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. 

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. 

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

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

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!

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

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

The Kindness of Ravens by Harper Bee

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

Cowichan Knitters

Elder Dora Wilson

Who are the First Nations in Canada?

First Nations Development Institute

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. 

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

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

Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates

Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates

Group Achievement of the Year:

Charity knitting

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

Bird and Wildlife Rescue Nests by Karen Gunderson

Project Knitwell

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

Sharlene

Gayle

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

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

Sharlene's Benyuan Beanie #1

Free Spirit by Annamária Ötvös

Effortless Shawl by the Koigu Team

Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates

Yellowstone Beanie by Nancy Bates

Hawaii Volcanoes 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