Friday, December 29, 2023

Episode 312 - Knitting the Q & A

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months. 

I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention. 

Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark
Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Some things that you might need in your knitting bag:
chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!








What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction?
Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns!
We'll focus on this in an episode next year.

Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience:
Tara by Alice Starmore
Sharlene's Tara

Techniques we don't love:
Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern)
Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson

Technique we want to try?
Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

Friday, December 15, 2023

Episode 311 - Knitting at the library

What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

What are we stalking?

The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho

Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman

November20 by Ankestrick

The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina

Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall

What are we knitting?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen

Vestover by Elsabeth Judith



Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!








What have we finished?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson


Shawl talk!
In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls

Friday, December 1, 2023

Episode 310 - Knitting and natural dyeing

What are we wearing?
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Confetti by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Confetti

What are we stalking?
Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu
Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien
Nydia by Vanessa Smith
Reflections by Meiju K-P
Arabella by Ann McCauley

What are we knitting?
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson
Vestover by Elisabeth Judith
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee



Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!










What have we finished?
GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen
Gayle's tractor hats

We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52. 

Friday, November 17, 2023

Episode 309 - Self-indulgent knitting preparations

What are we wearing?
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana

What are we stalking?
Double Bubble by Veera Valimaki
Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Bukiwe Shawl by Noma Ndlovu
Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot
Anna Tee by Sarah Stark
Here Comes the Sun by Olga Putano

What are we knitting?
Tractor hat by Ane Kydland Thomassen




Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Girlfriends Cardigan by Ankestrick
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top 
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

We chat about the #yarniacsSIKAL2024, the Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2024. We'll start on the December solstice so it's time to start the chat and planning. 

Friday, November 3, 2023

Episode 308 - Knitting small circumferences

What are we wearing?
Granito by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Granito
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Gayle's Vestover

What are we stalking?
Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty
Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli
Maple Vest by Yun Jeong
City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

What are we knitting?
Doocot by Kate Davies
Gayle's test knit bra top


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






What have we finished?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

We discuss small circumference knitting and the many ways knitters achieve this result.



Friday, October 20, 2023

Episode 307 - Knitting with friends at Lambtown

What are we wearing?
Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Farallon
Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Lounger

What are we stalking?
Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland
Uptown Tee by Tori Yu
Skyline Pullover by Tori Yu
Gro Hat by Fiber Tales
Nerea by Fiber Tales
Sweater No. 9 by My Favourite Things
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Test hat for Elizabeth Doherty
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
Doocot by Kate Davies



Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!














What have we finished?
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Gayle's February Hat
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Gayle's Podsters
Noelle's Birth Day Hat

We chat about attending Lambtown 2023. 



Friday, October 6, 2023

Episode 306 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2023 wrap-up

What are we wearing?
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Sharlene's Hood on the Moon
Elton by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Elton

What are we stalking?
Manhattan Vest by Tori Yu
Perfect Tee Handbook by Kate Oates
Mirron Hat by Cashmere and Beach
Lisse by Kindred Red 
Maple Seed Skirt by Bethany Henderson
Laurel (Jumper) by Along avec Anna

What are we knitting?
Little Bird by Veera Välimäki
Knucks by Pamela Grossman
Chilly Podsters by Glenna C
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton

What have we finished?
Flax by tincanknits
Bright Side by Espace Tricot

We share Colors of Fall 2023 comments and prizes!


Friday, September 22, 2023

Episode 305 - Knitting with yarns that last

What are we wearing?
KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu
Gayle's Swap Wrap

What are we stalking?
Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
Puuteri Cardigan by Veera Välimäki
Easy Peasy Knitted Gloves by Valentina Conzano
Skipton gloves by Liz Thompson
Autumn Romantic Shrug by Marina Supova

What are we knitting/crocheting?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Flax by Tincanknits
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty



Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 






What have we finished?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio 🐸
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo 🐸
Lunki scarf by Anu Anoniemi 

Where are they now?
We chat a bit about yarns that have lasted through the years. 

Friday, September 8, 2023

Episode 304 - Knitting with crochet

What are we wearing?
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Soyokaze by Ririko
Gayle's Soyokaze

What are we stalking?
Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit
All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart
Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman
Pilaster by Julia Hoover

What are we knitting?
Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Lunki by Anu Ahoniemi 
Bright Side by Espace Tricot


Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense!

 




What have we finished?
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli

We discuss using crochet to complement your mad knitting skills!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Episode 303 - Knitting the Colors of Fall Prizes

What are we wearing?
Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan
Ripple Bralette by Jesse Maed Designs

What are we stalking?
AT AT Attack by Richard Boxhall
Chicken Knit by Pia Trans
Cloud Peak Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
The Granny Pop V-Neck Sweater by MJ's Off The Hook Designs
Granny Square Cardigan by Tonya Skalozub
Lola Chic by Annie Lupton
Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino

What are we knitting?
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli
Bright Side by Espace Tricot



We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!









