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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 6, 2017

In this first episode of the new year, we come to you from the west cliff area of Santa Cruz on a sunny afternoon. We spotted several sea otters during recording and enjoyed our time in the sun. This is a shorter episode in keeping with our busy holiday schedules, but have no fear, we have ideas and plans for some fun episodes for 2017. We've cast on new projects for our Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long #sikal2017 and hope you will join us!

What are we wearing?
Project Peace by Christina Campbell
Sharlene's Cowl
Gayle's Cowl

What are we stalking? 
Texture by Hannah Fettig
Morning Jacket
Eventide Cardi
Wharf Street Pullover
Big Texture Cowl
Constellate by Hunter Hammerstein

What are we knitting?
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli
Yummy Fingering in Stormy Sprinkles from Candy Skein
Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston
tosh merino light from madelinetosh
Bleached by Amy Miller

What have we finished?
KitKat Hat by Andre Sue
Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure
Sharlene's Sock Cowl
Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku
Gayle's sport weight socks
Gayle's KitKat Hat