Episode 126 - Finish your knitting!

What are we wearing?
Newsom by Bristol Ivy
Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock
Sharlene's Newsom
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart
Gayle's Red Robin

What are we stalking?

Favorite Things (basic + gray) by Joji Locatelli 

Granito - dropped sleeve pullover with pockets

Trevor - a-line tunic with stripes

 All I Want - two-color triangular shawl

Textured Pullover - worsted weight striped pullover

What are we knitting?
Granito by Joji Locatelli
Western Sky Knits Magnolia Luxe
Sharlene is also knitting default hats!
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Kilbride by Wooly Wormhead
Snowflake Party by Martina Behm

What have we finished?
KitKat Hat by Andre Sue
Sharlene's KitKat
Sharlene's basic hat
Cria by Ysolda Teague (still needs buttons!)
Sharlene's Cria
Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Sans Serif
Tupshin by Erin Birnel
Gayle's Tupshin socks
Skykomish by Lee Meredith
Gayle's Skykomish
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Gayle's Sockhead

Finishing links
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
Wooly Wormhead website
Grafting (kitchener stitch) tutorials
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off

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Episode 125 - Default knitting

Happy Fall everyone! Have you had a chance to wear something cozy and/or woolly yet? I am excited that I can throw a shawl around my neck or shoulders almost every day now. It may be a few weeks before true sweater weather hits but in the meantime, I am enjoying those shawls!

This week we are back to our regular format and segments. We hope you will enjoy! 

What are we wearing?
Rose Gold by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Rose Gold
3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's 3 Color Cowl
Brambles Beret by Amanda Muscha
Gayle's Beret

What are you stalking?
embroidery as a Fall 2016 trend
Belfry & Boo-yah! by Susan Claudino
Day of the Dead armwarmers by Allison Guy
Five Little Pumpkins by Allison Guy
Snowflake Party by Martina Behm
Gayle's Candy Skein Stormy Sprinkles
Bleached by Amy Miller

What are we knitting?
Cria by Ysolda Teague
Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Tangled Yoke Cardigan by Eunny Jang
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Knit Picks Felici
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Madelinetosh Erin Heritage Wool
Skykomish by Lee Meredith
Quince and Company Phoebe
Tupshin by Erin
Spencer Hill Naturally Dyed
Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty

What have we finished?
Whispers by Veera Valimaki
Antarktis by Janina Kallio
Garter Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho
KitKat Hat by Andre Sue

Painted Woolly Toppers For Kids by Woolly Wormhead
Swinton
Kilbride
Gorton 
Wychaven
Allerton

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Episode 124 - Knitting the colors of fall

In this episode, we wrap up the Yarniacs Colors of Fall 2016 Knit-a-long. Thanks to everyone who participated in the fun. Even if you didn't knit something from the fall palette, take a look at all the photos of the styled fall looks that everyone shared in the KAL Ravelry thread. It's really fun to see!

In this episode, everything has a bit of a fall twist--as we focus on colors and trends for the new season. Remember, you don't have to be a fashionista or a slave to fashion to work in a new color or a new accessory, or just figure out how to wear things in a different way. The goal? To feel good--good about yourself and about the lovely hand knits we've created! Wear those creations with pride!

What are we wearing for fall?
Whispers by Veera Valimaki
Sharlene's Whispers 
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Donner

What are we stalking for fall?
Some trends we have been noticing for fall include:
Denim
Cuff your denim for fall
Jean trends
80's shoulders redefined
Split hem denim
Longer and belled sleeves
Hoodies
Capelets
Gloves
Booties

What did we finish for the #yarniacscolors2016 knit-a-long?
Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis
Sharlene's Starshower
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Donner
Gayle's Donner
Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau
Sharlene's Kline Shawl
Meditate by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Meditate
Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart
Gayle's Spindrift

We announce prizes for the KAL! If you hear your name on the podcast, please contact us via Ravelry. :)

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Episode 123 - Knitting oddities

For your listening pleasure, we share some designs we fondly call Knitting Oddities.  Patterns and projects meant to bring a little smile, a little laugh, or just make you wonder "Hmm." :) :) :)
We both needed a little something to brighten our day when we met to record this episode, and oddly, we had already planned this segment. And it worked! We both felt a little better chatting about these laughter-inspiring projects and patterns. Whether or not you need a laugh to brighten your day we hope you will enjoy scrolling through these knitting oddities.
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Sharlene's old Koigu shawl
Liesl by Cocoknits

What are we stalking?
Harley by Veronia Jobe
Pandamonium by Karin Michele
All the Pandamoniums
Honey Hat by Jenn Nevitt
Astrid's Socks by Anna Friberg
Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Blaster by Andi Satterlund

What are we knitting?
Antarktis by Janina Kallio
Sharlene's Fresh from the Cauldron yarn
Whispers by Veera Valimaki
Meditate by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Stimpy Labs Jadite
Tupshin by Erin Birnel
San Serif by Elizabeth Doherty
Beaverslide yarn

What have we finished?
Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau
Sharlene's Kline shawl
Peasy by Heidi Kirrmaier
Gayle's Peasy

Some knitting oddities to share and make you smile!
Bizarre knits
24 Unusual and Amazing knit projects

Stephanie Pearl-McFee's Yarn Harlot blog
Rose-Kim Knits Thursdays
Fornicating Deer chart
Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts
Sponge Curlers Wig Hat by Renita Harvey

*The following links contain depictions of mature content. May not be suitable for all viewers.*
Mature content: Kawaii P*n*s
Mature content: Adult Lip Balm Cozy by Cadmium Red