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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!

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The Yarniacs Episode 18: Hello September

Sep 7, 2012

September is here, the kids are back in school, and we are roving podcasters no more. Don't get me wrong, we love summer, but there is something comforting about returning to our usual recording spot (my dining room table), with its usual comforts (available internet connection, drinks, bathroom). In this part of California, September is usually one of our warmest months. Though we aren't feeling the fall knits yet, we both have an eye on some new and new-to-us patterns and fantasy knitting projects. Our stalking segment is full of possibilities. Our knitting presents us with challenges. Our finished objects hold both happiness and heartbreak. Just another week with The Yarniacs! Enjoy.

What are we wearing?
Drifting by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Abstract Fiber Supersock, valentine colorway
Sharlene's Drifting
Sharlene also knit a second Drifting, that was a gift for her sister
Freya by Andrea Black
Gayle's Freya

What are we stalking?
Lull by Hiroko Fukatsu aka Roko on Ravelry
Boxy by Joji Locatelli
Dragonflies by Joji Locatelli
The Way from Brighton by Joji Locatelli
Alcazar by Joji Locatelli
Antiquo by Gudrun Johnston

What are we knitting?
Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Jenica Hoodie by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?
198 yards of Heaven by Christy Verity
Sharlene's Heaven shawlette
Turn a Square hat by Jared Flood
Cowl Neck Vest by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Pom Pom Peds by Purl Soho
Gayle's Peds
Aynia shrug by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Gayle's Aynia
Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier