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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 13, 2013

I am recovering from a cold both as I write this, and on the day we recorded. Thus, it was a very merry low-key episode for me. I mentioned to Gayle that I felt she had to carry the episode and that I had several long pauses while my brain s-l-o-w-l-y cranked into gear. She thought not at all. So there you have it. :)

I do know that we had to pause while recording several times. I had to check on various animals throughout the house and Boo (the cat) makes a jingly appearance that you will hear while we stalk patterns. At one point there is a banging coming from another room. While recording I didn't know what was going on, but post-recording I found Boo was opening some drawers in the bathroom, making mischief!

We hope you enjoy!
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Walpole by Hannah Fettig
Sharlene's Walpole
Aniron by Luise O'Neill
Gayle's Aniron

What are we stalking?
Miranda by Josée Paquin
Lempster by Norah Gaughan
Dylan's Beanie by Wooly Wornhead
Beans the Cat by Linda Dawkins
Estee Becklace and Earrings by Kristin Omdahl

What are we knitting?
Seamless Saloma Slippers by Megan Williams
Ease by Alicia Plummer
Thrummed Booties by Katie Startzman (pattern from The Knitted Slipper Book we reviewed in episode 48)
Audrey in Unst by Gudron Johnston
Hogwart's Express by Susan Ashcroft

What have we finished?
Halo hat 14
Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Alewives Cowl
Seamless Salomas Slippers by Megan Williams
Slippers 1, 2, 3, and 4

What are we swatching?
Sincere Sheep Equity Sport

Other mentions:
Nuzzle cowl by Kelly Brooker
Armonika cowl by Rustat Design