Oh, the holidays, they are a-coming! Here in the US, this week is busy. We are getting ready for our Thanksgiving holiday, there are school holidays to work around, and the general business of planning, family, and work. Gayle and I have been busy with all of the above and more. As I write this on Thanksgiving afternoon, Gayle and I have already chatted about how we are grateful and thankful for all of you, our wonderful friends, who have supported us and listened to us, and inspire us to keep k...
Nov 29, 2013•1 hr 5 min
I woke up this morning feeling fine, but by the time we recorded, I could feel a sore throat coming on. As I write this, I am hoping, hoping, hoping, that it doesn't get any worse and doesn't turn into a full blown cold. Or worse. Keep fingers and toes crossed for me. As we gear up for the coming holiday season we introduce a holiday KAL with a short simple theme. Knit some good. Or crochet some good. Make something to donate. A hat, a scarf, a cowl, something else wonderful? There are many ways...
Nov 17, 2013•1 hr 19 min
Gayle and I were SO happy to be recording a "regular" episode. We were grinning from ear to ear. It bears repeating that we love knitting, making things, and sharing our yarnie adventures with you! We have received a number of items for review, and unfortunately because of the interviews and our pre-recorded episodes, we've fallen a bit behind. So, we'll share some reviews with you about a couple of items this episode. We are nearing the holiday gift season and it only makes sense to share as ma...
Nov 01, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Photo credit: Knitter's Review In this episode we chat with Clara Parkes, who shares a little bit about the Knitter's Review, her books, and her Great White Bale project. There was a lot of info to fit into our usual time, Clara is an amazing source of wooly information. I am sure we didn't touch on everything everyone is interested in and some of our discussion may leave you with more questions. If so, join into the discussion on our Ravelry group . Maybe someone else can help or point you towa...
Oct 18, 2013•1 hr 10 min
We are a few days early with Episode 46. Gayle will be traveling for the next week and a half and the easiest thing to do was record and get the episode out there. Because we had recorded the interview with Deb Robson early, we both felt a need to chat about our current knits before another episode flew by. So we play a bit of the catch-up game, sharing what we have been knitting and stalking, and hope to be knitting and stalking. We must have been out of form, because post recording we both rea...
Oct 01, 2013•59 min
Photo by Kristi Schueler We hope you will enjoy listening to this chat with Deb Robson as much as we enjoyed recording it. Gayle and I have been doing a lot of research, and we were still nervous to talk to Deb. This woman is a font of information! She has so much specialized knowledge and is so eager to share it and we have so much to learn. :) I've included a couple of links below to specific topics, projects or books that we discussed. But there is so much more! If you visit Deb's blog, poke ...
Sep 20, 2013•1 hr 10 min
Last episode crows, this episode dolphins. Welcome to Santa Cruz. We recorded this episode at the coast with the sound of the waves in the background. We hope this is as pleasant for you as it was for us. It had been a warm day and sitting at the beach recording was a wonderful way for our day to close. You will hear us sighting some of the following locals. :) Western gull Pacific white-sided dolphin California sea lion Pacific sardine No, we didn't actually see sardines from our vantage point,...
Sep 06, 2013•55 min
As the end of August draws near, Gayle and I record on one of our typical seasonal foggy afternoons. The start of the new school year approaches and I have already seen both Halloween and winter decorations for sale in the stores. There is still a month left until the autumnal solstice, giving us a few precious weeks to finish and photograph our KAL entries. The discussion on fall colors and how to wear our hand knits has been so fun and thought provoking. I look forward to seeing all the fall l...
Aug 23, 2013•55 min
This episode finds us back in our usual recording spot (my dining table) after recording "in the field" for the past two episodes. We are definitely back in our groove, post-analysis paralysis. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing since for both of us, analysis paralysis seems to yield lots of knit hats for charity! In my case, being trapped in a yarn store adds to the donation pile as well! Lots of project talk, color talk, and new patterns to check out. Fall--not winter--is coming, and we want ...
