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?

Friday, February 24, 2023

Episode 290 - Not knitting with bald eagles!

What are we wearing?
Beacon by Shellie Anderson
The Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Lounger

What are we stalking?
Leicht by Annette Schleicher
Family Tree Beanie by Svetlana Volkova
Aran Sweater by MONM Knitting
Himiko by Ririko
Tonn Pullover by Ailbiona McLochlainn
Open Cables Vest by Therese Chynoweth

What are we knitting?
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi 
Gayle's Harrisville Designs Daylights yarn
Soyokaze by Ririko
Skelter Hat by Wooly Wormhead


Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!






What have we finished?
Side by Side by Veera Välimäki
Just try it by Susan Ashcroft
Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude
Gayle's Joggers
Pine Cone Bearer Beanie by Benjamin Matthews
Gayle's Pine Cone Bearer hat
We chat about clearing out our unworn and older sweaters, and why we decide to give some away and unravel and reuse yarn from others. 


Friday, February 10, 2023

Episode 289 - Knitting Catch Up

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and well wishes for our 11th Anniversary episode. We truly appreciate it, and love having you along on this wonderful crafting adventure. It's been a month since a regular episode, so our segments are a bit more pattern-packed than usual. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's go!

What are we wearing?
Sian by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Sian
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Archer

What are we stalking?
Vestover by Elsebeth Judith
Amphora Pullover by Ainur Berkimbayeva
Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Camaro by Tanis Lavallee
Sea Swell Shawl by Stephen West
Monarch Hat by Jamie Hoffman

What are we knitting?
Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft
First Date by Carol Sunday
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude/Chantal Miyagishima
Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates
Soyokaze by Ririko

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!







What have we finished?
Benyuan Beanie by Xiaowei Design
Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
How I Make My Socks by Susan B. Anderson
Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Friday, January 27, 2023

Episode 288 - Happy 11th Anniversary to The Yarniacs Podcast!

Yes, it is our 11th anniversary and we are partying like we're at a yarn shop after a very long pandemic!

Album of the Year
Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates

Group Achievement of the Year:
Charity knitting

Song of the Year
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
Sharlene's Sophie

Best New (to us) Artist/Tool
The amazing row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep

Best Pop Artist of the Year
Stephen West for the Twists & Turns MKAL 2022



Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!



Best Classic of the Year:
The Granny stripe and square
An example is Gayle's project Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Best Construction of the Year:
Anything knit in the round! 
We found that pullover popularity far surpassed the popularity of cardigans. 
We mention these patterns:
Ranunculus by Midair Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus
Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Tii Pullover

Texture of the Year:
Mohair stranded with a smooth yarn
AND
Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine

Cable of the Year:
SARK by Kate Davies 

Lifetime Achievement Award:
The Stash!

Snippets of sweater songs from:
Undone by Weezer
Ugly Sweater Blues by JD McPherson
V-Neck Sweater by The Grayboy Allstars
In a Sweater Poorly Knit by mewithoutYou
Ugly Christmas Sweater by WENGIE
Sweaters by Allan Stone
Sweater Song by Spongebob Squarepants
My Favorite Sweater by Flynt Flossy
Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood

Friday, January 13, 2023

Episode 287 - Knitting and Crocheting in the New Year

What are we wearing? 
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
Sharlene's Sophie
The Weekender by Andrea Mowry
Sharlene's Weekender
Puntilla by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Puntilla
Bifrost by Cate Carter-Evans
Gayle's Bifrost
Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton
Gayle's Ravenscliffe
Rituals by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Rituals
Lead the Way by Megan Doherty

What are we stalking?
Into the Wild Headband by Stephanie Blanchard
Benyuan Beanie by Xiaoway Designs
Free Spirit by Annamária Ötvös
Effortless Shawl by the Koigu Team
Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates
Yellowstone Beanie by Nancy Bates

What are we knitting?
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
Generic hat by Sharlene
How I Make My Socks by Susan B. Anderson
Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard


Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!
















What have we finished? The catch up edition!
Benyuan Beanie by Xiaoway Designs
Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Crystal Fantasy
Just try it by Susan Ashcroft
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
Moreton Bay Cardi by Alisa Hartzel
Colby by Elizabeth Doherty
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Knitting/crochet in the news!
Justin Bieber wearing crochet blanket to dinner