related and otherwise. Kristi's gifter was Monica Thoune from Up North Yarns. All of Kristi's Treats are pictured below. In addition to many fun goodies, Monica dyed up special yarns just for Kristi to match her likes. ~swoon~

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 19.

Our hot topic for this episode is Kristi and Dana's epic road trip from Charlotte, NC to Denver, CO! We'll be talking about some of the cool yarn shops we stopped at along the way and Dana's hunt for some Find Your Fade yarn. As usual, we'll 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

    • Star Night Socks
      Yarn: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in "3653 Star Night"

    • Advent KALendar 2015 Shawl
      Pattern: Advent KALendar by Anna Dalvi
      Yarn: LYDIA Sock in "Bless Your Heart" and "Seattle Sky"

• Kristi

  • Knitting

    • Extraordinary Mortal
      Pattern: Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning
      Yarn: Cascade Yarn Heritage Solids in "Christmas Red" & "Navy", and SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in "Lemon Curd"

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

• Dana
  • Knitting
    • Tam for Puck (aka my grandmother XD )
      Pattern: Max's Staircase Tam by Robin DeWeese (free)
      Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Reserve Worsted in "104 Celes-Teal"
       
    • Santa Stocking for Lisa (see project page for lots of details & notes!)
      Pattern: Santa Claus Stocking by Bernat (republished by Ruth Homrighaus)
      Yarn: Berroco Vintage in "5135 Holly", "5150 Berries", and "5102 Buttercream"
               Classic Elite Liberty Wool Light in "6625 Rose"
               Debbie Bliss Angel Mohair in "Ecru"
• Kristi
  • Knitting

    • Button up the Blues
      Pattern: Caracol Button Hat by Kaity Fraker
      Yarn: Malabrigo Caracol in "Sea Blues"

    • Rouge Dragonfly
      Pattern: Dragonfly Hat by Nina Machlin Dayton
      Yarn: Townhouse Yarns Camden Tweed in "Too Rouge" & Malabrigo Yarn Sock in "Cote D'Azure"

    • Sweary Cowl
      Pattern: Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure
      Yarn: 

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

• Dana got lots of fun yarn during the road trip (click here to see all of it!). Most of it was for a Find Your Fade Shawl. The picture below shows the final selections in the order they will be used in the shawl. She also picked up an awesome crewel embroidery kit of an adorable sleeping kitty (which you can get here). See below for a snapshot of my small start on the embroidery!
   
• Kristi purchased a set of planet stitch markers from Wanda at Silly Sheep Designs. Kristi also purchased a shawl pin from Gen at Ridiculously Cute. Kristi won a prize of sparkle yarn in the coral reef colorway and a Knitter's Pride needle Sampler for a KAL from Maylin at Tri'CoTerie. Kristi also went to Charlotte Yarn for the launch of their in house line of yarn called Ava Lu. She bought 2 skeins of sparkle yarn and a third skein of Junkyarn which is also created by a NC dyer.

All the gifts <3

As Kristi's departure for Denver loomed large, many of her wonderful friends gave her some thoughtful and generous gifts. Susan gave her a gorgeous crocheted hat and a lovely skein of Miss Babs Yowza in the Joan of Arc colorway. Our good friend Amy asked Wanda to make some crafty hive stitch markers and gave us each a set! Kristi's friend Loretta generously shared a bunch of her yarn crawl winnings with Kristi. Some of the ladies Kristi's knits with in Gastonia got her some lovely gifts including a special yarn colorway by Crystal at Mythic Cache Fibers, Kristi's favorite loose leaf tea, and handmade goodies like project bags and stitch markers. Kristi's really good friend Jenny sent her a package of yarny and nerdy goodness from Stitches Midwest. The package even included 2 confetti poppers for Kristi to celebrate leaving her old place and arriving at the new one! Last but definitely not least is the amazing box of road trip goodies that Wanda sent. Kristi forgot to take a picture of everything opened because she was happily weeping, but there are amazing treats like a road atlas, mad libs, a hiking bag and water bottle, stitch markers, pins, lollipops. I'm blown away by the love my friends have shown me at a very stressful point in my life. I can't thank you all enough!

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