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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

Apr 5, 2014

Spring break was this week, and my computer and knitting time has been extremely limited. As I was getting my show notes together I realized I hadn't been doing much pattern stalking and my wips haven't seen much action. Gayle has been traveling and though she has had the luxury of airport and airplane knitting, she hasn't been doing much stalking either. But we do have a few tidbits to share with you and hope you will enjoy and find something useful!

We chat about a new single-ply superwash fingering yarn on the market from Dream in Color. We are also giving away a skein, so be sure to visit our group on Ravelry to enter for a chance to win!
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Imagine When by Joji Locatelli
Aniron Tunic by Luise O'Neill
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart

What are we stalking?
Big Bold Chevron Curtain by Tamara Kelly
Easy Crochet Owl by Jaquie Bunny Mummy
Tape Measure cozies on Ravelry
Tiny Turtle Tape Measure by Sophia Zhu
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart
Drifting by Cecily Glowick MacDonald

What are we knitting?
Viajante by Martina Behm
Svalbard by Bristol Ivy
Barley by tincanknits
Winding Journey by Juliana Lund
Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane
Laneway by Veera Valimaki

What have we finished?
Dish Scrubbie by Sharlene
Sea Anemone Scrubbie by Sharlene
Kitimat by Kayla Sparkes
Fisher Cable Hat by Lindsey Felice
Naughty Bohemian Little Black Skirt by Leslie Petrovski
Jeweled Cowl by Sachiko Amura
Gayle's Jeweled Cowl

Dream in Color Jilly yarn
New colors for 2014