The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months. I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention. Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark Ilha by Orlane Sucche Jamieson's yarns Some things that you might need in your knitting bag: chocolate, readers/glasses, knitting light, earphones/headphones Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What patterns taught us the most about sweater construction? Most of Elizabeth Doherty's patterns! We'll focus on this in an episode next year. Project that I went back to after I gained some knitting experience: Tara by Alice Starmore Sharlene's Tara Techniques we don't love: Examples of Mary Maxim baby blankets Leicht by Annette Schleicher (sock madness pattern) Lady Eleanor Entrlac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson Technique we want to try? Traveling loop

Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley

The Yarniacs Episode 311: Knitting at the Library Dec 15, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Marklee

Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul

Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted

What are we stalking?

The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho

Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman

November20 by Ankestrick

The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina

Twila Pullover by Christina Körber-Reith

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Richard Boxhall

What are we knitting?

Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli

Colby by Elizabeth Doherty

Claire in Paris by Susanna Kaartinen

Vestover by Elsabeth Judith

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Shawl talk! In one of our past episodes, episode 136, we talk about ways to wear a shawl. Note that some of the resources that were available then are no longer live. Here is a short video from Craftsy on ways to wear your shawls. 10 ways to wear a pashmina

The Yarniacs Episode 310: Knitting & Natural Dyeing Dec 01, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine Gayle's Sorrel as worn by Sharlene Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti What are we stalking? Kruger Wrap by Noma Ndlovu Euphorbia Wrap by Ambah O'Brien Nydia by Vanessa Smith Reflections by Meiju K-P Arabella by Ann McCauley What are we knitting? Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson Vestover by Elisabeth Judith Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen City Limits by Tanis Lavallee Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Shell stitch crochet blanket

GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen

Gayle's tractor hats We chat a little bit about natural dyes and natural dyeing. Gayle had the opportunity to do some natural dyeing and tells us about the experience. If you would like to listen to our previous episode with Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep, please go to episode 52.

The Yarniacs Episode 309: Self Indulgent Knitting Preparations Nov 17, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Sharlene's Countdown 2023 mini-skein project Ariana by Amy Christoffers Gayle's Ariana What are we stalking? Double Bubble by Veera Valimaki Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Bukiwe Shawl by Noma Ndlovu Folly Skirt by Espace Tricot Anna Tee by Sarah Stark Here Comes the Sun by Olga Putano What are we knitting? Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Sharlene's crochet shell stich blanket Tractor hat by Ane Kydland Thomassen Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Girlfriends Cardigan by Ankestrick Doocot by Kate Davies Gayle's Hermissenda Top Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments We chat about the #yarniacsSIKAL2024, the Yarniacs Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2024. We'll start on the December solstice so it's time to start the chat and planning.

The Yarniacs Episode 308: Knitting Small Circumferences Nov 03, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Granito by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Granito Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Gayle's Vestover What are we stalking? Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Judith Irish Gold by Joji Locatelli Balaclava hat/hood search on Ravelry Maple Vest by Yun Jeong City Limits by Tanis Lavallee What are we knitting? Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad Sharlene's Crochet Shell Stitch blanket Doocot by Kate Davies Gayle's test knit bra top Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Ilha by Orlane Sucche In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton Gayle's In Motion Vest Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones We discuss small circumference knitting and the many ways knitters achieve this result.

Episode 307: Knitting with Friends at Lambtown! Oct 20, 2023

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What are we wearing?Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Farallon Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger

What are we stalking? Seashore Stroll by Jennifer Shiels Toland Uptown Tee by Tori Yu Skyline Pullover by Tori Yu Gro Hat by Fiber Tales Nerea by Fiber Tales Sweater No. 9 by My Favourite Things Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Sharlene's Shell stitch blanket Test hat for Elizabeth Doherty Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen Doocot by Kate Davies Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? Test knit cowl February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Gayle's February Hat Chilly Podsters by Glenna C Gayle's Podsters Noelle's Birth Day Hat We chat about attending Lambtown 2023.

The Yarniacs Episode 306: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2023 Wrap Up Oct 06, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Elton by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton What are we stalking? Manhattan Vest by Tori Yu Perfect Tee Handbook by Kate Oates Mirron Hat by Cashmere and Beach Lisse by Kindred Red Maple Seed Skirt by Bethany Henderson Laurel (Jumper) by Along avec Anna What are we knitting? Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Crochet Cluster Blanket Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick Knucks by Pamela Grossman Chilly Podsters by Glenna C Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Archer by Elizabeth Doherty In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton What have we finished? Sharlene's Granny Stitch Blanket Flax by tincanknits Bright Side by Espace Tricot We share Colors of Fall 2023 comments and prizes!

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