The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 225: Knitting Hornets and Unicorns of the Sea! Aug 14, 2020

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What are we wearing? Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Sharlene's Maypop BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand What are we stalking? Nether Garments - Adult (September) by Elizabeth Zimmermann Fake Hornets Nest by L.a.p. crochet creations Leafbird by Bernice Lim

Love Grows Here by Cally Monster Neil the Narwhal and Wendy the Whale by Michelle Alvarez Quiet Starts by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Spruce & Lichen by Tif Neilan Assookinakii by Candice English Gayle's Assookinakii Before we sign off, we discuss a few listener tips for using stitch markers and wearing shawls and discuss the Colors of Fall 2020 Knit-a-long. Some resources for wearing shawls include: How to wear a rectangular shawl by Melanie Berg How to wear Viajante by Martina Behm 4 scarves worn 16 ways from Nordstrom How to wear a pashmina by Very Pashmina

The Yarniacs Episode 224: Knitting With Our Wardrobe of Stitch Markers! Jul 31, 2020

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What are we wearing? Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Farallon Elizabeth Doherty's website BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand What are we stalking? "Ombre All Day" Pants by Lauren Riker "Ombre All Day" Shorts by Laren Riker emPower People Bracelets by Diane L. Augustin Small Sausage Dog by Amanda Berry Amanda Berry's website Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart Lee Blanket by Kate Oates Shik'is Hat by Jennifer Berg Thank you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What are we knitting? Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka linen sweater Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Spruce & Lichen by Tif Nielan Assookinakii by Candice English What have we finished? Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli We discuss the humble stitch marker, and ways we use them to enhance and aid our knitting, and add a bit of bling too! :)

The Yarniacs Episode 223: Shawl Knitting ... Where are they now?! Jul 17, 2020

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What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Fading Point What are we stalking? emPower People by Casapinka emPower People website emPower People by Laverne Benton emPower People sewing pattern available here Collier by Marias Garn 0-1494 Radiant Scribbies by DROPS design Sakura Face Scrubbies by K.A.M.E. Crochet Cowgirl by Emilie Luis Enchantée by Emilie Luis Fog by Alina Schneider Syrinx by Stephanie Earp What are we knitting? Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Super Simple Summer Sweater (Joji Locatelli website link) Villa Wrap by Helen Stewart Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Sharlene ripped hers Sharlene's emPower cowl #1 Sharlene's emPower cowl #2 Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Sharlene's Breathe and Hope Solasta by Amalia Where are they now? Ishbel by Ysolda Teague Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Outing Shawl by Irene Lin

The Yarniacs Episode 222: School of Knit - Picking Up Stitches! Jul 03, 2020

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What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Like a Cloud Gayle's Like a Cloud What are we stalking? Java by Julie Knits in Paris Sundial by Janina Kallio Parallelolamb by Stephen West Trescao Jumper by Anna Dervout Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Instagram: Maressa Made So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo What are we knitting? Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Solasta by Kindred Red Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Thank you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Kitten hats! March Hat by Meghan Babin Gayle's hats Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rafa's Hat School of Knit! We talk about picking up stitches, and some online resources to help you get over this hurdle! Picking up stitches videos from Purl Soho How to Pick Up Stitches Correctly and Evenly from Plymouth Yarn Magazine

The Yarniacs Episode 221: Colors of Fall KAL Kick Off! Jun 20, 2020

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What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Mirodi Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus Gayle's Ranunculus Gayle's Throwover What are we stalking? Dambisa Socks by Noma Ndlovu Ruched Shawl - Light by Noma Ndlovu Kiboushi by Ririko Fogeater Hat by Kelly McClure Spruce & Lichen by Tif Neilan Grey Space by Tif Neilan Wanderlight by Tif Neilan Nimbus Sweater by Yiğitcan Vatansever Thank-you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What are we knitting? Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Kitten ears hat Scrappy Smarled Hat by Tif Neilan Solasta by Kindred Red What have we finished? Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Designs Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid Gayle's C.C. beanie Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose

