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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 16, 2025

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene's Sorrel

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

Gayle's Anthology Throw

What are we stalking?

Jean Sweater by Johanna Gehrisch

Flutter by Meiju Kallio

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Our "pose" bundle

Crumpet Cardigan by Park Williams

Sea Sweater by Yuko Shimizu

Peggotty Light by Claire Slade

What have we been knitting?

Flores by Eri Shimizu

The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy

The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co.

Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer

 

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Aamu by Joanna Ignatius

Gayle's Aamu

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