The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 145: Knitting Friends! Jul 21, 2017

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We're baaaack! :) And so excited to be here. Thanks Helen Stewart and Andrea Mowry for helping hold down the fort during our summer activities and travels. We do hope you enjoyed episode 143 with Helen Stewart, and episode 144 with Andrea Mowry as much as we enjoyed recording them. (Hint: we had a lot of fun recording both!) Gayle and I are finally back in the same room (okay, back in the same car for recording purposes) and we can't stop smiling. When we listened to the episode before releasing, we both commented that we sounded like we recorded the whole episode with smiles on our faces. Yes, we were that happy to be knitting and talking and sharing our knits with all of you once again. Though our friendship started independent of knitting, it has been forged through the projects, the search for the perfect yarn for each project, our travels, and of course, through podcasting. This episode, we share the story of another friendship brought together by knitting that has taken another creative path. We share a fun friendship-inspired collection of patterns called Minnesota 52: 16 Knits inspired by the road. We hope you will enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! What are we wearing? Divvy by JumperCables Gayle's Divvy Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Little Bird What are we stalking? Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning Maisie by Tori Gurbisz What are we knitting? Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Divvy by JumperCables Confetti by Veera Välimäki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Pavement by Veera Välimäki Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti Thank-you to our sponsor Neighborhood Fiber Company!

What have we finished? Holey Comfort by Jutta Von Hinterm Stein Sharlene's Ski Trio Hat (pattern by Nancy Ekvall, currently not listed in Ravelry database) Karchen by Silke Hupka Sharlene's Karchen Entrechat by Lisa Chemery Gayle's Entrechat Elfbaby hat by Robynn Weldon Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Minnesota 52: 16 Knits inspired by the road by Cori Eichelberger and Megan Williams Nice-capades Sweater by Cori Eichelberger Fall Come Back Now Shawl by Megan Williams Beach Please Top by Megan Williams

The Yarniacs Episode 144: Knitting with Andrea! Jul 07, 2017

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This week, we sit and knit with Andrea Mowry, designer of the currently hot-right-now fade patterns Find your Fade Free Your Fade So Faded So Faded Pint Sized Andrea has other designs including sweaters and accessories for head, neck, hands and feet! What are we stalking? Wolkig by Martina Behm Kindred Red yarns Republic of Wool yarns Ronan by Andrea Mowry What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Divvy by JumperCables Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Thank-you to our sponsor Neighborhood Fiber Company!

The Yarniacs Episode 143: Knitting with Helen! Jun 21, 2017

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In this episode, Helen Stewart of the Curious Handmade Podcast, and designer of so many beautiful items on Ravelry, joins us for a chat. It is no secret that Gayle and I are fans of Helen's beautiful shawls and accessories, and we are thrilled to welcome her as a guest on the podcast. We hope you enjoy hearing about Helen's design process, her patterns, and what we will see in the current Shawl Society 2 release. Thank-you Helen, for being a friend of The Yarniacs! - Sharlene What are we stalking? Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart Tegna by Caitlin Hunter Sprite's Fen by Helen Stewart Marina from Manos del Uruguay What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Starting Point by Joji Locatelli Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson Thank-you to Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

The Shawl Society 2 by Helen Stewart

The Yarniacs Episode 142: Stalking All the Shawls! Jun 09, 2017

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What are we wearing? Whippet by Ankestrick Sharlene's Whippet Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti What are we stalking? Fancy Mee by Fritzi Creativ Arlequin Shawl by Peggy Maxheim Mini Madness Shawl by Angie Kimel Sugar Sprinkles by Sharyn Anhalt Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor On the Contrary by Amanda Woeger What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Divvy by JumperCables Painted Pixels by Susan Carlson Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Thank you to Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

What have we finished? Kline by Jennifer Dassau Color Field by Kemper Wray Gayle's Color Field Speargrass by Susie Gourlay We are starting the Colors of Fall Knit-a-long on the Summer Solstice, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Gayle is considering knitting Marklee by Elizaeth Doherty and Veronika by Cocoknits. Sharlene is considering knitting Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider. Sharlene is also looking for a project for a sweater quantity of Dragonfly Fiber's Pixie.

The Yarniacs Episode 141: Stash Anxiety! May 26, 2017

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We are gearing up for the annual Colors of Fall Knit-a-long and in anticipation of future episodes, we talk favorite shawls and where are they now? Enjoy! What are we wearing? Whippet by Ankestrick Sharlene's Whippet Viajante by Martina Behm Gayle's Viajante Kilimanjaro yarn from Miss Babs What are we stalking? Blossom by Ker Gwened Knits Zostera by Kelly G. Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Moore by Lori Versaci What are we knitting? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Divvy by JumperCables Holey Comfort by Jutta Von Hinterm Stein Luscious Fingering from Candy Skein Color Field by Kemper Wrey Confetti by Veera Valimaki Coast from Holst Garn Thank-you to Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What have we finished? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti Where are they now? (shawl edition!) Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson Gayle's Yowza shawl Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart Gayle's Red Robin Echoes of Color by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Echoes of Color Imagine When by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Imagine When Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Meadow yarn from The Fibre Company Cloud yarn from Anzula Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy

