The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Sharlene's Gridlines Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans What are we stalking? Twilly by Jennifer Weissman Cityscape Hat by Tori Yu Just a Hat by Halyna Shemchuk Crocheted Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Skwaer Shawlette by Simone Bechtold Sweet Saturday Sweater by Kelly Fowler What are we knitting? Crochet moss stitch blanket  Ilha by Orlane Sucche Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones   What have we finished? City Walk Hat by Celeste Knitwear Sharlene's City Walk Hat Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans Gayle's Quintia Where are yours now? We discuss some questions that a listener posted to our chat group. How many sweaters/shawls/items have you knit? How many do you still wear of the ones made for yourself? How many were gifts? Is there a percentage of things you knit for yourself verses how many you give away? Thank you for supporting us! We appreciate you, our listeners, who have supported us through these years of podcasting. If you would like to donate to our podcast, you can find a PayPal link for The Yarniacs Podcast here. Thank you!

What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer What are we stalking? Midwinter by Maaike van Geijn Midsummer by Maaike van Geijn Wander by Lotta H. Löthgren One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli Toes by Terry by Terry Schmidt Non troppo by Asa Tricosa Wayworn by Melanie Berg What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche City Walk Hat by Celeste Knitwear Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans BABA sweater by Ankestrick Gayle's socks   Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!       What have we finished? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby Timberland by Annamaria Ötvös Gayle's Timberland We revisit a topic we first discussed in episode 166, how "knitting soothes the troubled spirit."  The full quote by Elizabeth Zimmermann is from her book Knitting without Tears as follows: Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.

What are we wearing? Love Note by Tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note 1 and Love Note 2 Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee 1 and Marklee 2 What are we stalking? Ghali by Zanette Knits Nivalda by Elena Solier Jansà Ghosties by Allison Schmidt Syltrose Breeze by Dagmar Römke Miel Sweater by Claudia Quintanilla (Oops, Gayle accidentally swaps "patterns" and "projects". Ravelry lists over 90 projects, but very few are displayed because they don't have photos.) What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Ilha by Orlane Suche Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans   Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!     What have we finished? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Timberland by Annamaria Ötvös School of Knit: What patterns taught us the most about garment construction

What are we wearing? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Ebbetts Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton What are we stalking? Konpeito by Megumi Shinagawa Kitten Catch Mittens by Florence Miller Scrap Yarn Hedgehog by Midori Hirose Aros by PetiteKnit Bajads by Asa Tricosa Goldtau by Asa Tricosa  What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Ilha by Orlane Sucche Granito by Joji Locatelli The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co. Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!     What have we finished? Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Timberland Hat by Annamaria Otvos We discuss the Colors of Fall 2025, projects and prize wrap up! Thanks to all who played along with us. 

What are we wearing? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Elton The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Mayhemma by Asa Tricosa Sleeping Beauty Sweater by Elenor Mortensen Noctua Cardigan by Orlane Sucche So Sporty Socks by Natalija KeenWhale Tartan Shawl by Beatrice Mase Bittercress by Fay Kennington Ghostlight by Faye Kennington What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Ilha by Orlane Sucche Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Timberland Hat by Annamaria Otvos The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co.   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! Gayle's suggests: Esker Fade by Tess Vandekolk Esker Lite by Tess Vandekolk (Don't forget to use the discount code!) What have we finished? The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Sharlene's Simple Thing Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg Gayle's Sheep Camp We share some thoughts on how the tariff situation in the US may change our immediate purchasing habits. 

What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Anthology Throw What are we stalking? Old Town Sweater by MJ's Off the Hook Designs Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster It's time to display/wear/knit your spooky season projects! Fischells by Jennifer Beale Ceallaigh by Johanna Gehrisch Lasagna Beanie by Sandra Kwan What are we knitting? The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Ilha by Orlane Sucche Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg Granito by Joji Locatelli Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Company Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! What have we finished? We finished FO pics! (yay!) Gayle's Tursa Gayle's Paper Dolls Sharlene's Birds of a Feather Sharlene's Granny Stitch Shawl Sharlene's Bird Song Shawl We continue our chat about knitting in popular culture, focusing on books and literature.  Our studio audience while we were recording:

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus Annabelle Blouse by Sys Feddens Sharlene's Annabelle What are we stalking? Summer Afternoon Shawl by Zoë Scheffy Moontower by Samantha Guerin Sisterhood Shawl by Briana Arlene Bright Side by Espace Tricot BABA sweater by Ankestrick Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Escalier by Andrea Rangel What are we knitting? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Ilha by Orlane Sucche Sharlene's hat The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Granito by Joji Locatelli Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifter Berg   Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe!  What have we finished? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Gayle's Quinata Socks Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Gayle's Paper Dolls We talk about knitting in popular cutlure!      

