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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

Feb 6, 2012

Here are links to things we discussed in episode 2. Links are to project or pattern pages on Ravelry.com.

Jaywalker socks by Grumperina
Ishbel shawl by Ysolda Teague
Madelinetosh Lovers group
Pink Posies Faux Faroese shawl by Karen Walker
Kauni yarn
Dorflinger Tee by Mandy Moore
Sharlene's Owl Cup Cozy
Madelinetosh Vintage
Lawrence by Melissa LaBarre
Owls sweater by Kate Davies
Cascade 128 yarn
Still Light Tunic by Veera Välimäki
Laika by Ysolda Teague
From Norway with Love by Pickles
Baby Berry Hat by Michele Sabatier
Who? hat by Sara Amoroso
Cabled Teddy Hat by Marinda Lariz
Aviatrix baby hat by Justine Turner
Nantes Hat by Amanda Scheuzger
Zephyr sweater by Tori Gurbisz
Rowan Calmer yarn
Red Hot by Kim Hargreaves

Our new knitting acronym is MSD, short for Maximum Sweater Density. If you have been knitting sweaters for years and your closet is full of hand knits, you too may have reached MSD!