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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 32: Botanical Knits

Mar 22, 2013

In addition to our usual segments, we share our impressions of Botanical Knits by Alana Dakos. If you haven't checked out these lovely designs, please click on the link above and do so! We also announce the winners of the Self-indulgent KAL. Congrats to our winners and to everyone who made themselves something lovely to start the new year. Wear it with pride! I am still getting over a cold and coughing a bit. If my voice sounds like a frog, that is why!
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Roza's Socks by Grumperina
Sharlene's Roza de verde
We are also both wearing our KAL sweaters. See the links below!

What are we stalking?
Sharlene is stalking 2-color shawls for her Miss Babbs Yummy sock yarn
Westport Wrap by Laura Aylor
Pendulum shawl by Amy Miller
Diving In by Mam'zelle Flo
Sola by Julia Trice
Projects for Gayle's Ceallach Yarns Superboo
Vanadium by Lisa Mutch

What are we knitting?
TGV shawl by Susan Ashcroft
Entangled Vines by Alana Dakos***
Drops Alpaca yarn
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty
Autumn's End pullover by Alana Dakos

What have we finished?
Tangled Yoke Cardigan by Eunny Jang
Sharlene's Tangled Yoke
Halo hat 2
Halo hat 3
Oranje by Ann Weaver
Gayle's Oranje
alibi cowl by tshep
Gayle's alibi
Alisha Mitts by Erin Birnel
Gayle's Alisha Mitts

Ambient noises this week courtesy of my bird and the wind! After we recorded I realized my front window was indeed open, and that was causing the curtains to move!

***After recording I noticed that the Entangled Vines Cardigan does indeed have slight shaping for the hips, adding a few stitches in one increase row.