The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Boxy Robbie's Moon River Socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Jujuy Confetti by Veera Välimäki Faded by Andrea Mowry Pavement by Veera Välimäki What are we stalking? Boxy-shaped sweaters by Joji Locatelli: I See Spring by Joji Locatelli Separate Ways by Joji Locatelli Boxy and Buttony by Joji Locatelli The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Noble yarn from Holst Garn Nerissa by Elizabeth Smith Tiny Tassels by Karen Fernandez All Points South by Casapinka

What are we knitting? French Macaroon by The Nobel Thread Robbie's French Macaroon Tiny Tot by Kristen Rettig Robbie's Tiny Tot Elton by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Elton Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Wolkig by Martina Behm 5200K redux Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner

Gather Together by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Gather Together Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Archer Pei by Michele Wang Gayle's Pei What are we stalking? Sachiko by Bristol Ivy O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy

Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's blanket

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Confetti 2 Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri Gayle's Happy Sheep Cardigan What we stalking? Sweater for a Lawn Flamingo by Lynn Bethke Barley by tincanknits Antler Hat by tincanknits Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Bankhead by Susie Gourlay Moto by Mara Catherine Bryner Floozy by Libby Jonson Thank you Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode! What are we knitting? Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Volkig by Martina Behm Sharlene's Volkig from last year Dragonfly Fibers Dharma Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's blanket Clementine by Kate Burge and Rachel Price What have we finished? Ripping out 5200k by Suvi Simola Sharlene's 5200k Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter Gayle's Tecumseh

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Välimäki

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What are we wearing? The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Veronica by Julie Weisenberger Bifrost by Cate Carter-Evans What are we stalking? Cooperish Cowl by Katy Carroll Wilderpeople Cat Sweater by Hunt for the Wilderpeople Pierre the Cat by Cindy Pilon Professor meow-gona-cowl by Tiny Owl Knits Winter Winds Cowl by Kimberly Voldseth Saturate by Mara Catherine Bryner Rose by Andrea Mowry

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What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti 2 Slade by Michele Wang Gayle's Slade Elton by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton What are we stalking? Rambling Rose Sweater by Asita Krebs Teroldego by Caitlin Hunter Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Polyhedra by Emma Welford Rewilding by Helen Stuart Lilt by Sarah Pope Tecumseh by Caitlin Hunter Thank-you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Washed Out by Joji Locatelli Beachcomber's Cowl by Melissa Thomson

What are we wearing? Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Latitude Ease by Alicia Plummer Gayle's Ease What are we stalking? Journey Home by Afifa The Throwback by Andrea Mowry Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Nerissa by Elizabeth Smith Thank you Plum Deluxe tea for sponsoring this episode!

What are we wearing? Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Latitude What are we stalking? Counting Sheep Shawl by Lisa Hannan Fox Counting Sheep Blanket by Lisa Hannan Fox Blütenmeer - sea of blossom by Kral Veronika

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Donner Sharlene's Donner Gayle's Log Cabin blanket Gayle's Donner Outing Shawl What are we stalking? SS&A by Natsuko Iida Acoma by Casapinka Local Yarn Shawl by Casapinka Cherry by Midori Hirose Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Thank you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

In this episode, Gayle and I talk about a task that some knitters seem to have a fear of taking on... winding their yarn! Why the fear? I am not sure, but working in a yarn store, I meet many knitters who tell me they aren't smart or patient enough to wind their own yarn. Hmm. I don't think winding yarn takes superhero brain powers or a large dose of patience. I think it does take a bit of practice, and a familiarity with the tools you have at your disposal. Whether you are winding by hand from the back of a chair or winding yarn on a well crafted wooden ball winder, winding your yarn affords the opportunity for the knitter to learn something about their yarn. This is a good thing! You have the chance to learn if you like the way the yarn feels as it slips through your fingers; you will learn if perhaps this blend dries out your skin; you'll find out if this particular skein has a knot five yards from the end. All good things. Of course there will always be times when you don't want or can't wind your own yarn; or perhaps you have an injury or physical limitations. But it behooves us all as masters of our craft to at least know how to perform this function, and to know how best to utilize the tools we have at our disposal. Wind on, my knitters! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Fade What are we stalking? Hinagiku by Eri Tinos by Hilary Smith Callis Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli Pom Pom Quarterly Autumn 2018 Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann Kiss Me Romper by Kate Oates Rocky by tincanknits Gramps Cardigan by Tot Toppers Gramps Cardigan (adult) by Kate Oates Weekender by Andrea Mowry What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty What have we finished? Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning Sharlene's Wonder Woman Wrap Thank-you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

What are we wearing? The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Easy One Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti What are we stalking? Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down Easy Baby Cardigan by Diane Soucy Marettimo by Caitlin Hunter Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli Rocky by tincanknits Thank you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

What are we wearing? Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Little Bird Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Jujuy What are we stalking? Washed Out by Joji Locatelli Clara by Karin Vestergaard Mathiesen Simple newborn hat with a touch of lace by Ginny Sheller Thank-you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Slade by Michele Wang Viajante by Martina Behm Baby Sweater on Two Needles by Elizabeth Zimmermann What have we finished? The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Westbound by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Westbound

What are we wearing? Divvy by JumperCables Sharlene's Divvy Gayle's Divvy What are we stalking? Picnic Point Beanie by Fairlight Fibers Little Scallops by Maria Carlander Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry Thank you Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

You know that feeling when all the patterns start to look the same? Maybe you can't bear to look at one more garter stitch striped shawl? It happens to all of us. I call it "pattern fatigue." One of the great things about the robust pattern database on Ravelry is that we are exposed to so many fantastic patterns. One of the reasons we experience pattern fatigue is that robust pattern database on Ravelry. It works both ways. In this episode we talk a little bit about experiencing pattern fatigue, vacation planning and knitting, and of course, all our usual segments. Enjoy! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Divvy by JumperCables Sharlene's Divvy Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Calyx Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Light Rain Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Gayle's Annulaire Alewives Cowl by Elizabeth Doherty What are we stalking? Linen Top by Samantha Stadter Deschain by Leila Raabe Rose Quartz by Veera Valimaki Yana Lite by Isabel Kraemer Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Hinsdale Vest by Amy Herzog Sanderling by Asami Kawa Modern Tunic by Lori Versaci Thank-you Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Sea Anemone Scrubbie The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Slade by Michele Wang Viajante by Martina Behm Jujuy by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Divvy by JumperCables Sharlene's Divvy Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Light Rain

What are we wearing? February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne February Fitted Pullover by Amy Herzog Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Fading Point Thank you Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What are we stalking? Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Alice by Hiroko Fukatsu Bride by the Sea by Jenn Sheelen What are we knitting? Divvy by Jumper Cables The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Slade by Michele Wang What have we finished? Sharlene's kitchen scrubbie Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Violet Waffles by Halldora J Where are they now? Whisper Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Whisper Emelien by Ariane Caron-Lacoste Gayle's Emelien Laika by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Laika Sharlene's Laika

Though I don't consider myself to be fashion forward in what I choose to wear--you will usually find me in jeans and t-shirts--I do have fun watching fashion trends and fashion designers and their work. I also love color, and the Pantone fashion colors and colors of the year are always fascinating. Sometimes they are right on, sometimes not so. But I often find the colors readily available as ready-to-wear clothing and in yarn palettes from the major dyers. With this in mind, we start our annual Colors-of-Fall Knit-A-Long. In this episode, we introduce the colors, and talk about some fashion trends we've spotted online. Enjoy! #yarniacsCOF2018 #yarniacs #yarniacspodcast - Sharlene What are we wearing? Newsom by Bristol Ivy Djinni Sock from Dragonfly Fibers Waits by Bristol Ivy Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry What are we stalking? A Girl's Best Friend by Isabel Kraemer Pabaigh by Kate Davies Kettle Valley Poncho by Marsha Ibuki Thank-you Fix-A-Stitch for sponsoring this episode!

