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The Yarniacs Episode 45: Deb Robson Sep 20, 2013

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We hope you will enjoy listening to this chat with Deb Robson as much as we enjoyed recording it. Gayle and I have been doing a lot of research, and we were still nervous to talk to Deb. This woman is a font of information! She has so much specialized knowledge and is so eager to share it and we have so much to learn. :) I've included a couple of links below to specific topics, projects or books that we discussed. But there is so much more! If you visit Deb's blog, poke around in the topics listed on the lower right side and read some of her older posts as well. The posts are tagged well so you can find specific information quickly. Deb's Dreaming of Shetland project is her current baby. The Ravelry link is here. You can see the patterns included in the book. If you are a knitter, crocheter, weaver, spinner, or crafter who uses and loves wool, consider learning more about the origins of the materials you use and love. I know, sometimes it is all I can handle to figure out my yarn substitution! But as crafters, this is part of our world too. We have the chance to learn, to teach, and widen our horizons a little bit. And yes, the sheep are cute. So I hope you will follow Gayle and I along on our Wool Series! - Sharlene Deb Robson's Craftsy class The Field Guide to Fleece The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Deb's blog: The Independent Stitch Sweet Oak Hooded Cardigan by Megan Goodacre Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Jamieson's yarns Deb's Dreaming of Shetland project Ply Magazine - Deb's article that she references appears in the Summer 2013 issue Rare wools Sheep: Suffolk Sheep: Corriedale The Livestock Conservancy Rare Breeds Survival Trust sheep watchlist Deb recommends Pennyroyal and mint as moth repellents :)

The Yarniacs Episode 44: The One with the Dolphins Sep 06, 2013

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Last episode crows, this episode dolphins. Welcome to Santa Cruz. We recorded this episode at the coast with the sound of the waves in the background. We hope this is as pleasant for you as it was for us. It had been a warm day and sitting at the beach recording was a wonderful way for our day to close. You will hear us sighting some of the following locals. :) Western gull Pacific white-sided dolphin California sea lion Pacific sardine No, we didn't actually see sardines from our vantage point, but found out later the presence of the sardines off the coast had attracted a lot of activity in the bay. What are we wearing? Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier Sharlene's Buttercup What are we stalking? Chevzam by Alexandra Tinsley Hetty by Andi Satterlund Renfrew hat from Jane Richmond Susan Ashcroft shawls TGV Little Waffles Big Waffle Bring Me Flowers by Mia Rinde

Duck Duck Wool

What are we knitting? Grace by Jane Richmond, from the Island Collection

Kirk Ave Tam by Elinor Hickey Bumble Beret by Elizabeth Doherty

The Yarniacs Episode 43: The one with the crows Aug 23, 2013

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As the end of August draws near, Gayle and I record on one of our typical seasonal foggy afternoons. The start of the new school year approaches and I have already seen both Halloween and winter decorations for sale in the stores. There is still a month left until the autumnal solstice, giving us a few precious weeks to finish and photograph our KAL entries. The discussion on fall colors and how to wear our hand knits has been so fun and thought provoking. I look forward to seeing all the fall looks, hoping to freshen up my own appearance using all the great ideas. If you haven't done so already, stop by our Yarniacs Podcast group on Ravelry and join in the chat. Gayle and I recorded this episode at a local park, so there are some crows in the background, and a car or two zooming by. It isn't too distracting, and I hope you will enjoy. - Sharlene What are we wearing? Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard Sharlene's Yogini What are we stalking? Vignette by Amy Herzog Grace by Jane Richmond Bravura by Tracy Purtscher, as shown on The Fiber Factor (Bravura pattern not available as of this episode release, but should be available in future) Casual Lace cardigan by Justyna Lorkowska Cromarty by Heather Dixon Gnome is where the ♥ is by Susan Claudino What are we knitting? Afternoon Tea by Helen Stewart Askew by Lisa Mutch Altostratus by Lisa Mutch Bumble Beret by Elizabeth Doherty CustomFit by Amy Herzog Easy Folded Poncho from Churchmouse Yarns and Tea What have we finished? Sharlene's Zip cardigan, designed with CustomFit software from Amy Herzog Zephyr Cove by Rosemary Hill Book review More Modern Top-Down Knitting: 24 Garments Based on Barbara G. Walker's 12 Top-Down Templates by Kristina McGowan from Stewart, Tabori and Chang

