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The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

Gayle & Sharlene
The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
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  • The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    The Yarniacs Episode 376: Knitting Inspiration

    2026-06-12 | 55 mins.
    What are we wearing?
    Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green
    Sharlene's Beekeeper
    What are we stalking?
    Holey Chic Sweater by Bettina Venko
    Eugénie by Soligreen Design
    Strong Heel Socks by Stitch Theory
    Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman
    Monarch by Jamie Hoffman
    Waverly Wrap by Jacqui Verbeek
    The Lucky Duck Hat by Dagworthy
    What are we knitting?
    Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella
    Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty
    Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
    Practically Perfect Sock by Kay Jones
    Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb
     
    Thank you to our sponsors Marianted Yarns and Katy Carroll! 

    Visit Marianated yarns at www.marianatedyarns.com
    and visit Katy's designs at https://www.ravelry.com/designers/katy-h-carroll
    Katy's Paint Pots Shawl pattern is here.
    There is a discount code for both on the episode!
     
    What have we finished?
    Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella
    Sharlene's handspun Standing Rock Hat
    Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu
    Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit
    We chat about knitting designers and knitters taking inspiration from patterns and ready-to-wear and creating their own thing.
  • The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    The Yarniacs Episode 375: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2026

    2026-05-29 | 56 mins.
    What are we wearing?
    Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty
    What are we stalking?
    (S - T - A - L - K - I - N - G)
    Summer by Ankestrick
    Komugi by Ririko
    Laurevia Sweater by Valentina Bogdanova
    The Dainty Mitts by Margarget Walker
    Long Line Pullover by Sarah Antipenkov
    Palette Cleanser Scarf by Anna Johanna
    What are we knitting?
    Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu
    Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella
    Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
    Sharlene's first Fancy Cardi
    Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb
    Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit
     
    Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting!

     
    What have we finished?
    Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli
    Sharlene's Petite Bulles 2
    Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones
    Gayle's Burrow Blanket
    Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
    Gayle's Basic Nonsense Socks
    We introduce The Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit-along 2026!
    #COFKAL2026 #yarniacsCOFKAL #yarniacsCOFKAL2026
  • The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    The Yarniacs Episode 374: Fixing your knitting

    2026-05-15 | 50 mins.
    What are we wearing?
    Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli
    Sharlene's Fancy
    Stripes by Andrea Mowry
    Gayle's Stripes
    What are we stalking?
    Bare Branches by Alana Dakos
    Through the Grapevine Top by Bettina Wenko
    Long Island Iced Tee by Jennifer Shiels Toland
    Long Island Twilly by Jennifer Shiels Toland
    Crafter Hood by Iron Lamb
    Spring Rows Tank Top by Iron Lamb
    Heartcore Slipover by Clara Eggers
    What are we knitting?
    Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu
    Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli
    Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk
    Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones
    Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit Lene Holme Samsøe
    Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting!

    What have we finished?
    Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster
    Stripes by Andrea Mowry
    Gayle's Stripes
    Easy Stash Yarn Shawl by Knit  Crochet Create
    Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty
    Change your Mind (beanie) by Joji Locatelli
    We chat about some minor knitting errors and simple fixes!
  • The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    The Yarniacs Episode 373: Knitting the Love Your Stash KAL

    2026-05-01 | 50 mins.
    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.
  • The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

    The Yarniacs Episode 372: Free knitting patterns, yay or nay?

    2026-04-17 | 53 mins.
    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
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About The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
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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