The Yarniacs Podcast: 2022

We introduce our Self-Indulgent Knit Along! Affectionally called the SIKAL, we encourage you to make something indulgent in some way. #SIKAL starts at the December solstice and runs through the March equinox (if you want to participate for prizes.) Otherwise, knit away at your leisure! Hashtags to use are: #SIKAL #SIKAL2023 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast

Some of our possible projects are:

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Dijon by Meiju K-P

Doocot by Kate Davies Designs

Shifty by Andrea Mowry

Journey by For the love of knitwear

Soorik by Gudren Johnson

School of knit: Let's talk bind offs! (part 1)

We talk about standard and stretchy bind offs.

Talvi Knits bind off comparison

Friday, November 4, 2022

Episode 282 - Knitting Fiber Arts

What are we wearing?

Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Frank Shawl

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Superhero "cape"

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Gayle's KP Pullover

What are we stalking?

First Date by Carol Sunday

LämminHelläPehmoinen by Pirjo Lakkapää ja Katri Raunama

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Sonoma Stole by Carol Sunday

Santa Fe by Carol Sunday

Chevron Fringe Shawl by Susanne Sommer

What are we knitting?

Moreton Bay Cardigan by Alisa Hartzel

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

À pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

Divvy by Annie Baker Designs

Cowl by The Seaman's Church Institute

Sharlene's easy Cowl

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Gossamer

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rafa's Hat

We look back at episode 123, when we talked about what we termed Knitting Oddities. This led us to discover some knitted fiber art which we would like to share with you this episode.

Katrina Sanchez

On Instagram as Fiberess

Tracy Widdes

On Instagram as @tracywiddess

Orly Genger

On Instagram as @orlygenger

Sam Barsky

On Instagram as @sambarskyknitter

Joseph Ford

On Instagem as @josephfordphotography

Invisible Jumper photos

Friday, October 21, 2022

Episode 281 - Knitting Exceptionals - Kaffe Fassett

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene's Sorrel

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

What are we stalking?

Whidbey Sweater by Wool & Pine

Rerelax by Ririko

Relax by Ririko

Nouvelle Vague by Kate Gilbert

Featherwork by Jairlyn Mason

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Divvy by Annie Baker

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gayle's Blanket

What have we finished?

Hat #14 fail!

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Sharlene's Sophie Scarf

ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education

We share a little bit about the life and career of knitting exceptional Kaffe Fassett!

Friday, October 7, 2022

Episode 280 - COF Knit-Along 2022 Wrap Up

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Elorie

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Wanderers Slippers

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Habitation Throw

What are we stalking?

Fallen by Kyle Vey

Ever Fall Cardigan by Elisa Hartzel

Moreton Bay Cardi by Elisa Hartzel

Gully Gloves by Kelly McClure

ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education

Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by Tante Ehm

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Hat #14

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Soyokaze by Ririko

What have we finished?

Hat #13

Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs

We chat a bit about the final Colors of Fall Knit-a-long projects and prizes!

Friday, September 23, 2022

Episode 279 - Knitting Viral Patterns part 2

What are we wearing?

Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Tii Pullover

Vinyarnsa by Shelley L. Brander

What are we stalking?

Fairy Flower Vines by Claire Olivia Golden

Ieri by Mara Nicole

Forest Weave by Yumiko Alexander

Gossamer by Joji Locatelli

Gama by Manos de Uruguay Design Team

Viatori by Julia Farwell Clay

What are we knitting?

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Soyokaze by Ririko

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews

Gayle's Dashed Beanie

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

After our episode about viral patterns, listeners commented with so many more patterns! It was a fun discussion so we decided to share some of the patterns that were mentioned in the discussion. It makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy!

Hitchhiker by Marina Behm

#13 Central Park Hoodie by Heather Lodinsky

Love Note by tincanknits

Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman

Monkey Socks by Cookie A

Jaywalker by Grumperina

Ribby Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns

Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns

Citron by Hillary Smith Callis

Stephen West Mystery Knit A Long Shawls

Friday, September 9, 2022

Episode 278 - Knitting & Reknitting Repurposed Yarn

We are currently in the middle of a California heat wave and neither of us have been wearing knitwear!

