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A podcast and blog from two knitting friends in search of the perfect yarn!
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Episode 342 - Knitting on an ordinary day in February
What are we wearing?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Sharlene's Ranunculus
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
Gayle's Bright Side
The Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Lounger
What are we stalking?
Light Waves by Kate Davies
Conjoined Sock Twins by Katherine Richmond
Kintra by Rebecca Clow
Rainbow dots Cowl by Janina Böttger
Comfort Core Sock Set by Summer Lee
Aukland Bound by Maddie Moe
What are we knitting?
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's generic hat
The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy
Tiny Hearts Hat by Little Squirrel Yarn
Tursa by Natasja Hornby
Simple Thing by Minimi Knit Designs
Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Designs
What have we finished?
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty
We share some listener's suggestions for knitting on a budget and do a Self-Indulgent Knit Along update!
Friday, February 7, 2025
Episode 341 - Knitting within your budget
Thank you for all the lovely comments and well wishes on our 13th anniversary! We want to thank YOU, our listeners, who have donated and sponsored our podcast. You help keep the lights on here at The Yarniacs Podcast. And now, back to our regular content.
Thank you for joining us for another year of podcasting!
What are we wearing?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's wool Donner
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
What are we stalking?
Trixie Sweater by Espace Tricot
The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy
Radical Acceptance by Rosemary Hill
Clanjamfrie by Kate Davies
Fairy Bouquet by Joanna Ang
Trompe Le Monde Socks by Summer Lee
What are we knitting?
Sharlene's no-pattern hat
Cake Pop Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Tursa by Natasja Hornby
What have we finished?
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty
Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee
Amigurumi Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn
Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments
We talk about knitting within your budget and share some tips from episode 205.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Episode 340 - Happy 13th anniversary to us!
Welcome to The Yarniacs Podcast 13th anniversary episode!
Please note, this is NOT a regular episode! Join us for a fun trip down to the Yarniacs vault of episodes, patterns, sweaters, and laughter! (If you've never listened to our podcast before, please be sure to listen to one of our regular episodes too.) Enjoy!
The vault of patterns we've knit
Joji Locatelli patterns we mention:
Episode 65 features an interview with Joji Locatelli.
The vault of stalked sweaters: fantasy knitting!
Gridlines Pullover by Susanne Sommer
Paper Dolls by Kate Davies
Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty
Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty
The vault of memories of yarn shows!
Wildflower Cardigan by Alana Dakos
Aspen Sock Yarn by Western Sky Knits
Magnolia Sock by Western Sky Knits
Episode 36 features and interviews with Kim of Western Sky Knits.
Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!
The vault of finished items ( and sometimes 🐸)
Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns
Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu
And for the first time ever, we end with a Yarniacs blooper reel!
Friday, January 10, 2025
Episode 339 - Yarniacs Sweater Challenge
What are we wearing?
Beacon by Shellie Anderson
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Marklee
What are we stalking?
Turtle Dove V-neck by Sonder Yarn Company
Winter's Finery by Rosemary Hill
Quaking Aspen Wrap by Purl Soho
Antelope Valley Snood by Tracy Pipinich
Waffle Loop Sweater by Other Loops
What are we knitting?
Basic hat (no pattern)
Cake Pop Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu
Forever 16 by Minimi Designs
West Desert Hood by Virginia Catherall
Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee
Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!
What have we finished?
Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Tricksters
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder
Gayle's Hermione socks
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Do you know what types of garments and patterns you wear the most? Asking yourself a few simple questions can help you choose patterns that you will really wear. This is the basis of the Yarniacs Sweater Challenge, in which we take a critical look at the items we wear, and use that information to help us choose patterns that will fit our lifestyles, our bodies, and are comfortable to live in.
#yarniacssweaterchallenge
Friday, December 27, 2024
Episode 338 - 2024 Knitting Finale
What are we wearing?
Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Sharlene's Sorrel
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater
What are we stalking?
Geode Hygge Burst Hexie by Mallory Krall
Never Too Late Sweater by Minimi Knit Design
CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel
Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee
Cozy Wifey by Marzena Kolaczek
What are we knitting?
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep
What have we finished?
Evanescence by Joji Locatelli
Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Trickster Hats
Knitting in the news!
Baby rhino recovers under knitting group's blanket
Only Murders in the Building, neighbor Howard's granny sweater
Patrick Stewart knitter #3
Knitters create Christmas jumper for gritter
Why Recycled Wool is the Future
Yarn left at memorial bench is returned as a scarf
Happy New Year!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Episode 337 - Knitting single skeins
What are we wearing?
Confetti by Veera Valimaki
Sharlene's Confetti
Big Sister by Hinterm Stein
Gayle's Big Sister
What are we stalking?
Fa-La-La Fade by Beata Jezek
Stay At Home Shawl by Susanne Sommer
Mini Shawl Club #8 Leaves by Hinterm Stein
The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co.
Jellybean Toque by Steph Cookhouse
Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty
West Desert Hood by Virginia Catherall
What are we knitting?
Evanescence by Joji Locatelli
Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart
Reflections by Maiju Kallio
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner
Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep
What have we finished?
Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart
Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty
Tunturi Hat by Joanna Ignatius
Gayle's Tunturi Hat
Do you have single skeins in your stash?
We chat about what to do with those lovely skeins that we just couldn't resist!
Barley Worsted by TincanKnits
Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay
Sockhead Slouch by Kelly McClure
Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Steward
Spindrift by Helen Steward
Jeweled Cowl by Sashiko Uemura
Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu
Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho
Cozy Up Cowl by Purl Soho
Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland
Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure
Lunki Scarf by Anu Ahoniemi
Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit
Rye sock by Tincanknits
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder
Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku
Pioneer Gloves by Kelly McClure
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Episode 336 - Preparing for self-indulgent knitting
What are we wearing?
Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Throwover
Cocoon by La Maison Rilili
Gayle's Cocoon Hats
What are we stalking?
Besties Hoodie by Tincanknits
Wonderful Wallaby by Carol Anderson
The Scrap Bag by Anabelle Chan
Headband with a twist by Mirella Moments
Catvent Wrap by Marna Gilligan
Seaside Holiday Wrap by Dianne Brown
Mokosh Pullover by Teti Lutsak
What are we knitting?
Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart
Evanescence by Joji Locatelli
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner
Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!
What have we finished?
Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart
Feature: It's time for the Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2025
#SIKAL2025 #yarniacsSIKAL2025
We introduce the Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2025 and chat about some of our past projects that are still with us.
Jessica Jones by Handmade by Smine
Oranje by Ann Weaver
Gayle's Oranje
Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude
Gayle's joggers
Friday, November 15, 2024
Episode 335 - Knitting hats that fit
What are we wearing?
Headland by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Headland
Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer
Gayle's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan
What are we stalking?
Ponte Top by Ksenia Naidyon
Joanna by Josee Paquin
Swinside by Becky Baker
Spring Mittens by Amanda Sund
Hasten Hat by Stephanie Lotven
Doodles by Jamie Lomax
What are we knitting?
Evanescence by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene is also making random hats!
Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg
Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty
Reflections by Meiju Kallio
Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!
What have we finished?
Sharlene's Leftovers hats one and two
Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Trickster hats
Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Bean & Olive
Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger
School of Knit: Hat Chat
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Vacation, had to get away
Vacation, meant to be spent alone
Music and lyrics from Vacation by Charlotte Coffey, Jane Wiedlin, and Kathy Valentine
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