The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 295: Knitting with Robbie - 2023 Edition! May 05, 2023

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This episode we welcome special guest, BoxySweaterGal Robbie! Robbie is our moderator in the Yarniacs group on Ravelry, knitter of fabulous Boxy sweaters, quilter of unique designs, and our wonderful friend. Robbie is in town to attend the Northern California Knitter's Retreat (NoCKRs). We hope you enjoy our chat! What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Boxy 5200K by Suvi Simola 5200K redux Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid Gayle's CopyCat CC Beanie What are we stalking? Xarabia by Belén Fernández The Ffrench Collection by Rachel Illsley Kismet by Rachel Illsley What are we knitting? Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty Joy Boxy by Joji Locatelli Hitchhiker by Martina Behm Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriella Roberts Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns What have we finished? Robbie's Ornament socks Gale's Art watermelon sock blank Cocoon by La Maison Ririlie We chat about Robbie's WIP (work in progress) Cleanup KAL/CAL

The Yarniacs Episode 294: Knitting and Colorwork Part 2 Apr 21, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Seacoast by Joji Locatelli Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Birds of a Feather What are we stalking? Two Bridges by Tori Yu Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen Charmeuse by Rosemary Hill Chevron Braid Wrap by Stephen West What are we knitting? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg hat. 7. 2023 Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Gayle's Bits and Bobs Cocoon by La Maison Rililie Thank you to our sponsors Katy H. Carroll and Marianated Yarns! What have we finished? Calliope by Melissa Clulow hat. 6 . 2023 Celebration Crown by Davina Choy Shifty by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shifty Part 2 of Colorwork discussion: stranded, Fair Isle, intarsia, mosaic, entrelac (See Part 1 in Episode 292) Cityscape by Laura Chau Sharlene's San Francisco Cityscape Alyssum by Tomomi Yoshimoto Drawing Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto Papa by Junko Okamoto Gayle's Papa It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey Mary Jane Mucklestone Kate Davies Gudron Johnston (Ravelry link) Jennifer Steingass (Ravelry link) Tincanknits Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers Bonny Isle Hat by Linda Shearer Cheesylove by Kate Wisson Sharlene's Cheesylove Leicht by Annette Schleicher Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero Bunny Blanket Buddy by Lion Brand Sharlene's Bunny Blanket Ampersand Dragon by Jacquline Rivera RinaRadish's Neverwinter Blanket

The Yarniacs Episode 293: Knitting Our Way Around the World! Apr 08, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted What are we stalking? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Tata Matilda by Marziasknit Nandipha by Noma Ndlovu Sowing Seeds of Love by Joji Locatelli Hoarfrost Hat by Alena Malevitch Mousseux by Espace Tricot What are we knitting? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Shifty by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsors! What have we finished? Calliope by Melissa Clulow Sharlene's Calliope Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow Sharlene Parallel Lines Soyokaze by Ririko Gayle's Soyokaze Shiftalong by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shiftalong We chat about the conclusion of the Self-Indulgent Knit(craft)-along. There are a few prizes and a few special mentions! :) If you've won a prize, contact us so we can arrange to get it to you!

The Yarniacs Episode 292: Knitting and Colorwork Mar 24, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Elton by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Carlisle (Raglan) by Maddy Moe Bloom Your Heart Out by Inese Sang Pocket Edition by Hinterm Stein Keep it Warm Sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Abloom by Anne Ginger Bonbec by Emilie Luis What are we knitting? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Calliope by Melissa Clulow Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow Soyokaze by Ririko Shifty by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner Bolton Pass Hat by Espace Tricot Continuing our discussion about colorwork that we started with Cowichan sweaters, we talk about color and how folks use color-changing yarns and create stripes for fabulous effects. Patterns mentioned include: Stripes gone crazy by Alfa Knits Butterfly | Papillon by MarinJaKnits

The Yarniacs Episode 291: Cowichan Knitting Mar 11, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee Confetti by Veera Valimaki Pavement by Veera Valimaki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Confadement What are we stalking? Sangatsu Shawl by Eri Shimizu The Kindness of Ravens by Harper Bee Corvids, 19 by Harper Bee Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirosi Brooklyn Raglan by Tori Yu Drizzle Sweater by SuviKnits What are we knitting? Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner Calliope by Melissa Clulow Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Shifty by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Easwas by Kate Davies Skelter by Wooly Wormhead (Rain noises pick up here!) We talk a bit about Cowichan knitting. This is the first article that brought my attention to these designs and sweaters. Tourism Cowichan video here Cowichan Knitters Elder Dora Wilson Who are the First Nations in Canada? First Nations Development Institute

The Yarniacs Episode 290: Not Knitting with Bald Eagles Feb 24, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Leicht by Annette Schleicher Family Tree Beanie by Svetlana Volkova Aran Sweater by MONM Knitting Himiko by Ririko Tonn Pullover by Ailbiona McLochlainn Open Cables Vest by Therese Chynoweth What are we knitting?