What are we wearing? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's Flaum Björkö Shawl by Anna Friberg Gayle's Bjorko What are we stalking? Fisherman's Cloud by Katrin Schneider Holst Garn Coast Goldfish Memory by Casapinka Nilla the Unicorn by Rachel Borello Carroll Little Coffee Bean by Elizabeth Smith Viajante by Martina Behm

We recorded at the harbor again, sitting in the car. Apologies for some ambient noises from seagulls, motor vehicles, and people! What are we wearing? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's Flaum Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton Gayle's Ravenscliffe What are we stalking? Sharlene's Svalbard Asagi by Bristol Ivy O'Keeffe by Bristol Ivy Herbarium by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne Bride by the Sea Shawl by Jenn Sheelen Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode! What are we knitting? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Jessica Jones by Sminé Light Rain by Joji Locatelli RYC Cashcotton 4-Ply from Rowan Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Violet Waffles by Halldora J What have we finished? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Sharlene's Flaum Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton Gayle's Ravenscliffe I Was a Teenage Mutant by Alex Tinsley Malabrigo Waffles Scarf by Sarah Florent What can you learn from the #yarniacssweaterchallenge ? Pick your 5 most worn sweaters and evaluate for 1 - color 2 - yarn weight 3 - fiber 4 - design elements 5 - construction 6 - ease You might be surprised to learn what you really wear. What you wear may not be what you like or choose to knit. If you find a pattern in what you really wear, you can use that information when picking yarns and projects. You can extend this exercise to do for example, summer sweaters, shawls, or any other particular situation you like.

What are we wearing? Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmaier What are we stalking? OpArt by Melissa Dominguez Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Ujo by Ankestrick Felicitas by Lisa Hannes Reine by Alexis Winslow Malabrigo Waffles Scarf by Sarah Florent Thank you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Twig from Shibui Reed from Shibui Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Jessica Jones by Sminé Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry What have we finished? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Coast from Holst Garn Tides from Holst Garn Kitten hat Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmaier Viewpoint by Anne Ginger Gayle's Viewpoint Here are some of the swatches knit by attendees in a fabulous swatching experiment led by our in-house designer Elizabeth Doherty. We all knit the same swatch with the same number of stitches, rows, same yarn and needle size. Each swatch was unique!

What are we wearing? Grace by Jane Richmond Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Archer (tunic length) What are we stalking? Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider Every day of summer by Anne B. Hanssen The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Slade by Michele Wang Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Violet Waffles by Halldora J What are we knitting? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Jessica Jones by Sminé Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Smoke in the City by Greg Cohoon Viewpoint by Anne Ginger What have we finished? Sharlene's Kitten hat Pei by Michele Wang Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmaier Gayle's Shellseeker Of note: It actually looks like the 2018 Pantone Colors of Fall have already been released. If you'd like to start your planning, you can see all the colors here.

It was a bit of a creature fest when we recorded this week. Cats and birds making appearances. Partway through the podcast, my bird makes herself known by ringing her bell. And ringing again. I didn't realize the microphone would pick it up as clearly as it did, so for a couple of minutes, please imagine there is a little bird ringing her bell in the room with you. :) She's a happy bird. But never fear, there is lots of knitting content coming your way. Enjoy! What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Jumper Viajante by Martina Behm Gayle's Viajante What are we stalking? Hasukai by Hiroku Fokatsu Gayle's Laar cardigan Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Tiny Tassels by Karin Fernandes Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Viewpoint by Anne Ginger Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmeier Thank you to Yarn Love for sponsoring this episode! What have we finished? Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli On The Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot Itty Bitty Bear Cubs by Carolyn Ingram Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Jessica Jones by Sminé Note: This guy joined us for recording, but stayed silent throughout!

