The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

Welcome to The Yarniacs Awards show!  It's our 7th anniversary of podcasting! And you know Gayle and I love to party, and by party, we mean sit and share our knitting adventures with you, dear listener. So celebrate along with us as we announce some of our "bests" of the previous year. It was pouring rain while we were recording. So you may hear the ambient noise of rain on the roof and the sounds...

  What are we wearing? 5200K by Suvi Simola Sharlene's original 5200K Sharlene's 5200k redux Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko The Knitorious RGB by Park Williams Winter Lines by Katrin Schneider Big Love by Ankestrick Whippet by Ankestrick Sharlene's Whippet Autumn Square by Hinterm Stein Sharlene's Holey Comfort  by Hinterm Stein...

What are we wearing? Boxy  by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Boxy Robbie's Moon River  Socks  using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel The Easy One  by Joji Locatelli Jujuy  by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's  Jujuy Confetti  by  Veera Välimäki Faded  by Andrea Mowry Pavement  by Veera Välimäki What are we stalking? Boxy-shaped sweaters by Joji Locatelli: I See Spring  by Joji Locatelli Separate Ways  by Joji Locatelli B...

When we recorded this episode I had a cold, and somehow imagined my voice to be much more froggy than in reality it sounds. I'm glad, though my overall stuffiness probably caused me to participate less than usual. Fortunately, we are joined by Monika from CompassioKnit for the final segment of the show. We talk about knitting for charities, and about Monika's CompassionKnit charity located in San...

What are we wearing? Confetti  by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's  Confetti 2 Alewives Cowl  by Elizabeth Doherty Angry Sheep Cardigan  by Pinneguri Gayle's  Happy Sheep  Cardigan What we stalking? Sweater for a Lawn Flamingo  by Lynn Bethke Barley  by tincanknits Antler Hat  by tincanknits Sockhead Slouch Hat  by Kelly McClure Bankhead  by Susie Gourlay Moto  by Mara Catherine Bryner Floozy  by Libby J...

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Confetti Elton by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton   What are we stalking? 5200k by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200k Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Breezy Bride by the Sea by Jenn Sheelen Santa Fe by Isabel Kraemer Papa by Junko Okamoto     Thank-you Plum Deluxe  for sponsoring this episode!       What are we knitting? Fading Point by...

What are we wearing? The Easy One  by Joji Locatelli Veronica  by Julie Weisenberger Bifrost  by Cate Carter-Evans What are we stalking? Cooperish Cowl  by Katy Carroll Wilderpeople Cat Sweater  by Hunt for the Wilderpeople Pierre the Cat  by Cindy Pilon Professor meow-gona-cowl  by Tiny Owl Knits Winter Winds Cowl  by Kimberly Voldseth Saturate  by Mara Catherine Bryner Rose  by Andrea Mowry Than...

What are we wearing? Confetti  by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti 2 Slade by Michele Wang Gayle's Slade Elton by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton What are we stalking? Rambling Rose Sweater by Asita Krebs Teroldego   by Caitlin Hunter Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Polyhedra by Emma Welford Rewilding by Helen Stuart Lilt by Sarah Pope Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter Thank-you Infinite Twist for sponsori...

What are we wearing? Latitude  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Latitude Ease  by Alicia Plummer Gayle's  Ease What are we stalking? Journey Home  by Afifa The Throwback  by Andrea Mowry Ninilchik Swoncho  by Caitlin Hunter Nerissa  by Elizabeth Smith Thank you Plum Deluxe  tea for sponsoring this episode!   What are we knitting? Beachcomber's Cowl  by Melissa Thomson Washed Out  by Joji Locatelli...

What are we wearing? Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Latitude What are we stalking? Counting Sheep Shawl by Lisa Hannan Fox Counting Sheep Blanket by Lisa Hannan Fox Blütenmeer - sea of blossom by Kral Veronika Tulip by Ririko Elton by Joji Locatelli Channa by Liisa Nieminen Crazy Stripes Tee by alfa knits Thank-you Plum Deluxe tea...

What are we wearing? Donner  by Elizabeth Donner Sharlene's  Donner Gayle's  Log Cabin blanket Gayle's  Donner Outing  Shawl What are we stalking? SS&A  by Natsuko Iida Acoma  by Casapinka Local Yarn Shawl  by Casapinka Cherry  by Midori Hirose Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Thank you Infinite Twist  for sponsoring this episode! What are we knitting? Washed Out  by Joji Locatelli Itty Bitty B...

In this episode, Gayle and I talk about a task that some knitters seem to have a fear of taking on... winding their yarn! Why the fear? I am not sure, but working in a yarn store, I meet many knitters who tell me they aren't smart or patient enough to wind their own yarn. Hmm. I don't think winding yarn takes superhero brain powers or a large dose of patience. I think it does take a bit of practic...

