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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, 2015

 

Sharlene's self-indulgent yarn from Western Sky Knits
As I sit here finishing these show notes, my eyes are drawn to the window, and the slight promise of rain. If you've been following California news at all, you know that while the rest of the country is experiencing a white winter, in our neck of the woods January passed without a drop of moisture falling from the sky. Extreme drought indeed. So despite the fact that it is a mild 62ºF (16ºC) folks are out and about bundled up and everyone is excited about the possibility of rain. Whatever the February weather has in store for you (that groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, right?) I hope you find a way to incorporate your knits--wearing or making--in a self-indulgent way. Please consider joining the self-indulgent KAL chat over in our group in Ravelry. Enjoy your knitting and stay warm! :)

What are we wearing?
Grace by Jane Richmond
Sharlene's Grace
The Traveling Sweater by A. Karen Alfke
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart
Silky Sock by Handwerks
 
What are we stalking?
Polaris by Hiroku Fukatsu
Heaven and Space by Martina Behm
Timetable Pullover by Andrea Sanchez
Ease by Alicia Plummer
Owligan by Kate Davies
Crinaeae Cardi by Tori Gurbisz
 
What are we knitting?
Seacoast by Joji Locatelli
3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli
Traveller Tunic by Joji Locatelli
Tracie Too by Imperial Yarn
Gayle's dad's sweater (no link yet)
 
What have we finished?
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young
Campside by Alicia Plummer
Baby Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker
Chunkeanie by Wooly Wormhead
Gayle's Chunkeanie
One skein boot toppers by Shireen Nadir

The yarn shown in the photo is Magnolia Luxe from Western Sky Knits