In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs . Kristi is excited to share a new-to-her technique with everyone. We’ll also chat briefly about our time at Maryland Sheep & Wool in May.

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 41.In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs . We’ll also chat about some lovely stash enhancements All of our show notes are given below, with information and links to everything 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):DanaKnittingUnicorn Parallelograms ShawlPattern: Unicorn Parallelograms by Stephen WestYarn: Various MadelineTosh Unicorn Tails (see project page for a list of all colorways)Building Blocks ShawlPattern: Building Blocks Shawl by Stephen WestYarn: Malabrigo Sock in "Turner", Hedgehog Sock in "Sorry Not Sorry", Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in "Killer Snot Monster from Outer Space", Hedgehog Sock in "Silence"Bevel ScarfPattern: Bevel by Jared FloodYarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft in "Artifact", "Tallow", "Stormcloud", and "Tent" Inara V1Pattern: Inara Wrap by Ambah O'BrienYarn: 2 sets of Kismet Fiber Works Simple Sock from The New River Fiber Co (see project page for color ways) Rug HookingTelling the BeesPattern: Telling the Bees by Woolly Worms RugsYarn from Checkmate FarmKristiKnittingSinful WaysPattern: Which Way Shawl by Stephanie ShimanYarn: Lolabean Yarn Co. In Seven Deadly Sins DK Mini Skein KitLumbersexual HatPattern: Yukon Campfire Hat (buffalo plaid) by Liz SuttonYarn: Brew City Yarns Whiskey Worsted in “Niffler Black”, “Black Cherry”, & “Scarlett”The Balance of Grit and GoldPattern: Hematite by Dominique TradYarn: The Uncommon Thread in “Grit” & “Golden Praline”What We've Finished (a.k.a. FOs):DanaKristiHolley’s EU Purple Boom FlowerPattern: Boom! by Playing with FibreYarn: Wendy’s Wonders in “Plum Flower” sparkle gradientBlanket Squares Pattern: I just followed this tutorial to the right dimensionsYarn: Miss Babs Worsted in “Joan of Arc”What We Couldn't Resist (a.k.a. Stash Enhancement):Dana has been very good latelyKristiBaah Yarn to go with the Rowan Kidsilk Spray from the knit group yarn swap.Buttercup and Westley on Fresh From the Cauldron silk sock from a destashBrew City Yarns Kit for the Yukon Campfire HatMacrame Wall Hanging Kit from Michael’s2 stranded colorwork books and a knitted cowl thanks to a friend’s #KonMariAwesome Swap box from the Unicorns groupT. Rex Yarn Bowl by Lenny Mud from Nate <3 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 stitchknurdKristi is KnitasaurusWrecksOur Ravelry group is The Crafty Hive Podcast

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 40. In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life after a month and a half break in the recording “schedule”. Since we’ve last recorded Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve have all come and gone, and we’re ready to kick off another crafty year. We have a lot of new WIPs, & FOs to chat about and some lovely stash enhancement to show off.

In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life after a month break in the recording “schedule”. We have a lot of new WIPs, & FOs to chat about and some lovely stash enhancement to show off.

In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs. Dana is excited to show off her haul from the 2018 Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl.

