The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 215: Knitting While Sheltering in Place! Mar 27, 2020

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Gayle and I are sheltering in place right now, spending lots of time on Ravelry chatting in the forums, stalking, and giving those little hearts. We're both working from home when possible, and exploring online resources for cooking, books, museums, and movies. I hope everyone is finding ways to reach out to others, stay healthy, and support those essential workers who are allowing many to shelter at home. Stay safe everyone and go wash your hands! Happy knitting! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus No. 10 from Önling Gayle's Ranunculus Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Zweig Sharlene's Zweig What are we stalking? Purple Coke Sweater by Katrin Schneider Purple Coke by Katrin Schneider Spring is in the Air by Hinterm Stein Enkel ribbelue by Wenche Roald The Throwover by Andrea Mowry Carlina Pullover by Whitney Hayward Pappus Pullover by Midori Hirose Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What are we knitting? Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Dawe by Amy Miller Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine What have we finished? Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Dad

Tamarugo by Anna Hintikka Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones The SIKAL has been extended to May 1 at least! The Science of Well Being Yale course on Coursera

The Yarniacs Episode 214: Choosing a Cast On! Mar 13, 2020

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What are we wearing? Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter The Throwback by Andrea Mowry What are we stalking? Borb the Crow by Verdandi Skov Eezra by Rosa P Swinside by Becky Baker Wool & Berries by Joji Locatelli Hazeldene by Xiaowei Design Long Love by Ankestrick Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What are we knitting? Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Dad What have we finished? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose No. 10 from Önling No. 11 from Önling Sorrel by Wool & Pine Magical Mermaid Hat by Kristy Griffard There are lots of different cast-ons that knitters can use. Like Gayle and I, perhaps you have a few that are your "go to" cast-ons. But there are a few situations where you might benefit from learning and using a different or new-to-you method of casting on. In this segment, we discuss some of the options out there, and why you might choose to use a different cast-on from your usual method.

The Yarniacs Episode 213: Stitches West 2020! Feb 28, 2020

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Gayle and I have just returned from spending the weekend at the Stitches West event in Santa Clara. Stitches West is a large retail needle arts event with a large market place and classes. We also worked at the Western Sky Knits booth, helping with set-up, sales, and tear-down. One of the best things about any large fiber event is the people watching. Or in this case, the sweater watching. Trends we noticed included combining two or more strands of yarn together to create fabric; colorwork sweaters are still popular; new textures, such as the slubby yarn we saw at Western Sky Knits; and we noticed that many dyers are bringing back non-superwash bases. There is so much to see at a show like this and even though we try to at least walk the whole show floor, we still miss things! But we had a fabulous time and enjoyed spending time with friends and listeners. We hope you enjoy our brief recap! - Sharlene Slubby fingering from Western Sky Knits The wedding dress we saw in the Forbidden Fibers booth Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli stitchinsenorita's Super Simple Summer Sweater Old School by Veera Valimaki Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene's Sorrel Magnolia Sock from Western Sky Knits Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus Love Note by tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio Sheer V sweater by Jessie Mae Martinson Paper Daisies by Lisa K. Ross Calan Mai by Voolenvine Thank-you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Puntilla Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Gayle's Maypop Handspun Hope - handspun yarn from Rwanda These felted animals are just adorable! Grace by Jane Richmond

The Yarniacs Episode 212: Sweater Elements! Feb 14, 2020

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What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andi Satterlund What are we stalking? Dar by Bristol Ivy Japan Sleeves by Joji Locatelli January Hat by Courtney Kelley February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Big Sister by Hinterm Stein What are we knitting? Dawe by Amy Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Sorrel by Wool and Pine Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Twistmas by Espace Tricot Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits! What have we finished? Sorrel by Wool and Pine Our discussion about picking patterns continues, specifically looking at different elements of sweaters and the reminder to knit something that you will really be able to incorporate into your wardrobe!

The Yarniacs Episode 211: Llamacorns, Cats and Birds ... Oh My! Jan 31, 2020

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What are we wearing? Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Puntilla BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand Cardigan What are we stalking? Run the World by Afifa Tune by Ankestrick Cozy Pullover by Ewelina Murach Kids' Coastal Hoodie by Tori Gurbisz Twistmas by EspaceTricot Doocot by Kate Davies Thank-you to our sponsor LoLoBodyCare!

What are we knitting? Sorrel by Wool and Pine Dawe by Amy Miller Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Bit and Bobs by Kay Jones Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty What have we finished? Leni by Isabel Kraemer Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Wee Melia by Ysolda Teague We talk a bit more about picking a pattern, and share some tips and comments from the discussion in our Ravelry group.