The Yarniacs Episode 140: Knitting Up 2014 Part 2! May 12, 2017

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Party like it's Knit like it's 2014! Why 2014? Well Gayle and I find ourselves both knitting stash and planning for stash that was added to our stash in--you guessed it--2014. Thank-you Ravelry. I still find it amazing, awesome, and maybe a little bit scary to have that information available at my fingertips, but more power to the ever-increasing stash, right? So while we are both knitting up 2014--for the second episode--we also share a bit about how we find new projects for those lingering yarns that haven't been matched up with their perfect patterns yet. Enjoy, and happy knitting everyone! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Newsom by Bristol Ivy Confetti by Veera Valimaki What are we stalking? Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Summer by Ankestrick Professor Meow Sweater by Claire Slade I see spring by Joji Locatelli So Faded by Andrea Mowry Peer Pressure by Celia Cahill What are we knitting? Divvy by JumperCables Confetti by Veera Valimaki Prairie Socks by Kay Jones Cherry Bloom by Lene Tosti Color Field by Kemper Wray Thank you to Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

The Yarniacs Episode 139: Knitting Up 2014! Apr 27, 2017

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What are we wearing? Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Svalbard Peasy by Heidi Kirrmeier Gayle's Peasy Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we stalking? Tokonatsu Pullover by yamagara Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein

Björkö Shawl by Anna Friberg

Color Field by Kemper Wray What are we knitting? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Yellow Brick Road by Ela Torrente Divvy by JumperCables Confetti by Veera Valimaki Cherry Bloom by Lene Tosti What have we finished? Rhilea by Suvi Simola Divvy by JumperCables Colors of Fall 2017 discussion Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Elle's Fall 2017 fashion trends Harper's Bazaar Fall 2017 fashion trends Cosmo's Fall 2017 trends Vogue's Fall 2017 trends

The Yarniacs Episode 138: Knitting Post-NoCKRs! Apr 14, 2017

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This week Gayle and I bask in the afterglow of our NoCKRs retreat. We laughed, we smiled, we knit! Good friends, good yarn, and good times. I wish you all could have joined us. :) What are we wearing? Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy shawl Oranje by Ann Weaver Gayle's Oranje What are we stalking? Vneck Boxy by Joji Locatelli Helvetica by Elizabeth Doherty Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier Sharlene's Buttercup Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Hansel by Gudrun Johnston Close To You by Justyna Lorkowska Pantone Colors of Fall 2017 palettes Outing Shawl by Irene Lin What are we knitting? Yellow Brick Road by Ela Torrente Studio DK from Neighborhood Fiber Company Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Divvy Poncho by JumperCables Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti What have we finished? Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Isadora from Miss Babs Sharlene's Monochrome Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Coast from Holst Garn Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova Thank you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode! Where are they now? Transverse Cardigan by Ann Weaver Sharlene's Transverse Jenica Hoodie by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Jenica Erin Heritage Wool Series

The Yarniacs Episode 137: Self-Indulgent Knitting Wrap-Up! Mar 31, 2017

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What are we wearing? Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Fine from Spud and Chloe Sharlene's tunic-length Featherweight Trefoil Cardigan by Gudron Johnston Summer Festival by Georgie Nicolson Lace-Garn from Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Gayle's Summer Festival What are we stalking? Tsumuzikaze by Michiyo Meadow from The Fibre Company Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Manzanilla by Joji Locatelli Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Markley by Elizabeth Doherty Silk Single from Western Sky Knits Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti Rustic Fingering from Neighborhood Fiber Company Tosh merino light from Madelinetosh Bleached by Amy Miller The sweater I couldn't remember the name of is Cria by Ysolda Teague What are we knitting? Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Divvy by Jumper Cables Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova Luscious Fingering by Candy Skein Gayle's sock yarn blanket Prairie Socks by Kay Jones Aspen Sock from Western Sky Knits What have we finished? Alewives Hat by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Alewives Hat Twinkle DK from Western Sky Knits Sharlene's Kindle cozy Jason's Tweed Hat by Melissa Thomson We wrap up the Self Indulgent Knit-a-long 2017 and introduce the Colors of Fall 2017 KAL! The New York Palette The London Palette

The Yarniacs Episode 136: Vacation Knitting! Mar 17, 2017

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What are we wearing? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Sharlene's Kline Puck by Boo Knits What are we stalking? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova Anne's Neapolitan Katana Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Divvy by Jumper Cables What are we knitting? Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Holst Garm Coast Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Gayle's Sock yarn memory blanket What have we finished? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Heartbeat Mitts by Katya Gorbacheva A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andy Satterlund Gayle's Cropped Sweater Some resources for shawl wearing: 8 ways to wear a rectangular shawl/stole 20 tips to wear a square shawl Tin can knits: How to wear a shawl Ways to wear a triangular shawl Ways to wear your knit shawl (video) by Susan B. Anderson

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