The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

This episode is a little different. We want to chat about some patterns, books, and one kit that have caught our eye over the past few months. Many of these patterns will make items that would be fabulous gifts, or the patterns and books themselves might make great gifts for a knitter you know. There are lots of options! Knowing that this is a busy week for those celebrating the Thanksgiving holid...

What are we wearing? Viajante by Martina Behm skirts from StitchesWest (does anyone remember this vendor?) What have we been stalking?  Spree Socks by Kemper Wray The Margot Hat by Margot Allen Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska The Photographer Hat by Lavanya Patricella Knitvent 2016 Window No. 1 by Helen Stewart Indie Gift-A-Long group on Ravelry Elizabeth Doherty's hats Pour Moi by Lori Versacci C...

What are we wearing? Newsom  by Bristol Ivy Dragonfly Fibers  Djinni Sock Sharlene's  Newsom Red Robin Shawl  by Helen Stewart Gayle's  Red Robin What are we stalking? Favorite Things (basic + gray)  by Joji Locatelli  Granito  - dropped sleeve pullover with pockets Trevor  - a-line tunic with stripes  All I Want  - two-color triangular shawl Textured Pullover  - worsted weight striped pullover Wh...

Happy Fall everyone! Have you had a chance to wear something cozy and/or woolly yet? I am excited that I can throw a shawl around my neck or shoulders almost every day now. It may be a few weeks before true sweater weather hits but in the meantime, I am enjoying those shawls! This week we are back to our regular format and segments. We hope you will enjoy!  What are we wearing? Rose Gold by Elizab...

What are we wearing for fall? Whispers  by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's  Whispers  Donner  by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's  Donner What are we stalking for fall? Some trends we have been noticing for fall include: Denim Cuff  your denim for fall Jean trends 80's shoulders redefined Split hem denim Longer and belled sleeves Hoodies Capelets Gloves Booties What did we finish for the #yarniacscolors2016 kn...

For your listening pleasure, we share some designs we fondly call Knitting Oddities.  Patterns and projects meant to bring a little smile, a little laugh, or just make you wonder "Hmm." :) :) :) We both needed a little something to brighten our day when we met to record this episode, and oddly, we had already planned this segment . And it worked! We both felt a little better chatting about these l...

In episode 122 we recorded our last summer episode for the season out and about. The light is changing and it will be darker earlier, making evenings of recording in the car difficult. This time we were on the UC campus at the top of the hill. We didn't see a lot of the usual wildlife, but we did stop for a peek at this spectacular view as we were leaving. This is the view looking towards Monterey...

This week we are out and about again. I think this will be a new summer tradition--recording in fun locations. This week we visit the harbor, with some sea lions and you might hear some gulls in the background. We took photos of both of our Donner sweaters, which I just finished, and Gayle was binding off while we recorded. You will hear all about these sweaters on the podcast. Are you knitting so...

What are we wearing? Donner  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Donner Lindy Chain  yarn Freya Gayle's  Freya What are we stalking? Ivy Line  by Yoko Johnston Silverleaf  by Lisa Hannes two-color  Silverleaf Citadel  by Joji Locatelli Japan Sleeves  by Joji Locatelli Hooded Shawl  by Susanne Sommer Eifelgold  by Melanie Berg What are we knitting? Donner  by Elizabeth Doherty Starshower  by Hillary S...

  This week we record again up in the redwoods with appearances by just a few critters, the mule deer and the turkeys. Neither were much bothered by our appearance and it was fun to sit and watch them before we started recording. We hope you enjoy our occasional "Where are they now?" segment, revisiting knits from the past, including a few sweaters we've given away, a sweater win, and a hat fail....

What are we wearing? Donner  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Donner Knit Picks  Lindy Chain Armande  by Andi Satterlund Gayle's  Armande What are we stalking? Party on my needles  by Joji Locatelli Photoknitgal's yarn choices Shawl Society  Amulet Shawl  by Helen Stewart Rose City Rollers Littles  by Mara Catherine Bryner Carpino  by Carol Feller Kate's Poncho  by Nice and Knit Boden  by Nice and...

What are we wearing? Gemini by Jane Richmond Misti Alpaca Tonos Pima Silk Yarniacs t-shirts Haruni What are we stalking? Talavera by Amanda Collins Waterlily by Meghan Fernandes Dewberry by Martha Wissing Berroco Modern Cotton Maja by Marita Rolin Bay Laurel Tunic by Julie Turjoman Metallicus Tee by Wolfberry Knits Stimpylab Deluxe Sock in Jadite Mira's Cowl by Mira Cole Compassion knit hats 16 in...