The Yarniacs Episode 210: Happy 8th Anniversary! Jan 17, 2020

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Happy anniversary to us! It has crept up slowly, and suddenly we are celebrating our 8th anniversary. Wow! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened through the highs and the lows; who have knit along with us through the good and the not-so-good projects; and who stick with us despite it all. We ❤️ you! Joji Locatelli, in Buenos Aires, Argentina Puntilla Cedar Pullover Storm Shawl Super Simple Summer Sweater Like A Cloud Slow Curves Recoleta Ririko, in Japan Evening Dew Cardigan Stephanie Jessica Lau, in Canada Dotty Cardigan Tincanknits, in Vancouver BC Love Note Gather Ambah O'Brien in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Sunshower Shawl Sminé in Auckland, New Zealand Jessica Jones Thank you to our sponsor LoLoBodyCare! Noma Ndlovu, in South Africa Ruched Shawl - Light Khanyisa Lesley Tee Dye and wool souks in Morocco Ysolda Teague, in Scotland Wee Melia Ishbel Wimsical Little Knits Elijah Shetland Islands, in Scotland Alice Starmore Holst Garn, from Denmark Coast, sourced from New Zealand and Argentina Supersoft, sourced from Australia and New Zealand Tides, sourced from Australia and New Zealand Noble, sourced from South Africa Rohrspatz & Wollmeise, from Germany Malabrigo, from Uruguay Sincere Sheep, from Napa, California, USA Cormo Fingering Cormo Sport Elizabeth Doherty, in Truckee, California, USA Marklee Donner Ancient Egyptian striped toe-sock

The Yarniacs Episode 209: Tips to Pick a Pattern! Jan 03, 2020

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Welcome to 2020, and the first episode of the new year and decade! What are we wearing? Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko Minthe by Anne Ginger Gayle's Minthe What are we stalking? The Baby Y*da controversy! Alho by Anna Johanna Domes around the World by Hinterm Stein Brightfeather by Jennifer Steingass Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid Thank-you to LoLo Body Care for sponsoring us this month!

What are we knitting? Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe Dawe by Amy Miller Wee Melia by Ysolda Teague Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty What have we finished? Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Storm Shawl by Joji Locatelli My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau School of Knit What do you look for when picking a pattern? Sizing, yarn used, and design are all important. But what other factors can help you successfully pick a pattern that you will love to make and love to wear? In this segment we share a little bit of our process and what helps us to determine if a pattern is something we want to make.

The Yarniacs Episode 208: Continuing a Tradition! Dec 20, 2019

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What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's well loved Boxy Ease by Alicia Plummer Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Archer What are we stalking? Amburgo by Claudia Eisenkolb Sheer V Sweater by Jessie Mae Martinson Ceilidh by Julia Falwell-Clay Mewesic from Green Mountain Spinnery The Shift by Andrea Mowry 2ply Jumper Weight yarn from Jamieson & Smith Dilaila's Hoodie by Susanna Winter Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Infinite Twist!

What are we knitting? Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Boxy by Joji Locatelli Reed from Shibui Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Clio by Elizabeth Doherty The Easy One by Joji Locatelli The Easy Bulky One by Joji Locatelli Wee Melia by Ysolda Teague Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers

The Yarniacs Episode 207: Knitting and Life Lessons for 2019! Dec 06, 2019

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What are we wearing? Walpole by Hannah Fettig Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio le Deux What are we stalking? Asé by Valentina Cosciani Neverín by Valentina Cosciani Lichen by Valentina Cosciani Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau Spring Bunnies by Stephanie Jessica Lau Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau Rosewood Cardigan by Stephanie Jessica Lau Elephant Park by Gabrielle Danskknit Thank-you to our sponsor this month!

What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Blue Sand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Wee Melia by Ysolda Teague My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers What have we finished? Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson Sharlene's Ripple Tiny Boats by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Tiny Boats Skyping Beanie by Halldora J Gayle's Skyping Beanie

The Yarniacs Episode 206: Listener Budget Knitting Tips! Nov 22, 2019

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What are we wearing? Evening Dew Cardigan by Ririko Sharlene's Evening Dew Cardigan Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater Silky Wool from Elsebeth Lavold What are we stalking? The Hubby Hat by Anna Joanna À pois Cardigan by eri Cat Stack by Claire Slade The Citrus Hat by Laura Treadway Skyping Beanie by Halldora J My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers Thank you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode! What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Martinson Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Skyping Beanie by Halldora J Blue Sands Cardigan by La Maison Rililie What have we finished? Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty June Hat by Meghan Kelly Dragon Pox Beanie by ALJayKnits Cloudburst Hat by Cory Ellen Boberg Nadia's hat by Nadia Crétin Léchenne Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli Gayle and I discuss some of the listener's budget tips that were mentioned in the Ravelry thread for the last episode's topic Knitting on a budget.

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