The Yarniacs Podcast: 2021

We talk about the "Love your stash" challenge that Robbie moderates and how it has helped us change the guilt culture of stash into a curated collection that makes us happy; and Robbie's WIP challenge to help knitters either finish or frog their lingering projects.

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Friday, December 3, 2021

Episode 259 - Knitting Exceptional Elizabeth Zimmermann

What are we wearing?

Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk

Sharlene's Burdock

BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's BlueSand Cardigan

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Wanderers Slippers

What are we stalking?

Small Street Wrap by Noma Ndlovu

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli

Samovar by Laura Chau

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Painting Honeycombs Blanket by Stephen West

What are we knitting?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Evangeline by Michelle Szeghalmi-Shirley

The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Oops! I mispronounce Meiju's name again. My apologies. :(

Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

We share a little bit about knitting exceptional Elizabeth Zimmermann. There is a wealth of information out there about EZ, so we're just sharing a few points. We are learning too, so please share in our discussion group if you have anything to add, points to share, or corrections/clarifications. Thanks so much!

Friday, November 19, 2021

Episode 258 - Self Indulgent Knitting Is Almost Here

What are we wearing?

Sharlene discovered her shawl project was not on Ravelry!

Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter

What are we stalking?

Morgan by Elizabeth Smith

Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska

Troll by Gabriela Widner-Hanke

Esk by Kate Davies Designs

Dathan pullover by Kate Davies Designs

Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine

Quadrillion by Meghan Fernandes

What are we knitting?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Aureed by Meiji K-P

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Slouchy by Lisa Much

Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What have we finished?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Sharlene's Hat 14

Sharlene's Hat 15

Sharlene's Hat 16

Windschief by Stephen West

Sharlene's too-big Windschief

Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid

Gayle's Beanie

Christian's Hat by Agnes Kutas

February Hat Kate Gagnon Osborn

We share plans and dates for the Self-indulgent knit-along 2022.

Soft Flow by Hanna Maciejewska

City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

Episode 258 audio

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Episode 257 - Knitting Returns to the Mobile Studio

What are we wearing?

Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider

Sharlene's Hood on the Moon

Focus Dress by Meiju K-P

Gayle's Focus Dress

What are we stalking?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

The Tiny Collection by Oomieknits

An Elastic Product by Karida Collins

Acts of Kindness: Oddments Knitdown Two by Rosemary Hill

Keepsake by Rosemary Hill

Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers

Forêt by Sri Shimizu

Frost by Emily Foden

Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care!

What are we knitting?

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Hasukai by Hiroko Fukatsu

The Classic by Espace Tricot

Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid

What have we finished?

Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Koi Tee by Gingko B.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Episode 256 - Knitting with all the needles

What are we wearing?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers

What are we stalking?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Inspiration for The Frank Shawl here

Keseran Pasaran by Eri Shimizu

Ariana by Amy Christoffers

The Classic by Espace Tricot

Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

What are we knitting?

Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's Hat #10

Gayle's Hats #21 - 24

The photo on Instagram of 2000 of the Hats for Sailors

We discuss the many choices that knitters have out there for knitting needles. We love good tools!

Episode 256 audio

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Episode 255 - Knitting ourselves back together

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Donner

Calico by Dawn Barker

Gayle's Calico

What are we stalking?

Fall Harvest Charm Set by Susan B. Anderson

Sillyheart Shawl by Kelly McClure

Princess Leia's Knitted Wig by Ainur Berkimbayeva

Gartrell Crew by Tanis Lavallee

Slippy V Crescent by Stephen West

Soorik by Gudrun Johnston

What are we knitting?

Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Slip Stitch Stockinette Beanie by Chelsey Clammer

Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Koi Tee by Gingko B.

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

See the whole sweater on Elizabeth's Instagram feed here

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

We share a brief "re-introduction" of ourselves that we do from time to time. I call it our "knitting resume." It's short and sweet. Hint: we have no exit strategy.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Episode 254 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2021

What are we wearing?