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 37.In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs. Kristi has a ton of FOs to show off and a quick review of the Fall issue of Pom Pom Quarterly.All of our show notes are given below, with information and links to everything 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):DanaKnittingUnicorn Parallelograms ShawlPattern: Unicorn Parallelograms by Stephen WestYarn: Various MadelineTosh Unicorn Tails (see project page for a list of all colorways)Smoke in the City HatPattern: Smoke in the City by Greg CohoonYarn: Ella Rae Classic Solids (Heathers & Marls) in “153” (red and black marled)EmbroideryStar Wars ABC cross stitchPattern: Star Wars Alphabet Sampler by Wee Little StitchesStitched on 18 ct white Aida with DMCKristiKnittingThe Rise of the Not So Happy HolidaysPattern: Pixel Rise Cowl by Kemper WrayYarn: Littlebean Love Sparkle Mini Skein Set in "Not so Happy Holidays"Time Lord CowlPattern: N/A. See project notes for detailsYarn: The Yarn Therapist in "Doctor Who Shawl Striping"What We've Finished (a.k.a. FOs):DanaKristiHeavenly BlackberriesPattern: Heaven Mitts by Julie PartieYarn: Malabrigo Nube Handspun by Dana in "863 Zarzamora"Blackberries on My MindPattern: N/AYarn: Malabrigo Nube Handspun by Dana in "863 Zarzamora"Lemonheads & LighteningPattern: Citrus Hat by Laura TreadwayYarn: Fiber Arts by Jessi Worsted Merino Sparkle in "Lightening"Easy LighteningPattern: Easy Peasy Mitts by Holly MarieYarn: Fiber Arts by Jessi Worsted Merino Sparkle in "Lightening"Pearls for LilyPattern: Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClureYarn: Black Cat Fibres in "Pearls"Howlin' the BluesPattern: Howl by StevenBeYarn: Up North Yarns in "Kristi's Blues" & "Kristi's Blue Speckles"What We Couldn't Resist (a.k.a. Stash Enhancement):DanaKristi2 sparkle skeins from Groovy Hues Fiber2 dreamy merino/silk/yak skeins from Lolabean Yarn Co. Arya is the name of the shawl pattern Kristi was trying to think of for this amazing yarn.Ashford student top whorl drop spindleFall edition of Pom Pom QaurterlyWhere We'll Be (Upcoming Events):TBDWhere 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 stitchknurdKristi is KnitasaurusWrecksOur Ravelry group is The Crafty Hive Podcast

In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs. We're also talking about Ravelry's new Stash Color Attributes Options and what we learned about color techniques while using them.

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for Episode 35.In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs.All of our show notes are given below, with information and links to everything 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):DanaEmbroideryStar Wars ABC cross stitchPattern: Stitched on 18 ct white Aida with DMCWinnis Music Sampler blackworkPattern:Stitched on 40 ct Lakeside Linen in "Misty Rain" with Dinky Dyes Silk in "130 Black Coral"Rug HookingTelling the BeesPattern: Telling the Bees by Woolly Worms RugsYarn from Checkmate FarmKristiSewing - secret gifts for Dana & NateMisc - Bandana Wreath tutorial (after cutting up all the bandanas last night, I decided that the yellow/purple combination makes us look like Lakers fans, so I'm noodling over alternatives.KnittingMy lin. Not your lin.Pattern: Mailin by Isabell KraemerYarn: Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino in "1016 Reds"Time Lord CowlPattern: N/A. See project notes for detailsYarn: The Yarn Therapist in "Doctor Who Shawl Striping"Saints & MartyrsPattern: Valarie Top by Taige Hilliard DesignsYarn: Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop in "216 Ebb and Flow"What We've Finished (a.k.a. FOs):DanaNamaste Bitches cross stitch for KristiPattern: Designed by me!Stitched on 2 over 2 on white even weave with DMCKristiFairy Garden Centerpiece for the dining room table I didn't love the way the led lights looks in the centerpiece, so I'm contemplating alternative ways to still use it. What We Couldn't Resist (a.k.a. Stash Enhancement):DanaNothing! :(KristiKnit Picks Felici collection for stripey sock arm sweatersRavenclaw House Sorting kit to make the Emiliana Shawl & Firefly Mini Skein Set from Brew City YarnsKodama the last of 3 Studio Ghibli inspired yarns from Casual Fashion QueenAmazing box of amazingness from Dana <3 & Gorgeous Cardigan from Holley Where We'll Be (Upcoming Events):TBDWhere 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 stitchknurdKristi is KnitasaurusWrecksOur Ravelry group is The Crafty Hive Podcast

In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs. We're also discussing Kristi's recent visits to the Estes Park Wool Market and Denver Comic Con.

In this episode, Kristi and Dana are catching up on life, WIPs, & FOs. We're also discussing plans and potential projects to inspire us to use up all those leftover bits and bobs we end up with.