The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing?

Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Ebbetts

Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Latitude

What are we stalking?

Ariundle by Rebecca Clow

Thuja by Sarah Solomon

Liora Top by Irene Lin

Koa Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Verba Cowl by Ksenia Naidyon

Polypody Sweater by Karolina Adamczyk

What are we knitting?

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Aurea Sweater by KnitnSpritz

Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin

Counting Sheep Coaster by Lisa Hannon Fox

Thank you to our sponsor Lambtown Festival!

What have we finished?

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

School of Knit

Interested in learning a new technique or a new craft? We talk about some resourses for classes and opportunities for continuing education.

What are we wearing?

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Sharlene's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan

Shifty by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Shifty Tee

What are we stalking?

Brush Creek Shawl by Carina Spencer

Leisl Tee by Ysolda Teague

Kindling Blanket by Georgie Nicolson

Make a Ripple Blanket by Kay Jones

Butterflies by Claire Garland

Olga's Jacket by Olga Putano Designs

What are we knitting?

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin

Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

What have we finished?

Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin

Have you ever gotten a strange comment when you are knitting in public? We share some of the strange comments that listeners and knitters have shared with us!

What are we wearing?

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Sharlene's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan

Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb

Gayle's Spring Rows

What are we stalking?

Sunburst Tee by Creative Anarchy

Mix Tape Tee by Wool & Pine

Love & Lemons by Melanie Berg

Monarch Butterflies Tapestry by The Crochet Painter

What are we knitting?

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee

Baht 'At by Anne Kingstone

Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

Knitting in the news

We share some recent knitting in the news!

What are we wearing?

Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Ebbetts

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gayle's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan

What are we stalking?

Cygnus Shawl by Amy Christoffers

FringeShip Shawl by Carissa Browning

Holey Moley Cardy by Ambah O'Brien

Aurea Sweater by KnitandSpritz

Wild Spirit Shawl by Kathy Crowell

I Heart Socks by Stone Knits

What are we knitting?

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee

Baht 'At by Anne Kingstone

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Practically Perfect Sock (personal pattern)

Zanette Shawl by Katy Carroll

We share about knitting in community, why we love our knitting community, and some ideas about where to find a community if you want one. Because if you don't, that's find too. 😊

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

Gayle's Lucky puppy!

What are we stalking?

Noctua Cardigan by Orlane Suche

Monstera Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Chillam by Bonnie Dean

Zanette Shawl by Katy Carroll

Slip It Simple Sock by Christine Long Derks

Conditional Love Scarf by Mary Martin

(Un) Conditional Love Blanket by Mary Martin

What are we knitting?

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Practically Perfect Sock by Kay Jones

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

What have we finished?

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Fancy Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill

We go back to episode 376 and 'Knitting inspiration' and share some listener comments and some more thoughts to bring the topic to a close. Have you used inspiration from a secondary pattern, or a garment, or someplace else? What inspires your projects?

What are we wearing?

Sarah's Milky Oolong #2

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies

Gayle's Paper Dolls

Ilha by Orlane Such

Gayle's Ilha

What are you stalking?

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gridlines by Susanne Sommer

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow

Aster by Elena Solier Jansa

Fair Isle Skirt by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Diamond Dream Tee by Stephani Lotven

What are we knitting?

Fancy Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Wishes Cardigan by Jojij Locatelli

Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Practically Perfect Sock by Kay Jones

The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee

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

What have we finished?

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Sharlene's Standing Rock Hat #3

Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb

Gayle's Spring Rows

Last, we share some fun stats from the Love Your Stash KAL. These are fun!

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.

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

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!

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!

🫶🏽🫶🏽

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!

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.

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?

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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!

Thank you for all the lovely comments and well wishes on our 13th anniversary! We want to thank YOU, our listeners, who have donated and sponsored our podcast. You help keep the lights on here at The Yarniacs Podcast. And now, back to our regular content.

Thank you for joining us for another year of podcasting!

What are we wearing?

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's wool Donner

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

What are we stalking?

Trixie Sweater by Espace Tricot

The Perfectionist Trap by Kacey Herlihy

Radical Acceptance by Rosemary Hill

Clanjamfrie by Kate Davies

Fairy Bouquet by Joanna Ang

Trompe Le Monde Socks by Summer Lee

What are we knitting?

Sharlene's no-pattern hat

Cake Pop Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty

Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard

Tursa by Natasja Hornby

What have we finished?

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty

Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee

Amigurumi Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn

Raindrops Hat by Mirella Moments

We talk about knitting within your budget and share some tips from episode 205.

Welcome to The Yarniacs Podcast 13th anniversary episode!

Please note, this is NOT a regular episode! Join us for a fun trip down to the Yarniacs vault of episodes, patterns, sweaters, and laughter! (If you've never listened to our podcast before, please be sure to listen to one of our regular episodes too.) Enjoy!

The vault of patterns we've knit

Joji Locatelli patterns we mention:

Boxy

Jenica Hoodie

Neon

The Way from Brighton

Episode 65 features an interview with Joji Locatelli.

The vault of stalked sweaters: fantasy knitting!

Gridlines Pullover by Susanne Sommer

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies

Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty

Donner by Elizabeth Doherty

Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty

Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty

The vault of memories of yarn shows!

Wildflower Cardigan by Alana Dakos

Aspen Sock Yarn by Western Sky Knits

Magnolia Sock by Western Sky Knits

Episode 36 features and interviews with Kim of Western Sky Knits.

Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

The vault of finished items ( and sometimes 🐸)

Ribby Pulli by Bonne Marie Burns

Brooklyn Raglan Lite by Tori Yu

And for the first time ever, we end with a Yarniacs blooper reel!

What are we wearing?

