The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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 Sminé
Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse by Anna Hrachovec aka Mochimochi Land
Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli
Hipster Cowl by Joji Locatelli
Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer
Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine

What are we knitting?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Sunnydale Cowl by Katy Carroll
Magical Thinking by Casapinka
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?
Sunnydale Cowl by Katy Carroll
How Quiet Hat by Helen Stewart
Panda by Susan B. Anderson

Where are they now?
Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier
Calmer from Rowan
Sharlene's Buttercup 1
Sharlene's Buttercup 2
Sharlene's Buttercup 3
Coast Old Bomuld from Holst Garn
Apres Surf Hoodie by Connie Chang Chinchio
Solstice Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

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, and we felt we'd better catch up with all you enthusiastic knitters! Thanks so much for supporting the KAL, our podcast, and being such enthusiastic yarniacs!

What are we wearing?
Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Boxy
Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis
Sharlene's Starshower
The Throwback by Andrea Mowry
Gayle's Throwback

What are we stalking?
Dotty Lace Top by Elena Fedotova
Dandelion Wish by Jennifer Wood
Colibrí amigurumi by Canal Crochet
Lufthul by Elsabeth Judith
Balada by Filipa Carneiro
Falling Stars Fingerless Mitts by Owl Croft Designs

Thank-you Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting?
Magical Thinking by Casapinka
Derecho by Allison Green
Love Note by tincanknits
Dandelion from madelinetosh
Fiddly Bits by Jana Pihota
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's 5200K remake

What have we finished?
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy
Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe
Sharlene's Watch cap
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
tosh lace by madelinetosh

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 Swiatek


Thank-you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting?
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy
Beckett by Marie Green
Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Nunroe
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty
Merino DK from Rohrspatz & Wollmeise
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

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 Suit by Susan Anderson
Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri
Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko

Thank you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

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. This is real life. We hope the guest appearance will enhance your enjoyment of the episode. :)
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Fading Point by Joji Locatelli
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

What are we stalking?
Interpretations Volume 6 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki

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 by Ririko
A Little Flare Skirt by Violet
Canon Hand Dyes Amy's skirt
Party Top by AbbyeKnits
Fallen Leaf Shell by Rosemary Hill
Manzanita Tee by Rosemary Hill

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

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
Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Cormo Fingering from Sincere Sheep
Papa by Junko Okamoto
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

What have we finished?
Graham by Jennifer Adams
Ponytail Hat by Knikki Knits


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

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 knitting?
Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy
Graham by Jennifer Adams
Papa by Junko Okamoto
Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones

What have we finished?
Fading Point by Joji Locatelli
Zweig by Caitlin Hunter

Thank you Western Sky Knits for sponsoring this episode!

Where are they now? Stalking from previous years at Stitches West!
Minthe by Anne Ginger
Gayle's Minthe
Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's San Serif
Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Woodfords
Divvy by JumperCables
Gayle's Divvy
Svalbard by Bristol Ivy
Sharlene's Svalbard
Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Marklee
Portage by Melissa Schaschwary
Trilinear by Cindy Garland
Bare Branches by Alana Dakos
Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty
Polyhedra by Emma Welford
All Points South by Casapinka
Gale by Alicia Plummer

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!

Welcome to The Yarniacs Awards show! It's our 7th anniversary of podcasting! And you know Gayle and I love to party, and by party, we mean sit and share our knitting adventures with you, dear listener. So celebrate along with us as we announce some of our "bests" of the previous year.

It was pouring rain while we were recording. So you may hear the ambient noise of rain on the roof and the sounds of my housebound pets. As always, we love that you are joining us. Now, go put on your Academy-ready hand knits and enjoy the show!

What are we wearing?
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
The Throwback by Andrea Mowry

Best Pattern of the Year
Fading Point by Joji Locatelli
Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry
Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones
Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter

Designer of the Year
Joji Locatelli - Gayle knit 5 Joji projects, Sharlene knit 5
Elizabeth Doherty - Gayle knit 4 projects, Sharlene knit 5
Andrea Mowry
Caitlin Hunter

Best "new to us" Designer of the Year
Ririko
Relax by Ririko
Tulip by Ririko
The Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko
Caitlin Hunter

Thank you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

What are we wearing?
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Robbie's Boxy
Robbie's Moon River Socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel
The Easy One by Joji Locatelli
Jujuy by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Jujuy
Confetti by  Veera Välimäki
Faded by Andrea Mowry
Pavement by Veera Välimäki

What are we stalking?
Boxy-shaped sweaters by Joji Locatelli:
I See Spring by Joji Locatelli
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
Boxy and Buttony by Joji Locatelli
The Easy One by Joji Locatelli
Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy
Noble yarn from Holst Garn
Nerissa by Elizabeth Smith
Tiny Tassels by Karen Fernandez
All Points South by Casapinka

Thank you Marianated Yarns and Katinka Designs for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting?
French Macaroon by The Nobel Thread
Robbie's French Macaroon
Tiny Tot by Kristen Rettig
Robbie's Tiny Tot
Elton by Joji Locatelli
Robbie's Elton
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Wolkig by Martina Behm
5200K redux
Jujuy by Joji Locatelli
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

Gather Together by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Gather Together
Archer by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Archer
Pei by Michele Wang
Gayle's Pei

What are we stalking?
Sachiko by Bristol Ivy
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy

Bits And Bobs by Kay F Jones

Thank-you Marianated Yarns and Katinka Designs for sponsoring this episode!

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson
Gayle's blanket

What are we wearing?
Confetti by Veera Välimäki
Sharlene's Confetti 2
Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty
Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri
Gayle's Happy Sheep Cardigan

What we stalking?
Sweater for a Lawn Flamingo by Lynn Bethke
Barley by tincanknits
Antler Hat by tincanknits
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Bankhead by Susie Gourlay
Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner
Floozy by Libby Jonson

Thank you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!


What are we knitting?
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
Volkig by Martina Behm
Sharlene's Volkig from last year
Dragonfly Fibers Dharma
Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson
Gayle's blanket
Clementine by Kate Burge and Rachel Price

What have we finished?
Ripping out 5200k by Suvi Simola
Sharlene's 5200k
Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter
Gayle's Tecumseh

What are we wearing?
Confetti by Veera Välimäki

Thank-you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

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

Thank you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!