Episode 284 - Gift knitting successes

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene wearing a Gayle-made Sorrel

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rituals

What are we stalking?

Flower Greetings by Dolly Laishram

Monday to Friday Socks by Noma Ndlovu

Wisdom of the Moon Shawl by Capik

Beneath a Summer Sky by Debra Gerhard

Plaidvent by Julia-Maria Heggenbart

What are we knitting?

Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute: Christmas at Sea

Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Scrappy Smarled by Tif Nealon

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

À pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu

Sharlene's À pois Cardigan

Cliveden Hat by Courtney Kelley

Gayle's Cliveden Hat

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gayle's Memory Blanket

Episode 283 - Knitting the bind off

What are we wearing?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christophers

Gayle's Pressed Flowers shawl

What are we stalking?

Cat Face by Tracy Widens

Waterfall by Yumiko Alexander

Asher Skirt by Kaitlin Barthold

What are we knitting?

Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute

A pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu

Moreton Bay Cardigan by Alisa Hartzel

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

What have we finished?

Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

We introduce our Self-Indulgent Knit Along! Affectionally called the SIKAL, we encourage you to make something indulgent in some way. #SIKAL starts at the December solstice and runs through the March equinox (if you want to participate for prizes.) Otherwise, knit away at your leisure! Hashtags to use are: #SIKAL #SIKAL2023 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast

Some of our possible projects are:

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Dijon by Meiju K-P

Doocot by Kate Davies Designs

Shifty by Andrea Mowry

Journey by For the love of knitwear

Soorik by Gudren Johnson

School of knit: Let's talk bind offs! (part 1)

We talk about standard and stretchy bind offs. 

Talvi Knits bind off comparison

Episode 282 - Knitting Fiber Arts

What are we wearing? 

Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Frank Shawl

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Superhero "cape"

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Gayle's KP Pullover

What are we stalking?

First Date by Carol Sunday

LämminHelläPehmoinen by Pirjo Lakkapää ja Katri Raunama

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Sonoma Stole by Carol Sunday

Santa Fe by Carol Sunday

Chevron Fringe Shawl by Susanne Sommer

What are we knitting?

Moreton Bay Cardigan by Alisa Hartzel

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

À pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

Divvy by Annie Baker Designs

Cowl by The Seaman's Church Institute

Sharlene's easy Cowl

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Gossamer

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rafa's Hat

We look back at episode 123, when we talked about what we termed Knitting Oddities. This led us to discover some knitted fiber art which we would like to share with you this episode. 

Katrina Sanchez

On Instagram as Fiberess

Tracy Widdes

On Instagram as @tracywiddess

Orly Genger

On Instagram as @orlygenger

Sam Barsky

On Instagram as @sambarskyknitter

Joseph Ford

On Instagem as @josephfordphotography

Invisible Jumper photos

Episode 281 - Knitting Exceptionals - Kaffe Fassett

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene's Sorrel

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

What are we stalking?

Whidbey Sweater by Wool & Pine

Rerelax by Ririko

Relax by Ririko

Nouvelle Vague by Kate Gilbert

Featherwork by Jairlyn Mason

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Divvy by Annie Baker

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gayle's Blanket

What have we finished?

Hat #14 fail!

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Sharlene's Sophie Scarf

ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education

We share a little bit about the life and career of knitting exceptional Kaffe Fassett!

Episode 280 - COF Knit-Along 2022 Wrap Up

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Elorie

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Wanderers Slippers

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Habitation Throw

What are we stalking?

Fallen by Kyle Vey

Ever Fall Cardigan by Elisa Hartzel

Moreton Bay Cardi by Elisa Hartzel

Gully Gloves by Kelly McClure

ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education

Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by Tante Ehm

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Hat #14

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Soyokaze by Ririko

What have we finished?

Hat #13

Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs

We chat a bit about the final Colors of Fall Knit-a-long projects and prizes!

 

Episode 279 - Knitting Viral Patterns part 2

What are we wearing?

Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Tii Pullover

Vinyarnsa by Shelley L. Brander

What are we stalking?

Fairy Flower Vines by Claire Olivia Golden

Ieri by Mara Nicole

Forest Weave by Yumiko Alexander

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Gama by Manos de Uruguay Design Team

Viatori by Julia Farwell Clay

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Soyokaze by Ririko

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews

Gayle's Dashed Beanie

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

After our episode about viral patterns, listeners commented with so many more patterns! It was a fun discussion so we decided to share some of the patterns that were mentioned in the discussion. It makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy!

Hitchhiker by Marina Behm

#13 Central Park Hoodie by Heather Lodinsky

Love Note by tincanknits

Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman

Monkey Socks by Cookie A

Jaywalker by Grumperina

Ribby Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns

Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns

Citron by Hillary Smith Callis

Stephen West Mystery Knit A Long Shawls

Episode 278 - Knitting & Reknitting Repurposed Yarn

We are currently in the middle of a California heat wave and neither of us have been wearing knitwear!

What are we stalking?

Hento by Meiju K-P

Leafy Baby Blanket by Layla Alieva

Daily Sweater by Knitail

Journey by Gift of Knitting Designs

Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers

Rough Road Hat by Shannon Larson

What are we knitting?

Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews

Soyokaze by Ririko

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Zephyr Pullover by Celia McAdam Cahill

The Margot Hat by Margotchien

Sharlene's Margot Hats 1 and 2

Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowska

Gayle's Irma

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rituals

Both of us have recently ripped out a previously knit sweater and reused the yarn. Why would be repurpose the yarn instead of giving away the sweater? We discuss this and a few other issues when we choose to reuse yarns.