What are we wearing? The Easy One  by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's  Easy One Confetti  by Veera Valimaki Gayle's  Confetti What are we stalking? Baby Sophisticate  by Linden Down Easy Baby Cardigan  by Diane Soucy Marettimo  by Caitlin Hunter Slow Curves  by Joji Locatelli Rocky  by tincanknits Thank you Infinite Twist  for sponsoring this episode!   What are we knitting? Wonder Woman Wrap  by Cariss...

What are we wearing? Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Little Bird Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Jujuy What are we stalking? Washed Out by Joji Locatelli Clara by Karin Vestergaard Mathiesen Simple newborn hat with a touch of lace by Ginny Sheller Thank-you  Dragonfly Fibers  for sponsoring this episode! What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Slade by M...

What are we wearing? Divvy  by JumperCables Sharlene's  Divvy Gayle's  Divvy What are we stalking? Picnic Point Beanie  by Fairlight Fibers Little Scallops  by Maria Carlander Beekeeper Cardigan  by Marie Green Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry Thank you Dragonfly Fibers  for sponsoring this episode!   What are we knitting? The Easy One  by Joji Locatelli Westbound  by Elizabeth Doherty Latitude  by El...

You know that feeling when all the patterns start to look the same? Maybe you can't bear to look at one more garter stitch striped shawl? It happens to all of us. I call it " pattern fatigue ." One of the great things about the robust pattern database on Ravelry is that we are exposed to so many fantastic patterns. One of the reasons we experience pattern fatigue is that robust pattern database on...

What are we wearing? February Lady Sweater  by Pamela Wynne February Fitted Pullover  by Amy Herzog Fading Point  by Joji Locatelli Gayle's  Fading Point Thank you Candy Skein  for sponsoring this episode!   What are we stalking? Like a Cloud  by Joji Locatelli Latitude  by Elizabeth Doherty Alice  by Hiroko Fukatsu Bride by the Sea  by Jenn Sheelen What are we knitting? Divvy  by Jumper Cables Th...

Though I don't consider myself to be fashion forward in what I choose to wear--you will usually find me in jeans and t-shirts--I do have fun watching fashion trends and fashion designers and their work. I also love color, and the Pantone fashion colors and colors of the year are always fascinating. Sometimes they are right on, sometimes not so. But I often find the colors readily available as read...

What are we wearing? Flaum  by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's  Flaum Björkö Shawl  by Anna Friberg Gayle's  Bjorko What are we stalking? Fisherman's Cloud  by Katrin Schneider Holst Garn  Coast Goldfish Memory  by Casapinka Nilla the Unicorn  by Rachel Borello Carroll Little Coffee Bean  by Elizabeth Smith Viajante by Martina Behm What are we knitting? Jujuy  by Joji Locatelli Jessica Jones  by Smin...

We recorded at the harbor again, sitting in the car. Apologies for some ambient noises from seagulls, motor vehicles, and people! What are we wearing? Flaum  by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's  Flaum Ravenscliffe  by Annie Hamilton Gayle's Ravenscliffe What are we stalking? Sharlene's  Svalbard Asagi  by Bristol Ivy O'Keeffe  by Bristol Ivy Herbarium  by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne Bride by the Sea Shawl  ...

What are we wearing? Free Your Fade  by Andrea Mowry Shellseeker  by Heidi Kirrmaier What are we stalking? OpArt  by Melissa Dominguez Fading Point  by Joji Locatelli Ujo  by Ankestrick Felicitas  by Lisa Hannes Reine  by Alexis Winslow Malabrigo Waffles Scarf  by Sarah Florent Thank you to Plum Deluxe  for sponsoring this episode!   What are we knitting? Calyx  by Elizabeth Doherty Twig  from Shi...

What are we wearing? Grace by Jane Richmond Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Archer (tunic length) What are we stalking? Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider Every day of summer by Anne B. Hanssen The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Slade by Michele Wang Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Violet Waffles by Halldora J What are we knitting? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Jessica Jones by Sminé Calyx by Elizab...

It was a bit of a creature fest when we recorded this week.  Cats and birds making appearances. Partway through the podcast, my bird makes herself known by ringing her bell. And ringing again. I didn't realize the microphone would pick it up as clearly as it did, so for a couple of minutes, please imagine there is a little bird ringing her bell in the room with you. :) She's a happy bird. But neve...

This year we recorded little snippets each morning at Stitches West. It was a fun way to recap what we saw and share what we were stalking each day. There aren't many links, but there are a couple of fun stories about our adventures, followed by a discussion on sweater maintenance. Changing seasons  and changing clothes seasonally gives us a chance to wash, inspect, and maintain or pare down our s...

This week I share my knitting triumph. What is a knitting triumph? If I were writing a novel it would be the  denouement . The what-what you say? The denouement is the "final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved." (Thank-you Google dictionary.)  Doesn't that sound perfect for a sweater?  Especially one that ha...