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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

Oct 31, 2025

What are we wearing?

Gridlines by Susanne Sommer

What are we stalking?

Midwinter by Maaike van Geijn

Midsummer by Maaike van Geijn

Wander by Lotta H. Löthgren

One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Toes by Terry by Terry Schmidt

Non troppo by Asa Tricosa

Wayworn by Melanie Berg

What are we knitting?

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

City Walk Hat by Celeste Knitwear

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket

Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans

BABA sweater by Ankestrick

Gayle's socks

 

Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!

 

 

 

What have we finished?

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Colby

Timberland by Annamaria Ötvös

Gayle's Timberland

We revisit a topic we first discussed in episode 166, how "knitting soothes the troubled spirit." 

The full quote by Elizabeth Zimmermann is from her book Knitting without Tears as follows:

Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.