Beacon by Shellie Anderson

Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Marklee

What are we stalking?

Turtle Dove V-neck by Sonder Yarn Company

Winter's Finery by Rosemary Hill

Quaking Aspen Wrap by Purl Soho

Antelope Valley Snood by Tracy Pipinich

Waffle Loop Sweater by Other Loops

What are we knitting?

Basic hat (no pattern)

Cake Pop Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu

Forever 16 by Minimi Designs

West Desert Hood by Virginia Catherall

Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee

Thank you to our sponsor Western Sky Knits!

What have we finished?

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Tricksters

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder

Gayle's Hermione socks

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Do you know what types of garments and patterns you wear the most? Asking yourself a few simple questions can help you choose patterns that you will really wear. This is the basis of the Yarniacs Sweater Challenge, in which we take a critical look at the items we wear, and use that information to help us choose patterns that will fit our lifestyles, our bodies, and are comfortable to live in.

#yarniacssweaterchallenge

What are we wearing?

Sorrel by Wool & Pine

Sharlene's Sorrel

Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater

What are we stalking?

Geode Hygge Burst Hexie by Mallory Krall

Never Too Late Sweater by Minimi Knit Design

CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel

Sunny Side Up Socks by Summer Lee

Cozy Wifey by Marzena Kolaczek

What are we knitting?

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep

What have we finished?

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's Trickster Hats

Knitting in the news!

Baby rhino recovers under knitting group's blanket

Rainbow Wool

Only Murders in the Building, neighbor Howard's granny sweater

Patrick Stewart knitter #3

Knitters create Christmas jumper for gritter

Why Recycled Wool is the Future

Yarn left at memorial bench is returned as a scarf

Happy New Year!

What are we wearing?

Confetti by Veera Valimaki

Sharlene's Confetti

Big Sister by Hinterm Stein

Gayle's Big Sister

What are we stalking?

Fa-La-La Fade by Beata Jezek

Stay At Home Shawl by Susanne Sommer

Mini Shawl Club #8 Leaves by Hinterm Stein

The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co.

Jellybean Toque by Steph Cookhouse

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

West Desert Hood by Virginia Catherall

What are we knitting?

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Reflections by Maiju Kallio

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep

What have we finished?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Tunturi Hat by Joanna Ignatius

Gayle's Tunturi Hat

Do you have single skeins in your stash?

We chat about what to do with those lovely skeins that we just couldn't resist!

Barley Worsted by TincanKnits

Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay

Sockhead Slouch by Kelly McClure

Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli

Red Robin Shawl by Helen Steward

Spindrift by Helen Steward

Jeweled Cowl by Sashiko Uemura

Hasukai Cowl by Hiroko Fukatsu

Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho

Cozy Up Cowl by Purl Soho

Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland

Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure

Lunki Scarf by Anu Ahoniemi

Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit

Rye sock by Tincanknits

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder

Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku

Pioneer Gloves by Kelly McClure

What are we wearing?

Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli

The Throwover by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Throwover

Cocoon by La Maison Rilili

Gayle's Cocoon Hats

What are we stalking?

Besties Hoodie by Tincanknits

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol Anderson

The Scrap Bag by Anabelle Chan

Headband with a twist by Mirella Moments

Catvent Wrap by Marna Gilligan

Seaside Holiday Wrap by Dianne Brown

Mokosh Pullover by Teti Lutsak

What are we knitting?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Feature: It's time for the Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2025

#SIKAL2025 #yarniacsSIKAL2025

We introduce the Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2025 and chat about some of our past projects that are still with us.

Jessica Jones by Handmade by Smine

Oranje by Ann Weaver

Gayle's Oranje

Cable Crush Joggers by Knitatude

Gayle's joggers

What are we wearing?

Headland by Elizabeth Doherty

Sharlene's Headland

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gayle's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan

What are we stalking?

Ponte Top by Ksenia Naidyon

Joanna by Josee Paquin

Swinside by Becky Baker

Spring Mittens by Amanda Sund

Hasten Hat by Stephanie Lotven

Doodles by Jamie Lomax

What are we knitting?

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene is also making random hats!

Daydreamer Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg

Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty

Reflections by Meiju Kallio

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's Leftovers hats one and two

Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers

Gayle's Trickster hats

Bean & Olive by Andrea Mowry

Gayle's Bean & Olive

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

School of Knit: Hat Chat

We have a running joke about our hats. Since we often knit a lot of hats to be donated, we aren't making them for a specific head size. "They will fit someone," is our common refrain.

Shocking confession… we don't swatch for hats! Therefore of course our hats often don't turn out the size we intended. But you know…they'll fit someone…

We share some tips on how to make that hat fit your wearer's head.

Hat resources

Wooly Wormhead's Hat Sizing Guide

Lion Brand's Hat Sizing Guide

Knit Pick's Hat Sizing Guide

What are we wearing?

Granito by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Granito

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

The Squam Sweater by Elizabeth Doherty

Gayle's The Squam Sweater

What have we been stalking?

Bird Song Shawl by Ksenia Naidyon

Banksy Hat by Knottygnome crafts

Suzukaze by Ririko

Tursa by Natasja Hornsby

Sea Glass Mittens by Wool & Pine

Blooming Breeze Tee by Beata Jezek

What are we knitting?

Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart

Evanescence by Joji Locatelli

Bean and Olive by Andrea Mowry

Trickster Hat by Elizabeth Doherty

Shenanifriends Socks by Cori Eichelberger

Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarn!

What have we finished?

Sharlene's generic ribbed hat

Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Rafa's Hat

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Gayle's Cocoon

Felix Pullover by Amy Cristoffers

Gayle's Felix Pullover

School of Knit

We talk about blocking your knitting.