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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 19, 2012

Wow. This one is a longer-than-usual episode. I guess we had more to say that I thought. Based on listener comments we are trying to provide more information about each project or pattern we discuss. Hopefully we have succeeded in doing that this episode. Again, we will get better!

Some ambient noises this time. The frig came on, the fan on the computer came on. The ice-maker may have chimed in at one point too. I need to start a list of things to shut down before recording! Since we don't record in a sound room, there will always be a little bit of mood noise.

Links to everything (I hope) we discussed below. If it is a pattern that we've been discussing on previous episodes, I may link to our Ravelry project page instead of the Ravelry pattern page or designer web site. If I have left something off the list, please don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Enjoy episode 8!

Transverse Cardigan by Ann Weaver
Dolman sleeve definition
Sharlene's Transverse Cardigan
Gayle's Sabine shrug
Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Bianca's Jacket by Michele Rose Orne
Tinder by Jared Flood
Camellia shawl by Meg Myers
Enamored shawl by Linda Aylor
Sharlene's Traveling Sweater
Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki
Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier
Chili Pepper Red Kitchen Towel by Janet Carlow
Coraline by Ysolda Teague
Sharlene's finished Ginkgo Shoulderette Shawl
Gayle's Emilien
Gayle's Fuse
iPad sleeve
Bryn Mawr skirt by Nancy Eiseman
Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer
Citron by Hilary Smith Callis