The Yarniacs Episode 236: Happy 9th Anniversary!

en-usJanuary 14, 2021

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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What was the main topic of the podcast episode?

Summarise the key points discussed in the episode?

Were there any notable quotes or insights from the speakers?

Which popular books were mentioned in this episode?

Were there any points particularly controversial or thought-provoking discussed in the episode?

Were any current events or trending topics addressed in the episode?

About this Episode

Thanks so much for being a listener of The Yarniacs Podcast! If you've listened for a length of time you may know that a few years ago Gayle and I started celebrating our podcast anniversary with a special episode. Largely because if we didn't put it on our calendar and plan something, we'd forget and the date would pass unnoticed as it did for the first few years.

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Our anniversary episode is a different episode—none of our regular segments. We hope you will enjoy this different episode and promise to be back next time with more stalking and project talk. Enjoy!

How COVID and the Pandemic affected worldwide wool prices

Technology

Knitter’s Pride Mindful Collection Swivel Interchangeable Cords

Knitting Belts
Knitters who lever knit, also known as Irish Cottage Knitting, where you hold a long knitting needle under your arm, can use a knitting belt to hold the needle. This takes the weight of the knitting off your hands. Can be useful when recovering from a hand/thumb injury.

Sports

Shoes with knit fabric uppers

Fashion news

Harry Styles crochet sweater

Colour Block Patchwork Cardigan by JW Anderson

Taylor Swift's Cardigan

Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson

Health

Man starts knitting group to help people recover from drug addiction

Health benefits of knitting (especially during the COVID year)

Knitting for a mood booster

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

Entertainment

Crochet hat from The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix

Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek sweater

Noel Fielding's sweaters from The Great British Bake Off

Celebrities

Michelle Obama started knitting

Some Good News

Some Good News with John Krazinski

A Black Dyer Shakes Up the White-Dominated Yarn Industry

Baltimore yarn dyer raises nearly $100,000

Thousands of knitted hearts have been sent to a Glasgow hospital to help connect coronavirus patients and their loved ones.

Recent Episodes from The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

The Yarniacs Episode 317: Knitting Tool Box

What are we wearing?

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill

(to be published at the end of April 2024)

It is an updated version of:

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Bright Side by Espace Tricot

What are we stalking?

Armor Sweater by Ankestick

Intentions Wrap by Knot Bad Brit

Celer baby socks by Kristina Tyla

Funfetti Raglan by Andrea Gaughan

Springfling by The Petite Knitter

What are we knitting?

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

After Party by Callie Monster

Generic hat for donation

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

002 by Veronica Jobe

Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool Blanket Clubs!

What have we finished?

Mini-granny blanket

Arabella by Ann McCauley

We discuss how having the right tools can make you knitting projects so much easier!

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usMarch 08, 2024

The Yarniacs Episode 316: Knitting at the Seacoast Again

What are we wearing?

Seacoast by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Seacoast

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Gayle's No Sweat Shirt

What are we stalking?

Springfield by Annamária Ötvös

Festival of Stitches by Lisa Hannes

FrettyBetty's Festival of Stitches

After Party by Cally Monster

Winter Reflections by Debra Gerhard

Obsidian by Lisa Mutch

Bohemian Scrapsody by Winter's Weather Knits

002 by Veronica Jobe

What are we knitting?

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Grannie Square Blanket (no pattern)

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

Sharlene's Granny Go Round

Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen

Gayle's Loose Socks

Arabella by Ann McCauley

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby hat

Sophie Scarf by Petite Knitter

Checkerwork Hat by Vexy

Gayle's Checkerwork Hat

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usFebruary 23, 2024

The Yarniacs Episode 315: Test Knitting Success!

What are we wearing?

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Confetti

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Clio

What are we stalking?

Scrap Wrap by Jacqui Verbeek

Granny Square Cardigan by Kaitlin Barthold

Granny Go Round Cardigan by Iron Lamb

Feel the Breeze Shawl by Jennifer Weisman

Dazzle Hat by Katie Osterwald

Granny Square Chicken by Sweet Softies

What have we been knitting?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Arabella by Ann McCauley

Checkerwork Hat by Vexie

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Sharlene knit a sock!

Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill (pattern coming soon!)

