The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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The Yarniacs Episode 305: Knitting with Yarns that Last Sep 23, 2023

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What are we wearing?

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Gayle's Swap Wrap What are we stalking? Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk 2023 September Stashdown Hat by Vexy Puuteri Cardigan by Veera Välimäki Easy Peasy Knitted Gloves by Valentina Conzano Skipton gloves by Liz Thompson Autumn Romantic Shrug by Marina Supova What are we knitting/crocheting? Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio Bright Side by Espace Tricot Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Flax by Tincanknits Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense! What have we finished? Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio 🐸 Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo 🐸 Lunki scarf by Anu Anoniemi Where are they now? We chat a bit about yarns that have lasted through the years.

The Yarniacs Episode 304: Knitting with Crochet! Sep 08, 2023

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What are we wearing? Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Rocky Coast Cardigan Soyokaze by Ririko Gayle's Soyokaze What are we stalking? Jenny Jacket V-neck by PetiteKnit All Used Up Cardigan by Julia-Maria Hegenbart Berry Pretty Baby Cardigan by Lilia Vanini Floating Ribbons by Jennifer Weissman Pilaster by Julia Hoover What are we knitting? Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Lunki by Anu Ahoniemi Bright Side by Espace Tricot Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense! What have we finished? Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli We discuss using crochet to complement your mad knitting skills!

The Yarniacs Episode 303: Knitting the Colors of Fall Prizes! Aug 25, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan Ripple Bralette by Jesse Maed Designs What are we stalking? AT AT Attack by Richard Boxhall Chicken Knit by Pia Trans Cloud Peak Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli The Granny Pop V-Neck Sweater by MJ's Off The Hook Designs Granny Square Cardigan by Tonya Skalozub Lola Chic by Annie Lupton Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino What are we knitting? Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo Girlfriends Cardigan Anke by Ankestrick Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli Bright Side by Espace Tricot We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? Sharlene's generic bucket hat Ilha by Orlane Sucche Himari by Eisaku Toro Design Team Gayle's Himari hat Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee Entrapment by Hunter Hammersen Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery Gayle's Powder Blue We do a wee update on the Colors of Fall Knit-along! There is a month left to submit entries for prizes, though if you are not playing along for prizes, we hope you will continue to share your projects whenever you finish!

The Yarniacs Episode 302: Knitting & Winding Yarn! Aug 11, 2023

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We include a segment in the episode about winding yarn that we previously recorded. We were going to discuss this topic, but after listening to the previous episode, we decided it had all the points we wanted to discuss and so was worth listening again. We call it "School of Knit: Best of!" Enjoy!

What are we wearing?Sharlene has failed at wearing her hand-knit socks! Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus

What are we stalking? Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden Arconia by Ami Lowden Mabel's version Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli Diamond Heel Sock by Laura Salisbury All Things Spring by Annie Lupton What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Chevron Lace Cardigan by Milobo Sharlene's Failed Bucket hat Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee Sotto il Sole by Joji Locatelli Powder Blue by Lisa Chemery Bright Side by Espace Tricot We would like to thank our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! What have we finished? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Elfbaby hat by Robyn Weldon Ariana by Amy Christoffers Gayle's Ariana

The Yarniacs Episode 301 - Knit One, Teach One! Jul 28, 2023

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What are we wearing? Shortie socks we have both made include the Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner What are we stalking? Coastal Highway by Lisa Ross Field Sweater by Camilla Vad String of Pearls by Roseanna Murray Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino Springfling by The Petite Knitter What are we knitting? (and crocheting!) Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Ilha by Orlane Sucche Ariana by Amy Christoffers Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Elton Pullover It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons Gayle's Unbearable Hat for Noelle February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Gayle's February Hat Shifty by Andrea Lowry Gayle's Shifty Gayle and Sharlene talk about their experiences teaching and why teaching is important to the fiber arts industry. Knit one, teach one!

The Yarniacs Episode 300: Knitting 300! Jul 14, 2023

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Today's episode is something a little different! We celebrate the magic number 300. We have no idea how many podcasts make it to this measure of longevity, but here we are—still with no exit strategy. This is 300.

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's old Donner Magical Thinking by Casapinka Gayle's Magical Thinking Sharlene's Magical Thinking What are we knitting? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Ariana by Amy Christoffers Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

The Yarniacs Episode 299: Rowing Out in Knitting Jun 30, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Little Bird Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommers Gayle's Hoodie Shawl What are we stalking? Octopus for a Preemie Facebook Group Sample octopus here Puff Stitch Hat by B. Hooked Crochet & Knitting Breezeway by Laura Aylor Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen Anabelle Crop by Olfa Putano Designs Girly Feeling Shawl by Dolly Laishram Motion Head by Jennifer Beale What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Shifty by Andrea Mowry Ariana by Amy Cristoffers Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Granny Stitch shawlette Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Colby hat Do you know what "rowing out" is and how to lessen it? It's common for knitters to occasionally battle stitches that appear uneven or rowed out. We talk some tips on how to solve the issue. Elizabeth Doherty's blog post on rowing out here. The video is here.

The Yarniacs Episode 298: Summer Knitting - Had Me A Blast! Jun 16, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider

Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Neon by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Neon Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? Scrappy Granny Tee by Emily Marie Davis Bolan by Leila Raven Dumpling Bag by Jeannie Lee Ariana by Amy Cristoffers Gloria (pullover) by The Mercerie Gloria Capelet by The Mercerie Dreamy Road by Meiju K-P What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Granny stitch inspired shawl Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio Sharlene's Summer Sidewalk Shifty by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shifty in Pink Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Antigone from De Rerum Natura Gayle's Cloud Iridescence-inspired wrap We talk about summer knitting—had me a blaaast! (Sing it... you know you want to!) Do we knit different garments or use different fibers in warmer weather? How do we wear knitwear in the summer?

The Yarniacs Episode 297: Knitting the Colors You See Jun 02, 2023

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What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Veronika by Julie Weisenberger What have we been stalking? Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit Northeasterly by Skeinanigans Himari Hat by Noro Design Team In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton Sun Spot Shawl by Laura Aylor What are we knitting/crocheting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee Thank you to our June sponsor - Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Sharlene's Power sweater Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriela Roberts Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Gayle's Rainbow Bits and Bobs We talk about how outside factors such as lighting can affect the way we see and interpret color.

The Yarniacs Episode 296: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2023 May 19, 2023

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What are we wearing?

Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green What are we stalking? Wilfreda by Wenche Roald Octopus for preemies Calad Shirt by Jessica Tsung Hummingbird Cardi by Brenda K. B. Anderson A beautiful example of a granny square sweater (Instagram link) Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson Vin Sweater by Laura Menéndez What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee ! Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns What have we finished? Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Gayle's beanie Vestover by Elsebeth Judith We start talking about the Colors of Fall 2023! #yarniacsCOF2023 #colorsoffall2023 You can see the palettes on the Pantone website here and here. If you use Ravelry we have palettes posted in our group here.

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