The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing? Love Note by Tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Gayle's Loose Socks   What are we stalking? Alive & Kicking by Melanie Berg The Skylar Baby Cardigan by Seventh Sedge Armor scarf by Ankestrick Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg Maybury Cardigan by Ami Lowden Moonflower Tee by Ksenia Naidyon Quiet Sky by Anita Gibney   What are we knitting? Ribbed hat Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry Granny Goes Large by Sandra Paul Felix Cardigan by Amy Cristoffers Reflections by Meiju Kallio Anne's Reflections sweater  Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly     Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Gayle's test knit Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Pure Joy Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven Stirnband 1 by Norman Schwarze   We share highlights of the 2024 Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit-along and announce the prize winners. Congrats to all who participated and have a finished object!   

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Sharlene's Ranunculus Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton Pullover What are we stalking? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul Edgar Slipover by Johanna Gehrisch Porto Venere Tee by Minimi Knit Design Blackburn Cowl by Katy H. Carroll What are we knitting? Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry Breezeway by Laura Aylor Sharlene's generic ribbed hat Tess's test knit Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven   Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!   Where are they now? #cofkal #yarniacscofkal #cofkal2024 Sharlene's Elton Pullover Bright Side by Espace Tricot Gayle's Bright Side Ariana by Amy Christoffers Gayle's Ariana Whidbey Bag by Wool & Pine Gayle's Whidbey Bag Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Gayle's Liv Light Magical Thinking by Casapinka Gayle's Magical Thinking Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Latitude

This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We weren't bothering anyone. Yet they made us leave... twice!) If you are interested in the trees and want to know what a fairy ring is, you can find more information here. Redwood trees give birth to new generations and speak to each other through their roots. They are amazing! But on to the knitting... What are we wearing? Bowen by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Bowen  Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Habitation Throw Sharlene's Habitation Throw What are we stalking? It's got a bend in it by Kate Davies Pressed Flowers Kerchief by Amy Christoffers Fright & Delight Hat by Mary Pranica Rikke sweater by Katrine Hannibal Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee What are we knitting? Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry Breezeway by Laura Aylor Ascending Jumper by Tess Vandekolk Reflections by Meiju Kallio Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool!   What have we finished? Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk This episode we talk about provisional cast ons, their uses, and our hilarious failures with the crochet provisional cast ons we have tried in the past.   

What are we wearing? Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Farallon What are we stalking? Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company   What are we knitting? Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Basic Nonsense Sock by Tess Vandekolk Gayle is working on a test knit for Fluff and Nonsense Yarn Reflections by Meiju Kallio   Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!   What have we finished? Breezeway by Laura Aylor Suri Shirt by Caidree Gayle and I attended a class by Carson Demers and had a great experience. Highly recommended! We have a discussion about some of his great tips and where to find more resources.  Carson Demers on Fruity Knitting podcast Carson Demer's article on Modern Daily Knitting Hand Exercises for Knitters Ergonomics for Knitters

No, we are not knitting at the Olympics. We are enjoying the athletic endeavors from the comfort of our homes. 😊 But hey... I did hear that there's a diver who knits in the stands. Anyone else hear about that? What are we wearing? Wishes by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes What are we stalking? Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec Eiffel Showers by Susan Ashcroft Islet Triangle by Leila Raven Oddities by Hunter Hammerson Fall Come Back Now by Megan Williams On the Contrary by Amanda Kremer Karamelli Sweater by Vera Valimaki What are we knitting? Breezeway by Laura Aylor Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Suri Shirt by Caidree  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli   Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for your support!   What have we finished? Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee Knitting in the news! Diver Tom Daly's 2024 Olympic sweater AI knit and crochet scam warning Mystery knitters show off summer ice cream display How to knit a human The Game of Wool Emotional Support Chickens in the news    

What are we wearing? Islet Drop by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet Drop What are we stalking? Little Squares Knitted Blanket by Julie Harrison Agave by Yumiko Alexander Pop by Margaret Breeze sleeveless airy top by Irene Lin Wave by Kim Hargreaves What are we knitting? Sun Salutation by Celia Cahill Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Breezeway by Laura Aylor Suri Shirt by Caidree Little Boxes Socks by Summer Lee   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep What have we finished? Islet Drop by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet Drop Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku We chat some more about knitting from charts with some listener tips and ideas for using both paper patterns and digital patterns. 

