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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

Jun 15, 2012

Wow, links galore. We packed a lot into this hour. We are back to recording in the house but a few ambient noises make it onto the recording. The neighbor's gasoline gardeners; (I call them the gasoline gardeners because the main thing they do seems to be running gasoline-powered blowers. They are very effective in blowing things around and creating lots of smelly gasoline exhaust. I can't speak to any actual gardening being accomplished however) bird sounds from the open windows; (it was a warm day!) and if you hear a metallic tinkling, it is my cat wandering through the room and the bell on his collar tinkling.

As always, questions or comments may be left here or visit our group on Ravelry. Enjoy!

What are we wearing?
Bianca's Jacket by Michelle Rose Orne
Sharlene's first Bianca
Deep Breath by Kirsten Hipsky
Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca silk
Gayle's Deep Breath

What are we stalking?
Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Rocio by Joji Locatelli
Jettshin's Rocio
Laika by Ysolda Teague
5200K by Suvi Simola
Global Warming by Suvi Simola
Filtering Daylight by Suvi Simola
Knit Red: Stitching for Women's Heart Health

What are we knitting?
Spring Showers by Joji Locatelli
Malabrigo Arroyo
Cardi #2 by Andrea Black
Shibui Sock
Peggy Sue by Linda Wilgus
Mock Rib Watch Cap by Tanis Gray
Chili Pepper Red Towel by Janet Carlow
Freya sweater by Andrea Black
Coraline by Ysolda Teague
Warriston by Kate Davies

Transit of Venus
Neck down cardigan by Diane Soucy
Sharlene's first sweater
Sitcom Chic by Bonne Marie Burns
Not Standard-issue Sweatshirt
Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard

The First Yarniacs KAL thread on Ravelry
Lotus Hat by Uptown Purl