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Flax by Tincanknits

Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers

Empowering Beanie by Justyna Lorkowska

Semblance by Hunter Hammersen

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usFebruary 09, 2024

The Yarniacs Episode 314: Happy 12th Anniversary!

Popular designers

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

- Who is Stephen West?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McFee?

The Yarn Harlot blog

- Who is TinCanKnits?

Flax by TinCanKnits

Flax Light by TinCanKnits

Crochet or other crafts

- What is a granny square?

- What is crochet?

Technique

- What are short rows?

- What is double knitting?

- What is ladder back jacquard?

It's Not about the Hat by Susan Rainey

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

Popular patterns

- What is Hitofude?

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu

- What is Bits and Bobs?

Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

- What is the Sunday Sweater?

Sunday Sweater by PetiteKnit

Sunday Cardigan by PetiteKnit

- What is the Baby Surprise Jacket?

Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann

February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynn

Books

- Who is Jo March?

- Who is Elizabeth Zimmermann?

- Who is Rachael Herron?

- Who is Stephanie Pearl-McPhee?

Construction technique

- What is set-in sleeves?

- What is a circular yoke?

- What is a toe-up sock?

Bonus questions: Ravelry

- What is Ravelry Radar?

- What are 'helpful projects?'

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usJanuary 26, 2024

The Yarniacs Episode 313: Knitting Hazards - Moths & Hubris

What are we wearing?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan Anderson

Sharlene's Some Kind of Wonderful

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Clio

What are we stalking?

The Hubby Hat by Anna Johanna

Double thick hat by Kareema Ali

Woven Warmth by Nancy Marchant

Little Gemstones by Claire Slade

Soft Spot Pullover by Elina Maaria

What are we knitting?

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Practice Yoga Wrap by Celia Cahill

Arabella by Ann McCauley

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Mountain Town Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Mountain Town Hat

Penguin by Justine T.

Sharlene's Pierre Penguin

December Bow by PetiteKnit

Gayle's December Bow

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Lucky Wrap Hat by Safiyyah Talley

Vestover by Elisabeth Judith

A few links on moth control:

The Spruce

Martha Stewart

Be vigilant!

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usJanuary 12, 2024

The Yarniacs Episode 312: Knitting Q&A

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months.

I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention.

Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Jamieson's yarns

Some things that you might need in your knitting bag:

chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction?

Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns!

We'll focus on this in an episode next year.

Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience:

Tara by Alice Starmore

Sharlene's Tara

Techniques we don't love:

Examples of Mary Maxim baby blankets

Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern)

Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson

Technique we want to try?

Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usDecember 29, 2023

The Yarniacs Episode 311: Knitting at the Library

What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

What are we stalking?

The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho

Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman

November20 by Ankestrick

The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina

Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall

What are we knitting?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen

Vestover by Elsabeth Judith

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Shawl talk!

In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls.

10 ways to wear a pashmina

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usDecember 15, 2023

The Yarniacs Episode 310: Knitting & Natural Dyeing

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Gayle's Sorrel as worn by Sharlene

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Gayle's Confetti

What are we stalking?

Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu

Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien

Nydia by Vanessa Smith

Reflections by Meiju K-P

Arabella by Ann McCauley

What are we knitting?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson

Vestover by Elisabeth Judith

Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen

City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Shell stitch crochet blanket

GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen

Gayle's tractor hats

We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52.

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usDecember 01, 2023

The Yarniacs Episode 309: Self Indulgent Knitting Preparations

What are we wearing?

Sharlene's Countdown 2023 mini-skein project

Ariana by Amy Christoffers

Gayle's Ariana

What are we stalking?

Double Bubble by Veera Valimaki

Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick

Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

Bukiwe Shawl by Noma Ndlovu

Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot

Anna Tee by Sarah Stark

Here Comes the Sun by Olga Putano

What are we knitting?

Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sharlene's crochet shell stich blanket

Tractor hat by Ane Kydland Thomassen

Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Girlfriends Cardigan by Ankestrick

Doocot by Kate Davies

Gayle's Hermissenda Top

Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

We chat about the #yarniacsSIKAL2024, the Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2024. We'll start on the December solstice so it's time to start the chat and planning.

The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

en-usNovember 17, 2023