What are we wearing? Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Sharlene's Look, Squirrel Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Pure Joy What are we stalking? Latte Da by Dana Fehrenbach Lova by Britt-Marie Brehmer Seashell Sweater Light by Minimi Knit Design Nila by Natasha Hornby Fleetwood by Tanis Lavalee Shenanifriends by Cori Eichelberger What are we knitting? Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Breezeway by Laura Taylor Islet Drop by Leila Raven Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho Gayle's test knit Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli   Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep We talk about knitting from charts, and have some tips to get you started or to keep you going.

What are we wearing? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Calyx  Lunki scarf by Anu Ahoniemi What are we stalking? Magic Spell by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne Sugar Rush by Jacqui Verbeek Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroku Fukatsu Cocon d'AirPods by Godineau Marie Fumin' Womb by Anaa Hrachovec Summer Lotus by Maria Solvtofte What are we knitting? Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Breezeway by Laura Aylor  Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho Fluff & Nonsense Yarn test knit   Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn! What have we finished? On the C Train by Espace Tricot Sharlene's C Train hat Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu Sharlene's Brooklyn Raglan Lite 2 Islet Raglan by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet Raglan Colby Hat by Elizabeth Doherty Wonder Wander Hat by Megan Williams Gayle's Wonder Wander Traktor by Ane Kydland Thomassen Gayle's Tractor Hats Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho Gayle's Pom Pom Socklets Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Gayle's Loose Socks We chat a bit about how successful Gayle's vacation knitting projects were while on the trip, and some tips for cabling with charts.  Have you started your Colors of Fall KAL project? If you are posting updates on social media please use hashtags #cofkal or #cofkal2024. We can't wait to see what you are making!  

Traveling this season? Sharlene's favorite tip is the reminder to pack your dental floss. That little cutter in the dental floss case works on yarn just as easily as the floss. (You're welcome! 😎) And a reminder that the annual Colors of Fall Knit-Along starts on or about June 20, the day of the June Solstice in your area! Gayle's vacation knitting includes: Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen Various hats Sweater knit in pieces Where are they now? Seduction Socks by Ann Budd Sharlene's Seduction Socks Julie's Wrap by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Julie's Wrap Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence Whisper Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Gayle's Whisper Cardigan 5200K by Suvi Simola Gayle's 5200K   Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!   And now, a blast from the past. Specifically, our past! Some vacation tips from baby podcasters Gayle and Sharlene. Fortunately, these travel tips still hold up, and we thought we'd share again. Enjoy!   Vacation, all I ever wanted Vacation, had to get away Vacation, meant to be spent alone Music and lyrics from Vacation by Charlotte Coffey, Jane Wiedlin, and Kathy Valentine

Just a reminder that the annual Colors of Fall Knit-Along starts on or about June 20, the day of the June Solstice in your area! What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Squam What are we stalking? Smaragd by Svetlana Volkova Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin Flower Street Wrap by Sweater Freak Audria Shawl by Inece Sang Fabel Sweater by Thea Rytter Milano by Carol Sunday What are we knitting? Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu On the C Train by Espace Tricot Test knit sweater in pieces Archer by Elizabeth Doherty       Thank you to our sponsor Jimmy Beans Wool.     What have we finished? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Sharlene's Ranunculus Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Basiita Beanie by Daniel Drennan ElAwar Pilling. We've all had a sweater, shirt, or even exercise-wear fabric that pills. What can be done about those frustrating pills and how do you remove them?