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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

Aug 11, 2023

We include a segment in the episode about winding yarn that we previously recorded. We were going to discuss this topic, but after listening to the previous episode, we decided it had all the points we wanted to discuss and so was worth listening again. We call it "School of Knit: Best of!" Enjoy!

What are we wearing?
Sharlene has failed at wearing her hand-knit socks!
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?
Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden
Arconia by Ami Lowden
Mabel's version 
Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli
Diamond Heel Sock by Laura Salisbury
All Things Spring by Annie Lupton
 
What are we knitting?
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Chevron Lace Cardigan by Milobo
Sharlene's Failed Bucket hat
Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team
Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee
Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli
Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery
Bright Side by Espace Tricot
 
We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!
What have we finished?
Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard
Elfbaby hat by Robyn Weldon
Ariana by Amy Christoffers
Gayle's Ariana