The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 115: Knit 1, teach 1 May 27, 2016

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It's that time of year again. What time of year is that you ask? It is when the folks at Pantone release their fall colors list. These are the colors that influence fashion, what will be appearing in the stores this summer for fall wear, and what colors we'll see on the new yarns coming to the local yarn stores. Most knitters love color! And yes, I am including knitters such as myself who happen to love the greys! (Check out that Sharkskin color chip on the palette and how well is goes with every other color. What's not to love about a beautiful grey?) So take a look at the palette, check if you have any of those colors represented in your stash and play along! We'd love to have you join in. #yarniacscolors2016 We also have a short discussion about the importance of bringing new knitters and crafters into our community. As the number of small vendors increase (we see new bag makers and dyers all the time), one of the things you can do to support small business is to bring in new consumers. Teach, enable, and bring someone new into the community. #knit1teach1 What are we wearing? Starshower by Hillary Smith Callis Sharlene's Starshower Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Gayle's Easy Folded What are we stalking? Antarktis by Janina Kallio Drachenfels by Melanie Berg Light Gale by Alicia Plummer Bespoke Sweaters by Veera Valimaki Pavement by Veera Valimaki Minimum by Veera Valimaki What are we knitting? Sharlene's test knit for Elizabeth Doherty Knit Picks Lindy Chain Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer Lilly Pilli by Ambah O'Brien What have we finished? Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy Gayle's socks Teach a knitter and or enable our wonderful crafting community! If you teach or enable, use the hashtag: #knit1teach1 knit: first stitch/first scarf Pantone 2016 Colors of the Year Pantone Fall 2016 Fashion Color Report Please use the hashtag: #yarniacscolors2016

The Yarniacs Episode 114: Knitting All Around! May 13, 2016

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What are we wearing? Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis Sharlene's Starshower Solstice Cardigan by Cecily Glowick McDonald Gayle's Solstice Cardigan What are we stalking? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Marcel Wrap by Little Church Knits Kaiya Mei by Jamie Hoffman Reyna by Noora Laivola Spindrift by Helen Stewart Loop by Casapinka What are we knitting? Scrubbie pattern Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy Lilli Pilli by Ambah O'Brien Western Sky Knits Aspen sock Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer What have we finished? Heartfelt by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Heartfelt Skyp-y socks Seaman's Cap Seaman's Church Institute Block Island Gansey Hat Kit What are we swatching? Sharlene swatched North Light Fiber's Water Street Gayle swatched North Light Fiber's Ocean Avenue Please check out our post about Wendy Bernard's The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary. Wendy's Knit and Tonic blog

The Yarniacs Episode 113: Knitting at NoCKRs! Apr 29, 2016

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We're back! Well, we never really left, but we attended our NoCKRs retreat, I was away at YarnFest, and then came home sick, and for some reason we both felt like it had been a long time since we recorded. We've got a lot to fit into this episode--some fun garments we spotted at the retreat, we both finished a couple of items, and a fun new book from Dragonfly Fibers. Enjoy! -Sharlene What are we wearing? Favorite Cardigan by Wendy Bernard Sharlene's Favorite Cardigan Puck by Boo Knits Gayle's Puck What are we stalking? Cancun Boxy Lace Top by Erin Kate Archer Susanne's Cancun tunic mash-up of Cancun and Boxy Knit Picks Lindy Chain yarn Sharlene's Literally Over the Top Breathing Space by Veera Valimaki Stranded Magazine: Warm Weather 2016 Bottle Cap by Erin Birnel Interchange by Ariel Altaras Rabbitbrush by Andi Satterlund Knit Picks CotLin Route 99 by Lee Meredith What are we knitting? Heartfelt by Veera Valimaki Block Island Gansey Hat by Deborah Newton This episode of The Yarniacs Podcast is sponsored by North Light Fibers.

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku What have we finished? Spectrum by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Spectrum Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis Sharlene's Starshower cowl Stitches West KAL Violet Waffles by Halldora J Chromaticity Cowl by Miriam Felton Gayle's Chromaticity Cowl Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Pure Joy Masterpiece Knits: The Modern Collection by Dragonfly Fibers Fractal Poppies by Toby Roxana Barna Morning at the Tate by Meg Roke A Golden Landscape by Fatimah Hinds The Laundress by Fatimah Hinds

The Yarniacs Episode 112: Knitting Hidden Gems! Apr 15, 2016

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What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Therapy by Laura Aylor What are we stalking? Apres Surf Hoodie by Connie Chang Chinchio Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier Lilli Pilli by Ambah O'Brien Stolen Moments by Shannon Squire What are we knitting? Heartfelt by Veera Valimaki Spectrum by Joji Locatelli Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Violet Waffles by Halldora J What have we finished? Minthe by Anne Ginger Small Flowers Mitts by Pinneguri Knitted Knockers Gayle and I share some of our favorite things to do when we are on Ravelry, such as searching within our own libraries and searching for specific projects made in specific yarns. We both like to search for ways to use our own pattern libraries, and yarn stashes--finding ways to use our own little hidden pattern and yarn gems is one of our favorite ways to use Ravelry. There are some search filters that are fun to use too. We hope you learn something! We will try to schedule this discussion several times a year as it always proves to be quite popular!