What are we wearing? Rose Gold  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's  Rose Gold shawl Easy Folded Poncho  by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Gayle's  poncho Hermione's Everyday Socks  by Erica Lueder Gayle's  socks What are we stalking? Talavera  by Amanda B. Collins madelinetosh  Dandelion Apres Surf Hoodie  by Connie Chang Chinchio Coast  yarn by Holst Garn Golden Sand by Joji Locatelli The Shawl Society...

It's that time of year again. What time of year is that you ask? It is when the folks at Pantone release their fall colors list. These are the colors that influence fashion, what will be appearing in the stores this summer for fall wear, and what colors we'll see on the new yarns coming to the local yarn stores. Most knitters love color! And yes, I am including knitters such as myself who happen t...

What are we wearing? Starshower  by Hilary Smith Callis Sharlene's  Starshower Solstice Cardigan  by Cecily Glowick McDonald Gayle's  Solstice Cardigan What are we stalking? Kline Shawl  by Jennifer Dassau Marcel Wrap  by Little Church Knits Kaiya Mei  by Jamie Hoffman Reyna  by Noora Laivola Spindrift  by Helen Stewart Loop  by Casapinka What are we knitting? Scrubbie  pattern Therapy  by Laura A...

We're back! Well, we never really left, but we attended our NoCKRs retreat, I was away at YarnFest, and then came home sick, and for some reason we both felt like it had been a long time since we recorded. We've got a lot to fit into this episode--some fun garments we spotted at the retreat, we both finished a couple of items, and a fun new book from Dragonfly Fibers. Enjoy! -Sharlene  What are we...

What are we wearing? Boxy  by Joji Locatelli Therapy  by Laura Aylor What are we stalking? Apres Surf Hoodie  by Connie Chang Chinchio Buttercup  by Heidi Kirrmaier Lilli Pilli  by Ambah O'Brien Stolen Moments by Shannon Squire What are we knitting? Heartfelt  by Veera Valimaki Spectrum  by Joji Locatelli Memory Blanket  by Georgie Nicolson Violet Waffles  by Halldora J What have we finished? Mint...

What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Secret Cove Cowl by Rosemary Hill Gayle's Secret Cove Cowl What are we stalking?  Women's Peaked Cap by Patons Hinagiku Hat by 87knit Kaiya Mei by Jamie Hoffman Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Citadel by Joji Locatelli Breathing Space by Veera Välimäki Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty This episode...

What are we wearing? Hogwarts Express  by Susan Ashcroft Sharlene's  Hogwarts Express Neighborhood Fiber Company  Rustic Fingering   Razzle  by Allie Coffey  Gayle's  Razzle What are we stalking? We are both stalking the  Interpretations 3  collection by Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. We both want to make: Breathing Space  (pullover) Heartfelt  (cardigan) Sharlene also likes: My Everything  (c...

What did we wear at StitchesWest 2016? Nakahi Shawl by Francoise Danoy Sharlene's Nakahi Polaris by Hiroku Fukatsu Sharlene's Polaris  Newsom by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Newsom Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson Gayle's Weigh It Shawl Twinkle Sock by Western Sky Knits  3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli Gayle's 3 Color Cashmere Cowl Ecuador by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Ecuador This episode...

What are we wearing? Inner Peace  by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's  Inner Peace What are we stalking? Dar  by Bristol Ivy 3 Color Cashmere Shawl  by Joji Locatelli Scowl  by Xandy Peters Bugle the Baby Elephant  by Susan Claudino sock yarn blankets Stitches West vendor  list What are we knitting? Rhilea  by Suvi Simola Dragonfly Fibers  Djinni Sock Arabella  by Ann McCauley Hermione's Everyday Socks  ...

Do you knit when you are sick? Whether or not I can knit when I am feeling under the weather is my usual "heat check" to tell exactly how sick I am. If I don't, can't, or aren't feeling well enough to knit, then I and everyone around me knows I am probably feeling quite poorly. When we recorded episode 106, I knew I wasn't feeling 100%, but it was a few days later that this cold really took me dow...

In addition to welcoming the new year, January brings our podcast anniversary. Four years of Gayle and I chatting about knits, our yarns, project fails and project wins. We've learned a lot about knitting, about podcasting, and about our listeners as we've recorded over the past four years. The heartfelt thanks I expressed last year to our wonderful Yarniacs community still holds true, and I repea...

A new year, like a new project, can be filled with hope, expectation, and always uncertainty. As in life, we never know if that mistake we made back on the foundation row will come back later to bite. Maybe it will be a small insignificant purl in a sea of knit stitches. Or we might find ourselves unraveling hours of work to start anew, with a better base, a stronger beginning. Our annual Self-Ind...

In this episode, we welcome Rachael Herron, author of the Cypress Hollow series, several mainstream fiction books  and a non-fiction collection of memoirs. Rachael and I met years ago when we were both involved in the knit-bloggers ring, and recently reconnected at a local guild meeting. On the morning we were recording it was unusually windy and we had even had some rain. You've heard Gayle and I...