The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 65: Joji Locatelli Jun 27, 2014

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When Gayle and I first started podcasting, we had lots of ideas about what we wanted to share with our listeners. One of those ideas was to chat with our favorite designers, and share why we love knitting their designs. Joji Locatelli was one of the names that came up again and again. Not only because we have both knit many of her patterns, but because through her blog, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, we both felt Joji was a knitter with whom we would enjoy chatting and knitting. It has been a long time since those early podcasting brainstorming sessions and we are so pleased to be bringing this episode to you. As expected, Joji is charming and inspiring. After our chat, I want to knit all the Joji things! I hope our excitement shines through and you will enjoy our friend Joji's patterns as much as we do. - Sharlene Note: Joji lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and this interview was brought to you through the magic of the internets. There are a few places where the audio fades a bit and there was a delay, causing us to temporarily talk over each other. We tried to minimize this and hope you won't find it too distracting. Please know we strive to provide you with the best possible audio quality. :) Joji's website Find Joji on Ravelry What are we wearing? Imagine When by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Imagine When Fiber Company Meadow (yarn) Summer Festival by Georgie Hallam Gayle's Summer Festival What is Joji knitting? Skein yarn from Australia Denim colorway Joji's Instagram photo of her current project Magnolia Cardi Western Sky Knits yarns Western Sky Knits Magnolia sock base Lipstick Sharlene's Lipstick Gayle's Lipstick New shawl: Let your Heart Unwind Boxy Echos of Color Interpretations, a collaboration between Joji Locatelli and Veera Valimaki The Interpretations look book Veera Valimaki's website Veera Valimaki on Ravelry Worsted Boxy Old Romance Thoughts cdncarol's Thoughts

The Yarniacs Episode 64: Here Comes Summer! Jun 13, 2014

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What are we wearing? Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns Liesl by Cocoknits Gayle's Liesl What are we stalking? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Surry Hills by Maria Magnusson ...hint of summer by Isabell Kraemer Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson Waikiki Wildflower Blanket by Susan Carlson Wrap around crochet bracelet by Yuli Nilssen Mudra Cuff by Laura Nelkin Kable Kuff by Laura Nelkin What are we knitting? Viajante by Martina Behm Quince and Company Kestrel, a linen yarn Candelia by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Sharlene's Candelia What have we finished? Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane Gayle's Flamingo Mittens

The Yarniacs Episode 63: Back to the beach May 31, 2014

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We are back at the beach with this episode. Unfortunately that means there is a bit of ambient noises from a variety of sources. Hopefully it won't be too distracting as we catch up on what we have been knitting and doing the past month. Details below and at the end of the episode about our second colors of fall KAL, using the Colors of Fall 2014 from Pantone. We hope this will give us all time and space to think about creating something lovely to wear when Fall 2014 arrives. If you use social media, please share your yarn and photos using the hashtag #yarniacscolors2014 What are we wearing? Spring Showers by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Spring Showers Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmeier Gayle's Vitamin D What are we stalking? Outlined by Suvi Simola Lady Charming by Veera Välimäki Rhombi by Terry Kruse Pin-Striped Sweater Tee by Jenjoyce Design Floral Opulence by Rosalyn Jung Candelia by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Sharlene's Candelia …a hint of summer by Isabell Kraemer What are we knitting? Jaywalker by Grumperina Sharlene's previously knit Jaywalker socks 1, 2, and 3 Viajante by Martina Behm Sharlene's Viajante in progress Kestrel yarn from Quince and Co. Liesl by Coco knits Learn to Knit a Log Cabin Blanket by Staci Perry What have we finished? AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman Sharlene's Afterthoughts 2 tea toters by Julie Tarsha Golden Pear hat by Melissa Thomson Gayle's Golden Pear Clincher by Ash Kearns Gayle's Clincher Sharlene's Clincher Our Colors of Fall 2014 KAL open June 1! We had so much fun with everyone picking colors and styling our "looks" that we decided to do it again. Details and chat can be found in our group on Ravlery.

