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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

Jul 28, 2025

What are we wearing?

Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty

Viajante by Martina Behm

What are we stalking?

Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu

Stripy Unicorn by Joji Locatelli

Inovec by Karin Fernandez

Knitted Granny Square by Susan Rainey

Mollie Blouse by Wemade wardrobe

Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company

Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel 

What are we knitting?

Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

The Simple Thing by Melina Brell

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies

Quinata Socks by Summer Lee

Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger

Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart

 

Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns!

 

What have we finished?

Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit

Sharlene's Anker's Hat

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Sharlene's Tchaikovsky Hat

Elfbaby Hat by Robynn Weldon

Gayle's Elfbaby

Ilha by Orlane Suche

Gayle's Ilha

We share a couple of Knitting in the News stories!

What we lose when we are priced out of our hobbies from The Atlantic

Cinema teams up with crafters

Jumpers and Jazz in July

Knitting is Cool Again from The Guardian

The Northeast Fiber Exchange