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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

Oct 28, 2016

What are we wearing?
Newsom by Bristol Ivy
Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock
Sharlene's Newsom
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart
Gayle's Red Robin

What are we stalking?
Favorite Things (basic + gray) by Joji Locatelli 
Granito - dropped sleeve pullover with pockets
Trevor - a-line tunic with stripes
 All I Want - two-color triangular shawl
Textured Pullover - worsted weight striped pullover

What are we knitting?
Granito by Joji Locatelli
Western Sky Knits Magnolia Luxe
Sharlene is also knitting default hats!
Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Kilbride by Wooly Wormhead
Snowflake Party by Martina Behm

What have we finished?
KitKat Hat by Andre Sue
Sharlene's KitKat
Sharlene's basic hat
Cria by Ysolda Teague (still needs buttons!)
Sharlene's Cria
Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty
Gayle's Sans Serif
Tupshin by Erin Birnel
Gayle's Tupshin socks
Skykomish by Lee Meredith
Gayle's Skykomish
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Gayle's Sockhead

Finishing links
The Knitter's Book of Finishing Techniques
Wooly Wormhead website
Grafting (kitchener stitch) tutorials
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off