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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

Dec 8, 2017

We are at the harbor for our annual holiday lights episode, though this year we were a little too early in the day for the lights. :) But we did have some sea life sightings so it all worked out. This episode we talk a little about the upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long which has become an annual Yarniacs event. Please see our group on Ravelry if you need more information and join in the fun. Please use the hashtag #SIKAL2018 for your social media needs.

You'll notice we mention the Pantone Color of the Year. I think the news about the 2018 Color of the Year must have hit social media about the time we were recording, so if you haven't heard by now, check the link below to see the gorgeous Ultra Violet! You know that I am going to knitting this color. (Of course, you also know that I would be knitting this color even if it weren't Color of the Year. I just happen to have some in my stash. Ha!)

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
- Sharlene


What are we wearing?
Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Boxy
Focus Dress by Meiju K-P
Gayle's Focus Dress

Sea life sightings
California Sea Lion
Harbor Seal 

What are we stalking?
Family Purr by Claire Slade
Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart
Flying Solo by Espace Tricot
Tricky Dickey by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Grandma's Dickeys
Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry
Björkö Shawl by Anna Freidberg
Clio by Elizabeth Doherty

What are we knitting?
Wolkig by Martina Behm
Beloved Berlin by Isabel Kraemer
Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure
Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry
Tulle Shawl by Helen Stewart

What have we finished?
Gayle's charity hats

The Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long #SIKAL2018
will start this year on Christmas Day, 2017 and go through the
Spring Equinox March 20, 2018.

The Pantone Color of the Year 2018 was released the day that we recorded!
It is Ultra Violet!