This year we recorded little snippets each morning at Stitches West. It was a fun way to recap what we saw and share what we were stalking each day. There aren't many links, but there are a couple of fun stories about our adventures, followed by a discussion on sweater maintenance. Changing seasons and changing clothes seasonally gives us a chance to wash, inspect, and maintain or pare down our sweater cache. And as you will hear, paring down the sweater cache is necessary, if you keep bringing new and pretty yarns into your yarn stash! Dragonfly Fibers Western Sky Knits What are we stalking? - Day 1 White Pine by Amy Christophers Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Polyhedra by Emma Welford What are we stalking? - Day 2 Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Cullen by Elizabeth Doherty What are we stalking? - Day 3 All Points South by Casapinka Sweater maintenance We love using Eucalan wool wash! Thank-you to Yarn Love for sponsoring this episode!

This week I share my knitting triumph. What is a knitting triumph? If I were writing a novel it would be the denouement. The what-what you say? The denouement is the "final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved." (Thank-you Google dictionary.) Doesn't that sound perfect for a sweater? Especially one that has been in the planning for a year, with yarn purchased and pattern ready to go. My strands are all drawn together, my ends woven in, and I have something lovely to wear and share. I am really proud of this accomplishment. I am sure you all have your own triumphs as well. Sometimes a knitting triumph isn't a long-awaited sweater, sometimes a knitting triumph is something as simple as finishing a hat for a friend, or pulling those needles out of a long dormant project and freeing them for something new. What is your knitting triumph? Join us on Ravelry and share in the episode thread! - Sharlene

What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti Jessica Jones by Sminé Sharlene Jessica cowl Minthe by Anne Ginger Gayle's Minthe What are we stalking? Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Lovella by Ambah O'Brien Also the designer of Lilli Pilli Pei by Michele Wang Jessica Jones by Sminé

What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy Veronika by Coco Knits Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? StitchesWest vendor list Baby blanket patterns Fatty Lumpkin the Brave African Flower Pony by Heidi Bears Happypotamus The Happy Hippo by Heidi Bears Of Grace and Beauty Hat by Jenn Sheelen What are we knitting? Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Clio Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Mud Season by Elizabeth Smith Max's Sweater Juicy Worsted from Candy Skien Gayle's Clio Mayfield Mitts by Erika Heusser What have we finished? Beloved Berlin by Isabel Kraemer Sharlene's Beloved Berlin Jessica Jones by Sminé Sharlene's Jessica cowl Tinsel Mitts by Andrea Mowry Tasty DK from Candy Skein Björkö Shawl by Anna Friberg Thanks to Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

Wayne's World! Wayne's World!

Gayle and I are baaaack! After much traveling and much holiday celebrating we welcome 2018 to the family. Be gentle 2018, compassion and kindness are key! And of course, through it all, there is knitting! Brace yourselves, after a month off, we have a lot to share. Just our regular segments this episode but we somehow manage to fill the hour. Be kind. :) We look forward to sharing and learning together with you in 2018! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Ease by Alicia Plummer Sharlene's reclaimed Malabrigo Ríos came from this sweater Looking Ahead by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Looking Ahead Evangeline by Michelle Szeghalmi-Shirley Sharlene's Evangeline mitts Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Our test knits here Heartbeat mitts by Katya Gorbacheva Gayle's mitts Honey Hat by Jenn Nevitt Gayle's Honey Hat High Plains Cowl by Brandie DeRusha Gayle's High Plains Cowl What are we stalking? Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Barley Light by Tincanknits Self-indulgent Finished objects here Naima by Ankestrick Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmaier Tinsel Mitts by Andrea Mowry This Is The Sea by Katrin Schubert Juicy Worsted yarn from Candy Skein What are we knitting? Jessica Jones by Sminé Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Cormo Sport yarn from Sincere Sheep Phoebe yarn from Quince and Company Marzipan Legwarmers by Helen Stuart Björkö Shawl by Anna Friberg Thanks to Western Sky Knits for sponsoring this episode!