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Hipster

Solasta by Kindred Red

Gayle's Solasta

What are we stalking?

Riverway by Veera Välimäki

May(be) Queen by La Maison Rililie

Sonetto by Yamagara

Rhapsody Socks by Knox Moutain Knit Co

What are we knitting?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu

Camino Bubbles by Kieran Foley

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Calico by Dawn Barker

Gayle's Calico

Aranka by Daani Gerard

Gayle's Aranka

Herringbone Hat by Anne Mizoguchi

Gayle's Herringbone Hat

Gayle's Scrappy Stripes Hat

Episode 254 audio

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Episode 253 - Knitting for competitions

What are we wearing?

Little Bird by Veera Välimäki

Sharlene's Little Bird

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer

What are we stalking?

Banana Leaf Shawl by Yuki Ueda

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Imagine When by Joji Locatelli

Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu

Lazy Daisy Cardigan by Rachel Kurihara

Fabienne by Rachel Søgaard

Rainbow Solo by Lene Holme Samsøe

What are we knitting?

Aureed by Meiji K-P

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Test knit for Elizabeth Doherty

Calico by Dawn Barker

Aranka by Dani Gherardi

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's 9th hat

July Hat by Courtney Kelley

Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose

We talk a bit about knitting competitions.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Episode 252 - Knitting from a box of pretties

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's grey Donner

Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's BlueSand

What are we stalking?

Pet Bugs by Anna Hrachovec

Bessie by Jacqueline Cieslak

Hand-Formed Coiled Bowls by Cindy Pilon

Shoji by Norah Gaughan

Comfy Color Mist Worsted from Knit Picks

Cleo Cardigan by Rachel Kurihara

Diablo from Hobbii

What are we knitting?

Donation hat #9

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Aureed by Meiji K-P

July Hat by Courtney Kelley

Koi Tee by Gingko B.

Thank-you to this month's sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Hoody Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gayle's Hat 13

Boreal Forest Hat by Renée Callahan

Gayle's Boreal

Thanks to Eat Sleep Knit for sharing some pretties with us!

Susurro from Malabrigo

Flaxen Silk DK from Sweet Georgia

Jilly from Dream in Color

Mohair Lace from Moondrake Co

Triple Twist from Madelinetosh

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Episode 251 - What makes a knitting exceptional?

What are we wearing?

Derecho by Allison Green

Sharlene's first Derecho here

Divvy by Annie Baker Designs

What are you stalking?

Artist's Garden Blanket Shawl by Tif Neilan

Zipper Jacket by PetiteKnit

Mount Pleasant by Megan Nodecker

Koi Tee by Gingko B.

Ireland's Eye by Jennifer Beale

What are we knitting?

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji. Locatelli

Aureed by Meiji K-P

Boreal Forest Hat by Renée Callahan

Pelagic by Hunter Hammersen

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Calico by Dawn Baker

Thank-you to this month's sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Charity hat #8

Leafbird by yamagara

Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose

June Hat by Meghan Kelly

Friday, July 30, 2021

Episode 250 - Knitting with the Exceptional Cat Bordhi

What are we wearing?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Wrap

Purlbreak by Stephen West

Gayle's Purlbreak

What are we stalking?

Fiore Top by Irene Lin

Outing Shawl by Irene Lin

Gayle's Outing Shawl

Pineapple by Kineco Yuki

Serein Sweater by Sabina Harnage

Semblance by Hunter Hammersen

Pelagic by Hunter Hammersen

What are we knitting?

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Travel hat

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gayle's Sock Yarn Memory Blanket

We start a new series about "Knitting Exceptionals!" Our first exceptional is Cat Bordhi!

Olympic diver Tom Daley knits adorable pouch for gold medal!

Episode 250 audio

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Episode 249 - Knitting in the news

What are we wearing?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Sharlene's Look, Squirrel

Solasta by Kindred Red

Gayle's Solasta

What are we stalking?

