The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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...

What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy Veronika by Coco Knits Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? StitchesWest vendor list Baby blanket patterns Fatty Lumpkin the Brave African Flower Pony by Heidi Bears Happypotamus The Happy Hippo by Heidi Bears Of Grace and Beauty Hat by Jenn Sheelen What are we knitting? Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Clio Free Your Fade by Andrea...

Wayne's World! Wayne's World! It's party time excellent!   With that party anthem, we welcome you to our 6th anniversary party episode! If you haven't heard of  Wayne's World , it was a 1992 movie that grew out of a recurring sketch on NBC's  Saturday Night Live . Full of party references, Gayle and I chuckle every time we remember it, and thought the "Party on!" theme perfectly reflected the joy...

Gayle and I are baaaack! After much traveling and much holiday celebrating we welcome 2018 to the family. Be gentle 2018, compassion and kindness are key! And of course, through it all, there is knitting! Brace yourselves, after a month off, we have a lot to share. Just our regular segments this episode but we somehow manage to fill the hour. Be kind. :) We look forward to sharing and learning tog...

We are ending 2017 with a light-hearted episode recorded with our lovely Ravelry group moderator Robbie, aka Photoknitgal . An episode that has been several years in the making, we finally get to introduce Robbie to our listeners and Ravelry group members. Robbie joins us for our regular segments, and then we discuss our "Love your stash" movement, and how we banish guilt by  changing the culture...

We are at the harbor for our annual holiday lights episode, though this year we were a little too early in the day for the lights. :) But we did have some sea life sightings so it all worked out. This episode we talk a little about the upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long which has become an annual Yarniacs event. Please see our group on Ravelry if you need more information and join in the fun. Ple...

What are we wearing? Pebble Beach  by Helen Stewart Annulaire  by Hillary Smith Callis Gayle's  Annulaire What are we stalking? Marklee DK  by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's "holy grail" yarn is  Logwood ! Outlined  by Suvi Simola Land of Sweets  by Helen Stewart Sharlene's  Gumball Love  yarn Tulle Shawl  by Helen Stewart Ninilchik Swoncho  by Caitlin Hunter Ohra  by Caitlin Hunter Fia  by Tori Gur...