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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 11, 2025

What are we wearing?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Marklee

What are we stalking?

Turtle Dove V-neck by Sonder Yarn Company

Winter's Finery by Rosemary Hill

Quaking Aspen Wrap by Purl Soho

Antelope Valley Snood by Tracy Pipinich

Waffle Loop Sweater by Other Loops

What are we knitting?

Basic hat (no pattern)

Cake Pop Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu

Forever 16 by Minimi Designs

West Desert Hood by Virginia Catherall

Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee

 

Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

 

 

What have we finished?

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Tricksters

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder

Gayle's Hermione socks

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Do you know what types of garments and patterns you wear the most? Asking yourself a few simple questions can help you choose patterns that you will really wear. This is the basis of the Yarniacs Sweater Challenge, in which we take a critical look at the items we wear, and use that information to help us choose patterns that will fit our lifestyles, our bodies, and are comfortable to live in. 

#yarniacssweaterchallenge