TGV by Susan Ashcroft

Japanese Landscape by Susan Ashcroft

Susan Ashcroft's The Cushion Club

Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry

Heartfelt by Veera Välimäki

Sharlene's Heartfelt

Teacup Unicorn by Ksenia Naidyon

What are we knitting?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Leafbird by Yamagara

Aureed by Meiji K-P

Memory blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's crochet swatches

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

Knitting in the news

Anne's Lace Fence by Anne Eunson

Shetland Textile Museum Fence

Norfolk knitter recreates Queen's estate in wool

Sheep herding movements from above

Friday, July 2, 2021

Episode 248 - Sweater knitting wrap up

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty

Neighborhood Fiber Co sweatshirt

What are we stalking?

TheCozyHoodie by Clarissa Schellong

Kaga Shawl by Ririko

Kaga Pullover by Ririko

Cleo Wide Brim Fedora by Jess Coppom

Lover by Mauricette C

Emy by Mauricette C

Capture Cardigan by Afifa

What are we knitting?

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Leafbird by Yamagara
On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Calico by Dawn Barker

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's no pattern knit in public cowl

Tincture by Andrea Mowry

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

Our sweater series got a bit side lined by the pandemic, but we continued on, though it took us a lot longer to get through than we originally anticipated. We review where we've been and wrap up the series!

Episode 248 audio

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Episode 247 - Knitting in the heat! 🔥

The following links lead to Ravelry.com

What are we wearing?

Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Bowen

Gayle's Custom Fit sweater

Cascade Ecowool

What are we stalking?

Octagon Time by Nick Davis

Noraneko by Megumi Shinagawa

Sakura by Knitting For Breakfast

Tulip Guernsey by Midori Hirose

Pheasant Pullover by Amy Christoffers

Ruffle Socks by PetiteKnit

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by Yamagara

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

KIP cowl 2

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

Spiral Scrubby by Clickety Sticks

Sharlene's not so perfect Spiral

Bento Boksy is an UGH!

We discuss what we are planning on knitting for the upcoming Colors of Fall Knit-along!

Friday, June 4, 2021

Episode 246 - Knitting and self care

What are we wearing?

Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau

Sharlene's Kline

What are we stalking?

Flores by eri shimizu

Florarna - Cap by Stine Hoelgaard Johansen

Wash Day Dishcloth by Kayla Lombardi

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

What are we knitting?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Leafbird by yamagara

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Thank you to this month's sponsor Lolo Body Care!

What have we finished?

various Knitted Knocker patterns

Episode 246 audio

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Episode 245 - Knitting and the pandemic 15

What are we wearing?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

What are we stalking?

Beyond the Dunes by Hinterm Stein

Pantlets by Lisa Chemery

Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho

Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Float by Dawn Barker

Calico by Dawn Barker

Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine

Toften by Weststrand Sisters

What are we knitting?

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten

Leafbird by Yamagara

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Vintage Fairy Lights by Helen Stewart

What have we finished?

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene also knit Susurrus

The Dotty Beanie by Stephanie Jessica Lau

We discuss knitting and the "pandemic 15"!

Burra Bears will remake your sweaters into stuffed bears!

Friday, May 7, 2021

Episode 244 - Colors of Fall 2021 KAL Kick Off

Let's kick off the Colors of Fall 2021 Knit-a-long! Are you ready to dress for color success? Take a look at the New York palette here, and the London palette here. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, the colors of the year for 2021 can be seen here. Chat for the knit-a-long can be found on Ravelry or on our Facebook page.

What are we wearing?

(Note: links lead to Ravelry pattern pages)

Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green

Sharlene's Beekeeper

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?

