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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

Nov 9, 2019

What are we wearing?
Divvy by Jumper Cables
Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane

What are we stalking?
Pusheen Hat by Sheila Toy Stromberg
Sode by Hiroko Payne
Ambient by Eri
Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri
Dotted Rays - Speckled Fade by Stephen West
Boardwalk by Stephen West

Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

 


What are we knitting?
Jessica Jones by Sminé
Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli
Dragon Pox Beanie by AlJayKnits
June Hat by Meghan Kelly
Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

What have we finished?
Cedar Pullover by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Cedar Pullover
Angel Hat by Kay Jones
Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Slow Curves

We discuss knitting on a budget, how we each manage our yarn budget, and suggest some ideas for knitting on a budget.
***We mention wool yarns that won't felt during this discussion, but neglected to specify that yarns must say "super wash" on the label in order to be non-felting wool.