The Yarniacs Episode 42: Fall Is Coming Aug 10, 2013

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This episode finds us back in our usual recording spot (my dining table) after recording "in the field" for the past two episodes. We are definitely back in our groove, post-analysis paralysis. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing since for both of us, analysis paralysis seems to yield lots of knit hats for charity! In my case, being trapped in a yarn store adds to the donation pile as well! Lots of project talk, color talk, and new patterns to check out. Fall--not winter--is coming, and we want to be prepared with the colors and styles of Fall! - Sharlene What are we wearing? February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne Sharlene's February Lady Summer Dawn by Andrea Black Gayle's Summer Dawn What are we stalking? Boxy and Buttony by Joji Locatelli Window to my soul by Joji Locatelli Aniron by Luise O'Neill Obsidian by Lisa Mutch What are we knitting? Afternoon Tea by Helen Stewart Askew by Lisa Mutch Altostratus by Lisa Mutch Amy Herzog CustomFit sweater Gayle's Stripey mitts Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas What have we finished? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy Brattleboro Hat by Melissa LeBarre Sharlene's modified Brattleboro Sharlene second modified Brattleboro Sharlene's "Trapped in a yarn store" hat Dance All Night Slouch Socks by Erica Jackofsky Gayle's Slouch Socks Seamless Salomas Slippers by Megan Williams Gayle's Salomas Slippers Oak Trail by Alana Dakos Nozky by Monika Sirna Gayle's legwarmers Julissa by Vanessa Smith Gayle's Julissa

The Yarniacs Episode 41: Lazy days of summer Jul 26, 2013

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For some reason this is a particularly low-key episode. It was a hot day while recording, and I had been a bit under the weather health-wise the past week and though there is a lot of knitting, we are both a little low-energy. Technical difficulties? If you have had difficulties reaching a few of the older episodes this week, those should be resolved now. We were booted off of our hosting service for using too much bandwidth! No, I don't understand because, well... isn't that what a hosting service is supposed to do? But we are moving on, our files have been moved, and the transition should be seamless to users. If you experience any difficulties, please let us know what episode you are trying to access so that we can make sure all the file transfers function as they should. What are we wearing? Low Tide Cardigan by tincanknits Sharlene's Low Tide Marion cardigan by Andi Satterlund Gayle's Marion What are we stalking? Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba Army of Caterpillars by Miranda Harp Nanook by Heidi Kirrmaier Buttony and Boxy by Joji Locatelli (pattern not available yet, but you can see Joji's project page here) Black Mamba by Rachel Frank Angry Sheep Cardigan by The Needle Lady What are you knitting? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's project page on Ravelry Afternoon Tea Shawl by Helen Stewart Askew by Lisa Mutch Julissa by Vanessa Smith Boxy and Buttony by Joji Locatelli Nozky legwarmers by Monica Sirna Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas What have we finished? Sharlene is swatching for Amy Herzog's CustomFit Wild Cherry by Melissa Goodale Gayle's Wild Cherry Booga Bag by Julie Anderson Gayle's Booga Bag Book reviews History on Two Needles by Annie Modesitt What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? edited by Heather Ordover

The Yarniacs Episode 40: Best Laid Plans Jul 12, 2013

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The original title of this episode was going to be "Road Trip" for reasons which will become apparent once you listen. But even the best of plans have a way of falling apart sometimes, don't they? Thwarted by the heat of the 100 degree day, our plans to record while visiting yarn stores went out the window, and the secondary plan to finish recording once we returned to the bay and its cooling breezes flew out the other window after Gayle got the "come rescue us!" phone call from her stranded husband. So. Best laid plans. We call it a wrap almost 48 hours later and give you a little recap. Hope it doesn't come across too disjointed! Gayle and I are excited to share two special things with you. First, we are going to be beta testers for Amy Herzog's new CustomFit software. (See links below.) Second, we have decided on a KAL based on the Pantone colors for Fall 2013. Details on the podcast and to follow in our Ravelry group. - Sharlene What are we wearing? Current by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Sharlene's Current Colors of Kauai by Hanna Maciejewska What are we stalking? Amy Herzog's blog Amy's Fit to Flatter mission here Amy's CustomFit announcement here February Fitted Pullover by Amy Herzog Julissa by Vanessa Smith Aniron by Luise O'Neill Boxy by Joji Locatelli Afterlight by Amy Herzog What are we knitting? Askew by Lisa Mutch Low Tide Cardigan by tincanknits Outlast textiles information Booga Bag by Julie Anderston Wild Cherry Shawl by Melissa Goodale Bumble Beret by Elizabeth Doherty KAL links Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2013 Think about how you will wear your new garment made using one of the Fall 2013 colors. Photograph it with a complete Fall look.

