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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!

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The Yarniacs Episode 165: #yarniacssweaterchallenge!

Apr 27, 2018

We recorded at the harbor again, sitting in the car. Apologies for some ambient noises from seagulls, motor vehicles, and people!

What are we wearing?
Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska
Sharlene's Flaum
Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton
Gayle's Ravenscliffe

What are we stalking?
Sharlene's Svalbard
Asagi by Bristol Ivy
O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy
Herbarium by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne
Bride by the Sea Shawl by Jenn Sheelen


Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!


What are we knitting?
Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty
Jessica Jones by Sminé
Light Rain by Joji Locatelli
RYC Cashcotton 4-Ply from Rowan
Fading Point by Joji Locatelli
Violet Waffles by Halldora J

What have we finished?
Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska
Sharlene's Flaum
Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton
Gayle's Ravenscliffe
I Was a Teenage Mutant by Alex Tinsley
Malabrigo Waffles Scarf by Sarah Florent

What can you learn from the #yarniacssweaterchallenge ?
Pick your 5 most worn sweaters and evaluate for
1 - color
2 - yarn weight
3 - fiber
4 - design elements
5 - construction
6 - ease

You might be surprised to learn what you really wear. What you wear may not be what you like or choose to knit. If you find a pattern in what you really wear, you can use that information when picking yarns and projects. You can extend this exercise to do for example, summer sweaters, shawls, or any other particular situation you like.