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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 18, 2014

In addition to our usual segments, Gayle and I talk about inspiration. What kinds of things inspire you to choose projects? Colors? Fibers? Patterns? Photographs? We get inspiration from many places. Our surroundings, websites, color and fiber swatches and other knitters all provide fuel for the inspiration fire. We are both looking forward to the discussion about everyones' inspirations and hope you will join us over at our Ravelry group. Some links to our inspirations that can be found online can be found below. Enjoy!
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
22 Little Clouds by Martina Behm
Sharlene's 22 Little Clouds
Audrey in Unst by Gudrun Johnston
Gayle's Audrey in Unst
Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart
Gayle's Grey Robin Shawl

What are we stalking?
Sock Monkey tape measure cover by Justyna Kacprzak
Ravelry popular shawl list
Pagona by Steven West
French Cancan by Mademoiselle C
Brickless by Martina Behm
Zilver by Lisa Mutch
Secrecy by Hanna Maciejewska

What are we knitting?
Svalbard by Bristol Ivy
Sharlene's Svalbard
Sharlene's Striped Shawl
Viajante by Martina Behm
Laneway by Veera Valimaki
Flamingo Mitts by SpillyJane

What have we finished?
Winding Journey by Julianna Lund

Inspirations: What inspires us and our knitting, crafting, and in general?

Color inspirations can be found here:
Design Seeds
Pantone color website, scroll down to see the color of the day

Nature inspirations including:
Flowers, plants,  beach, the ocean, the sand
Flowers and leaves combinations, stormy skies
Souvenirs, post cards & note cards

Instagram
Sharlene's Instagram feed
Gayle's Instagram feed

National Forests
Clark Little Gallery
Yosemite National Park
Pantone

Ravelry friend activity and neighbors

Pinterest
Stash and Burn podcast