The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 195: The Emotional Life of Sweaters Part 2! Jun 22, 2019

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What are we wearing? Magical Thinking by Casapinka Sharlene's Magical Thinking Pixie from Dragonfly Fibers Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Gayle's Little Bird What are we stalking? Rosewater by Janina Kallio Grey Heart by Anna Lifanova Cat Cocoon by Yellow thread knits All Points South by Casapinka As If Tee by Shay Johnson What are we knitting? Derecho by Alison Green Remix Light from Berroco Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty Reed from Shibui Knits Twig from Shibui Knits 5200K by Suvi Simola Love Note by tincanknits Hydrangea Striped Blanket by Lucy of Attic24 Thank-you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode! What have we finished? Gather by tincanknits Love Note by tincanknits Magical Thinking by Casapinka Fiddly Bits by Jana Pihota Slice of Pie Beret by Margit A Two Flocks DK by The Knitting Goddess UK We discuss the second part of "The emotional lives of sweaters" and what to do when a sweater or accessory isn't working for you for some reason or another.

The Yarniacs Episode 194: The Emotional Life of Sweaters! Jun 07, 2019

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What are we wearing? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Lush by Tincanknits Happy Scrappy Blanket by Schibot Garn Blaise by Ambah O'Brien Hearts of Pride Cowl by Aelfie Lincoln What are we knitting? Magical Thinking by Casapinka Derecho by Allison Green Gather by tincanknits Fiddly Bits by Jana Pihota Love Note by tincanknits Thank you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode! What have we finished? Gather by tincanknits Love Note by tincanknits Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Soldotna The blog post we mention in the episode about blending a mohair with another yarn is from Tin Can Knits and can be found here.

The Yarniacs Episode 193: Colors of Fall 2019 Knit/CraftALong Kick Off! May 24, 2019

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It is almost KAL time! We discuss and introduce The Yarniacs Colors of Fall 2019 Knit-a-long! A thread has already started in our Ravelry group for planning and everyone is talking about the colors and what they want to knit. Gayle and I had originally planned to introduce the KAL in June, but everyone has been so excited to start planning that the thread was started, chatted had commenced, and we felt we'd better catch up with all you enthusiastic knitters! Thanks so much for supporting the KAL, our podcast, and being such enthusiastic yarniacs! What are we wearing? Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis Sharlene's Starshower The Throwback by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Throwback What are we stalking? Dotty Lace Top by Elena Fedotova Dandelion Wish by Jennifer Wood Colibrí amigurumi by Canal Crochet Lufthul by Elsabeth Judith Balada by Filipa Carneiro Falling Stars Fingerless Mitts by Owl Croft Designs Thank-you Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Magical Thinking by Casapinka Derecho by Allison Green Love Note by tincanknits Dandelion from madelinetosh Fiddly Bits by Jana Pihota Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's 5200K remake What have we finished? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe Sharlene's Watch cap Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli tosh lace by madelinetosh

The Yarniacs Episode 192: Yarn Management! May 10, 2019

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What are we wearing? Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Gayle's Con-Fade-Ment Thank you Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode! What are we stalking? February Beanie by Veera Valimaki Sunnydale Cowl by Katy Carroll Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter Dianne's Soldotna Let it fall by Matilda Kruse Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter Meadow from The Fiber Co. Coast from Holst Garn What are we knitting? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe Magical Thinking by Casapinka Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Like A Cloud by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Beckett by Marie Green Noble from Holst Garn Estrella by Audrey Drysdale Sharlene's Estrella Gayle and I have a brief discussion about alternating skeins, yarn management, and the challenges associates with knitting with hand-dyed yarns when the skeins don't match exactly, as if often the case with beautiful hand-dyed skeins.

The Yarniacs Episode 191: Obsessive Sweater Storage! Apr 26, 2019

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What are we wearing? 5200K by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200K Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Dragonflies Jumper What are we stalking? Derecho by Alison Green Martha's Derecho that I tried on at the retreat Remix Light from Berroco Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Dracarys Sweater by Sonia Masegosa Ginga Top - winter sky by Yoko Johnston Quiet Stars by Joji Locatelli Boho Bibe Shawl by Jamie Swiatek Thank-you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Beckett by Marie Green Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Nunroe Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Merino DK from Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished? Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll Little Bird by Veera Välimäki 4 Mil Zip Lock Recloseable Bags from ULINE What is a mil? From the website here: A "MIL" equals one thousandth of an inch and measures the thickness of the bag.

