The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing? Holey Comfort by Hinterm Stein Sharlene's Holey Comfort Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Sharlene's Garden Cardigan Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Sharlene's Ivy Line Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Mabel The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Gayle's Paper Dolls Viajante by Martina Behm Jess's Viajante What are we stalking? Vesna Shawl by Kesenia Naidyon Good Vibes by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne Waffle Pullover by Amy Christoffers Fillide by Paola Abergamo Endlessly by Amy Gunderson Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit Lene Holme Samsøe What are we knitting? Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster Easy Stash Yarn Shawl by Knit  Crochet Create Stripes by Andrea Mowry Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk   Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting!   What have we finished? Bits and Bobs Cowl by Kay Jones Chilly Podsters by Glenna C Waffle Knit Dishcloth Constellate by Hunter Hammersen We share some comments from listeners about free pattern availability and things to beware of; we talk about the Love Your Stash knit-along; and finally some fun observations about attending a knitting retreat.

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Squam What are we stalking? The Overstory by Christina Hadderingh Goldleaf by Anne Hansen Seamless Scrap Dress by Lavanya Patricella Voyage by Wool & Pine Winter Doodle Sweater by Jamie Lomax Ronstadt by Tanis Lavallee Fleetwood by Tanis Lavallee What are we knitting? Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli Bits and Bobs Cowl by Kay Jones Constellate by Hunter Hammersen Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones Stripes by Andrea Mowry What have we finished? Sharlene finished two spinning projects Chilly Podsters by Glenna C Waffle Knit Dishcloth Gayle finished a pair of shortie socks What do you think about free patterns? Free patterns are always great, but what does it mean for the industry in general?  Some excellent free patterns are out there. A few that Gayle mentions are: Tincanknits Simple Collection Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Luder Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Bankhead by Susie Gourley

What are we wearing? Cedar Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Cedar Pullover Liv Light by Carie Bostick Hoge Gayle's Liv Light What are we stalking? Whisper by Nancy Marchant Double Double Hat by Winter's Weather Knits Coastie Hat by Vanessa Ewing Lina by Kolibri by Johanna Piet Cardigan by Kolibri by Johanna What are we knitting? Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli The Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones Stripes by Andrea Mowry Wishes by Joji Locatelli Chilly Podsters by Glenna C What have we finished? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Petite Bulles The Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2026 is in the books! We chat about some of the projects and give out prizes to those who entered their finished items. If you would like to see all the finished items, you can check out the Ravelry thread here.

What are we wearing? Derecho by Alison Green Sharlene's Decrecho 2 Laar by Gudrun Johnston Gayle's Laar What are we stalking? Moonflower Tee by Ksenia Naidyon Dorel by Alison Green Zinone by Andi Satterlund Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon Stripes by Andrea Mowry Lola Chic by Annie Lupton Dawe by Amy Miller Constellate by Hunter Hammersen Dotted Rays by Stephen West Reignbeaux by Yelly L. D. What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Wishes by Joji Locatelli Chilly Podsters by Glenna C   Thank you to our sponsors Life is Cozy & Peninsula Yarn!   What have we finished? Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Sharlene's Garden Cardigan Shaniko Wool information Budapest Hat by Zsuzsanna Orthodoxou Sharlene's Budapest Hat Melt the ICE Hat by Paul Neary Where are they Now? SIKAL edition We chat about some of our SIKAL projects from year's past. Oranje by Anne Weaver Gayle's Oranje Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Clio Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Zweig Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill Sharlene's Sun Salutation The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu Sharlene's Metropolitan Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design Gayle's Forever 16  

What are we wearing? KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Sharlene's KP Pullover Focus Dress by Meiju Kallio Gayle's Focus Dress What are we stalking? Star Jasmine Mini Scarf by Ksenia Naidyon Newspaper Socks by Shuyi Wu Spring patterns Dreaming of Spring by Jessica McDonald Suzie Sweater by Suzanne Müller Conservative Poncho by Reiko Murata What are we knitting? Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Ilha by Orlane Sucche Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli   Thank you to our sponsors Life is Cozy & Peninsula Yarn!   What have we finished? Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty Hoodola by Laura Nelkin Gayle's Hoodola School of Knit: Let's talk cables, part 2 Tara by Alice Starmore Alice Starmore's designs Beatnik by Norah Gaughan Stag Head Pullover by Norah Gaughan Antler Toque by Tincanknits A Twisted Affair by Joji Locatelli Fetching by Cheryl Niamath    

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti Aamu by Joanna Ignatius Gayle's Aamu What are we stalking? Fiona by Vicky Chan The Cozy Hoodie by Clarissa Schellong Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty Around the World Sweater by Carmen Jorissen Piccolo Fiore by Claudia Quintanilla Flora Adora Hat by Mary Pranica What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Generic ribbed hat Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Hoodola by Laura Nelkin Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty Chilly Podsters by Glenna C   Thank you to our sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!   What have we finished? Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Chione by Andrea Gaughan   School of Knit: Let's talk cables! We start a cable conversation which will ultimately span two episodes. Some of the patterns and projects we mention are listed below. Citadel by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Citadel Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Gayle's Dragonflies Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Clio Gayle's Clio Evangeline by Michelle Szeghalmi-Shirley Gayle's Evangeline Hogwart's Express by Susan Ashcroft Sharlene's Hogwart's Express Owls cup cozy Owls by Kate Davies Designs Sharlene's Owls October Hat by Sloane Rosethal Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