What have we finished?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Himari by Eisaku Toro Design Team
Gayle's Himari hat
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee
Entrapment by Hunter Hammersen
Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery
Gayle's Powder Blue

We do a wee update on the Colors of Fall Knit-along! There is a month left to submit entries for prizes, though if you are not playing along for prizes, we hope you will continue to share your projects whenever you finish!

Friday, August 11, 2023

Episode 302 - Knitting and winding yarn

We include a segment in the episode about winding yarn that we previously recorded. We were going to discuss this topic, but after listening to the previous episode, we decided it had all the points we wanted to discuss and so was worth listening again. We call it "School of Knit: Best of!" Enjoy!

What are we wearing?
Sharlene has failed at wearing her hand-knit socks!
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?
Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden
Arconia by Ami Lowden
Mabel's version 
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
Diamond Heel Sock by Laura Salisbury
All Things Spring by Annie Lupton

What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli
Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery
Bright Side by Espace Tricot




We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!












What have we finished?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Elfbaby hat by Robyn Weldon
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana

Friday, July 28, 2023

Episode 301 - Knit one, teach one!

What are we wearing?
Shortie socks we have both made include the Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner

What are we stalking?
Coastal Highway by Lisa Ross
Field Sweater by Camilla Vad
String of Pearls by Roseanna Murray
Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino
Springfling by The Petite Knitter

What are we knitting? (and crocheting!)
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli



Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!









What have we finished?
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Elton Pullover
It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey
Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons
February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn
Gayle's February Hat
Shifty by Andrea Lowry
Gayle's Shifty

Gayle and Sharlene talk about their experiences teaching and why teaching is important to the fiber arts industry. Knit one, teach one!

Friday, July 14, 2023

Episode 300 - Knitting 300

Today's episode is something a little different! We celebrate the magic number 300. We have no idea how many podcasts make it to this measure of longevity, but here we are—still with no exit strategy. This is 300. 

What are we wearing?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's old Donner
Magical Thinking by Casapinka
Sharlene's Magical Thinking

What are we knitting?
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli



Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






Friday, June 30, 2023

Episode 299 - Rowing out in knitting

What are we wearing?
Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan
Little Bird by Veera Valimaki
Gayle's Little Bird
Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommers
Gayle's Hoodie Shawl

What are we stalking?
Octopus for a Preemie Facebook Group
Sample octopus here
Puff Stitch Hat by B. Hooked Crochet & Knitting
Breezeway by Laura Aylor
Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen
Anabelle Crop by Olfa Putano Designs
Girly Feeling Shawl by Dolly Laishram
Motion Head by Jennifer Beale

What are we knitting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Shifty by Andrea Mowry
Ariana by Amy Cristoffers
Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team




What have we finished?
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Colby hat

Do you know what "rowing out" is and how to lessen it? It's common for knitters to occasionally battle stitches that appear uneven or rowed out. We talk some tips on how to solve the issue. 
Elizabeth Doherty's blog post on rowing out here.
The video is here.

Friday, June 16, 2023

Episode 298 - Summer knitting, had me a blast!

What are we wearing?
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Sharlene's Hood on the Moon
 Neon by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Neon
Veronika by Julie Weisenberger
Gayle's Veronika

What are we stalking?
Scrappy Granny Tee by Emily Marie Davis
Bolan by Leila Raven
Dumpling Bag by Jeannie Lee
Ariana by Amy Cristoffers
Gloria (pullover) by The Mercerie
Gloria Capelet by The Mercerie
Dreamy Road by Meiju K-P

What are we knitting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Granny stitch inspired shawl
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
Sharlene's Summer Sidewalk
Shifty by Andrea Mowry






What have we finished?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Antigone from De Rerum Natura
Gayle's Cloud Iridescence-inspired wrap

We talk about summer knitting—had me a blaaast! (Sing it... you know you want to!)
Do we knit different garments or use different fibers in warmer weather? How do we wear knitwear in the summer?

Friday, June 2, 2023

Episode 297 - Knitting the colors you see!

What are we wearing?
Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
Veronika by Julie Weisenberger

What have we been stalking?
Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit
Northeasterly by Skeinanigans 
Himari Hat by Noro Design Team
In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton
Sun Spot Shawl by Laura Aylor

What are we knitting/crocheting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee


Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!










What have we finished?
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg
Sharlene's Power sweater
Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriela Roberts
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones

We talk about how outside factors such as lighting can affect the way we see and interpret color. 

Friday, May 19, 2023

Episode 296 - Knitting the colors of fall 2023

What are we wearing?
Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green

What are we stalking?
Wilfreda by Wenche Roald
Octopus for preemies
Calad Shirt by Jessica Tsung
Hummingbird Cardi by Brenda K. B. Anderson
A beautiful example of a granny square sweater (Instagram link)
Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson
Vin Sweater by Laura Menéndez

What are we knitting?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee








What have we finished?
Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates
Gayle's beanie
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith

We start talking about the Colors of Fall 2023!