Aureed by Meiju K-P

Bright Axis by Stephanie Lotven

Otra by Skeindeer Knits

Meara by Annie Lupton

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by yamagara

On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

The Dotty Beanie by Stephanie Jessica Lau

Episode 244 audio

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Episode 243 - Knitting Through Pattern Ennui part 2

After our discussion of pattern ennui last episode, listeners chimed in with some great thoughts and suggestions. So this episode we share some listener ideas and inspirations. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts and/or listened to our thoughts! We appreciate every single one of you and truly love hearing from you. :)

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's tunic version of Love Note

Zweig by Caitlin Hunter

Gayle's Zweig

Sharlene's Zweig

What are we stalking?

Jabby by Anna Hrachovec

The Mochimochi Land website

Eimi by Tokuko Ochiai

Candy by Tokuko Ochiai

Da Crofters Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

The Scrappy Rug by Sheila Boyer

City Limits by Tannis Lavallee

I Heart Aran by Tannis Lavallee

Luminosity Sweater by Tannis Lavallee

Lifesavers by Tannis Lavallee

Rock It Tee by Tannis Lavallee

Camaro by Tannis Lavallee

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by Yamagara

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Taming long floats

Sisterhood Set by Jen Peck

Thank you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

Make sure you listen to the ep for a special listener discount code on your next Candy Skein order!

What have we finished?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Friday, April 9, 2021

Episode 242 - Knitting Through Pattern Ennui

Note: The following links take you to Ravelry.com

What are we wearing?

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Susurrus

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Gayle's Big Sister

What are we stalking?

Float by Dawn Barker

Shreds of Fog Mitts by Woolen Tales

Brusca from Retrosaia

Welcomin' Blanket by Naama Ido

Bohemia Cardi by Maison Dene

The LOVE Patterns by Ankestrick

What are we knitting?

Leafbird by Yamagara

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Sisterhood Set by Jen Peck

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Thank you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

What have we finished?

A couple of charity hats

Bento Boksy might be an ugh!

Hayven by Kate Oates

Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay

Sisterhood Set by Jen

We talk a little bit about our current state of pattern ennui... and some places to look for inspiration.

Episode 242 audio

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Episode 241 - Self-indulgent knitting wrap up 2021

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's BlueSand

What are we stalking?

Center Point Popover by Ainur Berkimbayeva

Rogue by Jenna Wilson

Sharlene's Rogue

Campfire Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Fleur Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Flamingo mobile by Rosanne Briggeman

Hopeful Hearts Fair Isle Hat by Quiet Isle Crafts

What are we knitting?

Bento Boksy by Åsa Tricosa

Bankhead by Susie Gourlay

Hayven by Kate Oates

Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

Sharlene's Beacon

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Gayle's Lee Blanket

Thank-You Hat - Big Rib Hat by Purl Soho

We wrap up the 2021 Self-indulgent KAL, chat about some of the fun projects, and there are a few prizes too!

Friday, March 12, 2021

Episode 240 - Unbearably cute knitting

What are we wearing?
Confetti by Veera Välimäki

Sharlene's Confetti

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Wanderers Slippers

Gather Together by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Gather Together

Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Slow Curves

What are we stalking?

Denote by Kim McBrien Evans

The angry Cat Labby by Ngoc Vu

Kaga Cardigan by Ririko

Peeps by Jennifer Saliba Bishop

Kiefer the Forest Dragon by Marie Overton

The Last Unicorn Sweater/hat/cowl by Meghan Regan

What are we knitting?

Bento Boksy by Åsa Tricosa

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

No. 1 from Önling

Hayven by Kate Oates

Dyed in the Wool from Spincycle Yarns

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Lead the Way by Megan Doherty

Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons

Where are they now? Past Stitches edition

Old School by Veera Välimäki

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Gayle's Magnolia

Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Calyx

Little Bird by Veera Välimäki

Gayle's Little Bird

Sharlene's Little Bird

Divvy by Annie Baker

Sharlene's Divvy

Gayle's Divvy

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Episode 240 audio

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Friday, February 26, 2021

Episode 239 - Knitting and Fiber Festival Nostalgia

We share a little nostalgia for an annual fiber event, cancelled due to the global pandemic. Really, it is nostalgia for seeing friends, meeting new ones, and sharing our experiences with other knitters and fiber enthusiasts. Our lives have been made richer by these experiences and we hope to be able to share time together in the future!

