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The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast


Gayle and Sharlene search for the ever-elusive perfect yarn for the perfect project. The Yarniacs Podcast is an audio podcast coming to you from the coast of California. Join us!

The perfect yarn.

Does such a thing exist? Every knitter has a favorite yarn. But every knitter knows that their perfect yarn is not perfect for every project. So we knitters tend to hold dear several favorite yarns. We have a perfect sock yarn. Or a perfect wool blend. A perfect yarn for outerwear. Sometimes even one skein of too-precious-to-use perfectly dyed yarn. (You know you have one!)

Once you have the perfect yarn though, you need an accompanying perfect project. But the perfect project is a dynamic concept--always changing and occasionally slipping away. Varying styles, colors, and seasons come into play. So the search is always on.

But we are willing to accept the challenge. The constant search for the perfect yarn, matched with the perfect project. Who are we? Two knitting besties in search of the perfect yarn. Bring it!

Sharlene’s Instagram: @yarniac

Gayle’s Instagram: @gayleywayley

Apr 15, 2016

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?
Minthe by Anne Ginger
Small Flowers Mitts by Pinneguri
Knitted Knockers

Gayle and I share some of our favorite things to do when we are on Ravelry, such as searching within our own libraries and searching for specific projects made in specific yarns. We both like to search for ways to use our own pattern libraries, and yarn stashes--finding ways to use our own little hidden pattern and yarn gems is one of our favorite ways to use Ravelry. There are some search filters that are fun to use too. We hope you learn something! We will try to schedule this discussion several times a year as it always proves to be quite popular!