Friday, December 1, 2023

Episode 310 - Knitting and natural dyeing

What are we wearing?
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Confetti by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Confetti

What are we stalking?
Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu
Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
Nydia by Vanessa Smith
Reflections by Meiju K-P
Arabella by Ann McCauley

What are we knitting?
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson
Vestover by Elisabeth Judith
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee



Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!










What have we finished?
GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen
Gayle's tractor hats

We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52. 

Friday, November 17, 2023

Episode 309 - Self-indulgent knitting preparations

What are we wearing?
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana

What are we stalking?
Double Bubble by Veera Valimaki
Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Bukiwe Shawl by Noma Ndlovu
Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot
Anna Tee by Sarah Stark
Here Comes the Sun by Olga Putano

What are we knitting?
Tractor hat by Ane Kydland Thomassen




Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Girlfriends Cardigan by Ankestrick
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top 
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

We chat about the #yarniacsSIKAL2024, the Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2024. We'll start on the December solstice so it's time to start the chat and planning. 

Friday, November 3, 2023

Episode 308 - Knitting small circumferences

What are we wearing?
Granito by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Granito
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Gayle's Vestover

What are we stalking?
Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Maple Vest by Yun Jeong
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

What are we knitting?
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






What have we finished?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

We discuss small circumference knitting and the many ways knitters achieve this result.



Friday, October 20, 2023

Episode 307 - Knitting with friends at Lambtown

What are we wearing?
Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Farallon
Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Lounger

What are we stalking?
Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland
Uptown Tee by Tori Yu
Skyline Pullover by Tori Yu
Gro Hat by Fiber Tales
Nerea by Fiber Tales
Sweater No. 9 by My Favourite Things
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Test hat for Elizabeth Doherty
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
Doocot by Kate Davies



Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!














What have we finished?
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Gayle's February Hat
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Gayle's Podsters
Noelle's Birth Day Hat

We chat about attending Lambtown 2023. 



Friday, October 6, 2023

Episode 306 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2023 wrap-up

What are we wearing?
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Sharlene's Hood on the Moon
Elton by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Elton

What are we stalking?
Manhattan Vest by Tori Yu
Perfect Tee Handbook by Kate Oates
Mirron Hat by Cashmere and Beach
Lisse by Kindred Red 
Maple Seed Skirt by Bethany Henderson
Laurel (Jumper) by Along avec Anna

What are we knitting?
Little Bird by Veera Välimäki
Knucks by Pamela Grossman
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton

What have we finished?
Flax by tincanknits
Bright Side by Espace Tricot

We share Colors of Fall 2023 comments and prizes!


Friday, September 22, 2023

Episode 305 - Knitting with yarns that last

What are we wearing?
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Gayle's Swap Wrap

What are we stalking?
Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
Puuteri Cardigan by Veera Välimäki
Easy Peasy Knitted Gloves by Valentina Conzano
Skipton gloves by Liz Thompson
Autumn Romantic Shrug by Marina Supova

What are we knitting/crocheting?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Flax by Tincanknits
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty



Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 






What have we finished?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio 🐸
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo 🐸
Lunki scarf by Anu Anoniemi 

Where are they now?
We chat a bit about yarns that have lasted through the years. 

Friday, September 8, 2023

Episode 304 - Knitting with crochet

What are we wearing?
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Soyokaze by Ririko
Gayle's Soyokaze

What are we stalking?
Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit
All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart
Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman
Pilaster by Julia Hoover

What are we knitting?
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Lunki by Anu Ahoniemi 
Bright Side by Espace Tricot


Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 




What have we finished?
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli

We discuss using crochet to complement your mad knitting skills!