The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 285: Knitting the Bind Off - Part 2 Dec 16, 2022

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What are we wearing? Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Sunday Crew by Kate Oates Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft Walls (Circus) Wrap by SweaterFreak Black Sheep, White Sheep by Susan B. Anderson A Good Vintage Cardigan by Fran Morgan Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder What are we knitting? Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Cowl by Seaman's Church Institute: Christmas at Sea Sharlene's quick cowl Colby by Elizabeth Doherty School of Knit: bind offs part 2, decorative and sewn bind offs

The Yarniacs Episode 284: Gift Knitting Successes Dec 01, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene wearing a Gayle-made Sorrel Rituals by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rituals What are we stalking? Flower Greetings by Dolly Laishram Monday to Friday Socks by Noma Ndlovu Wisdom of the Moon Shawl by Capik Beneath a Summer Sky by Debra Gerhard Plaidvent by Julia-Maria Heggenbart What are we knitting? Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute: Christmas at Sea Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Scrappy Smarled by Tif Nealon Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished?

À pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu

Sharlene's À pois Cardigan Cliveden Hat by Courtney Kelley Gayle's Cliveden Hat Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's Memory Blanket

The Yarniacs Episode 283: Knitting the Bind Off - Part 1 Nov 18, 2022

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What are we wearing? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest Pressed Flowers by Amy Christophers Gayle's Pressed Flowers shawl What are we stalking? Cat Face by Tracy Widens Waterfall by Yumiko Alexander Asher Skirt by Kaitlin Barthold What are we knitting? Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute A pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu Moreton Bay Cardigan by Alisa Hartzel Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart What have we finished? Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! We introduce our Self-Indulgent Knit Along! Affectionally called the SIKAL, we encourage you to make something indulgent in some way. #SIKAL starts at the December solstice and runs through the March equinox (if you want to participate for prizes.) Otherwise, knit away at your leisure! Hashtags to use are: #SIKAL #SIKAL2023 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast Some of our possible projects are: Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Dijon by Meiju K-P Doocot by Kate Davies Designs Shifty by Andrea Mowry Journey by For the love of knitwear Soorik by Gudren Johnson School of knit: Let's talk bind offs! (part 1) We talk about standard and stretchy bind offs. Talvi Knits bind off comparison

The Yarniacs Episode 282 - Knitting Fiber Arts Nov 04, 2022

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What are we wearing? Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Frank Shawl Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Superhero "cape" KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Gayle's KP Pullover What are we stalking? First Date by Carol Sunday LämminHelläPehmoinen by Pirjo Lakkapää ja Katri Raunama Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Sonoma Stole by Carol Sunday Santa Fe by Carol Sunday Chevron Fringe Shawl by Susanne Sommer What are we knitting? Moreton Bay Cardigan by Alisa Hartzel Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart À pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! What have we finished? Divvy by Annie Baker Designs Cowl by The Seaman's Church Institute Sharlene's easy Cowl Gossamer by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Gossamer Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rafa's Hat We look back at episode 123, when we talked about what we termed Knitting Oddities. This led us to discover some knitted fiber art which we would like to share with you this episode. Katrina Sanchez On Instagram as Fiberess Tracy Widdes On Instagram as @tracywiddess Orly Genger On Instagram as @orlygenger Sam Barsky On Instagram as @sambarskyknitter Joseph Ford On Instagem as @josephfordphotography Invisible Jumper photos

The Yarniacs Episode 281: Knitting Exceptionals - Kaffe Fassett Oct 21, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene's Sorrel The Lounger by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Whidbey Sweater by Wool & Pine Rerelax by Ririko Relax by Ririko Nouvelle Vague by Kate Gilbert Featherwork by Jairlyn Mason What are we knitting? No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Divvy by Annie Baker Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Gossamer by Joji Locatelli Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's Blanket What have we finished? Hat #14 fail! Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Sophie Scarf

ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education

We share a little bit about the life and career of knitting exceptional Kaffe Fassett!

