The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

Gayle & Sharlene
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Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn--or your favorite craft--and come knit with us! We are on Ravelry as gayleywayley and knitterninjashar. Show notes at http://www.yarniacs.com/

  1. JAN 23

    The Yarniacs Episode 366: Happy 14th anniversary to us!

    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

    41 min

  2. JAN 9

    The Yarniacs Episode 365: Knitting in the news 2026

    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

    55 min

  3. 12/26/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 364: Knitting this or that

    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! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

    1h 4m

  4. 12/12/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 363 - Finding your knitting mojo

    What are we wearing? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest Citadel by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Citadel What are we stalking? Midnight Drive by Melanie Berg Double Hat by SuviKnits Ribbed Wonder Easy Hat by Crochet 365 Knit Too Ride the Waves by Beth MacDonald Stone Sassafras Pullover by Andrea Gaughan Raithlin Island Shawl by Brenda Brayfield What are we knitting? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket Ilha by Orlane Sucche Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones BABA Sweater by Ankestrick Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe Tea!   What have we finished? Sharlene's hat Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones Gayle's Bits and Bobs What do you do when you lose your knitting mojo? We have some suggestions on things to do to spark interest; and why it's okay to take a  much-needed break!

    47 min

  5. 11/28/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 362: Knitting the Self-Indulgent KAL 2026

    What are we wearing? All the shawls and cowls! Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design Gayle's Forever 16 What are we stalking? Hakuba Hooded Scarf by Yoko Johnston Fairisle Sheep Yoke Sweater by Martin Storey Fairisle Sheep Bobble Hat by Martin Storey Fairisle Sheep Cushion by Martin Storey Tiny Tree Socks by Summer Lee Meias Butterfly by Marina Albertoni Swayze by Tanis Lavallee Fair Isle Vest Mary Jane Mucklestone What are we knitting? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket Ilha by Orlane Sucche Basic hat knit in the round One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones   Thank you for the support you have given to our podcast through the years.  Would you like to donate? You can donate here!   What have we finished? One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli   We chat about the upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-Along 2026. We'll start on the December solstice, on or about December 21, and conclude on the March equinox, on or about March 20. Three months of self indulgence! Join us chatting in the Ravelry group threads.

    42 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 361: Where are yours now?

    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!

    51 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 360: Knitting soothes the troubled spirt part 2

    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.

    54 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    The Yarniacs Episode 359: Knitting to Learn Garment Construction

    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

    55 min
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Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn--or your favorite craft--and come knit with us! We are on Ravelry as gayleywayley and knitterninjashar. Show notes at http://www.yarniacs.com/

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