The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 265: Unpacking Knitting Patterns ... The Rambling Version! Mar 11, 2022

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What are we wearing?

Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Southern Spirit Björkö by Anna Frieberg Gayle's Björkö What are we stalking? Weekend Shorty Socks by Summer Lee Crochet Lollipop Heart by Marina Kambur Wister Hat by Courtney Kellley Fernhill Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Frida by Emilie Luis Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Hat by Wool & Pine What are we knitting? Sharlene's generic ribbed hat Ebbets by Elizabeth Doherty Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Thank you to our sponsor Kim Dyes Yarn! What have we finished? Imagine When by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Imagine When Bankhead by Susie Gorlay Gayle's Bankhead Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxbert Gayle's Rialto Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Frank Shawl

The Yarniacs Episode 264: Unpacking Knitting Patterns! Feb 25, 2022

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What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons What are we stalking? Rib Cardigan by Norah Gaughan Always There by Joji Locatelli Stochastic by Hunter Hammersen Hazeldene by Xiaowei Design Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Breezy by Hannah Fettig What are we knitting? Sharlene is knitting generic ribbed hats Ebbets by Elizabeth Doherty Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Thank you to our sponsor Kim Dyes Yarn! What have we finished? Ribbed hats one and two Fernhill Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn We chat about "unpacking patterns" and some tips for things to look for when you are knitting a pattern.

The Yarniacs Episode 263: Knitting with the Birdies! Feb 11, 2022

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The Yarniacs Episode 262: Happily Knitting for 10 Years! Jan 28, 2022

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What were we wearing in 2012? Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Foggy Coast Cardigan Favorite Cardigan from Wendy Bernard Sharlene's Favorite Cardigan The Traveling Sweater to A. Karen Alfke Émilien by Ariana Caron-Lacoste Gayle's Emilien Oranje by Ann Weaver Gayle's Oranje 5200K by SuviKnits Gayle's original 5200K Gayle's remade 5200K Corazon by Julia Trice Gayle's Corazon Cowl Neck Vest by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Gayle's Cowl Neck Vest Gayle's Cowl Neck Vest 2 Sharlene's Cowl Neck Vest Laika by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Laika Sharlene's Laika What was the community knitting in 2012? Color Affection by Veera Välimäki Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts by Susie Rogers Aidez by Cirilia Rose Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier Saartje's Bootees by Saartje de Brujin Owls by Kate Davies Sharlene's Owls Citron by Hillary Smith Callis Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Aviatrix Hat by Justine Turner What patterns from 2012 are we still knitting? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Lemongrass by Joji Locatelli Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli

The Yarniacs Episode 261: Knitting with the Froggies! Jan 15, 2022

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Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty The Classic by Espace Tricot Gayle's Classic What are we stalking? Small Street Wrap by Noma Ndlovu CozyX by Hinterm Stein Purl Soho Reversible Hat by Purl Soho Mazzy by Elizabeth Smith Fairy Bouquet by Joanna Ang Lady Bird Wrap by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Ebbets by Elizabeth Doherty On the C Train by Espace Tricot The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson What have we finished? Troll by Gabriela Widmer-Hanke More hats! Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann We chat a little bit about the explosion of mini-skein sets/kits (also sold as countdown sets, or Advent sets or leftover scraps!) and patterns to go along with them.

The Yarniacs Episode 260: Knitting with Robbie 2021! Dec 17, 2021

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What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid What are we stalking? The Lounger by Joji Locatelli OUCH! - a somewhat different pincushion by Gitwerg What are we knitting? Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Memory blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's Fault Long, Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Sharlene's C Train hats here and here Christian's Hats by Agnes Kutas February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn We talk about the "Love your stash" challenge that Robbie moderates and how it has helped us change the guilt culture of stash into a curated collection that makes us happy; and Robbie's WIP challenge to help knitters either finish or frog their lingering projects.

The Yarniacs Episode 259: Knitting Exceptional Elizabeth Zimmermann! Dec 03, 2021

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Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk Sharlene's Burdock BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand Cardigan Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Wanderers Slippers What are we stalking? Small Street Wrap by Noma Ndlovu Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Samovar by Laura Chau Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Painting Honeycombs Blanket by Stephen West What are we knitting? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Evangeline by Michelle Szeghalmi-Shirley The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Aureed by Meiju K-P Oops! I mispronounce Meiju's name again. My apologies. :( Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon We share a little bit about knitting exceptional Elizabeth Zimmermann. There is a wealth of information out there about EZ, so we're just sharing a few points. We are learning too, so please share in our discussion group if you have anything to add, points to share, or corrections/clarifications. Thanks so much!

The Yarniacs Episode 258: Self Indulgent Knitting Is Almost Here! Nov 19, 2021

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What are we wearing? Sharlene discovered her shawl project was not on Ravelry! Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter What are we stalking? Morgan by Elizabeth Smith Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Troll by Gabriela Widner-Hanke Esk by Kate Davies Designs Dathan pullover by Kate Davies Designs Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine Quadrillion by Meghan Fernandes What are we knitting? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Aureed by Meiji K-P Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Slouchy by Lisa Much Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Sharlene's Hat 14 Sharlene's Hat 15 Sharlene's Hat 16 Windschief by Stephen West Sharlene's too-big Windschief Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Gayle's Beanie Christian's Hat by Agnes Kutas February Hat Kate Gagnon Osborn We share plans and dates for the Self-indulgent knit-along 2022. Soft Flow by Hanna Maciejewska City Limits by Tanis Lavallee

The Yarniacs Episode 257: Knitting Returns to the Mobile Studio! Nov 04, 2021

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Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Focus Dress by Meiju K-P Gayle's Focus Dress What are we stalking? On the C Train by Espace Tricot The Tiny Collection by Oomieknits An Elastic Product by Karida Collins Acts of Kindness: Oddments Knitdown Two by Rosemary Hill Keepsake by Rosemary Hill Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers Forêt by Sri Shimizu Frost by Emily Foden Thank you to our sponsor LoLo Body Care! What are we knitting? Aureed by Meiju K-P Hasukai by Hiroko Fukatsu The Classic by Espace Tricot

Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid

What have we finished? Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Cocoon by La Maison Rililie Koi Tee by Gingko B.

The Yarniacs Episode 256: Knitting With All the Needles! Oct 22, 2021

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What are we wearing? On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers What are we stalking? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Inspiration for The Frank Shawl here Keseran Pasaran by Eri Shimizu Ariana by Amy Christoffers The Classic by Espace Tricot Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu Aureed by Meiju K-P Strawflower Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! What have we finished? Sharlene's Hat #10 Gayle's Hats #21 - 24 The photo on Instagram of 2000 of the Hats for Sailors We discuss the many choices that knitters have out there for knitting needles. We love good tools!

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