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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 2, 2019

Fourteen months ago, in episode 166, we talked about crafting and the effects of depression, anxiety, sadness and grief. All of these feelings can be overwhelming and hinder the joy that we usually derive from our crafting and everyday life. Sometimes our crafting can be a lifeboat in a sea of these  feelings. In this episode, we revisit this topic, and reiterate how important it is to find a way to cope with these completely normal and natural feelings.

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What are we wearing?
Heartfelt by Veera Välimäki
Ease by Alicia Plummer
 
What are we stalking?
Milky Oolong by Susanna Winter
Breakaway Dogwood Shawl by Lisa Hounshell
Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Matinson
Quiet City by Melanie Berg
Moon Drip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs

Thank you to our sponsor infinite twist!

What are we knitting?
Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter
Cocoon by La Maison Rililie
Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli
 
What have we finished?
Love Note by tincanknits
Sharlene's wee Love Note
Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine
Magical Thinking by Casapinka

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either." 
- Elizabeth Zimmermann, Knitting Without Tears