The Yarniacs Podcast: 2024

We have a running joke about our hats. Since we often knit a lot of hats to be donated, we aren't making them for a specific head size. "They will fit someone," is our common refrain.

Shocking confession… we don't swatch for hats! Therefore of course our hats often don't turn out the size we intended. But you know…they'll fit someone…

We share some tips on how to make that hat fit your wearer's head.

Hat resources

Wooly Wormhead's Hat Sizing Guide

Lion Brand's Hat Sizing Guide

Knit Pick's Hat Sizing Guide

Friday, November 1, 2024

Episode 334 - Blocking your knitting

What are we wearing?

Granito by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Granito

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's The Squam Sweater

What have we been stalking?

Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Banksy Hat by Knottygnome crafts

Suzukaze by Ririko

Tursa by Natasja Hornsby

Sea Glass Mittens by Wool & Pine

Blooming Breeze Tee by Beata Jezek

What are we knitting?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Bean and Olive by Andrea Mowry

Trickster Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's generic ribbed hat

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Rafa's Hat

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

Felix Pullover by Amy Cristoffers

Gayle's Felix Pullover

School of Knit

We talk about blocking your knitting.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Episode 333 - Knitting during recovery

We recorded this one outside during Gayle's recovery week. There is a bit of ambient wind noise but it is over quickly! 😊 We share a little bit about our experiences attending a small California wool and fiber event and chat about why the best part is getting together with friends and the inspiration we get from seeing everyone's projects and samples.

What are we wearing?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

Gayle's Little Boxes Socks

What are we stalking?

Cake Pop Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu

Pink Peppercorn Vest by Kimberly Bate

Spot Sweater Color Edition by Anne Ventzel

Oma Goodness Top by Little Golden Nook

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers

Hello Again by Amy Gunderson

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

What have we finished?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly

Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorwska

We share a little bit about a small somewhat-local-to-us fiber event called Lambtown in Dixon, CA and announce the 2025 Yarniacs Knit Away!

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

Friday, October 4, 2024

Episode 332 - Knitting returns to the library

What are we wearing?

Love Note by Tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

What are we stalking?

Alive & Kicking by Melanie Berg

The Skylar Baby Cardigan by Seventh Sedge

Armor scarf by Ankestrick

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden

Moonflower Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Quiet Sky by Anita Gibney

What are we knitting?

Ribbed hat

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Granny Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Felix Cardigan by Amy Cristoffers

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Anne's Reflections sweater

Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Gayle's test knit

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Pure Joy

Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven

Stirnband 1 by Norman Schwarze

We share highlights of the 2024 Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit-along and announce the prize winners. Congrats to all who participated and have a finished object!

Friday, September 20, 2024

Episode 331 - Knitting with the herons

What are we wearing?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Elton Pullover

What are we stalking?

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan

Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul

Edgar Slipover by Johanna Gehrisch

Porto Venere Tee by Minimi Knit Design

Blackburn Cowl by Katy H. Carroll

What are we knitting?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Sharlene's generic ribbed hat

Tess's test knit

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

Where are they now? #cofkal #yarniacscofkal #cofkal2024

Sharlene's Elton Pullover

Bright Side by Espace Tricot

Gayle's Bright Side

Ariana by Amy Christoffers

Gayle's Ariana

Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Whidbey Bag

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Gayle's Liv Light

Magical Thinking by Casapinka

Gayle's Magical Thinking

Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Latitude

Friday, September 6, 2024

Episode 330 - Knitting provisional cast ons

This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We weren't bothering anyone. Yet they made us leave... twice!)

If you are interested in the trees and want to know what a fairy ring is, you can find more information here. Redwood trees give birth to new generations and speak to each other through their roots. They are amazing! But on to the knitting...

What are we wearing?

Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Bowen

Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Habitation Throw

Sharlene's Habitation Throw

What are we stalking?

It's got a bend in it by Kate Davies

Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers

Fright & Delight Hat by Mary Pranica

Rikke sweater by Katrine Hannibal

Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer

Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee

What are we knitting?

Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Ascending Jumper by Tess Vandekolk

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!

What have we finished?

Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk

This episode we talk about provisional cast ons, their uses, and our hilarious failures with the crochet provisional cast ons we have tried in the past.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Episode 329 - Knitting for longevity

What are we wearing?

Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Farallon

What are we stalking?

Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman

Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien

Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien

Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn

Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee

Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Basic Nonsense Sock by Tess Vandekolk

Gayle is working on a test knit for Fluff and Nonsense Yarn

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!

What have we finished?

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Gayle and I attended a class by Carson Demers and had a great experience. Highly recommended! We have a discussion about some of his great tips and where to find more resources.

Carson Demers on Fruity Knitting podcast

Carson Demer's article on Modern Daily Knitting

Hand Exercises for Knitters

Ergonomics for Knitters

Friday, August 9, 2024

Episode 328 - Knitting at the Olympics

No, we are not knitting at, nor are at the Olympics. We are enjoying the athletic endeavors from the comfort of our homes. 😊 But hey... I did hear that there's a diver who knits in the stands. Anyone else hear about that?

What are we wearing?

Wishes by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Wishes

What are we stalking?

Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec

Eiffel Showers by Susan Ashcroft

Islet Triangle by Leila Raven

Oddities by Hunter Hammerson

Fall Come Back Now by Megan Williams

On the Contrary by Amanda Kremer

Karamelli Sweater by Vera Valimaki

What are we knitting?

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!

What have we finished?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee

Knitting in the news!

Diver Tom Daly's 2024 Olympic sweater

AI knit and crochet scam warning

Mystery knitters show off summer ice cream display

How to knit a human

The Game of Wool

Emotional Support Chickens in the news

Friday, July 26, 2024

Episode 327 - Knitting chart tips part 2

What are we wearing?

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Drop

What are we stalking?

Little Squares Knitted Blanket by Julie Harrison

Agave by Yumiko Alexander

Pop by Margaret

Breeze sleeveless airy top by Irene Lin

Wave by Kim Hargreaves

What are we knitting?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Suri Shirt by Caidree

Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep

What have we finished?

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Drop

Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku

We chat some more about knitting from charts with some listener tips and ideas for using both paper patterns and digital patterns.

Friday, July 12, 2024

Episode 326 - Knitting chart tips

What are we wearing?

Look, Squirrel by Casapinka

Sharlene's Look, Squirrel

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Pure Joy

What are we stalking?

Latte Da by Dana Fehrenbach

Lova by Britt-Marie Brehmer

Seashell Sweater Light by Minimi Knit Design

Nila by Natasha Hornby

Fleetwood by Tanis Lavalee

Shenanifriends by Cori Eichelberger

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Taylor

Islet Drop by Leila Raven

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Gayle's test knit

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep

We talk about knitting from charts, and have some tips to get you started or to keep you going.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Episode 325 - Knitting together again!

What are we wearing?

Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Calyx

Lunki scarf by Anu Ahoniemi

What are we stalking?

Magic Spell by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne

Sugar Rush by Jacqui Verbeek

Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroku Fukatsu

Cocon d'AirPods by Godineau Marie

Fumin' Womb by Anaa Hrachovec

Summer Lotus by Maria Solvtofte

What are we knitting?

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Breezeway by Laura Aylor

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Fluff & Nonsense Yarn test knit

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Sharlene's C Train hat

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Sharlene's Brooklyn Raglan Lite 2

Islet Raglan by Leila Raven

Sharlene's Islet Raglan

Colby Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Wonder Wander Hat by Megan Williams

Gayle's Wonder Wander

Traktor by Ane Kydland Thomassen

Gayle's Tractor Hats

Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho

Gayle's Pom Pom Socklets

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

We chat a bit about how successful Gayle's vacation knitting projects were while on the trip, and some tips for cabling with charts.

Have you started your Colors of Fall KAL project? If you are posting updates on social media please use hashtags #cofkal or #cofkal2024. We can't wait to see what you are making!

Friday, June 14, 2024

Episode 324 - Vacation knitting

Traveling this season? Sharlene's favorite tip is the reminder to pack your dental floss. That little cutter in the dental floss case works on yarn just as easily as the floss. (You're welcome! 😎)

And a reminder that the annual Colors of Fall Knit-Along starts on or about June 20, the day of the June Solstice in your area!

Gayle's vacation knitting includes:

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Various hats

Sweater knit in pieces

Where are they now?

Seduction Socks by Ann Budd

Sharlene's Seduction Socks

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Julie's Wrap

Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard

Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence

Whisper Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

Gayle's Whisper Cardigan

5200K by Suvi Simola

Gayle's 5200K

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

And now, a blast from the past.

Specifically, our past! Some vacation tips from baby podcasters Gayle and Sharlene. Fortunately, these travel tips still hold up, and we thought we'd share again. Enjoy!

Vacation, all I ever wanted
Vacation, had to get away
Vacation, meant to be spent alone

Music and lyrics from Vacation by Charlotte Coffey, Jane Wiedlin, and Kathy Valentine

Friday, May 31, 2024

Episode 323 - Depilling your knitting

Just a reminder that the annual Colors of Fall Knit-Along starts on or about June 20, the day of the June Solstice in your area!

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Donner

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Squam

What are we stalking?

Smaragd by Svetlana Volkova

Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin

Flower Street Wrap by Sweater Freak

Audria Shawl by Inece Sang

Fabel Sweater by Thea Rytter

Milano by Carol Sunday

What are we knitting?

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Test knit sweater in pieces

Archer by Elizabeth Doherty

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool.

What have we finished?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Basiita Beanie by Daniel Drennan ElAwar

Pilling. We've all had a sweater, shirt, or even exercise-wear fabric that pills. What can be done about those frustrating pills and how do you remove them?

Friday, May 17, 2024

Episode 322 - Knitting the Colors of Fall 2024! #cofkal2024

Last month, a group of Yarniacs listeners got together in Cincinnati. Though Gayle and Sharlene were not able to attend, a wonderful time was had by all and we are hoping to do it again next year. There is a survey available for a future Yarniacs retreat/event here. If you are interested in such a future event, take a look. Thank you for helping us out.

What are we wearing?

Love Note by TinCanKnits

Sharlene's Love Note

Elton by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Elton

What are we stalking?

Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill

Sharlene's Sun Salutation

Gayle's Sun Salutation

Islet Raglan by Leila Raven

BABA sweater by Ankestrick

Hello Again by Amy Gunderson

End Times by Amy Gunderson

Scrappy Squares Blanket by Mark Roseboom

What are we knitting?

On the C Train by Espace Tricot

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Archer by Elizabeth Doherty

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool.

What have we finished?

Brooklyn Raglan Light by Tori Yu

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Squam

Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Tang

Gayle's Endpaper Mitts

We end with a fun chat about the Colors of Fall Knit-along 2024 #cofkal2024

Start date: June Solstice - June 20
End date: September Equinox - September 22

Friday, May 3, 2024

Episode 321 - Knitting with Robbie 2024

Robbie is in town for the annual NoCKRs retreat, and we spent a lovely afternoon together recording this episode.

What are we wearing?

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Elton

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

What are we knitting?

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Cabled pullover/jumper that is a test knit

After Party by Callie Monster

Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

Vanilla Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

Boxy by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?

Anker's Hat by Petite Knit

002 by Veronica Jobe

Sharlene's mom's quilt top, finished by Robbie! ❤️

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool.

Robbie shares her personal journey with ADHD and how this has affected her crafting and knitting.

Friday, April 19, 2024

Episode 320 - Knitting and (awkward😊) reintroductions

What are we wearing?

Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Pacific Crest

Vestover by Elsbeth Judith

Gayle's Vestover

What are we stalking?

Organizer Mug Cozy by Sweet Potato 3

Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow

Sunshine Tee by Andrea Gaughan

Flip Side Tee by Tanis Lavalee

Fure by Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Jet Set Tunic by Park Williams

What are we knitting?

Anker's Hat by Petite Knit

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell

002 by Veronika Jobe

Heel Toe Do Si Do by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

After Party by Callie Monster

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

We introduce ourselves and talk planning for the Colors of Fall Knit-along!

Friday, April 5, 2024

Episode 319 - Knitting and securing yarn ends

What are we wearing?

Headland by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Headland

Arabella by Ann McCauley

What are we stalking?

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Easy Like Sunday Morning by Sonder Yarn Co.

Draw by Amy Christoffers

Troll by Gabriela Widmer-Hanke

Sharlene's Troll Hats

Crocus Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborne

What are we knitting?

After Party by Cally Monster

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

Sharlene's Anker's Hat

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

002 by Veronika Jobe

Heel Toe Do Si Do Socks by Crazy Sock Lady Designs

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Rye sock by Tincanknits

Gayle's socks

Our School of Knit segment this episode talks about securing yarn ends. We start with a funny story of the two of us wondering why there are so many ends poking out of Gayle's sweater.