What are we wearing? Islet Raglan by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Little Bird What are we stalking? Tiny Muscari Pullover by Eri Shimizu Dancing Droplet Skinny Scarf by Stephen West Octodot Cowl by Veronica Ory Dreamweft Sweater by Zanete Knits Caribbean Sea Sweater by MJ Off the Hook Designs Grove by Tincanknits What are we knitting? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel   Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe!  What have we finished? Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Sharlene's latest spin We chat about knitting pattern management.

What are we wearing? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Viajante by Martina Behm What are we stalking? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Stripy Unicorn by Joji Locatelli Inovec by Karin Fernandez Knitted Granny Square by Susan Rainey Mollie Blouse by Wemade wardrobe Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel  What are we knitting? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns!   What have we finished? Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart Sharlene's Tchaikovsky Hat Elfbaby Hat by Robynn Weldon Gayle's Elfbaby Ilha by Orlane Suche Gayle's Ilha We share a couple of Knitting in the News stories! What we lose when we are priced out of our hobbies from The Atlantic Cinema teams up with crafters Jumpers and Jazz in July Knitting is Cool Again from The Guardian The Northeast Fiber Exchange

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton Pullover Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer Gayle's Everyday Attitude What are we stalking? Poppy's Garden by Sally Melville Back Seat Driver Hat by Kathy Zimmerman Xyris by Audrey Borrego Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg The Everyday (Jumper) by Along Avec Anna What are we knitting? Anker's Hat by Petite Knit The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Ilha by Orlane Suche Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! What have we finished? Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin Tursa by Natasja Hornby You loved the yarn store etiquette segment—here's part 2!

What are we wearing? Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Bowen BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Anthology Throw What are we stalking? Bolan by Leila Raven Suimon Shawl by Eri Shimizu Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart (no need to) Panic Sweater by Casapinka Passerine by Chloe Elizabeth Birch What are we knitting? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty The Simple Thing by Melina Brell generic hat (making it up as I go along!) Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin The Comfort Core Sock Set by Summer Lee Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Ilha by Orlane Suche Tursa by Natasja Hornby Cozy Classic Light by Jessie Maed Designs   Thank you to our sponsors Marianated Yarns and Katinka Designs! What have we finished? The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Bankhead by Susie Gourlay We have a chat about yarn store etiquette.

What are we wearing? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Sharlene's Liv Light Liv by Carrie Bostick Hoge In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughtan Lunki Scarf by  Anu Ahoniemi What are we stalking? Petra by Alison Green Hideaway Sweater by Hook Mountain Handmade Hideaway Cardigan by Hook Mountain Handmade Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Smookie by Kate Davies Sepia Stripes by Joji Locatelli Strata Pullover by Tif Neilan Jay Sweater by Rachel Brockman Kintra by Rebecca Clow What are we knitting? Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Cozy Classic Light by Jessie Maed Designs   Thank you to our sponsors Marianated Yarns and Katinka Designs! What have we finished? Two by Two by Anne Gagnon Sharlene's Two by Two Colors of Fall projects: Where are they now? Gayle's Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Bright Side by Espace Tricot Gayle's Ariana by Amy Cristoffers Sharlene's Islet Drop by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet by Leila Raven Sharlene's Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill Gayle's No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Gayle's Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty    

What are we wearing? Current by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Sharlene's Current What are we stalking? High Falls Pullover by Andrea Gaughan Coomo Cardigan by Ankestrick Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Fisherfolk's Fancy sock set by Stone Knits Nightfern by Bharti Grzegorzewska Evora by Celia McAdam Cahill Clochette by Louise Robert What are we knitting? Two by Two by Anne Gagnon Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co. Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Cozy Classic Light by Jessie Maed Designs   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! Use the code YARNIAC20 What have we finished? Sharlene's generic handspun hat Flores by Eri Shimizu Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer Gayle's Everyday Attitude We introduce the Colors of Fall 2025! #COFKAL #COFKAL2025 Our Ravelry discussion and links to the palettes here.