The Yarniacs Episode 62: We Talk Design with Wendy Bernard May 16, 2014

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Similar to wool, Gayle and I have a lot to learn about garment design and how designers do the magic they do. Like our wool series, we'd like to start an occasional series with designers, the work they do, and how they do it. Our guest today is Wendy Bernard, author and designer of the popular Custom Knits series and the Knit and Tonic blog. Wendy also has a fabulous stitch dictionary Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary. This is a stitch dictionary with a twist--each stitch pattern includes instructions and charts to knit from the top or the bottom. If you have ever switched up a pattern to knit it top-down as I have, you know what a cool resource this is for a knitter! If you've ever wanted to add a little bit of bling to an edging, or change a ribbing to something other than k2 p2, then this resource should find a way onto your bookshelf. One of my favorite features of this book is the index that organizes stitch patterns by multiples, making it easy to swap out the stitch pattern on a hat or garment edge. Gayle and I have knit several of Wendy Bernard's designs including: Lion Neck Cardigan Sharlene's Lion Neck Cardigan Gayle's Lion Neck 1 Gayle's Lion Neck 2 Favorite Cardigan Sharlene's Favorite Gayle's Favorite Yogini Bolero Sharlene's Bolero Gayle's Bolero 1 Gayle's Bolero 2 Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Flamingo Mittens by Spilly Jane What are we knitting? Jaywalker by Grumperina Viajante by Martina Behm Clincher by Ash Kearns Gayle's Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard What are we stalking? Opan sock yarn Susan B. Anderson's Opal socks Pakucho organic cotton Quince and Company Sparrow yarn Quince and Company Quince yarn Wendy's new book is available here:

The Yarniacs Episode 61: Catch up! May 02, 2014

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It has been slightly longer than usual between our recording of episodes and we have a bit of catch up to do! We've finished some projects, stalked a few new things, and rediscovered sock knitting.We also add a little more to the inspirations discussion. We talk about fiber, and if we are inspired by the fiber to make the projects we do, or if the pattern inspires us to pick the fiber and project. Process or project knitter? Do new techniques draw you in or do you prefer something more familiar? Most of us are probably a combination of all these things combined. Either way, I am sure you will all agree that picking our projects is exciting and inspirational in and of itself. What are we wearing? February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne Sharlene's February Lady Sweater Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard What are we stalking? Vanadium by Lisa Mutch Raiun by Kirstin Johnstone Chance of Showers by Heidi Kirrmaier Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri What are we knitting? AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman Viajante by Martina Behm Clincher by Ash Kearns Secrecy by Hanna Maciejewska Fairy SnowCap by Romi Hill Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman What have we finished? Svalbard by Bristol Ivy AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman Clincher by Ash Kearns Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart Inspirations Part 2 Fiber inspiration! Are you a knitter who is inspired by patterns and then picks yarn to make your project? Or are you a knitter who is inspired by yarns and then picks patterns to go along with it?

The Yarniacs Episode 60: Inspiration Apr 18, 2014

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In addition to our usual segments, Gayle and I talk about inspiration. What kinds of things inspire you to choose projects? Colors? Fibers? Patterns? Photographs? We get inspiration from many places. Our surroundings, websites, color and fiber swatches and other knitters all provide fuel for the inspiration fire. We are both looking forward to the discussion about everyones' inspirations and hope you will join us over at our Ravelry group. Some links to our inspirations that can be found online can be found below. Enjoy! - Sharlene What are we wearing? 22 Little Clouds by Martina Behm Sharlene's 22 Little Clouds Audrey in Unst by Gudrun Johnston Gayle's Audrey in Unst Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart Gayle's Grey Robin Shawl What are we stalking? Sock Monkey tape measure cover by Justyna Kacprzak Ravelry popular shawl list Pagona by Steven West French Cancan by Mademoiselle C Brickless by Martina Behm Zilver by Lisa Mutch Secrecy by Hanna Maciejewska What are we knitting? Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Svalbard Sharlene's Striped Shawl Viajante by Martina Behm Laneway by Veera Valimaki Flamingo Mitts by SpillyJane What have we finished? Winding Journey by Julianna Lund Inspirations: What inspires us and our knitting, crafting, and in general? Color inspirations can be found here: Design Seeds Pantone color website, scroll down to see the color of the day Nature inspirations including: Flowers, plants, beach, the ocean, the sand Flowers and leaves combinations, stormy skies Souvenirs, post cards & note cards Instagram Sharlene's Instagram feed Gayle's Instagram feed