The Yarniacs Episode 111: Knitting at the Beach! Apr 01, 2016

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What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Secret Cove Cowl by Rosemary Hill Gayle's Secret Cove Cowl What are we stalking? Women's Peaked Cap by Patons Hinagiku Hat by 87knit Kaiya Mei by Jamie Hoffman Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Citadel by Joji Locatelli Breathing Space by Veera Välimäki Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty This episode of The Yarniacs Podcast is sponsored by Fix-A-Stitch.

Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It's a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country.More information available at www.fixastitch.com. What are we knitting? Heartfelt by Veera Välimäki Gayle ripped her Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer Chromaticity Cowl by Miriam Felton Small Flowers Mitts by Pinneguri Minthe by Anne Ginger Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson What have we finished? Looking Ahead by Veera Välimäki Abstract Fiber Rothko Sharlene's hat for charity Very Gifted Cowl by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer We announce the winners of the now closed Self-Indulgent 2016 Knit-a-long. Thanks to everyone who participated! If you hear your name just send us a Ravelry message so we can get your prize out to you. :)

The Yarniacs Episode 110: Knitting Interpretations! Mar 18, 2016

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What are we wearing? Hogwarts Express by Susan Ashcroft Sharlene's Hogwarts Express Neighborhood Fiber Company Rustic Fingering Razzle by Allie Coffey Gayle's Razzle What are we stalking? We are both stalking the Interpretations 3 collection by Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki. We both want to make: Breathing Space (pullover) Heartfelt (cardigan) Sharlene also likes: My Everything (cardigan) Expressive (shawl) Gayle also likes: Timeless Henley (pullover) Tidalground (cardigan) Peeping Cowl If you haven't heard our chat with Joji, you can find it in the archives! What are we knitting? Looking Ahead by Veera Valimaki Sharlene is swatching Dragonfly Fibers' Pixie yarn in Morning Glories Rhilea by Suvi Simola Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer What have we finished? Sharlene's 4-corner hat Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Sharlene's Nakai shawl Gayle ripped her Arabella and her Nature's Magic Hat Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Gayle's sport weight socks Behind the Sun by Cate Carter-Evans Gayle used a hand-spun samplet kit from Infinite Twist Her Scrappy hat used the leftovers from the kit This episode of The Yarniacs Podcast is sponsored by JUL Designs. With apologies to Astrid of Lazadas, we finally have used the Lazadas Knitting accessories: Super Flexible Knitting Blocking Wires, a very unique blocking wire for your hand knits.

The Yarniacs Episode 109: Reading Knitlandia! Mar 04, 2016

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What did we wear at StitchesWest 2016? Nakahi Shawl by Francoise Danoy Sharlene's Nakahi Polaris by Hiroku Fukatsu Sharlene's Polaris Newsom by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Newsom Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson Gayle's Weigh It Shawl Twinkle Sock by Western Sky Knits 3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli Gayle's 3 Color Cashmere Cowl Ecuador by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Ecuador This episode of The Yarniacs Podcast is sponsored by Dragonfly Fibers.

Rich saturated color. Bold interesting combinations; dare we say shocking hues? Dragonfly Fibers is your source for beautiful quality yarns and fibers. Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops around the world and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. Come see us at STITCHES South, March 31 - April 3. You can shop on our site 24/7 at www.dragonflyfibers.com. Be sure to check out the link for our 2016 Club Dragonfly. Great designers, exclusive colorways and a bonus swag option! Discover why we say that Dragonfly Fibers is "The Colors of Happiness". What are we stalking after StitchesWest 2016? Castra by Anthony Casalena Divvy by Annie Baker Minthe by Anne Ginger Woodfords by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Woodfords Top Down by Elizabeth Doherty Sans Serif by Elizabeth Doherty What were we knitting at StitchesWest 2016? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Merino-Silk Sock by Western Sky Knits Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Gayle's Hermione Socks Knit Picks Felici Arabella by Ann McCauley Stone Soup Fibers yarns What have we finished? Secret Cove Cowl by Rosemary Hill Gayle's Secret Cove Cowl

We review Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World by Clara Parkes. We were part of the blog tour for the book release. You can find our post here. If you haven't previously heard our chat with Clara Parkes or want to revisit that episode, you can do so here.

The Yarniacs Episode 108: Knitting at Stitches West! Feb 18, 2016

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What are we wearing? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Inner Peace What are we stalking? Dar by Bristol Ivy 3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli Scowl by Xandy Peters Bugle the Baby Elephant by Susan Claudino sock yarn blankets Stitches West vendor list What are we knitting? Rhilea by Suvi Simola Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock Arabella by Ann McCauley Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder What have we finished? Ice River hat by Helen Stewart Wonder Wander by Megan Williams madelinetosh dk twist Spectrum by Joji Locatelli Desert Vista Dyeworks Knitted Wit Bling Trademark by Yelena Dasher This episode of The Yarniacs Podcast is sponsored by Cooperative Press.