What are we wearing? Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdam Cahill Sharlene's Zephyr The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Squam Sweater Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton Gayle's Zweig Zweig by Caitlin Hunger What are we stalking? Umbriel Hat by Courtney Kelly Coffee Run by Veronika Lindberg How Norwegians expressed resistance against Nazi occupation Susan's Mad Knitting episode 98: Some thoughts on knitting and resistance (This is a YouTube link) Fleece and Harmony Mystery Blanket 2004 by Fleece and Harmony Lale by Anke Telschow Nordwand by Birgit Grunwald What are we knitting? The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Ilha by Orlane Sucche Chione by Andrea Gaughan Chilly Podsters by Glenna C   Thank you to our sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!   What have we finished? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Crochet moss stitch blanket #2 Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones Gayle's blanket Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax Gayle's Doodle Hat Rainbow dots Cowl by Jenina Böttger Gayle's Rainbow Dots We chat about Barbara Walker, a knitting exceptional, who passed away in December. You can read her New York Times obituary here. 

If you are a long-time listener, you know we like to do something a little special to celebrate our anniversay. This episode is a little different. (Pro tip: If you've never listened to one of our episodes before, try one of the regular episodes in addition to this special one!) For our 14th anniversary, we take a little road trip... Our visit to The Enchanted Skein, Room 1 1950s American Thread Company Stitchcraft magazine The Workbasket magazine Vogue Knitting Women's Day Smart Crochet Needlework Illustrated by Weldon's, The Romantic Jumper Herbert Niebling Long double pointed needles Scandanavian Ski Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmermann Number Knitting by Viginia Woods Bellamy Good Housekeeping Complete Book of Needlecraft   Room 2 1980s Leisure Arts Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann A Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson Wisconsin Winter Socks by Carol A. Anderson Vogue Knitting Holiday 1986 Lattice Crew by Nancy Marchant Glorious Knits by Kaffe Fasset Norah Gaughan Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann   Room 3 2000s Clapotis by Kate Gilbert Jaywalker by Grumperina Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Susie's Reading Mitts by Dancing Ewe Yarns Ishbel by Ysolda Teague Interweave Knits Knitter's Magazine Knitscene Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller The Knitter's Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard    

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus Gayle's Ranunculus What are we stalking? Turn Around the Corner by Hinterm Stein Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli Ebony Granny Square Blanket by Mallory Krall Callisto Hat by Tommy Knits Winter Hug Hood by Drops Design Fortuna's Wheel Pullover by Elspeth Vance What are we knitting? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Crochet Moss Stitch blanket Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax Chione by Andrea Gaughn Rainbow Dots Cowl by Janina Böttger What have we finished? Crochet Moss Stitch blanket Auckland Bound by Maddie Moe Sharlene's Auckland Bound Marrow Hat by Victoria Chapelina Sharlene's Marrow Hat Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson Gayle's Katie's Kep Knitting in the News 2026 The Knitted Hood is Making a Serious Comeback The Sheep Detectives movie trailer  World Wildlife Fund Knit for Nature Monkeys at rescue center receive knitted gifts Care Home residents deliver knitted hearts Game of Wool

What are we wearing? Love Note by Tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Gayle's Ranunculus What are we stalking? Jelly Top by Mei Bruns Kristine Cardigan by Zanete Knits Sacha by Soligreen Design Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson Hello From My Colors Crop by Jessie Maed Designs Thrumline by Gillian McLeod What are we knitting? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe Crochet Moss Stitch blanket  SIKAL swatch for The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Chione by Andrea Gaughan BABA sweater by Ankestrick Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones   Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe Tea!     What have we finished? Gayle finished her (possibly) last charity hat of the year Yarniacs this or that Feel free to answer the questions in the Ravelry thread if you'd like! Coffee or tea? At the gym, spin or boot camp class? Breakfast or lunch? Bracelets or earrings? Salty or sweet? Beach or forest? Drama or fantasy? Christmas or Halloween? Star Wars or Star Trek? Handwritten or typed? Book first or movie first? Joggers or jeans? Silly hat or silly socks? Cables or colorwork? Pullover or cardigan? Embroidery or cross stitch? Woolen-spun or worsted-spun? Paper pattern or digital pattern? Trendy pattern or tried and true pattern? Yarn cake or yarn ball? Merino or other breed? Art museum or history museum? Camping or glamping? Not a this or that, but a fun way to end the discussion: Describe your perfect knitting spot This is our last episode for 2025. Thanks for being a Yarniacs Podcast listener! 🫶🏽🫶🏽