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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

Feb 6, 2026

What are we wearing?

Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill

Sharlene's Zephyr

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Squam Sweater

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Elton

Gayle's Zweig

Zweig by Caitlin Hunger

What are we stalking?

Umbriel Hat by Courtney Kelly

Coffee Run by Veronika Lindberg

How Norwegians expressed resistance against Nazi occupation

Susan's Mad Knitting episode 98: Some thoughts on knitting and resistance

(This is a YouTube link)

Fleece and Harmony Mystery Blanket 2004 by Fleece and Harmony

Lale by Anke Telschow

Nordwand by Birgit Grunwald

What are we knitting?

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Chione by Andrea Gaughan

Chilly Podsters by Glenna C

 

Thank you to our sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!

 

What have we finished?

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Crochet moss stitch blanket #2

Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones

Gayle's blanket

Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax

Gayle's Doodle Hat

Rainbow dots Cowl by Jenina Böttger

Gayle's Rainbow Dots

We chat about Barbara Walker, a knitting exceptional, who passed away in December. You can read her New York Times obituary here