The Yarniacs Episode 190: To Swatch or Not to Swatch? Apr 11, 2019

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What are we wearing? 5200K by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200 Peasy by Heidi Kirrmeier Gayle's Peasy Arroyo from Malabrigo Yarn What are we stalking? Pescadero Waves by Heather Linebarger Coast Old Bomuld from Holst Garn Rusty Tuku by Susanne Sommer Perfect Reversible Watch Cap by Nancy Elizabeth Nunroe Candy Dot by Yelena Dasher Bunny girl in a dotty dress by Julie Williams Bear in a Bunny Suit by Susan Anderson Olive Leaf Cardigan by Eri Olive Leaf Pullover by Ririko Thank you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll Beckett by Marie Green Noble yarn fr Holst Garn Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli tosh lace from madelinetosh Mohair Lace from Fidalgo Yarn Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Clio by Elizabeth Doherty What have we finished? Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty

The Yarniacs Episode 189: The One Where Nani Speaks! Mar 30, 2019

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There is a lot of knitting going on! Gayle and I were both energized and inspired by the many beautiful sweaters we saw last month at Stitches West. Unfortunately, that doesn't translate into faster knitting, just longer queues! This episode, at about 33:00 minutes in, when Boo the cat enters the room, you might hear the bird say "Eek a cat!" Gayle starts laughing and of course, hilarity ensues. This is real life. We hope the guest appearance will enhance your enjoyment of the episode. :) - Sharlene What are we wearing? Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Ranunculus by Midori Hirose What are we stalking? Interpretations Volume 6 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki

Understated by Joji Locatelli Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli Resolute Wrap by Joji Locatelli Community Tunic by Joji Locatelli Frozen Fields by Veera Välimäki Moonquake by Veera Välimäki Moonlight Socks by Joji Locatelli Hidden by Veera Välimäki Evolve Shawl by Joji Locatelli Smoke and Amber by Veera Välimäki Candy Dot by Yelena Dasher What are we knitting? Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Beckett by Marie Green Noble from Holst Garn Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Mohair Lace from Fidalgo Fibers What have we finished? Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Ranunculus by Hidori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Gayle's Sockhead Slouch Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Gayle's Bits and Bobs

The Yarniacs Episode 188: Stalking Skirts! Mar 15, 2019

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Our podcast was mentioned in a couple of places in the past month. First, CBS Sunday Morning "The Golden Age of Podcasts" and second, The Knitter Magazine posted this article here (Instagram link) What are we wearing? Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender Kline Shawl byJennifer Dassau Sharlene's Kline Papa by Junko Okamoto What are we stalking? Honey Hat by Kelly McClure Jaunty by Ririko A Little Flare Skirt by Violet Canon Hand Dyes Amy's skirt Party Top by AbbyeKnits Fallen Leaf Shell by Rosemary Hill Manzanita Tee by Rosemary Hill Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Viajante by Martina Behm Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Maisonette from Neighborhood Fiber Company Western Sky Knits mohair What have we finished? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner 3 Cormo Fingering from Sincere Sheep Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll Sharlene's Cooperish Cowl Papa by Junko Okamoto Gayle's Papa Clementine by Kate Burge and Rachel Price Some prizes for the Self-Indulgent KAL include: Build Your Own Barnyard Jumper by Owl Croft Designs Go with the Flo by Jennifer Lassonde Your Favorite Brew Shawl by Jenn Sheelen

The Yarniacs Episode 187: I Spy Colorwork! Mar 01, 2019

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We're back from Stitches West 2019 and ready to share what we saw! We hope you will enjoy our little recap. :) What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Merino Stretch from Schoeller+Stahl (discontinued) Outing Shawl by Irene Lin Gayle's Outing Shawl MM Sport from Madelinetosh Tracie Too from Imperial Yarn What are we knitting? O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Cormo Fingering from Sincere Sheep Papa by Junko Okamoto Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure What have we finished? Graham by Jennifer Adams Ponytail Hat by Knikki Knits Thank-you Fix-A-Stitch for sponsoring this episode!

What did we stalk at Stitches West 2019? Day 1 Ondawah by Michele Wang Evening in Edinburgh by Casapinka Traveller from Dragonfly Fibers Front Row Center by Mary Annarella Dance Rustic Silk from Dragonfly Fibers Day 2 Edisto Top by Kate Oates Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Kim's Little Bird Day 3 Leaving by Anne Hanson Graphica by Casapinka All Points South by Casapinka Overall Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Zweig Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender

The Yarniacs Episode 186: Stalking Stitches Past! Feb 15, 2019

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What are we wearing? Gather Together by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Gather Together Dinner in the Eiffel Tower Shawl by Jessie Dodington Citadel by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Citadel What are we stalking? Big in Japan sweater by Katrin Schneider Focal Point by Suvi Simola Camden Cap by Wooly Wormhead Acoma by Casapinka Vaughan by Dario Tubiana Times Square by Veera Valimaki What are we knitting? Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Graham by Jennifer Adams Papa by Junko Okamoto Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones What have we finished? Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Thank you Western Sky Knits for sponsoring this episode!

Where are they now? Stalking from previous years at Stitches West! Minthe by Anne Ginger Gayle's Minthe Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's San Serif Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Woodfords Divvy by JumperCables Gayle's Divvy Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Svalbard Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee Portage by Melissa Schaschwary Trilinear by Cindy Garland Bare Branches by Alana Dakos Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Polyhedra by Emma Welford All Points South by Casapinka Gale by Alicia Plummer

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