Episode 310 - Knitting and natural dyeing

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Sorrel as worn by Sharlene

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?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

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?

Shell stitch crochet blanket

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. 

Episode 309 - Self-indulgent knitting preparations

What are we wearing?

Sharlene's Countdown 2023 mini-skein project

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?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sharlene's crochet shell stich blanket

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. 

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

Balaclava hat/hood search on Ravelry

Maple Vest by Yun Jeong

City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

What are we knitting?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sharlene's Crochet Shell Stitch blanket

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

Gayle's In Motion Vest

Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

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

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

Sharlene's Shell stitch blanket

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?

Test knit cowl 

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. 

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

Crochet Cluster Blanket

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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?

Sharlene's Granny Stitch Blanket

Flax by tincanknits

Bright Side by Espace Tricot

We share Colors of Fall 2023 comments and prizes!

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

2023 September Stashdown Hat by Vexy

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?

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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. 

Episode 304 - Knitting with crochet

What are we wearing?

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

Sharlene's Rocky Coast Cardigan

Soyokaze by Ririko

Gayle's Soyokaze

What are we stalking?

Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit

All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart

Berry Pretty Baby Cardigan by Lilia Vanini

Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman

Pilaster by Julia Hoover

What are we knitting?

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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!