Friday, December 26, 2014

Episode 78 - Happy New Year!

It is hard to believe, but the solstice is here, and though winter has only just arrived, the days will be getting longer once again as we move towards the spring. Oddly, our first few days of winter on the coast were marked by a return to sunshine, blue skies, and temps in the mid-60s.

What will you be knitting for the Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long? The Self-Indulgent KAL is your opportunity to knit something fun, whether for yourself or someone else. Knit something that will make you happy, whether the pleasure is derived from the finished object, the lovely yarn you are using, or simply the process of creating. Discuss all the possibilities here in our Ravelry group, and share your photos or comments in Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #sikal2015

What are we wearing?
Cupido Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu
Sharlene's Cupido
Laneway by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Laneway

What are we stalking?
Insouciant Fibers 100% Jacob
Traveller Tunic by Joji Locatelli
Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri
Better Breton by Yelena Dasher
Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis

What are we knitting?
Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk
Alcea Cowl by Hannah Maier
Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson
Gayle's sweater for her dad

What have we finished?
Redox Boot Cuffs by Elizabeth Doherty

Episode 78 audio

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Craftsy sale! through Thursday, December 25, 2014

Hi everyone! Craftsy is having a Best of 2014 SALE! All classes are discounted to $19.99 or less. So if there is something you want to learn, take advantage of the sale now. Remember, your classes will be there for you after the holiday season. What a nice way to treat yourself. :) If you are going to take a class, please consider signing up for Craftsy and signing up for your classes through our Yarniacs link here or click on the banner below. The podcast will earn a few pennies per sign-up, so it is a great way to help contribute to the podcast. Thanks!

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Episode 77 - Podcast/shmodcast!

This week we bring you our usual segments, some prizes to share, and a link to a funny internet game show that includes the Yarniacs. Gayle and I were quite tickled upon listening to this feature and hope you will get a laugh out of it too. The fact that there were groans and possible Yarniacs in the audience just makes us smile! (See warning below! While the website page is family friendly, the audio linked from the page is not.) The days are getting darker, the weather getting cooler and possibly wetter. I hope you manage to fit some calming knitting time into your busy end-of-the-year schedules. Enjoy!

What are we wearing?
Magnolia Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Magnolia
Ease by Alicia Plummer
Gayle's Ease
Western Sky Knits Willow worsted

What are we stalking?
Seacoast by Joji Locatelli
Veera Valimaki's Advent Calendar 2014 on her blog
Windbreak by Jenise Reid
Idlewood by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Mini Christmas Stocking Ornaments by Julie Williams
Aniron by Luise O'Neill
Laneway by Veera Valimaki
Sunburst Shirt Dress by Anna Cohen

What are we knitting?
Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk
Sharlene's Neighborhood Fiber Company worsted
Alcea Cowl by Hannah Maier
Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson
a hint of summer by Isabell Kraemer

What have we finished?
Sharlene's stockinette socks
Dream in Color Everlasting Sock
Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland
Sharlene's Easy Cowl
Headland by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Headland
Skiff (hat) by Jared Flood
Snowball Buddies by Susan Claudino
Gayle's Snowball Buddies
Warm Wishes Hottie Cover by Helen Stewart

Podcast/Shmodcast! Live Wire! Radio
This link goes to the podcast page where you can see the podcast/shmodcast game. There is a link to the audio from this page.
***Beware that the audio link is not family friendly!***

Episode 77 audio

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