The Yarniacs Episode 280: COF Knit-Along 2022 Wrap Up Oct 08, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Elorie Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Wanderers Slippers Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Habitation Throw What are we stalking? Fallen by Kyle Vey Ever Fall Cardigan by Elisa Hartzel Moreton Bay Cardi by Elisa Hartzel Gully Gloves by Kelly McClure ZigZag Fingerless Gloves by Whole Earth Education Camp Out Fingerless Mitts by Tante Ehm What are we knitting? No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Hat #14 Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gossamer by Joji Locatelli Soyokaze by Ririko What have we finished? Hat #13 Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs We chat a bit about the final Colors of Fall Knit-a-long projects and prizes!

The Yarniacs Episode 279: Knitting Viral Patterns Part 2 Sep 23, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Tii Pullover Vinyarnsa by Shelley L. Brander What are we stalking? Fairy Flower Vines by Claire Olivia Golden Ieri by Mara Nicole Forest Weave by Yumiko Alexander Gossamer by Joji Locatelli Gama by Manos de Uruguay Design Team Viatori by Julia Farwell Clay What are we knitting? No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Soyokaze by Ririko Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews Gayle's Dashed Beanie Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli After our episode about viral patterns, listeners commented with so many more patterns! It was a fun discussion so we decided to share some of the patterns that were mentioned in the discussion. It makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy! Hitchhiker by Marina Behm #13 Central Park Hoodie by Heather Lodinsky Love Note by tincanknits Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman Monkey Socks by Cookie A Jaywalker by Grumperina Ribby Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns Citron by Hillary Smith Callis Stephen West Mystery Knit A Long Shawls

The Yarniacs Episode 278: Knitting & Reknitting Repurposed Yarn Sep 09, 2022

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We are currently in the middle of a California heat wave and neither of us have been wearing knitwear!

What are we stalking?

Hento by Meiju K-P Leafy Baby Blanket by Layla Alieva Daily Sweater by Knitail Journey by Gift of Knitting Designs Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers Rough Road Hat by Shannon Larson What are we knitting? Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli Dashed Beanie by Benjamin Matthews Soyokaze by Ririko Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Zephyr Pullover by Celia McAdam Cahill The Margot Hat by Margotchien Sharlene's Margot Hats 1 and 2 Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowska Gayle's Irma Rituals by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rituals Both of us have recently ripped out a previously knit sweater and reused the yarn. Why would be repurpose the yarn instead of giving away the sweater? We discuss this and a few other issues when reusing yarns.

The Yarniacs Episode 277: Gift Knitting Redux Aug 26, 2022

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What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Sharlene's Ranunculus Gayle's Ranunculus Foret by Eri Shimizu What are we stalking? Ingrid Sweater by PetiteKnit Ingrid Slipover by PetiteKnit Three Season Cardigan by Wool & Pine Tavalli Cardigan by Rosa P Fernanda Pullover by EweKnit Toronto What are we knitting? Gabrielle by Leila Raven Sharlene's Gabrielle The Margot Hat by Margotchien Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Rituals by Joji Locatelli BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Soyokaze by Ririko Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat We discuss some patterns that we think would make great gifts. We've created a bundle in our group on Ravelry. Some of the patterns we mention include: Barley by tincanknits Antler Toque by tincanknits Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Bankhead by Susie Gourlay Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit On the C Train by Espace Tricot Troll by Gabriella Widmer Hanke The Capitol by Hinterm Stein Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

The Yarniacs Episode 276: Knitting Notions! Aug 11, 2022

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As Gayle and I see old episodes while we are migrating to a new podcast hosting service we will probably revisit some topics we've discussed in the past. Things change over a decade as we find when we discuss what is in our knitting notions bags/boxes/tins!

What are we wearing?

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan What are we stalking? Deschain by Leila Raven Gabrielle by Leila Raven Circles of Light by Kristina Vilimaite Travel Mode 2.0 by Susanne Sommer Travel Mode by Susanne Sommer Volia blouse by Titi Lutsak Classic Smocking Cardigan by PetiteKnit What are we knitting? Zephyr pullover test knit Zephyr (Worsted) by Celia McAdam Cahill Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Tweedy from Hedgehog Fibers featuring Madelinetosh thread waste Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowska Rituals by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague

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