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.

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?

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!