The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 235: Knitting Blankets Part 2! Jan 01, 2021

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What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers

What are we stalking? Gridlines Pullover by Susanne Sommer Threads by Justyna Lorkowska Lead the Way by Megan Doherty Sunday Morning by Carol Sunday What are we knitting? Parallelolamb by Stephen West Big Sister by Hinterm Stein Vila Wrap by Helen Stewart Permutation by Hunter Hammersen Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished?

Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Sharlene's Mira's Cowl The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones Gayle's Burrow Wrap March Hat by Megan Babbin We continue our blanket discussion and spread more of the blanket love! :)

The Yarniacs Episode 234: Loving the Stash in 2020! Dec 17, 2020

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Welcome to our annual episode with Ravelry group moderator Robbie! You'll find Robbie on Ravelry as BoxySweaterGal. We recorded by phone, so there are a couple of places where it sounds like we are talking over each other, caused by the occasional internet blip.

What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Conjuring up another Boxy Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Robbie's SKYP-ing to the polls Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Throwover Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Luder Gayle's Hermione socks What are we stalking? Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko aco by eri shimizu The Weekender Light by Andrea Mowry Mitten Ornament by Jared Flood The Classic by Espace Tricot What are we knitting? Boxy by Joji Locatelli ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher Robbie's two at a time socks Parallelolamb by Stephen West Big Sister by Hinterm Stein Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones What have we finished? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Scrappy Boxy Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby 6 Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andriulli Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! Let's talk stash with Robbie! We discuss ways in which we have curated our stash, and how 2020 changed the way we will think about our stash forever.

The Yarniacs Episode 233: SIKAL 2021 Planning! Dec 04, 2020

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What are we wearing?

Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Fade Gayle's Fade Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's SSSweater What are we stalking? Spiked Dog Collar by Megan Barclay Amigurumi Candle by ChiWei Ranck Bounce by Tin Can Knits Fleur by Espace Tricot Airy Secret by Hinterm Stein Dot Knots Cardi by Lori Versaci What are we knitting? Parallelolamb by Stephen West Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andriulli Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez Big Sister by Hinterm Stein Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby Hats Gayle's Colby Hats BA Cool by Joji Locatelli Gayle's BA Cool KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu We talk a bit about the upcoming annual Self-Indulgent Knit/crochet-a-long for 2021. Please use hashtags #sikal2021 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast for this event. Use #handknits everyday if you will be wearing your hand knits along with us in January!

The Yarniacs Episode 232: Knitting Blankets Part 1! Nov 20, 2020

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What are we wearing? KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Sharlene's KP Pullover Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus What are we stalking? Happy Hipster by Espace Tricot Tidings Shawl by Helen Stewart Painted Pullover by Caitlin Hunter Ease by Alicia Plummer Barnloft Hat by Kelly McClure Tyto Mitts by Nina Pommerenke Constellate by Hunter Hammersen Permutation by Hunter Hammersen Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! What are we knitting? Parallelolamb by Stephen West Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones Waffle Knit Dishcloth by Debbie Andiulli Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez We start a discussion about crafting blankets, get unceremoniously booted offline, have a bit of trouble connecting and decide to split the blanket discussion into two episodes. So join us next time for the second half!

The Yarniacs Episode 231: Knitting Under Tension! Nov 06, 2020

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What are we wearing?

Blueprint by Joan Forgione Sharlene's Blueprint Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's SSSSweater What are we stalking? Fig & Fireside by Tif Neilan Giant Snail by Megan Lapp The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits Slouchy by Lisa Mutch Big Sister by Hinterm Stein Gracious by Espace Tricot Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! What are we knitting? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Parallelolamb by Stephen West KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Neil the Narwhal by Michelle Alvarez The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones What have we finished? KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Supersoft 100% Uld from Holst Garn Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

The Yarniacs Episode 230: Knitting and Staying Sane in 2020! Oct 23, 2020

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What are we wearing? Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka Sharlene's Squirrel sweater Purlbreak by Stephen West Gayle's Purlbreak Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Lau Gayle's Dotty What are we stalking? Chevrollelogram by Stephen West Season of Persimmons by Yellowcosmo Beautiful version of Season of Persimmons knit by bsassyp Coastal Crop Raglan by Tif Neilan Color Check Afghan by Barbara Spencer Hawk Rainbow version of Color Check Afghan knit by ylime102 Peace Love Joy Shawl by Cold Comfort Knits Flowers in the Air by Sachiko Uemura What are we knitting? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Parallelolamb by Stephen West Gayle is also working on KP Pullover :) Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel We discuss some of the difficulties we are facing with COVID-19 quarantines, being unable to gather with family and friends, and why we just need to be kind to ourselves during this time.

The Yarniacs Episode 229: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2020 Wrap Up! Oct 09, 2020

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What are we wearing?

Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's wrap Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's sweater What are we stalking? Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Bowen Beacon by Shellie Anderson Klo or Klee by Bonne Marie Burns The Burrow Wrap by Kay Jones Wryit by Kate Davies Eaves by Kate Oates What are we knitting? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn

Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer

We wrap up the Colors of Fall KAL! WillowGroveKnits post 103 Irena Bee post 58 Holity post 87 coneyhotdog2004 post 66 cmyeh102 post 70 JennifterSC post 69 arrivers3 post 75

The Yarniacs Episode 228: Knitting Organically! Sep 25, 2020

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What are we wearing? Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Sharlene's Breathe and Hope Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose Gayle's Pappus Pullover What are we stalking? Ruth Bader Ginsburg's famous collars Dissent by Elithea Whittaker Dissent Pullover by Andrea Rangel Dissent by Andrea Rangel Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel Knitorious RBG by Park Williams Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi KP Yoke Rasen by Ririko Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers Glenwood by Cheryl Toy What are we knitting? Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Twinkle, Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart Demoiselle Arc-en-ciel (Little Miss Rainbow) by Solenn Couix-Loarer Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Dryer ball 1 Dryer balls 2 Thank-you Neighborhood Fiber Company for the organic Studio Sock sample skeins! You can read more about GOTS organic certification here. An interview with Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Company here. Visit the #sheepwithaview hashtag on Instagram for some fun photos!

The Yarniacs Episode 227: Knitting and Wool in the News! Sep 11, 2020

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What are we wearing? Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti What are we stalking? Brookgreen Cardi by Laura Aylor Collecting Breeze by Shinobu Sasaki emPower Lace by Rosemary Hill Little Miss Rainbow by Solenn Croix-Loarer Ingens by Inga Semmingsen Sahra Sweater by Leeni How What are we knitting? Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Susurrus by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Sharlene's fake hornets nest Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! Wool in the news! The world's most expensive sheep Stephanie Pearl McFee, the Yarn Harlot Harvard University 3D printing of wool Blizzard conditions could complicate round up of sheep in Iceland. sheepcentral.com Warning! This site includes images and stories about meat farming and wool farming. Sheep farmers could profit by shifting to forest John Stamos will knit you a scarf!

The Yarniacs Episode 226: Comfort Knitting! Aug 28, 2020

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What are we wearing? Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Sharlene's Look, Squirrel What are we stalking? Mood Cardigan by Jeanette Sloan Summer Fairy by Ririko Spin Me Around by Catherine Bligh Gracious by Espace Tricot What are we knitting? Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli Mira's Cowl by Baah Yarn Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! We share a little bit about what things were like locally this past week with the CZU Lightning Complex fires and mass evacuations.

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