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

Rainbow Wool

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!

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

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

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

Wooly Wormhead's Hat Sizing Guide

Lion Brand's Hat Sizing Guide

Knit Pick's Hat Sizing Guide

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.

 

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!

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!