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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

Dec 26, 2025

What are we wearing?

Love Note by Tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?

Jelly Top by Mei Bruns

Kristine Cardigan by Zanete Knits

Sacha by Soligreen Design

Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax

Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

Hello From My Colors Crop by Jessie Maed Designs

Thrumline by Gillian McLeod

What are we knitting?

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe

Crochet Moss Stitch blanket 

SIKAL swatch for The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

Chione by Andrea Gaughan

BABA sweater by Ankestrick

Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones

 

Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe Tea!

 

 

What have we finished?

Gayle finished her (possibly) last charity hat of the year

Yarniacs this or that

Feel free to answer the questions in the Ravelry thread if you'd like!

Coffee or tea?

At the gym, spin or boot camp class?

Breakfast or lunch?

Bracelets or earrings?

Salty or sweet?

Beach or forest?

Drama or fantasy?

Christmas or Halloween?

Star Wars or Star Trek?

Handwritten or typed?

Book first or movie first?

Joggers or jeans?

Silly hat or silly socks?

Cables or colorwork?

Pullover or cardigan?

Embroidery or cross stitch?

Woolen-spun or worsted-spun?

Paper pattern or digital pattern?

Trendy pattern or tried and true pattern?

Yarn cake or yarn ball?

Merino or other breed?

Art museum or history museum?

Camping or glamping?

Not a this or that, but a fun way to end the discussion: Describe your perfect knitting spot

This is our last episode for 2025. Thanks for being a Yarniacs Podcast listener!

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