The Yarniacs Podcast: 2023

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.

10 ways to wear a pashmina

Friday, December 1, 2023

Episode 310 - Knitting and natural dyeing

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Sorrel as worn by Sharlene

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?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

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?

Shell stitch crochet blanket

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?

Sharlene's Countdown 2023 mini-skein project

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?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sharlene's crochet shell stich blanket

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

Balaclava hat/hood search on Ravelry

Maple Vest by Yun Jeong

City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

What are we knitting?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sharlene's Crochet Shell Stitch blanket

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

Gayle's In Motion Vest

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

Sharlene's Shell stitch blanket

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?

Test knit cowl

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

Crochet Cluster Blanket

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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?

Sharlene's Granny Stitch Blanket

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

2023 September Stashdown Hat by Vexy

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?

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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

Sharlene's Rocky Coast Cardigan

Soyokaze by Ririko

Gayle's Soyokaze

What are we stalking?

Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit

All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart

Berry Pretty Baby Cardigan by Lilia Vanini

Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman

Pilaster by Julia Hoover

What are we knitting?

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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

Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo

Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick

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?

Sharlene's generic bucket hat

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

Chevron Lace Cardigan by Milobo

Sharlene's Failed Bucket hat

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

Gayle's Unbearable Hat for Noelle

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

Gayle's Magical Thinking

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

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Granny Stitch shawlette

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

Gayle's Shifty in Pink

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

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

Gayle's Rainbow Bits and Bobs

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

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns!

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

5200K redux

Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid

Gayle's CopyCat CC Beanie

What are we stalking?

Xarabia by Belén Fernández

The Ffrench Collection by Rachel Illsley

Kismet by Rachel Illsley

What are we knitting?

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder

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

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns!

What have we finished?

Robbie's Ornament socks

Gale's Art watermelon sock blank

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

Gayle's Birds of a Feather

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

hat. 7. 2023

Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones

Gayle's Bits and Bobs

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

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

What have we finished?

Calliope by Melissa Clulow

hat. 6 . 2023

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

Sharlene's San Francisco Cityscape

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

Mary Jane Mucklestone

Kate Davies

Gudron Johnston (Ravelry link)

Jennifer Steingass (Ravelry link)

Tincanknits

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

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

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

Sharlene Parallel Lines

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