What have we finished? Archer by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Archer Gayle's Archer Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Yoga Shawl Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Fractured Fairy Tale Hat by Mary Annarella Gayle's Fractured Fairy Tale Tulle Shawl by Helen Stuart

We are ending 2017 with a light-hearted episode recorded with our lovely Ravelry group moderator Robbie, aka Photoknitgal. An episode that has been several years in the making, we finally get to introduce Robbie to our listeners and Ravelry group members. Robbie joins us for our regular segments, and then we discuss our "Love your stash" movement, and how we banish guilt by changing the culture of stash. (Photo taken in April, 2017 at The Yarniacs NoCKRs retreat. All three of us are sporting our lovely Donner sweaters!) This concludes another fun year of podcasting for Gayle and I. We wish you all happy holidays, and a wonderful start to 2018. We look forward to knitting with you then! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Vneck Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's V-neck Boxy Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy Confetti by Veera Valimaki Pavement by Veera Valimaki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Con-fade-ment What are we stalking? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Granito by Joji Locatelli Relax by Ririko Tegan by Justyna Lorkowska Project Peace 2017 by Christina Campbell Ki Mono by Katrin Schneider Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Fractured Fairy Tale Hat by Mary Annarella Mayfield Mitts by Erica Heusser Wishmaker Mitts by Erica Heusser Bjorko Shawl by Anna Friberg Cooperish Cowl by Katy H. Carroll What are we knitting? Milkshake Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Mewesic by Green Mountain Spinnery Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Wolkig by Martina Behm Planned pooling in Wolkig example 1 example 2 and example 3 Beloved Berlin by Isabel Kraemer Stripey Pullover by Elizabeth Doherty Maisie by Tori Gurbisz Fractured Fairy Tale Hat by Mary Annarella What have we finished? Little Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Little Boxy Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry

What are we wearing? Pebble Beach by Helen Stewart Annulaire by Hillary Smith Callis Gayle's Annulaire What are we stalking? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's "holy grail" yarn is Logwood! Outlined by Suvi Simola Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Sharlene's Gumball Love yarn Tulle Shawl by Helen Stewart Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter Ohra by Caitlin Hunter Fia by Tori Gurbisz What are we knitting? Wolkig by Martina Behm Beloved Berlin by Isabel Kraemer Bankhead by Susie Gourlay Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry Maisie by Tori Gurbisz What have we finished? Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Boxy mashup Bankhead by Susie Gourlay Gayle's Bankhead Loch by Tincanknits Gayle's Loch Land of Sweets by Helen Stewart Gayle's Land of Sweets Where are they now? Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Chickadee by Ysolda Teague Shellseeker by Heidi Kirrmaier Wildflower Cardigan by Alana Dakos Lila Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Crazy Stripes Tee by Altelier Alfa Samovar by Laura Chau Cristina Ghirlanda

November has brought the beginning of our sweater weather season here in Santa Cruz. Every year, the changing of the clocks to standard time seems to coincide with the fall chill and Gayle and I have been happily looking through our sweater stashes and greeting our sweaters like old friends! We hope the yarn label and substitutions discussion has been helpful. If you have questions, comments, or just want to pop in and say "hi," please join us in our Ravelry group. We'll be happy to see you there. - Sharlene What are we wearing? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Laneway by Veera Välimäki Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Pom Pom Socklets by Purl Soho What have we been stalking? Fae Wing Shawl by Kelly McClure Mill House by Veronika Jobe Valo by Susanna Winter Rockin' Rows by Martina Behm Knitvent 2017 by Helen Stewart Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Ninilchik By Caitlin Hunter Francis Revisited by Beth Silverstein What are we knitting? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis What have we finished? Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Sharlene's Malabrigo Nube spin Honey Hat by Jenn Nevitt Stashbusting Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Also mentioned: Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry

In this episode, we continue the conversation about yarn labels and how to use the information given on a label. Very few of us use the recommended yarn for a pattern with every project, so at some point, we all find ourselves looking for substitutions. Though often considered part of the fun of starting a new project, it can also be fraught with indecision when faced with an unknown fiber or unknown gauge. We hope to share a few tips for success, and hope you will share some of your tips with us as well. The discussion can be found in the episode thread for our Ravelry group here. Please join us! What are we wearing? Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Pure Joy Outing Shawl by Irene Lin Gayle's Outing Shawl What are we stalking? Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Aden by Ankestrick Lila Top Down by Carrie Bostick Hoge Lila by Carrie Bostick Hoge Lila Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge Grey Morlaix by Regina Moessmer Pei by Michele Wang Rye/Ruista ranteeseen by Hanne Katajamäki Saratoga Shawl by Carolyn Greenwood What are we knitting? Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Divvy by Jumper Cables Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Bankhead by Susie Gourlay Peeping Cowl by Joji Locatelli What have we finished? Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Little Grey Shawl Purl Ridge Scarf by Stephen West Thank You Hat-Big Rib Hat by Purl Soho Aloft by Kristen Finlay

What are we wearing? Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty What are we stalking? Spring To It Cowl by Kristin Finlay Op Art Shawl by Sonja Bargielowska Painting by Katrin Schneider Beloved Berlin by Isabell Kraemer Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry All Points South by Casapinka Enchanted Forest Pool by Jenn Sheelen Thank-you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

What are we knitting? Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry What have we finished? Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Sharlene's Sockhead Nube from Malabrigo Purlbreak by Stephen West Gayle's Purlbreak Sleep Season Slouch by Rose Bloom Gayle's Sleep Slouch The Big Hat by Davina Choi Gayle's Big Hats We discuss yarn labels and how understanding yarn labels is the first step towards substituting yarns. If you have questions or want to discuss yarn labels, join us in the episode discussion thread on Ravelry. Laundering and dry cleaning symbols Craft Council's yarn weight system

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? Myssoni by Susan Ashcroft Branches and Buds by Carrie Bostick Hoge Vila Wrap by Helen Stewart Wildflower Hill Shawl by Helen Stewart Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Wolkig by Martina Behm What are we knitting? Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor Yoga Shawl by Andrea Mowry Annulaire by Hilary Smith Callis Purlbreak by Stephen West Daybreak by Stephen West Sleep Season Slouch by Rose Bloom What have we finished? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Confetti Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee

What is style? What is fashion? And why do we pick the garments we pick to knit and make? Gayle and I get the discussion going on this interesting subject. I feel like we barely scratch the surface and hope you will join in the discussion in our Ravelry group. The seasons are changing and soon many of us will be changing from warm weather to cool weather or cool weather to warm weather clothing. It might be time to assess items, replace items, and welcome back old favorites into the wardrobe rotation. We hope you enjoy this episode! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Literally Over the Top by Megan Williams Sharlene's Over the Top Laar by Gudron Johnston Gayle's Laar What are we stalking? Easy Peasy Fade Cowl by Heather Rhoads Mini Stripe Cowl by Angie Kimel French Macaroon by The Noble Thread Summer Morning by Yulia Tkachenko Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Ginga Top - winter sky by Yoko Johnston Naima by Ankestrick Frenchman's Bay Cape by Gayle Clow What are we knitting? Confetti by Veera Välimäki Divvy by JumperCables Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Annulaire by Hillary Smith Callis What have we finished? Dodging Rain Drops Cowl by Vanessa Ewing Sharlene's Dodging Rain Sharlene's Western Sky Knits Superwash chunky spin Sharlene's Malabrigo Nube in Plomo Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson Gayle's Pixels Blanket Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti Gayle's Cherry Bloom (frogged)

