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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 29, 2023

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months. 
 
I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention. 
 
Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Jamieson's yarns
 
Some things that you might need in your knitting bag:
chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones
 
Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!
 
 
What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction?
Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns!
We'll focus on this in an episode next year.
 
Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience:
Tara by Alice Starmore
Sharlene's Tara
 
Techniques we don't love:
Examples of Mary Maxim baby blankets
Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern)
Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson
 
Technique we want to try?
Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley