The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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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

The Yarniacs Episode 135: Knitting After Stitches! Mar 03, 2017

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We saw so much at StitchesWest 2017. Yarn! Patterns! So much to talk about! We share some of it here, and I am sure bits and pieces will creep into the next few episodes as we knit the yarn we purchased and remember patterns we want to make. What did we wear at StitchesWest? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Inner Peace Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk Sharlene's Burdock Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Donner Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached My Kind of Love by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne Gayle's My Kind of Love What are we stalking post-StitchesWest? Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Viewpoint by Anne Ginger Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Perforated Sweater by Suvi Simola Trilinear by Cindy Garland What are we knitting? Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andi Satterlund Prairie Socks by Kay Jones What have we finished? Hooded Shawl by Susanne Sommer

The Yarniacs Episode 134: Knitting Interpretations! Feb 17, 2017

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What are we wearing? Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Coast from Holst Garn Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached Lilli Pilli by Ambah O'Brien Gayle's Lilli Pilli What are we stalking? Making Advances by Jennifer Dassau Pennyflower by Susanna Winter Prairie Socks by Kay Jones What are we knitting? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Hooded Shawl by Susanne Sommer What have we finished? Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Pussy Cat Hat number 15 Obsidian by Lisa Much High Plains Cowl by Brandie DeRusha

Interpretations Vol. 4 by Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Color Spell by Joji Locatelli Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Flyway Twist by Veera Välimäki Winterfolk by Joji Locatelli Fast Forward by Veera Välimäki East or West by Joji Locatelli Radiate by Joji Locatelli

The Yarniacs Episode 133: Love Your Stash! Feb 03, 2017

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What are we wearing? Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's shorter version Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached What are we stalking? Roz by Josée Paquin Vertizontal Slouchy by Laura Jones The Owl and the PussyHat by Amy Obukuru Marina yarn from Manos del Uruguay Be Kind by Veera Välimäki Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson Ashling Shawl by Veera Välimäki Golden Sand by Joji Locatelli Sight is Life What are we knitting? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Obsidian by Lisa Mutch Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Luder What have we finished? More Pussycat hats Anguli Cowl by Hilary Smith Callis Sharlene's Anguli Cowl Gully Gloves by Kelly McClure Gayle's Gully Gloves How much yarn is too much? by Clara Parkes

The Yarniacs Episode 132: We Forgot Our Own Anniversary! Jan 20, 2017

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Holy smokes Batman! Gayle and I started podcasting back in January of 2012. That means that we have been podcasting for five (count 'em – 5!) years. Of course, until the end of the podcast, we forgot. So we didn't plan anything special. As we say, this really is so "us." Much laughter ensues. :) What are you wearing? Ease by Alicia Plummer Rios yarn from Malabrigo The sweater Sharlene knit first with this Rios Skykomish by Lee Meredith Gayle's Skykomish What are we stalking? Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Dotted Rays by Stephen West Find Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Charlotte's Web Shawl by Maie Landra Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson Blaster by Andi Satterlund What are we knitting? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Sweetpea Sock MCN from Lollipop Yarn Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Felici from KnitPicks Gully Gloves by Kelly McClure Obsidian by Lisa Much Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Phoebe yarn from Quince and Co. What have we finished? KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Some of Sharlene's variation are here and here Bleached by Amy Miller Honey Hat by Jenn Nevitt Gayle's Honey Hat Touring DK from Unwind Yarn Company Seafarer's Watch Cap by The Seaman's Church Institute Gayle's Watch Cap

Thank You Hat - Big Rib Hat by Purl Soho

We also share some Ravelry tips, and some ideas for organizing in the new year! :)

The Yarniacs Episode 131: Knitting in the New Year! Jan 06, 2017

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In this first episode of the new year, we come to you from the west cliff area of Santa Cruz on a sunny afternoon. We spotted several sea otters during recording and enjoyed our time in the sun. This is a shorter episode in keeping with our busy holiday schedules, but have no fear, we have ideas and plans for some fun episodes for 2017. We've cast on new projects for our Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long #sikal2017 and hope you will join us! What are we wearing? Project Peace by Christina Campbell Sharlene's Cowl Gayle's Cowl What are we stalking? Texture by Hannah Fettig Morning Jacket Eventide Cardi Wharf Street Pullover Big Texture Cowl Constellate by Hunter Hammerstein What are we knitting? Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Yummy Fingering in Stormy Sprinkles from Candy Skein Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston tosh merino light from madelinetosh Bleached by Amy Miller What have we finished? KitKat Hat by Andre Sue Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Sharlene's Sock Cowl Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Gayle's sport weight socks Gayle's KitKat Hat

The Yarniacs Episode 130: The Episode that Almost Wasn't! Dec 23, 2016

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Such a busy time of year! We wish all of you light, love, health, yarn, and successful projects as we turn towards the light and welcome the new year. Thanks so much for listening, for your participation, and friendship. All of you are appreciated! What are we wearing? Granito by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Granito Neighborhood Fiber Company t-shirts What are we stalking? Anguli Cowl by Hillay Smith Callis Starshower Cowl by Hillary Smith Callis Yonder by Sweet Birch Designs Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Stranded Magazine Cold Weather 2016 Twist Collective Winter 2016 Laine Magazine, Issue 1 What are we knitting? Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Project Peace by Christina Campbell Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku Bleached by Amy Miller What have we finished? Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport Sharlene's Big Old Coat (short version) Caracol Button Hat by Kaity Fraker Sharlene's Caracol Hat Sharlene's Cat Cowl Claudia by MJ Kim The Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long starts January 1, 2017! For this KAL, we are considering: Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston tosh merino light from madelinetosh Melia by Ysolda Teague Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti

The Yarniacs Episode 129: Still Knitting Hats! Dec 09, 2016

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I think hats are great little projects. You can knit a challenging charted cabled hat, or you can knit a simpler stockinette in-the-round hat. You can knit a hat in chunky yarn and big needles, or you can use up the leftovers from a skein of sock yarn with tiny needles. If the hat doesn't fit, you won't have invested too much time, and hey–it's a hat. It will fit someoneafter all. So if you aren't too particular about whether you end up with an exact size, you can forgo the swatch and just start knitting. That is the way most of my hats this year came into being. No swatch, match yarn to needles, figure out a cast-on number that will fit someones head, and go. They are all going to charity organizations so I have no doubt each hat will eventually find its way to a head that it fits. In addition to it being the cold weather season, it is also the season of holidays, of being busy, and often being pulled in too many directions at once. I find that quick small projects satisfy my need to keep my fingers busy and my compulsion to knit, as well as provide satisfaction of finishing something useful. When I teach, I like to start knitters on hats because there is a lot to learn in the making of the humble hat. You cast on, learn your knit (and maybe purl) stitches, you decrease, then you bind off. All in one small package. I find a beginning knitter has a higher chance of success with a smaller project. I like to give my students the best chance for success. So yes, even though Gayle and I are sweater knitters, we do find out thoughts turning to hats every year about this time. We've stalked some cool free patterns available on Ravelry this time, so take a look. There are others (we can't mention them all!), so please feel free to share more (both free and patterns for sale) in the discussion thread for this episode in our group on Ravelry. We'd love to hear from you. - Sharlene What are we wearing? Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's tunic length Featherweight Cardigan (and bonus photo of Nani!) Citadel by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Citadel What are we stalking? Troll by Gabriela Widmer Hanke Chunky Harvest Hats by Susan B. Anderson Sharlene's apple hat Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella Pussyhat Project by Kat Coyle (knit flat) KitKat Hat by Andre Sue (knit in the round) Brimming by Lori Puthoff Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Phoebe yarn from Quince and Company Boreal Forest Cowl by Renée Callahan Boreal Forest Hat by Renée Callahan What are we knitting? Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Big Old Coat Bleached by Amy Miller Silk single yarn from Western Sky Knits Project Peace by Christina Campbell Gayle's sock yarn blanket What have we finished? Donation hats 12, 11, 10, and 9 Granito by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Granito Magnolia Luxe yarn from Western Sky Knits Spiral Hat by Laura Kolarik Gayle's Spiral Hat Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay Gayle's Bankhead Hat Simple Skyp Sock by Adrienne Ku Gayle's Skyp socks Vector by Katya Frankel

The Yarniacs Episode 128: Something a Little Different! Nov 25, 2016

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This episode is a little different. We want to chat about some patterns, books, and one kit that have caught our eye over the past few months. Many of these patterns will make items that would be fabulous gifts, or the patterns and books themselves might make great gifts for a knitter you know. There are lots of options! Knowing that this is a busy week for those celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US, we thought it might be a good time for this alternative episode. Enjoy! :) What are we wearing? Cowl Neck Vest by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Sharlene's Cowl Neck Vest Jenica Hoodie by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Jenica Hoodie Erin Heritage Wool Series from madelinetosh (now discontinued) Point/Counterpoint, Volume 1 Allichka by Kino Knits Snowfall on the Mountains Shawl by Sarah Schira Rainy Season by Kino Knits Beach House Breeze Cowl by Sarah Schira The Knitter's Journal from Swatch to Stash Gansey Kids by Meg Roke Coastal Capelet Inshore Legwarmers Cullercoats Cap You Can Knit That by Amy Herzog Revive Cardigan Entangled Raglan Woodcutter's Vest The Zen Variations for The Fibre Company Takumi by Renee Callahan Kaizen by Renee Callahan Acadia from The Fibre Company Crochet Therapy: The Soothing Art of Savoring Each Stitch by Betsan Corkhill (patterns not on Ravelry as of 11/24/16) Flying Geese Textured Cowl kit Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook Thanks to the authors, publishers, and manufacturers who have shared these products with us.

The Yarniacs Episode 127: Knitting as Usual! Nov 11, 2016

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What are we wearing? Viajante by Martina Behm skirts from StitchesWest (does anyone remember this vendor?) What have we been stalking? Spree Socks by Kemper Wray The Margot Hat by Margot Allen Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska The Photographer Hat by Lavanya Patricella Knitvent 2016 Window No. 1 by Helen Stewart Indie Gift-A-Long group on Ravelry Elizabeth Doherty's hats Pour Moi by Lori Versacci Cadenza by Cristina Ghirlanda Ebony by Cristina Ghirlanda Ethos by Cristina Ghirlanda Dado by Cristina Ghirlanda What are we knitting? Granito by Joji Locatelli Spiral Hat by Laura Kolaric Simple Skyp Socks by Adrian Ku Citadel by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Entrchat by Lisa Chemery Helena by Allison Will Green Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down Kilbride by Wooly Wormhead Where are they now? Breezy by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Breezy tosh lace from madelinetosh Oranje by Ann Weaver Gayle's Oranje Laika by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Laika Sharlene's Laika NorCal Knitting Retreat Ravelry group

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