The Yarniacs Episode 220: Knitting Our Hearts on Our Sleeves! Jun 05, 2020

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How are we feeling? We encourage you to take advantage of the many online resources available to educate and inspire you to be actively anti-racist. For knitters and crafters, you may like this resource: BIPOC in Fiber What are we stalking? Yorlin by Kate Davies Turn a Tunip Profit by Tatyana Grigoryan Ennez Balloran by Anne Regourd Susurrus by Joji Locatelli Solasta by Kindred Red What are we knitting? Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design Breathe and Hope by Casapinka March Hat by Megan Babin Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose Thank you to this month's sponsor LoLo Body Care! What have we finished? Asagi by Bristol Ivy Scrappy Smarled by Tif Neilan Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner We talk about sleeves. Top-down sleeves, bottom-up sleeves, and a few other knit sleeves as well. There is probably a lot we still need to say, but for now, this will get the conversation going. If you want to talk more sleeves, visit our Ravelry group here.

The Yarniacs Episode 219: Introducing the Colors of Fall 2020! May 22, 2020

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What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Obsidian by Lisa Mutch Gayle's Obsidian What are we stalking? Annabelle Blouse by Hobbii Design Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka Nuala by Libby Jonson Boxy by Joji Locatelli Scrappy Smarled by Tif Neilan Omgwtf2020 by Mary Annarella Loch by Tincanknits What are we knitting? Asagi by Bristol Ivy Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Sharlene's Habitation Throw Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirosi Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's Deep Breath Sweater Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner Thank-you to our sponsor Candy Skein!

What have we finished? The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Throwover We introduce our annual Colors of Fall Knit-a-long for 2020! The planning thread for chat for the KAL can be found on Ravelry here. Have fun with it! Remember that part of the fun is to photograph your finished clothing or accessory with a fall outfit. :)

The Yarniacs Episode 218: Knitting to Hold It Together During SIP! May 10, 2020

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What are we wearing? Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Sharlene doesn't have photos up yet, please look at Gayle's instead! Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Like a Cloud What are we stalking? Crème Caramel by Knitting For Breakfast Stitches - Animal Crossing by Hi Sheep Golden Hour Sweater by Maria G Knits Cormo Sport from Sincere Sheep Hard Cider by Thea Coleman Soft Flow by Hanna Maciejewska From Grandma with Love by Melanie Berg What are we knitting? Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Sharlene's Breathe and Hope Asagi by Bristol Ivy Lindy Chain from Knit Picks The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner Thank you to our sponsor Candy Skein! What have we finished? Blueprint by Joan Forgione Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers March Hat by Meghan Babin June Hat by Meghan Kelly Where are they now? #241 Neck Down V Neck Shaped Cardigan by Diane Soucy Sharlene's version of #241 Let it fall by Matilda Kruse Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Gayle's Maypop Hoodie Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Soldotna Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill Gayle's Peer Pressure Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Gayle's Annulaire So Faded by Andrea Mowry

The Yarniacs Episode 217: Sheltering In Place Part 2 ... Keeping it Real! Apr 24, 2020

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What are we wearing? Divvy by JumperCables Sharlene's Divvy Gayle made Divvy too What are we stalking? Mooncat Shawl by Kelly McClure Breathe and Hope by Casapinka Kawoon by Elena Fedotova Gayle is stalking blankets Le Scarabée Bleu by La Maison Rililie Dutch Rabbits by Rachel Borello Carroll Botanisk Hage by Inga Semmingsen What are we knitting? Blueprint by Joan Forgione Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Sock Yarn Memory Blanket Thank-you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What have we finished? Dawe by Amy Miller Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Sharlene's Bits and Bobs Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid We discuss a little bit about sheltering in place and a reminder to keep it real! Not everyone and every family is dealing with stresses the same way, and many of us are dealing with loss of income and jobs; essential jobs that take us in harms way; dealing with trying to work at home while homeschooling; sick family members or self; lack of focus or direction; and overall grief and fear of an unknown future.

The Yarniacs Episode 216: School of Knit - Increases! Apr 10, 2020

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What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Confetti Boxy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Boxy What are we stalking? Georgie Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Yooko Cardigan by Rosa P. Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers Zephyr by Celia McAdam Cahill What are we knitting? Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Blueprint by Joan Forgionne BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's Sock Yarn Memory Blanket The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist! What have we finished? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine Gayle's Fairy Dust Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Gayle's Beanie School of Knit! Increase resources Technique videos by Very Pink

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