What are we wearing? Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene's Sorrel Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Anthology Throw What are we stalking? Jean Sweater by Johanna Gehrisch Flutter by Meiju Kallio Reflections by Meiju Kallio Our "pose" bundle Crumpet Cardigan by Park Williams Sea Sweater by Yuko Shimizu Peggotty Light by Claire Slade What have we been knitting? Flores by Eri Shimizu The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co. Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon Aamu by Joanna Ignatius Gayle's Aamu School of Knit Knit that swatch, part 2: We talk about swatching for circular knitting.

What are we wearing? The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Gayle's No Sweat Shirt What are we stalking? Bliss-Bloss Shawl by Ambah O'Brien Inlet by Yumiko Alexander Josefine shawl by Anna Strandberg Wildspun Wrap by Beata Jezek Partition Pullover by James N. Watts Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs What are we knitting? Flores by Eri Shimizu Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Sharlene's Granny Stitch shawl Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee DK We talk about the mechanics of swatching. How do you swatch?        

What are we wearing? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee DK Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design Gayle's Forever 16 What are we stalking? Mello Kitty by Casapinka Raise the Woof by Casapinka Zephyr (Worsted) by Celia McAdam Cahill Stone Sugar by Melanie Berg Ink and Brass by Dani Sunshine Meridien by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Flores by Eri Shimizu Granny Stitch Crescent Shawl The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihey Aamu by Joanna Ignatius Aukland Bound by Maddy Mo Pelagic by Hunter Hammerson Orchard Harvest Beanie by Benjamin Matthews Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Lonely Hearts Club 2024 by Becky Beagell Let's talk about needle management! We share our needle management strategies and some ideas and types of storage that we have seen others use.     

What are we wearing? Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu Sharlene's Metropolitan Oranje by Ann Weaver Gayle's Oranje What are we stalking? Clam (Ahoi) by Ankestrick Cruise (Ahoi) by Ankestrick Aika by Megumi Shinagawa Gayle's Felix by Amy Christoffers 🐸 Gayle's Doocot by Kate Davies 🐸 Eun Sweater by Ane Fiskum Sunde Chromelia by Marina Storm Aurora Borealis by Svetlana Gordon What are we knitting? Flores by Eri Shimizu Blue Agate Shawl mash up Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon Aamu by Ignatius Tursa by Natasja Hornby Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Thank you to this month's sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool! We revisit the topic of test knitting and share some comments from the discussion in our Ravelry group. We also announce prize winners for the recently completed #SIKAL #SIKAL2025.      

What are we wearing? Felix Cardigan by Amy Cristoffers Sharlene's Felix Cardigan Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus What are we stalking? Film Reel Socks by Alex Parker Mooney Pino Socks by Verra Valimaki Moomintroll Scarf by Susanna Mertsalmi A Simple Breath by Rosemary Hill Bahija Beanie by Daniel Drennan ElAwar What are we knitting? Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihe Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Flores by Eri Shimizu Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Tursa by Natasja Hornby Aamu by Joanna Ignatius Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn! What have we finished? Cake Pop Sweater by Joji Locatelli 🐸🐸🐸 Forever 16 by Minimi Designs Where are they now? Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude Gayle's Cable Crush Joggers Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene's Sorrel Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger The Throwback by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Throwback    

What are we wearing? The Traveling Sweater by A. Karen Alfke Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee What are we stalking? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Flores by Eri Shimizu Willow Branch by Tif Neilan Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin James by Amy Miller Aamu by Piia Maria Hoodola by Laura Nelkin What are we knitting? The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Tursa by Natasja Hornby Rainbow Dots Cowl by Janina Bottger MoreEnds by Theresa Schabes Thank you to our sponsor Fluff and Nonsense Yarn! What have we finished? Sharlene's basic hat Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus Bright Side by Espace Tricot Gayle's Bright Side The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Light Waves by Kate Davies Conjoined Sock Twins by Katherine Richmond Kintra by Rebecca Clow Rainbow dots Cowl by Janina Böttger Comfort Core Sock Set by Summer Lee Aukland Bound by Maddie Moe What are we knitting? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's generic hat The Perfectionist Trap by Kacie Herlihy Tiny Hearts Hat by Little Squirrel Yarn Tursa by Natasja Hornby Simple Thing by Minimi Knit Designs Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Designs What have we finished?  Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty We share some listener's suggestions for knitting on a budget and do a Self-Indulgent Knit Along update!