The Yarniacs Episode 39: June Gloom Jun 28, 2013

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In Episode 39, June Gloom hits in a couple of ways. First we have an unusual June rain storm, bringing us more rain than we had in January of this year! Second, with all of the end-of-the-school year activities, birthdays, and events, neither of us have been able to focus on casting on a larger project. We are still knitting, just focusing on hats and shawls. We both are on the verge of some larger projects, but just haven't jumped in yet. At one point we mention hearing a door squeaking. Never fear, there aren't spooks haunting the Yarniac recording studio, just kids home for summer vacation opening doors veeery slowly. Welcome summer! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Transverse Cardigan by Ann Weaver Sharlene's Transverse Gathered Cardi by Cathy Carron Gayle's Gathered Cardi What are we stalking? Brennan Cardi by Julia Trice Antiguo by Gudrun Johnston Nozky by Monika Sirna What are we knitting? Askew by Lisa Mutch Afternoon Tea shawl by Helen Stewart Low-Tide Cardigan by Tincanknits Ka'ana Shawlette by Jennifer Weissman AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman What have we finished? Sharlene's crochet Sea Anemone scrubbies Sharlene's no-pattern hat Pendulum shawl by Amy Miller Cabled Baby Hats by Julia Hentz Hermione Hearts Ron by Christy Aylesworth Swirl Hat by Mandie Harrington Hurricane Hat by Andrea Goutier Rainbow Ridge Beanie by Allison Britt Pillsbury hat Erin Birnel Op Top hat by Alexis Winslow Also discussed: 20 minute Yoga Sessions on iTunes or via the website

The Yarniacs Episode 38: Catching Up on FOs Jun 14, 2013

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After a month of special guests, the Yarniacs are flying solo again and catching up on all their finished objects. There is much stalking going on as both Gayle and Sharlene are looking to start new projects. It feels a bit like "school's out for the summer" around here as we discuss shawls, knit summer tops, and cardigan options for our empty needles. What are we wearing? Sev[en] Circle by Kirstin Johnstone Colors of Kauai by Hanna Maciejewska Rose Red by Ysolda Teague What are we stalking? Marion by Andi Satterlund Vanadium by Lisa Mutch Askew by Lisa Mutch Low Tide Cardigan by tincanknits Boxy by Joji Locatelli Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas (Gayle mistakenly says Church house--whoops!) Wild Cherry by Melissa Goodale Queen of the Underworld by Magdalena Kubatek What are we knitting? Pendulum by Amy Miller What have we finished? Mason Jar Cozy In the Moment by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's In the Moment Gayle's In the Moment Gemini by Jane Richmond Flanders Scarf by Janine Le Cras Gayle's Flanders Scarf Ivy Trellis Hat by Alana Dakos Gayle's Ivy Trellis Hat Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer Gayle's Zuzu's Petals 2 Neon by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Neon Gilet Valerie by Carole Francone Gayle's Gilet Pantone Color Trends Spring 2013 Pantone Color Trends Fall 2013 Pantone Color of the Year 2012 Pantone Color of the Year 2011 Pantone Color of the Year 2010

The Yarniacs Episode 37: Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Co. May 31, 2013

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This episode, we welcome Karida Collins, owner and dyer/artist of Neighborhood Fiber Co.Karida joins us for our regular segments and more discussion about hand-dyed yarns, how to work with them, and how to manage our own expectations as consumers of hand-dyed yarns. Karida is on the east coast, and we are on the west, so we recorded via Skype. There are a few areas where the audio cuts out a bit due to internet connectivity issues, but for the most part, it came out pretty clear. We really enjoyed chatting with Karida and we hope you will too. What are we knitting? Kelp Forest by Yumico Alexander Neon by Joji Locatelli Pendulum by Amy Miller Colors of Kauai by Hanna Maciejewska What are we stalking? Moonrise Shawl by Olga Buraya-Kefelian Neighborhood Fiber Co. colors Traffic Furniture by Ann Weaver Ivy Trellis Hat by Alana Dakos Pillsbury by Erin Birnel Weather the Weather by Megan Williams Also mentioned: Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Cephalapod Yarns Dragonfly Fibers

The Yarniacs Episode 36: Kim Voldseth of Western Sky Knits May 17, 2013

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Today we welcome a special guest to our podcast, Kim Voldseth. Kim, along with Heather Cabanas, together market their yarn as Western Sky Knits. If you've listened to the podcast since Stitches West 2012, you may remember that is when we first met Kim and Heather and their brightly dyed skeins. We've become fans and hope you will enjoy our chat. What are we stalking? Nested by AliciaPlum Toujours by Joji Locatelli Julissa by Vanessa Smith Cape Cod by Baby Cocktails Afterlight by Amy Herzog Askew by Lisa Mutch What are we knitting? Balmy by Alicia Plummer Basic Sock Pattern by Ann Budd Barnwood Hat by Alicia Plumer Neon by Joji Locatelli Summer Dawn by Andrea Black Visit Western Sky Knits here Kim's Etsy shop

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