National Forests Clark Little Gallery Yosemite National Park Pantone Ravelry friend activity and neighbors Pinterest Stash and Burn podcast

The Yarniacs Episode 59: Spring break edition Apr 05, 2014

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Spring break was this week, and my computer and knitting time has been extremely limited. As I was getting my show notes together I realized I hadn't been doing much pattern stalking and my wips haven't seen much action. Gayle has been traveling and though she has had the luxury of airport and airplane knitting, she hasn't been doing much stalking either. But we do have a few tidbits to share with you and hope you will enjoy and find something useful! We chat about a new single-ply superwash fingering yarn on the market from Dream in Color. We are also giving away a skein, so be sure to visit our group on Ravelry to enter for a chance to win! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Imagine When by Joji Locatelli Aniron Tunic by Luise O'Neill Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart What are we stalking? Big Bold Chevron Curtain by Tamara Kelly Easy Crochet Owl by Jaquie Bunny Mummy Tape Measure cozies on Ravelry Tiny Turtle Tape Measure by Sophia Zhu Clincher by Ash Kearns Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart Drifting by Cecily Glowick MacDonald What are we knitting? Viajante by Martina Behm Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Barley by tincanknits Winding Journey by Juliana Lund Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane Laneway by Veera Valimaki What have we finished? Dish Scrubbie by Sharlene Sea Anemone Scrubbie by Sharlene Kitimat by Kayla Sparkes Fisher Cable Hat by Lindsey Felice Naughty Bohemian Little Black Skirt by Leslie Petrovski Jeweled Cowl by Sachiko Amura Gayle's Jeweled Cowl Dream in Color Jilly yarn New colors for 2014

The Yarniacs Episode 58: What's In Your Notions Bag? Mar 21, 2014

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Spring has sprung and is traditionally the season for renewal, flowers, rain showers, and of course, spring cleaning! Gayle and I have both been organizing, putting projects into bags, straightening our knitting corners in our houses, and putting together little notions bags or boxes to carry with our projects. For us, I think it has been more a function of the post-Stitches West mad dash towards some kind of project organization, but it happens to fall conveniently as spring is arriving. We mention the "essentials" we like to carry along in our notions bag or box, and we'd love to hear what you have in yours. Post a pic in the thread for Episode 58 on Ravelry, or post it on Instagram with hashtag #whatsinyournotionsbag We'd love to have you play along with us! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Ease by Alicia Plummer Sharlene's Ease Summer Festival by Georgie Hallam Gayle's Summer Festival What are we stalking? Frambuesa by Julia Trice Alex aka Under Dutch Skies' Frambuesa Dream in Color Jilly yarn Something in the Air by Joji Locatelli Looking Back by Joji Locatelli Winding Journey by Juliana Lund What are we knitting? Sharlene's Striped shawl Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure Laneway by Veera Valimaki Jeweled Cowl by Sachiko Uemura Flamingo Mittens by SpillyJane What have we finished? Looking Back by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Looking Back Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Sharlene's Hermione Socks Malabrigo Waffles Scarf by Sarah Florent Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart Naughty Bohemian Little Black Skirt by Leslie Petrovski Also mentioned: Amy aka CanonHandDyes' Milano Skirt Handwerks yarns We discuss: What do you keep in your notions box or bag?