What are we wearing?

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Confetti

Big Sister by Hintern Stein

Gayle's Big Sister

What are we stalking?

Rustic Little Heart by Heidi Kirrmeier

Circle & Square by Marina Behm

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Mini-Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons

Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons

Stripes by Andrea Mowry

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Schneeflocken by Sarah Solomon

What are we knitting?

Bento Boksy by Åsa Tricosa

Lead the Way by Megan Doherty

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Episode 238 - Knitting the pattern I already own!

This is the episode in which I tell the somewhat meandering story of how I ended up knitting a pattern that I apparently already own and forgot about! LOL

What are we wearing?

Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Boxy

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

What are we stalking?

Sian by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Sian

Bento Boksy by Åsa Tricosa

Unicowl by Kelly McClure

Sisterhood Set by Jen Peck

Collusion by Hunter Hammersen

Entrapment by Hunter Hammersen

Misprision by Hunter Hammersen

What are we knitting?

Susurrus by Joji Locatelli

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

Brightfeather by Jennifer Steingass

Lee Blanket by Kate Oates

Lead the Way by Megan Doherty

Thank-you to our sponsors,

Marinated Yarns and

Katinka Designs

What have we finished?

The Beanie by Zeezee Textiles

Cleaning wool with snow? Apparently it's a thing!

We're back with another School of Knit segment, this time talking about the ways that knitters commonly change and modify their patterns to create a personalized fit.

Episode 238 audio

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Episode 237 - Knitting hand knits every day!

This is indeed episode 237, despite the fact that we incorrectly identify it as episode 236 at the start!

What are we wearing?

Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Dragonflies
Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green

Sharlene's Beekeeper

What are we stalking?

The Beanie by Zeezee Textiles

Monarch by Jamie Hoffman

Milkweed by Jamie Hoffman

Hayven by Kate Oates

Stripes by Andrea Mowry

Winters Beach Cardi by Andrea Mowry

What are we knitting?

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

Brightfeather by Jennifer Steingass

Vila Wrap by Helen Stewart

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

test knit for Elizabeth Doherty

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Sharlene's Parallelolamb

The Capitol by Hinterm Stein

Sharlene's Capitol 1

Sharlene's Capitol 2

Gayle's Capitol

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Colby

Permutation by Hunter Hammersen

Gayle's Permutation

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's slippers

Last year's self-indulgent projects?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene's Sorrel

Gayle's Sorrel

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Episode 236 - Happy 9th anniversary to us!

Thanks so much for being a listener of The Yarniacs Podcast! If you've listened for a length of time you may know that a few years ago Gayle and I started celebrating our podcast anniversary with a special episode. Largely because if we didn't put it on our calendar and plan something, we'd forget and the date would pass unnoticed as it did for the first few years.

Top stories

Our anniversary episode is a different episode—none of our regular segments. We hope you will enjoy this different episode and promise to be back next time with more stalking and project talk. Enjoy!

How COVID and the Pandemic affected worldwide wool prices

Technology

Knitter’s Pride Mindful Collection Swivel Interchangeable Cords

Knitting Belts
Knitters who lever knit, also known as Irish Cottage Knitting, where you hold a long knitting needle under your arm, can use a knitting belt to hold the needle. This takes the weight of the knitting off your hands. Can be useful when recovering from a hand/thumb injury.

Sports

Shoes with knit fabric uppers

Fashion news

Harry Styles crochet sweater

Colour Block Patchwork Cardigan by JW Anderson

Taylor Swift's Cardigan

Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson

Health

Man starts knitting group to help people recover from drug addiction

Health benefits of knitting (especially during the COVID year)

Knitting for a mood booster

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!