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's second Donner Magnolia Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Magnolia What are we stalking? Clever Anna by Thread and Circuses Delphinia Shawl by Ambah O'Brien NoShow Socks by La Mason Rililie Brickyard by Elizabeth Doherty Brickyard test knit Crochet baby blankets "No Holes" Baby Blanket by Linda Davie Helena by Alison Green What are we knitting? Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Divvy by JumperCables Ghost Gardens Shawlette by Kelene Kinnersly Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Outing Shawl by Irene Lin Bifrost by Cate Carter-Evans Cate's Clasp Weft Join Thank you Infinite Twist for sponsoring this episode!

What have we finished? Pigeonroof Studio Golden Pansies Western Sky Knits gradient Gayle's pattern combo of: Confetti by Veera Välimäki Pavement by Veera Välimäki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Ride the bus to Jimmy Beans Wool in Reno! Info here for the Saturday, September 9 bus trip. Check our Ravelry group for more details. :)

We're baaaack! :) And so excited to be here. Thanks Helen Stewart and Andrea Mowry for helping hold down the fort during our summer activities and travels. We do hope you enjoyed episode 143 with Helen Stewart, and episode 144 with Andrea Mowry as much as we enjoyed recording them. (Hint: we had a lot of fun recording both!) Gayle and I are finally back in the same room (okay, back in the same car for recording purposes) and we can't stop smiling. When we listened to the episode before releasing, we both commented that we sounded like we recorded the whole episode with smiles on our faces. Yes, we were that happy to be knitting and talking and sharing our knits with all of you once again. Though our friendship started independent of knitting, it has been forged through the projects, the search for the perfect yarn for each project, our travels, and of course, through podcasting. This episode, we share the story of another friendship brought together by knitting that has taken another creative path. We share a fun friendship-inspired collection of patterns called Minnesota 52: 16 Knits inspired by the road. We hope you will enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! What are we wearing? Divvy by JumperCables Gayle's Divvy Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Sharlene's Little Bird What are we stalking? Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning Maisie by Tori Gurbisz What are we knitting? Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Divvy by JumperCables Confetti by Veera Välimäki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Pavement by Veera Välimäki Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill Cherry Bloom by Lene Tøsti Thank-you to our sponsor Neighborhood Fiber Company!

What have we finished? Holey Comfort by Jutta Von Hinterm Stein Sharlene's Ski Trio Hat (pattern by Nancy Ekvall, currently not listed in Ravelry database) Karchen by Silke Hupka Sharlene's Karchen Entrechat by Lisa Chemery Gayle's Entrechat Elfbaby hat by Robynn Weldon Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Minnesota 52: 16 Knits inspired by the road by Cori Eichelberger and Megan Williams Nice-capades Sweater by Cori Eichelberger Fall Come Back Now Shawl by Megan Williams Beach Please Top by Megan Williams

This week, we sit and knit with Andrea Mowry, designer of the currently hot-right-now fade patterns Find your Fade Free Your Fade So Faded So Faded Pint Sized Andrea has other designs including sweaters and accessories for head, neck, hands and feet! What are we stalking? Wolkig by Martina Behm Kindred Red yarns Republic of Wool yarns Ronan by Andrea Mowry What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Divvy by JumperCables Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Thank-you to our sponsor Neighborhood Fiber Company!

