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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

May 2, 2025

What are we wearing?

The Weekender by Andrea Mowry

Sharlene's Weekender

No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams

Gayle's No Sweat Shirt

What are we stalking?

Bliss-Bloss Shawl by Ambah O'Brien

Inlet by Yumiko Alexander

Josefine shawl by Anna Strandberg

Wildspun Wrap by Beata Jezek

Partition Pullover by James N. Watts

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs

What are we knitting?

Flores by Eri Shimizu

Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's Granny Stitch shawl

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee DK

We talk about the mechanics of swatching. How do you swatch?