Calliope by Melissa Clulow

Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Gayle's Harrisville Designs Daylights yarn Soyokaze by Ririko Skelter Hat by Wooly Wormhead Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn! What have we finished?

Side by Side by Veera Välimäki Just try it by Susan Ashcroft

Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude Gayle's Joggers Pine Cone Bearer Beanie by Benjamin Matthews Gayle's Pine Cone Bearer hat We chat about clearing out our unworn and older sweaters, and why we decide to give some away and unravel and reuse yarn from others.

The Yarniacs Episode 289: Knitting Catch Up Feb 10, 2023

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Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and well wishes for our 11th Anniversary episode. We truly appreciate it, and love having you along on this wonderful crafting adventure. It's been a month since a regular episode, so our segments are a bit more pattern-packed than usual. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's go!

What are we wearing?

Sian by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Sian Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Archer What are we stalking? Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Amphora Pullover by Ainur Berkimbayeva Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Camaro by Tanis Lavallee Sea Swell Shawl by Stephen West Monarch Hat by Jamie Hoffman What are we knitting? Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft First Date by Carol Sunday Calliope by Melissa Clulow Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude/Chantal Miyagishima Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Soyokaze by Ririko Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn! What have we finished? Benyuan Beanie by Xiaowei Design Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty How I Make My Socks by Susan B. Anderson Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

The Yarniacs Episode 288: Happy 11th Anniversary to The Yarniacs Podcast! Jan 27, 2023

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Yes, it is our 11th anniversary and we are partying like we're at a yarn shop after a very long pandemic!

Album of the Year

Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Group Achievement of the Year: Charity knitting Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley Bird and Wildlife Rescue Nests by Karen Gunderson Project Knitwell Song of the Year Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Sophie Best New (to us) Artist/Tool The amazing row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep Best Pop Artist of the Year Stephen West for the Twists & Turns MKAL 2022 Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! Best Classic of the Year: The Granny stripe and square An example is Gayle's project Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Best Construction of the Year: Anything knit in the round! We found that pullover popularity far surpassed the popularity of cardigans. We mention these patterns: Ranunculus by Midair Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Tii Pullover Texture of the Year: Mohair stranded with a smooth yarn Sharlene Gayle AND Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Cable of the Year: SARK by Kate Davies Lifetime Achievement Award: The Stash!

Snippets of sweater songs from: - Undone by Weezer - Ugly Sweater Blues by JD McPherson - V-Neck Sweater by The Grayboy Allstars - In a Sweater Poorly Knit by mewithoutYou - Ugly Christmas Sweater by WENGIE - Sweaters by Allan Stone - Sweater Song by Spongebob Squarepants - My Favorite Sweater by Flynt Flossy - Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood

The Yarniacs Episode 287: Knitting & Crocheting in the New Year! Jan 13, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Sophie The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Puntilla Bifrost by Cate Carter-Evans Gayle's Bifrost Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton Gayle's Ravenscliffe Rituals by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rituals Lead the Way by Megan Doherty What are we stalking? Into the Wild Headband by Stephanie Blanchard Benyuan Beanie by Xiaoway Designs Sharlene's Benyuan Beanie #1 Free Spirit by Annamária Ötvös Effortless Shawl by the Koigu Team Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Yellowstone Beanie by Nancy Bates Hawaii Volcanoes Beanie by Nancy Bates What are we knitting? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Generic hat by Sharlene How I Make My Socks by Susan B. Anderson Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Ariana by Amy Christoffers

Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard

Thank you to our sponsor, Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? The catch up edition! Benyuan Beanie by Xiaoway Designs Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Crystal Fantasy Just try it by Susan Ashcroft Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Moreton Bay Cardi by Alisa Hartzel Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Knitting/crochet in the news! Justin Bieber wearing crochet blanket to dinner

The Yarniacs Episode 286: A Knitting Farewell to 2022 Dec 30, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Focus Dress by Meiju KP Gayle's Focus Dress Viajante by Martina Behm Gayle's Viajante Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Slow Curves What are we stalking? Hipsulaisen Karuselli by Kati Koitto Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley What are we knitting? Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! #SIKAL2023 possibilities Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Ariana by Amy Christoffers Use hashtags #SIKAL2023 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast for your Self-indulgent knit-along projects!

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