In this episode, Helen Stewart of the Curious Handmade Podcast, and designer of so many beautiful items on Ravelry, joins us for a chat. It is no secret that Gayle and I are fans of Helen's beautiful shawls and accessories, and we are thrilled to welcome her as a guest on the podcast. We hope you enjoy hearing about Helen's design process, her patterns, and what we will see in the current Shawl Society 2 release. Thank-you Helen, for being a friend of The Yarniacs! - Sharlene What are we stalking? Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart Tegna by Caitlin Hunter Sprite's Fen by Helen Stewart Marina from Manos del Uruguay What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Starting Point by Joji Locatelli Painted Pixels Blanket by Susan Carlson Thank-you to Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

The Shawl Society 2 by Helen Stewart

What are we wearing? Whippet by Ankestrick Sharlene's Whippet Confetti by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Confetti What are we stalking? Fancy Mee by Fritzi Creativ Arlequin Shawl by Peggy Maxheim Mini Madness Shawl by Angie Kimel Sugar Sprinkles by Sharyn Anhalt Little Black Shawl by Laura Aylor On the Contrary by Amanda Woeger What are we knitting? Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein Divvy by JumperCables Painted Pixels by Susan Carlson Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry Thank you to Dragonfly Fibers for sponsoring this episode!

We are gearing up for the annual Colors of Fall Knit-a-long and in anticipation of future episodes, we talk favorite shawls and where are they now? Enjoy! What are we wearing? Whippet by Ankestrick Sharlene's Whippet Viajante by Martina Behm Gayle's Viajante Kilimanjaro yarn from Miss Babs What are we stalking? Blossom by Ker Gwened Knits Zostera by Kelly G. Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Moore by Lori Versaci What are we knitting? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Divvy by JumperCables Holey Comfort by Jutta Von Hinterm Stein Luscious Fingering from Candy Skein Color Field by Kemper Wrey Confetti by Veera Valimaki Coast from Holst Garn Thank-you to Candy Skein for sponsoring this episode!

What have we finished? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Confetti Where are they now? (shawl edition!) Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson Gayle's Yowza shawl Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart Gayle's Red Robin Echoes of Color by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Echoes of Color Imagine When by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Imagine When Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Meadow yarn from The Fibre Company Cloud yarn from Anzula Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy

What are we wearing? Svalbard by Bristol Ivy Sharlene's Svalbard Peasy by Heidi Kirrmeier Gayle's Peasy Thank-you to Plum Deluxe for sponsoring this episode!

What are we stalking? Tokonatsu Pullover by yamagara Holey Comfort by Jutta von Hinterm Stein

Color Field by Kemper Wray What are we knitting? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Yellow Brick Road by Ela Torrente Divvy by JumperCables Confetti by Veera Valimaki Cherry Bloom by Lene Tosti What have we finished? Rhilea by Suvi Simola Divvy by JumperCables Colors of Fall 2017 discussion Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Elle's Fall 2017 fashion trends Harper's Bazaar Fall 2017 fashion trends Cosmo's Fall 2017 trends Vogue's Fall 2017 trends

What are we wearing? Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau Sharlene's Kline Puck by Boo Knits What are we stalking? Confetti by Veera Valimaki Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova Anne's Neapolitan Katana Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Divvy by Jumper Cables What are we knitting? Monochrome Cowl by Joji Locatelli Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Holst Garm Coast Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Gayle's Sock yarn memory blanket What have we finished? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Heartbeat Mitts by Katya Gorbacheva A Cropped Sweater for Winter by Andy Satterlund Gayle's Cropped Sweater Some resources for shawl wearing: 8 ways to wear a rectangular shawl/stole 20 tips to wear a square shawl Tin can knits: How to wear a shawl Ways to wear a triangular shawl Ways to wear your knit shawl (video) by Susan B. Anderson

What are we wearing? Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Coast from Holst Garn Bleached by Amy Miller Gayle's Bleached Lilli Pilli by Ambah O'Brien Gayle's Lilli Pilli What are we stalking? Making Advances by Jennifer Dassau Pennyflower by Susanna Winter Prairie Socks by Kay Jones What are we knitting? Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston Hooded Shawl by Susanne Sommer What have we finished? Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli Pussy Cat Hat number 15 Obsidian by Lisa Much High Plains Cowl by Brandie DeRusha