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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

Jan 9, 2026

What are we wearing?

Ranunculus by Midori Hirose

Sharlene's Ranunculus

Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking?

Turn Around the Corner by Hinterm Stein

Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli

Ebony Granny Square Blanket by Mallory Krall

Callisto Hat by Tommy Knits

Winter Hug Hood by Drops Design

Fortuna's Wheel Pullover by Elspeth Vance

What are we knitting?

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

Crochet Moss Stitch blanket

Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax

Chione by Andrea Gaughn

Rainbow Dots Cowl by Janina Böttger

What have we finished?

Crochet Moss Stitch blanket

Auckland Bound by Maddie Moe

Sharlene's Auckland Bound

Marrow Hat by Victoria Chapelina

Sharlene's Marrow Hat

Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson

Gayle's Katie's Kep

Knitting in the News 2026

The Knitted Hood is Making a Serious Comeback

The Sheep Detectives movie trailer 

World Wildlife Fund Knit for Nature

Monkeys at rescue center receive knitted gifts

Care Home residents deliver knitted hearts

Game of Wool