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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 21

Oct 19, 2012

Episode 21! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and actually recorded this one straight through. Usually we need to take a drink or throat-clearing break, or one of us "umms" too many times and calls a halt to the proceedings. But this time, straight through. After 21 episodes maybe we are getting the hang of it. :) Again, we attempt to cram far too much information into one short hour, so this episode goes a bit over. Stick with us!

A big thanks to all who have been participating in the pattern purchase discussion over in our group on Ravelry. It is very enlightening and we love hearing all of your opinions.  And if we've forgotten to say it lately, another big THANK-YOU to all our listeners. You brighten our days, and ignite our knitting passion. We love our craft and we love sharing it with you.

What are we wearing?
Drifting by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Sharlene's Drifting

What are we stalking?
Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer
Sideway Shawls by Kyoko Nakayoshi
Merging Ripple Shawl by Kyoko Nakayoshi
Knitscene, Winter 2012
Amande Vest by Hilary Smith Callis

What are we knitting?
 A-Line Hoodie by Diane Soucy
127-29 Shawl with Flounce by DROPS Design
Ideas for variegated yarn thread on Ravelry
Taygete by Rosemary Hill

What have we finished?
Sharlene's Preemie hat, no pattern
Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Sharlene's Breezy Cardigan
Gayle's Preemie hats
Gayle's Mont Royal hat by tshep
Corazon by Julia Trice
Gayle's Corazon

Discussion about pattern purchases in our Ravelry group
Thanks to Julia Trice for donating a copy of the Corazon pattern!

Some new-to-us yarns we've recently seen and would like to see more of include:
Imperial Yarn 
Quince and Company Tern
Swans Island Yarn
Plucky Knitter Yarn
Blue Heron Bamboo Lace