The Yarniacs Episode 57: We want to knit all the things! Mar 07, 2014

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Gayle and I have both been overwhelmed! At Stitches West 2014 we saw so many new and interesting sweaters and patterns, and so much colorful and wonderful yarn, that neither of us have quite known what to knit or what to start this past week. Not that we needed to start anything new. :) But that new yarn smell does tempt you away from those works-in-progress sometimes, doesn't it? - Sharlene What are we wearing? Ease by Alicia Plummer Sharlene's Ease Brickless by Martina Behm Miss Bab's Yowza - Whatta Skein! Gayle's Brickless The Deep sea jellyfish colorway The Prince colorway What are we stalking? This week our stalking segment takes up most of the podcast. The simple reason? Stitches West. We've decided to share our Stitches West experience through the knit sweaters and accessories that we saw that made their way into our queues. We hope you find something new to stalk! Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Monomania by Ann Weaver Gale by Alicia Plummer Echos of Color by Joji Locatelli See You There by Joji Locatelli Carol's See You There (I am secretly plotting to "borrow" Carol's sweater one day!) Color Craving by Stephen West Viajante by Martina Behm Liesl by Julie Weisenburger Tressage by Vera Sanon Moyen Age by Hanna Maciejewska Grass River Tunic by Elizabeth Doherty Bello by Joji Locatelli Chromaticity Cowl by Miriam Felton What are we knitting? Joji Locatelli soon-to-be-released sweater Sharlene's Striped Shawl Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure Naughty Bohemian Little Black Skirt by Leslie Petrovski Flamingo Mitts by SpillyJane What have we finished? Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu Sharlene's Hitofude Cardigan Learn to Knit a Log Cabin Blanket by Staci Perry Gayle's Log Cabin blanket TGV by Susan Ashcroft

The Yarniacs Episode 56: Sunset at the Beach Feb 21, 2014

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We recorded episode 56 at the beach. Sometimes evening recording calls for inventive recording locations but we always enjoy the views. This time we were lucky again to spy some dolphins swimming in the bay. No matter how many times I see dolphins frolicking, they still bring a smile to my face. Gayle and I are attending a local fiber industry event called Stitches West this week. We will be there several days and it is the one big fiber event that we attend every year without fail. If you are in the west and attending, please don't hesitate to look for us and say "hi." If you attend other fiber events, you can understand our excitement! Thanks to everyone who answered our request for iTunes written and star reviews. We appreciate it! If you live outside the US please know you can still review the podcast, though your review shows up in the iTunes store of the country where you reside. We may not see them all (mainly because we won't know it is there!) but we are grateful for the support and kind words. So sit back, pick up your knitting, and enjoy the podcast! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Solstice Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Gayle's Solstice What are we stalking? Salchow Trio by Monika Sirna Patterns for 500 yards of Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk+ Sweet Cables by Joji Locatelli See You There by Joji Locatelli Laneway by Veera Valimaki Sunburst Shirt Dress by Anna Cohen Rimrock Cardigan by Anna Cohen Essential Sweater Dress by Anna Cohen What are we knitting? Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroku Fukatsu Sharlene is also working on a soon-to-be-released cardgian by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Another Halos hat Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Sharlene's Hermione Socks Seamless Salomas Slippers by Megan Williams Sharlene's slippers Seaman's Cap by Benda Zuk Gayle's Seaman's Cap Bigger Booga Bag by Julie Anderson Gayle's Booga The Barley Hat by tincanknits Gayle's Barley We talk about a new collection of patterns from Joji Locatelli and Veera Valimaki called Interpretations. This is the Ravelry link where you can view all 12 pattern pages. The Interpretations look book can be found here. We also review the Imperial Stock Ranch Imperial Yarns Erin worsted yarn.

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