#yarniacsCOF2023
#colorsoffall2023

You can see the palettes on the Pantone website here and here
If you use Ravelry we have palettes posted in our group here


Friday, May 5, 2023

Episode 295 - Knitting with Robbie—2023 edition!

This episode we welcome special guest, BoxySweaterGal Robbie! Robbie is our moderator in the Yarniacs group on Ravelry, knitter of fabulous Boxy sweaters, quilter of unique designs, and our wonderful friend. Robbie is in town to attend the Northern California Knitter's Retreat (NoCKRs). We hope you enjoy our chat!

What are we wearing?
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Robbie's Boxy
5200K by Suvi Simola
Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid

What are we stalking?
Xarabia by Belén Fernández 
The Ffrench Collection by Rachel Illsley
Kismet by Rachel Illsley

What are we knitting?
Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty Joy
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg 
Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriella Roberts
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee










What have we finished?
Cocoon by La Maison Ririlie

We chat about Robbie's WIP (work in progress) Cleanup KAL/CAL

Friday, April 21, 2023

Episode 294 - Knitting and Colorwork Part 2

What are we wearing?
Seacoast by Joji Locatelli
Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

What are we stalking?
Two Bridges by Tori Yu 
Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli
Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio
GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen
Charmeuse by Rosemary Hill
Chevron Braid Wrap by Stephen West

What are we knitting?
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Cocoon by La Maison Rililie



Thank you to our sponsors Katy H. Carroll and Marianated Yarns!













What have we finished?
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Celebration Crown by Davina Choy
Shifty by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Shifty

Part 2 of Colorwork discussion: stranded, Fair Isle, intarsia, mosaic, entrelac
(See Part 1 in Episode 292)

Cityscape by Laura Chau
Alyssum by Tomomi Yoshimoto
Drawing Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto
Papa by Junko Okamoto
Gayle's Papa
It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey
Gudron Johnston (Ravelry link)
Jennifer Steingass (Ravelry link)
Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers
Bonny Isle Hat by Linda Shearer
Cheesylove by Kate Wisson
Sharlene's Cheesylove
Leicht by Annette Schleicher
Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero
Bunny Blanket Buddy by Lion Brand
Sharlene's Bunny Blanket
Ampersand Dragon by Jacquline Rivera
RinaRadish's Neverwinter Blanket

Friday, April 7, 2023

Episode 293 - Knitting our way around the world

What are we wearing?
Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli
Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

What are we stalking?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Tata Matilda by Marziasknit
Nandipha by Noma Ndlovu
Sowing Seeds of Love by Joji Locatelli
Hoarfrost Hat by Alena Malevitch
Mousseux by Espace Tricot

What are we knitting?
Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Shifty by Andrea Mowry

Thank you to our sponsors Katy H. Carroll and Marianated Yarns!




What have we finished?
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Sharlene's Calliope
Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow
Soyokaze by Ririko
Gayle's Soyokaze
Shiftalong by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Shiftalong

We chat about the conclusion of the Self-Indulgent Knit(craft)-along. There are a few prizes and a few special mentions! :) If you've won a prize, contact us so we can arrange to get it to you!

Friday, March 24, 2023

Episode 292 - Knitting and Colorwork

What are we wearing?
Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Elton by Joji Locatelli

What are we stalking?
Carlisle (Raglan) by Maddy Moe
Bloom Your Heart Out by Inese Sang
Pocket Edition by Hinterm Stein
Keep it Warm Sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Abloom by Anne Ginger 
Bonbec by Emilie Luis

What are we knitting?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow
Soyokaze by Ririko
Shifty by Andrea Mowry


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!







What have we finished?
Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner
Bolton Pass Hat by Espace Tricot

Continuing our discussion about colorwork that we started with Cowichan sweaters, we talk about color and how folks use color-changing yarns and create stripes for fabulous effects. Patterns mentioned include:
Stripes gone crazy by Alfa Knits
Butterfly | Papillon by MarinJaKnits


Friday, March 10, 2023

Episode 191 - Cowichan knitting

What are we wearing?
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Marklee
Confetti by Veera Valimaki
Pavement by Veera Valimaki
So Faded by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Confadement

What are we stalking?
Sangatsu Shawl by Eri Shimizu
Corvids, 19 by Harper Bee
Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirosi
Brooklyn Raglan by Tori Yu
Drizzle Sweater by SuviKnits

What are we knitting?
Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Shifty by Andrea Mowry


Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!






What have we finished?
Easwas by Kate Davies
Skelter by Wooly Wormhead

(Rain noises pick up here!)

We talk a bit about Cowichan knitting. This is the first article that brought my attention to these designs and sweaters. 
Tourism Cowichan video here
Who are the First Nations in Canada?