The Yarniacs Podcast

We have a running joke about our hats. Since we often knit a lot of hats to be donated, we aren't making them for a specific head size. "They will fit someone," is our common refrain.

Shocking confession… we don't swatch for hats! Therefore of course our hats often don't turn out the size we intended. But you know…they'll fit someone…

We share some tips on how to make that hat fit your wearer's head.

Hat resources

Wooly Wormhead's Hat Sizing Guide

Lion Brand's Hat Sizing Guide

Knit Pick's Hat Sizing Guide

Friday, November 1, 2024

Episode 334 - Blocking your knitting

What are we wearing?

Granito by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Granito

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's The Squam Sweater

What have we been stalking?

Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Banksy Hat by Knottygnome crafts

Suzukaze by Ririko

Tursa by Natasja Hornsby

Sea Glass Mittens by Wool & Pine

Blooming Breeze Tee by Beata Jezek

What are we knitting?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Bean and Olive by Andrea Mowry

Trickster Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's generic ribbed hat

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Rafa's Hat

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

Felix Pullover by Amy Cristoffers

Gayle's Felix Pullover

School of Knit

We talk about blocking your knitting.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Episode 333 - Knitting during recovery

We recorded this one outside during Gayle's recovery week. There is a bit of ambient wind noise but it is over quickly! 😊 We share a little bit about our experiences attending a small California wool and fiber event and chat about why the best part is getting together with friends and the inspiration we get from seeing everyone's projects and samples.

What are we wearing?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

Gayle's Little Boxes Socks

What are we stalking?

Cake Pop Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu

Pink Peppercorn Vest by Kimberly Bate

Spot Sweater Color Edition by Anne Ventzel

Oma Goodness Top by Little Golden Nook

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers

Hello Again by Amy Gunderson

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

What have we finished?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly

Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorwska

We share a little bit about a small somewhat-local-to-us fiber event called Lambtown in Dixon, CA and announce the 2025 Yarniacs Knit Away!

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

Friday, October 4, 2024

Episode 332 - Knitting returns to the library

What are we wearing?

Love Note by Tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

What are we stalking?

Alive & Kicking by Melanie Berg

The Skylar Baby Cardigan by Seventh Sedge

Armor scarf by Ankestrick

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden

Moonflower Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Quiet Sky by Anita Gibney

What are we knitting?

Ribbed hat

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Granny Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Felix Cardigan by Amy Cristoffers

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Anne's Reflections sweater

Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Gayle's test knit

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Pure Joy

Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven

Stirnband 1 by Norman Schwarze

We share highlights of the 2024 Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit-along and announce the prize winners. Congrats to all who participated and have a finished object!