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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 20, 2026

What are we wearing?

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Confetti

Aamu by Joanna Ignatius

Gayle's Aamu

What are we stalking?

Fiona by Vicky Chan

The Cozy Hoodie by Clarissa Schellong

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Around the World Sweater by Carmen Jorissen

Piccolo Fiore by Claudia Quintanilla

Flora Adora Hat by Mary Pranica

What are we knitting?

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Generic ribbed hat

Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick

Hoodola by Laura Nelkin

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Chilly Podsters by Glenna C

 

Thank you to our sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!

 

What have we finished?

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

Chione by Andrea Gaughan

 

School of Knit: Let's talk cables!

We start a cable conversation which will ultimately span two episodes. Some of the patterns and projects we mention are listed below.

Citadel by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Citadel

Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Dragonflies

Gayle's Dragonflies

Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Clio

Gayle's Clio

Evangeline by Michelle Szeghalmi-Shirley

Gayle's Evangeline

Hogwart's Express by Susan Ashcroft

Sharlene's Hogwart's Express

Owls cup cozy

Owls by Kate Davies Designs

Sharlene's Owls

October Hat by Sloane Rosethal

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty