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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

Aug 19, 2016

This week we are out and about again. I think this will be a new summer tradition--recording in fun locations. This week we visit the harbor, with some sea lions and you might hear some gulls in the background. We took photos of both of our Donner sweaters, which I just finished, and Gayle was binding off while we recorded. You will hear all about these sweaters on the podcast.

Are you knitting something for our fall KAL? There is about a month to go. Time to finish what is on the needles or cast on something small. Remember, the styling is the fun part of this KAL. Please photograph your garment with a fall look. You can wear the outfit or just lay it out for the photograph. Just make sure your entry photo shows us the whole look. It is so inspirational to look through everyone's outfits and think about the coming season.
- Sharlene


What are we wearing?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's second Donner
Coastal Hoodie by Tori Gurbisz
Gayle's Coastal Hoodie

What are we stalking?
 Zookeeper's Blanket by Justine Walley
Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider
Aviatrix hat by Justine Turner
Peasy by Heidi Kirrmaier
Joji's fall KAL
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Japan Sleeves by Joji Locatelli
Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki

What are we knitting?
Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

What have we finished?
Donner by Elizabeth Doherty
Lindy Chain yarn from Knit Picks
Starshower by Hillary Smith Callis
Pavement by Veera Valimaki

Yarniacs Colors of Fall 2016 Knit-a-long chat here
Please use the hashtag #yarniacscolors2016 for your social media needs

Stranded Magazine Mild Weather 2016
Salal by Andi Satterlund
Tupshin by Erin Birnel
Skykomish by Lee Meredish