The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing?
Divvy by JumperCables
Sharlene's Divvy
Gayle made Divvy too

What are we stalking?
Mooncat Shawl by Kelly McClure
Breathe and Hope by Casapinka
Kawoon by Elena Fedotova
Gayle is stalking blankets
Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie
Dutch Rabbits by Rachel Borello Carroll
Botanisk Hage by Inga Semmingsen

What are we knitting?
Blueprint by Joan Forgione
Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart
Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Sock Yarn Memory Blanket

Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?
Dawe by Amy Miller
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones
Sharlene's Bits and Bobs
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid

We discuss a little bit about sheltering in place and a reminder to keep it real! Not everyone and every family is dealing with stresses the same way, and many of us are dealing with loss of income and jobs; essential jobs that take us in harms way; dealing with trying to work at home while homeschooling; sick family members or self; lack of focus or direction; and overall grief and fear of an unknown future.

Gayle and I are sheltering in place right now, spending lots of time on Ravelry chatting in the forums, stalking, and giving those little hearts. We're both working from home when possible, and exploring online resources for cooking, books, museums, and movies. I hope everyone is finding ways to reach out to others, stay healthy, and support those essential workers who are allowing many to shelter at home. Stay safe everyone and go wash your hands! Happy knitting!
- Sharlene


What are we wearing?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Sharlene's Ranunculus
No. 10 from Önling
Gayle's Ranunculus
Zweig by Caitlin Hunter
Gayle's Zweig
Sharlene's Zweig

What are we stalking?
Purple Coke Sweater by Katrin Schneider
Purple Coke by Katrin Schneider
Spring is in the Air by Hinterm Stein
Enkel ribbelue by Wenche Roald
The Throwover by Andrea Mowry
Carlina Pullover by Whitney Hayward
Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose


Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!



What are we knitting?
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Goldfish Memory by Casapinka
Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Dawe by Amy Miller
Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine

What have we finished?
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Dad

Gayle and I have just returned from spending the weekend at the Stitches West event in Santa Clara. Stitches West is a large retail needle arts event with a large market place and classes. We also worked at the Western Sky Knits booth, helping with set-up, sales, and tear-down. One of the best things about any large fiber event is the people watching. Or in this case, the sweater watching. Trends we noticed included combining two or more strands of yarn together to create fabric; colorwork sweaters are still popular; new textures, such as the slubby yarn we saw at Western Sky Knits; and we noticed that many dyers are bringing back non-superwash bases. There is so much to see at a show like this and even though we try to at least walk the whole show floor, we still miss things! But we had a fabulous time and enjoyed spending time with friends and listeners. We hope you enjoy our brief recap!
- Sharlene

Slubby fingering from Western Sky Knits
The wedding dress we saw in the Forbidden Fibers booth

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
stitchinsenorita's Super Simple Summer Sweater
Old School by Veera Valimaki
Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad

Sorrel by Wool & Pine
Sharlene's Sorrel
Magnolia Sock from Western Sky Knits
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

Love Note by tincanknits
Sharlene's Love Note
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Clio
Sheer V sweater by Jessie Mae Martinson
Paper Daisies by Lisa K. Ross
Calan Mai by Voolenvine



Thank-you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

Puntilla by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Puntilla
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Gayle's Maypop

Handspun Hope - handspun yarn from Rwanda
These felted animals are just adorable!
Grace by Jane Richmond

What are we wearing?
Puntilla by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Puntilla
BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie
Gayle's BlueSand Cardigan

What are we stalking?
Run the World by Afifa
Tune by Ankestrick
Cozy Pullover by Ewelina Murach
Kids' Coastal Hoodie by Tori Gurbisz
Twistmas by EspaceTricot
Doocot by Kate Davies


Thank-you to our sponsor LoLoBodyCare!

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!

What are we knitting?
Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe
Dawe by Amy Miller
Wee Melia by Ysolda Teague
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty

What have we finished?
Puntilla by Joji Locatelli
Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli
My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers
Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit
Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau

School of Knit
What do you look for when picking a pattern? Sizing, yarn used, and design are all important. But what other factors can help you successfully pick a pattern that you will love to make and love to wear? In this segment we share a little bit of our process and what helps us to determine if a pattern is something we want to make.

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 Susanna Winter
Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer
Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri
Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

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 Gabrielle Danskknit



Thank-you to our sponsor this month!

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
Dragon Pox Beanie by AlJayKnits
June Hat by Meghan Kelly
Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

What have we finished?
Cedar Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Cedar Pullover
Angel Hat by Kay Jones
Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Slow Curves

We discuss knitting on a budget, how we each manage our yarn budget, and suggest some ideas for knitting on a budget.
***We mention wool yarns that won't felt during this discussion, but neglected to specify that yarns must say "super wash" on the label in order to be non-felting wool.

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
Angel Hat by Kay Jones
Nadia's hat by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne

Thank you to Fix-A-Stitch for sponsoring this episode!

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 for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting?
Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli
Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko
Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Silky Wool from Elsebeth Lavold
Ashes by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?
Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe
Sharlene's Watch Cap
Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Channa by Liisa Nieminen

Thanks so everyone who participated in the 2019 Colors of Fall KAL/CAL! We chat finished objects, fall outfits, and prizes!

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 Note by tincanknits
Merino 17 light from Western Sky Knits
Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe
Stashbusting Helix Hats by Jessica Rose
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Like A Cloud by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
009 Hat by Annika Andrea Woke
Sharlene's 009 Hat
Derecho by Allison Green
Sharlene's Derecho
Tides from Holst Garn
Hydrangea Stripe Blanket by Lucy of Attic24
Gayle's Hydrangea Stripe Blanket

We also have a discussion about knitting for changing bodies, and knitting for the body you own right now.

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
Rainbow Wings by Knitting Expat Designs

Thank-you to our sponsor infinite twist!