The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

Welcome to 2020, and the first episode of the new year and decade! What are we wearing? Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko Minthe by Anne Ginger Gayle's Minthe What are we stalking? The Baby Y*da controversy! Alho by Anna Johanna Domes around the World by Hinterm Stein Brightfeather by Jennifer Steingass Copy. Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Thank-you to LoLo Body Care for sponsoring us this month! Wha...

What are we wearing? Boxy  by Joji Locatelli Robbie's well loved  Boxy Ease  by Alicia Plummer Archer  by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's  Archer What are we stalking? Amburgo  by Claudia Eisenkolb Sheer V Sweater  by Jessie Mae Martinson Ceilidh  by Julia Falwell-Clay Mewesic  from Green Mountain Spinnery The Shift  by Andrea Mowry 2ply Jumper Weight  yarn from Jamieson & Smith Dilaila's Hoodie  by Sus...

What are we wearing? Walpole by Hannah Fettig Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio le Deux What are we stalking? Asé by Valentina Cosciani Neverín by Valentina Cosciani Lichen by Valentina Cosciani Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau Spring Bunnies by Stephanie Jessica Lau Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau Rosewood Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau Elephant Park by Gabriel...

What are we wearing? Evening Dew Cardigan  by Ririko Sharlene's  Evening Dew Cardigan Super Simple Summer Sweater  by Joji Locatelli Gayle's  Super Simple Summer Sweater Silky Wool  from Elsebeth Lavold What are we stalking? The Hubby Hat  by Anna Joanna À pois Cardigan  by eri Cat Stack  by Claire Slade The Citrus Hat  by Laura Treadway Skyping Beanie  by Halldora J My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy...

What are we wearing? Divvy by Jumper Cables Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane What are we stalking? Pusheen Hat by Sheila Toy Stromberg Sode by Hiroko Payne Ambient by Eri Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri Dotted Rays - Speckled Fade by Stephen West Boardwalk by Stephen West Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!   What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli Dra...

What are we wearing? Latitude  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Latitude Ranunculus  by Midori Hirose Gayle's  Ranunculus What are we stalking? Pioneer Gloves  by Kelly McClure Align Mitts  by Courtney Spainhower Elorie  by Elizabeth Doherty Year of Hats  by Kelbourne Woolens October Hat  by Sloane Rosenthal June Hat  by Meghan Kelly February Hat  by Kate Gagnon Osborn Antler Hat  by tincanknits A...

What are we wearing? Granito by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Granito Love Note by Tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's Flaum Boxy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Boxy What are we stalking? Nurtured by Andrea Mowry Dune and Foresta by eri Heartstrings Crop by Andrea Mowry Ariel Pullover by EweKnit Toronto Visser by Anna Maltz Halvis by Anna Maltz Thank-you to Fix-A-Stitch f...

What are we wearing? Latitude  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Latitude Ranunculus  by Midori Hirose Gayle's  Ranunculus What are we stalking? Pioneer Gloves  by Kelly McClure Align Mitts  by Courtney Spainhower Elorie  by Elizabeth Doherty Year of Hats  by Kelbourne Woolens October Hat  by Sloane Rosenthal June Hat  by Meghan Kelly February Hat  by Kate Gagnon Osborn Antler Hat  by tincanknits A...

What are we wearing? Love Note by tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Gayle's Little Bird What are we stalking? Missoni Accomplished by Melissa Clulow Graceful Leaves Pullover by Noma Ndlovu French Press CAL by Toni Lipsey Geneva Sweater by Cowgirl Blues Ivyle by Quenna Lee Ashes by Joji Locatelli Thank-you to our sponsor Dragonfly Fibers ! What are we knitting? Love Not...

What are we wearing? Boxy  by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Sunrise  by Dani Gherardi Entomologist  by Dani Gherardi Spica Embossed Bag  by Natalia Kononova Stay-Put Baby Mitts  by Jilliam Neary Cowgirl  by Emilie Luis What are we knitting? Evening Dew Cardigan  by Ririko Perfect Reversible Watch Cap  by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe Like a Cloud  by Joji Locatelli   Thank you to our sponsor: What...

What are we wearing? Magical Thinking by Casapinka Sharlene's Magical Thinking Boxy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Boxy Gayle's Featherweight Cardigan What are we stalking? Aco by Eri Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri Khanyisa by Noma Ndlovu Ruched Shawl - Light by Noma Ndlovu Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli No Frills Sweater by PetiteKnits No Frills Cardigan by PetiteKnits September Sweater by PetiteKnits Rain...

Fourteen months ago, in  episode 166 , we talked about crafting and the effects of depression, anxiety, sadness and grief. All of these feelings can be overwhelming and hinder the joy that we usually derive from our crafting and everyday life. Sometimes our crafting can be a lifeboat in a sea of these  feelings. In this episode, we revisit this topic, and reiterate how important it is to find a wa...

What are we wearing? 5200K by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200K redux Little Bird by Vera Valimaki Gayle's Little Bird What are we stalking? Cat in a Box by Anna Hrachovec aka Mochimochi Land Cat in a Bag by Anna Hrachovec aka Mochimochi Land Mochimochi Snowmen by Anna Hrachovec aka Mochimochi Land If Jessica Jones Had A Hat by Sminé U-KNIT-Y (hat) by Sminé U-KNIT-Y (cowl) by Sminé U-KNIT-Y (scarf) by...

