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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

Jul 5, 2018

What are we wearing?
Divvy by JumperCables
Sharlene's Divvy
Gayle's Divvy

What are we stalking?
Picnic Point Beanie by Fairlight Fibers
Little Scallops by Maria Carlander
Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green
Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry

Thank you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

 
What are we knitting?
The Easy One by Joji Locatelli
Westbound by Elizabeth Doherty
Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty
Slade by Michele Wang

What have we finished?
Sharlene's kitchen scrubbie
Jujuy by Joji Locatelli
Little Coffee Bean by Elizabeth Smith
Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine

In this episode we share our "Yarniacs Tech Tips" segment. In the past, we've sprinkled tips, tricks, and helpful hints throughout the podcast, but going forward, we will try to bunch them together as an occasional segment. This should make things easier to find!

This episode we discuss how to remember make one left and make one right; Sharlene's technique to "close the gap" on circular bind-offs; and using stitch markers to assist when casting on a large number of stitches.