What are we stalking?

Hento by Meiju K-P

Leafy Baby Blanket by Layla Alieva

Daily Sweater by Knitail

Journey by Gift of Knitting Designs

Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers

Rough Road Hat by Shannon Larson

What are we knitting?

Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews

Soyokaze by Ririko

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Zephyr Pullover by Celia McAdam Cahill

The Margot Hat by Margotchien

Sharlene's Margot Hats 1 and 2

Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowska

Gayle's Irma

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Rituals

Both of us have recently ripped out a previously knit sweater and reused the yarn. Why would be repurpose the yarn instead of giving away the sweater? We discuss this and a few other issues when we choose to reuse yarns.

Friday, August 26, 2022

Episode 277 - Gift Knitting Redux

What are we wearing?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Gayle's Ranunculus

Foret by Eri Shimizu

What are we stalking?

Ingrid Sweater by PetiteKnit

Ingrid Slipover by PetiteKnit

Three Season Cardigan by Wool & Pine

Tavalli Cardigan by Rosa P

Fernanda Pullover by EweKnit Toronto

What are we knitting?

Gabrielle by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Gabrielle

The Margot Hat by Margotchien

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Soyokaze by Ririko

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

What have we finished?

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

Sharlene's Anker's Hat

We discuss some patterns that we think would make great gifts. We've created a bundle in our group on Ravelry.

Some of the patterns we mention include:

Barley by tincanknits

Antler Toque by tincanknits

Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

Bankhead by Susie Gourlay

Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Troll by Gabriella Widmer Hanke

The Capitol by Hinterm Stein

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Friday, August 12, 2022

Episode 276 - Knitting Notions

As Gayle and I see old episodes while we are migrating to a new podcast hosting service we will probably revisit some topics we've discussed in the past. Things change over a decade as we find when we discuss what is in our knitting notions bags/boxes/tins!

What are we wearing?

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan

What are we stalking?

Deschain by Leila Raven

Gabrielle by Leila Raven

Circles of Light by Kristina Vilimaite

Travel Mode 2.0 by Susanne Sommer

Travel Mode by Susanne Sommer

Volia blouse by Titi Lutsak

Classic Smocking Cardigan by PetiteKnit

What are we knitting?

Zephyr pullover test knit

Zephyr (Worsted) by Celia McAdam Cahill

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

Tweedy from Hedgehog Fibers featuring Madelinetosh thread waste

Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowska

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

What have we finished?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

Friday, July 29, 2022

Episode 275 - Knitting Reviews

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Elorie

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

What are we stalking?

Sprinkled with Kindness by Cally Monster

Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison

Riika Top by Rosa P

Shifty by Andrea Mowry

Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard

Hunter Hammersen's patterns

What are we knitting?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Zephyr by Celia McAdam Cahill

Ruffle Socks by PetiteKnit

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Foret by Eri Shimizu

We chat about some new yarns we've tried and two new products from Akerworks!

Friday, July 15, 2022

Episode 274 - Knitting Viral Patterns

What are we wearing?

Current by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Elton by Joji Locatelli

What are we stalking?

Tune by Ankestrick

Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Tile a day blanket by Michelle Makepeace

Rituals by Joji Locatelli

Catch my Heart by Joji Locatelli

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

What are we knitting?

The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Sharlene's gift hats

Forêt by Eri Shimizu

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist.

What have we finished?

Sharlene's ripped project 🐸

Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Whidbey Bag

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Gayle's No Sweat Shirt

Knitters often talk about "viral patterns." What are your viral patterns and have you even knit one?

Friday, July 1, 2022

Episode 273 - Knitting and the secret lives of clothes

What are we wearing?

Little Bird by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Little Bird

Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu

Gayle's Hitofude

What are we stalking?

Wimpelkette by Knitcats Design

Blooming in the Mist by Mandy C.

Ofelia by Maria Martins

Fairchild by Bristol Ivy

Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What are we knitting?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

We talk about what we call "The Secret Lives of Clothes." Clothing tells our story, and we discuss how important it is to decorate ourselves in a way that makes us comfortable and confident.