Episode 335 - Knitting hats that fit

What are we wearing?

Headland by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Headland 

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gayle's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan

What are we stalking?

Ponte Top by Ksenia Naidyon

Joanna by Josee Paquin

Swinside by Becky Baker

Spring Mittens by Amanda Sund

Hasten Hat by Stephanie Lotven

Doodles by Jamie Lomax

What are we knitting?

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene is also making random hats!

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's Leftovers hats one and two

Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Gayle's Trickster hats

Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Bean & Olive

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

School of Knit: Hat Chat

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

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.

 

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!

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! 

Episode 331 - Knitting with the herons

What are we wearing?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Elton Pullover

What are we stalking?

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan

Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Edgar Slipover by Johanna Gehrisch

Porto Venere Tee by Minimi Knit Design

Blackburn Cowl by Katy H. Carroll

What are we knitting?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Sharlene's generic ribbed hat

Tess's test knit

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

Where are they now? #cofkal #yarniacscofkal #cofkal2024

Sharlene's Elton Pullover

Bright Side by Espace Tricot

Gayle's Bright Side

Ariana by Amy Christoffers

Gayle's Ariana

Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Whidbey Bag

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Gayle's Liv Light

Magical Thinking by Casapinka

Gayle's Magical Thinking

Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Latitude

Episode 330 - Knitting provisional cast ons

This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We weren't bothering anyone. Yet they made us leave... twice!)

If you are interested in the trees and want to know what a fairy ring is, you can find more information here. Redwood trees give birth to new generations and speak to each other through their roots. They are amazing! But on to the knitting...

What are we wearing?

Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Bowen 

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Habitation Throw

Sharlene's Habitation Throw

What are we stalking?

It's got a bend in it by Kate Davies

Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers

Fright & Delight Hat by Mary Pranica

Rikke sweater by Katrine Hannibal

Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer

Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee

What are we knitting?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Ascending Jumper by Tess Vandekolk

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

What have we finished?

Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk

This episode we talk about provisional cast ons, their uses, and our hilarious failures with the crochet provisional cast ons we have tried in the past. 

Episode 329 - Knitting for longevity

What are we wearing?

Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Farallon

What are we stalking?

Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman

Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien

Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien

Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn

Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee

Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Basic Nonsense Sock by Tess Vandekolk

Gayle is working on a test knit for Fluff and Nonsense Yarn

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!

What have we finished?

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Gayle and I attended a class by Carson Demers and had a great experience. Highly recommended! We have a discussion about some of his great tips and where to find more resources. 

Carson Demers on Fruity Knitting podcast

Carson Demer's article on Modern Daily Knitting

Hand Exercises for Knitters

Ergonomics for Knitters