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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

Mar 24, 2023

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
Elton by Joji Locatelli
 
What are we stalking?
Carlisle (Raglan) by Maddy Moe
Bloom Your Heart Out by Inese Sang
Pocket Edition by Hinterm Stein
Keep it Warm Sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee
Abloom by Anne Ginger 
Bonbec by Emilie Luis
 
What are we knitting?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Calliope by Melissa Clulow
Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow
Soyokaze by Ririko
Shifty by Andrea Mowry
 
Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!
What have we finished?
Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner
Bolton Pass Hat by Espace Tricot
 
Continuing our discussion about colorwork that we started with Cowichan sweaters, we talk about color and how folks use color-changing yarns and create stripes for fabulous effects. Patterns mentioned include:
Stripes gone crazy by Alfa Knits
Butterfly | Papillon by MarinJaKnits