We review two publications from Cooperative Press ... Cast Iron, Cast On by Becky Herrick and Calley Hastings Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by SpillyJane SpillyJane's companion parrot Earl on Twitter

Never Not Knitting notions we love include the Hedgehog Needle Gauge and the Sheep Needle Gauge

The Yarniacs Episode 107: Knitting on the Mend! Feb 05, 2016

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Do you knit when you are sick? Whether or not I can knit when I am feeling under the weather is my usual "heat check" to tell exactly how sick I am. If I don't, can't, or aren't feeling well enough to knit, then I and everyone around me knows I am probably feeling quite poorly. When we recorded episode 106, I knew I wasn't feeling 100%, but it was a few days later that this cold really took me down. I've tried to stick to my usual routine as much as possible, but there has been less knitting, more reading, and more tea drinking than usual. Though I am still coughing, and sound a bit froggy, I am much better than I was last week. It is small progress, and we are moving in the healing direction. I'll take it! Speaking of moving in the right direction, have you noticed the days are getting longer? We are also moving towards the spring equinox on March 20, 2016. Are you being self-indulgent yet? Have you pulled out that special something and knit a few stitches? If you haven't, stop by our Ravelry group here to find out who else is doing some self-indulgent knitting. Or perhaps pop in here to see all the finished self-indulgent projects. It's a fun thread to scroll through and so far, 44 of you are playing along. Yay us! :) The Self-indulgent KAL #sikal2016 will come to an end at the equinox, so there is still a few weeks to join the fun. Gayle and I will be at StitchesWest in a few weeks. We'll be having an informal get-together on Saturday afternoon in the bar area of the hotel/convention center, as well as making the rounds in booths including Western Sky Knits and Dragonfly Fibers. If you see us there, don't hesitate to say hi! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Merino Stretch discontinued yarn Laneway by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Laneway Gather Together by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Gather Together What are we stalking? Sharlene's Western Sky Knits speckled yarn Fresh Choices sweater KAL - Would you do a mystery sweater KAL? Even Flow by Joji Locatelli Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Carol's Fancy Cardi Inez' Fancy Cardi Chromaticity Cowl by Miriam Felton Gayle's Spirit Trail Fiberworks Holda Behind the Sun by Cate Carter-Evans This episode of The Yarniacs is sponsored by Never Not Knitting. Never Not Knitting is a small knitting boutique owned by designer Alana Dakos, and it is located in Atascadero, CA. Never Not Knittingfeatures a curated collection of specialty yarns, patterns and knitting notions and is proud to showcase the work of independent artisans and makers. In the online shop you will find a unique selection of handmade notions and accessories for knitters and crafters including the Wool and Wire jewelry line. All of our notions are beautifully gift wrapped, like a special present for yourself or a friend. Check out the selection at nevernotknitting.com/online-shop What are we knitting? Rhilea by Suvi Sumola Gayle's is knitting a test knit sweater in Neighborhood Fiber Company rustic fingering What have we finished? Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Big Old Coat Hearts Aflame by Jenn Sheelen Gayle's Hearts Aflame

"Pure" 100% Merino Superwash from Wollmeise

Gayle knit a test knit cowl with Western Sky Knits single ply fingering Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner Gayle's Rollers #4 Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Fletcher

The Yarniacs Episode 106: Four Years of Knitting! Jan 22, 2016

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In addition to welcoming the new year, January brings our podcast anniversary. Four years of Gayle and I chatting about knits, our yarns, project fails and project wins. We've learned a lot about knitting, about podcasting, and about our listeners as we've recorded over the past four years. The heartfelt thanks I expressed last year to our wonderful Yarniacs community still holds true, and I repeat it here today. "The community we have formed on Ravelry with our fellow yarniacs has been the most fulfilling and wonderful part of podcasting. We can't thank you all enough for listening, for participating in our knit-a-longs, for chatting, and for playing along with us in social media. Truly, you have enhanced our knitting lives." The only thing I can think to add is that I hope Gayle and I have enhanced your knitting lives in some small way and that you will continue to follow along with our knitting adventures. We have so much more to share with you! - Sharlene What are we wearing? The Traveling Sweater by Karen Alfke Sharlene's Traveling Sweater Laika by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Laika Sharlene's Laika This episode is sponsored by Never Not Knitting. What are we stalking? Sharlene's Western Sky Knits yarn in stash Even Flow by Joji Locatelli Field of Wildlowers by Joji Locatelli Majuga by Joji Locatelli Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner What are we knitting? Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Miss Babs Yowza yarn Madelinetosh 80/10/10 Worsted MCN Starshower by Hilary Smith Callis SW Graduated yarn by Fresh From the Cauldron Rhilea by Suvi Simola Gayle is working on a test knit in Neighborhood Fiber Co. Rustic Fingering What have we finished? Both Gayle and Sharlene sent a project to the frog pond: Swirl Shawl by Lijuan Jing Sharlene's Swirl Times Square by Norah Gaughn Adama by Hilary Smith Callis Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty What were we knitting? Garfunkel Hat by Jocelyn Tunney Gayle's Garfunkel hat Zephyr by Tori Gurbisz Gayle's Zephyr Laika by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Laika Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki

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