What are we wearing? Ginga Top  by Yoko Johnston Sharlene's  Ginga Top Love Note  by tincanknits What are we stalking? Once and Floral  by Maxim Cyr Leaves Cascade Sweater  by Ana D Shaker Dishcloths and Coasters  by Staci Perry Gwyn  by Maria Leigh Deep Breath Sweater  by Kirsten Hipsky Gayle's  Deep Breath Sunnyside  by Tanis Lavallee Caddington Wrap  by Kate Heppell What are we knitting? Farall...

What are we wearing? Magical Thinking  by Casapinka Sharlene's  Magical Thinkin g Pixie  from Dragonfly Fibers Little Bird  by Veera Välimäki Gayle's  Little Bird What are we stalking? Rosewater  by Janina Kallio Grey Heart  by Anna Lifanova Cat Cocoon  by Yellow thread knits All Points South  by Casapinka As If Tee  by Shay Johnson What are we knitting? Derecho  by Alison Green Remix Light  from...

What are we wearing? O'Keeffe  by Bristol Ivy Like a Cloud  by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Lush  by Tincanknits Happy Scrappy Blanket  by Schibot Garn Blaise  by Ambah O'Brien Hearts of Pride Cowl  by Aelfie Lincoln What are we knitting? Magical Thinking  by Casapinka Derecho  by Allison Green Gather  by tincanknits Fiddly Bits  by Jana Pihota Love Note by tincanknits Thank you Dragonfly...

It is almost KAL time! We discuss and introduce The Yarniacs Colors of Fall 2019 Knit-a-long! A thread has already started in our  Ravelry group  for  planning  and everyone is talking about the colors and what they want to knit. Gayle and I had originally planned to introduce the KAL in June, but everyone has been so excited to start planning that the thread was started, chatted had commenced, an...

What are we wearing? Hood on the Moon  by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's  Hood on the Moon Gayle's  Con-Fade-Ment Thank you Candy Skein  for sponsoring this episode! What are we stalking? February Beanie  by Veera Valimaki Sunnydale Cowl  by Katy Carroll Soldotna Crop  by Caitlin Hunter Dianne's  Soldotna Let it fall  by Matilda Kruse Maypop Hoodie  by Susanna Winter Meadow  from The Fiber Co. Coast...

What are we wearing? 5200K by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200K Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Dragonflies Jumper What are we stalking? Derecho by Alison Green Martha's Derecho that I tried on at the retreat Remix Light from Berroco Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Dracarys Sweater by Sonia Masegosa Ginga Top - winter sky by Yoko Johnston Quiet Stars by Joji Locatelli Boho Bibe Shawl by Jamie...

What are we wearing? 5200K  by Suvi Simola Sharlene's  5200 Peasy  by Heidi Kirrmeier Gayle's  Peasy Arroyo  from Malabrigo Yarn What are we stalking? Pescadero Waves  by Heather Linebarger Coast Old Bomuld  from Holst Garn Rusty Tuku  by Susanne Sommer Perfect Reversible Watch Cap  by Nancy Elizabeth Nunroe Candy Dot  by Yelena Dasher Bunny girl in a dotty dress  by Julie Williams Bear in a Bunny...

There is a lot of knitting going on! Gayle and I were both energized and inspired by the many beautiful sweaters we saw last month at Stitches West. Unfortunately, that doesn't translate into faster knitting, just longer queues! This episode, at about 33:00 minutes in, when Boo the cat enters the room, you might hear the bird say "Eek a cat!" Gayle starts laughing and of course, hilarity ensues. T...

Our podcast was mentioned in a couple of places in the past month. First, CBS Sunday Morning  "The Golden Age of Podcasts" and second, The Knitter Magazine posted this article here  (Instagram link) What are we wearing? Weekender  by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's  Weekender Kline Shawl  byJennifer Dassau Sharlene's  Kline Papa  by Junko Okamoto What are we stalking? Honey Hat  by Kelly McClure Jaunty  b...

We're back from Stitches West 2019 and ready to share what we saw! We hope you will enjoy our little recap. :) What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Merino Stretch from Schoeller+Stahl (discontinued) Outing Shawl by Irene Lin Gayle's Outing Shawl MM Sport  from Madelinetosh Tracie Too from Imperial Yarn What are we knitting? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Cooper...

What are we wearing? Gather Together  by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's  Gather Together Dinner in the Eiffel Tower Shawl  by Jessie Dodington Citadel  by Joji Locatelli Gayle's  Citadel What are we stalking? Big in Japan sweater  by Katrin Schneider Focal Point  by Suvi Simola Camden Cap  by Wooly Wormhead Acoma  by Casapinka Vaughan  by Dario Tubiana Times Square  by Veera Valimaki What are we knitti...

What are we wearing? Washed Out by Joji Locatelli Lilli Pilli by Ambah O'Brien What are we stalking? Beckett by Marie Greene Rustic I Cord Wrap Bracelet by Elizabeth Murphy Beaded Necklace &Wrap Bracelet by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Saturate by Mara Catherine Bryner Chevron Fringe Shawl by Susanne Sommer Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Thank-you Western Sky Knits for sponsoring this episode!   What a...