Aug 10, 2013•58 min
For some reason this is a particularly low-key episode. It was a hot day while recording, and I had been a bit under the weather health-wise the past week and though there is a lot of knitting, we are both a little low-energy. Technical difficulties? If you have had difficulties reaching a few of the older episodes this week, those should be resolved now. We were booted off of our hosting service for using too much bandwidth! No, I don't understand because, well... isn't that what a hosting serv...
Jul 26, 2013•53 min
The original title of this episode was going to be "Road Trip" for reasons which will become apparent once you listen. But even the best of plans have a way of falling apart sometimes, don't they? Thwarted by the heat of the 100 degree day, our plans to record while visiting yarn stores went out the window, and the secondary plan to finish recording once we returned to the bay and its cooling breezes flew out the other window after Gayle got the "come rescue us!" phone call from her stranded hus...
Jul 12, 2013•58 min
In Episode 39, June Gloom hits in a couple of ways. First we have an unusual June rain storm, bringing us more rain than we had in January of this year! Second, with all of the end-of-the-school year activities, birthdays, and events, neither of us have been able to focus on casting on a larger project. We are still knitting, just focusing on hats and shawls. We both are on the verge of some larger projects, but just haven't jumped in yet. At one point we mention hearing a door squeaking. Never ...
Jun 28, 2013•1 hr 2 min
After a month of special guests, the Yarniacs are flying solo again and catching up on all their finished objects. There is much stalking going on as both Gayle and Sharlene are looking to start new projects. It feels a bit like "school's out for the summer" around here as we discuss shawls, knit summer tops, and cardigan options for our empty needles. What are we wearing? Sev[en] Circle by Kirstin Johnstone Colors of Kauai by Hanna Maciejewska Rose Red by Ysolda Teague What are we stalking? Mar...
Jun 14, 2013•1 hr 5 min
This episode, we welcome Karida Collins, owner and dyer/artist of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Karida joins us for our regular segments and more discussion about hand-dyed yarns, how to work with them, and how to manage our own expectations as consumers of hand-dyed yarns. Karida is on the east coast, and we are on the west, so we recorded via Skype. There are a few areas where the audio cuts out a bit due to internet connectivity issues, but for the most part, it came out pretty clear. We really enjo...
May 31, 2013•59 min
Today we welcome a special guest to our podcast, Kim Voldseth. Kim, along with Heather Cabanas, together market their yarn as Western Sky Knits . If you've listened to the podcast since Stitches West 2012, you may remember that is when we first met Kim and Heather and their brightly dyed skeins. We've become fans and hope you will enjoy our chat. What are we stalking? Nested by AliciaPlum Toujours by Joji Locatelli Julissa by Vanessa Smith Cape Cod by Baby Cocktails Afterlight by Amy Herzog Aske...
May 17, 2013•56 min
It's been our usual two week break between episodes, but for both of us it has been a long two weeks apparently! We both come to the microphone feeling like a month has gone by. No matter, we jump right in and get to our usual segments this episode. We hope you enjoy! What are we wearing? Coraline by Ysolda Teague Gayle's Coraline Sharlene was representing the Golden State Warriors ! What are we stalking? Aislinn by Amy Herzog Toujours by Joji Locatelli Window to My Soul by Joji Locatelli What a...
May 04, 2013•1 hr 1 min
We usually open our episodes talking about what we are wearing. What generally follows, is sharing why we are happy with our projects. This week I talk about a sweater I knit that I just don't wear. I love the yarn and in my mind I love the sweater, but for some unknown reason, I don't wear this sweater. If I don't wear it, I need to figure out a way to repurpose the yarn, or find someone who loves the sweater. But, did I mention I love the yarn? Sigh. And why do I always want to unravel the sea...
Apr 19, 2013•1 hr 8 min
Coming to you live from spring break, Gayle and Sharlene need to record this episode in the car! There is some ambient noise, other cars driving by and some distant outside noises. It doesn't interfere with hearing what we say, but thought I should let you know what we were up to. :) What are we wearing? Ballet Wrap Cardigan by Katy Ryan Sharlene's Ballet Wrap Cardigan Fuse by Veronik Avery Gayle's Fuse What are we stalking? Daybreak by Stephen West Hedgehog knitting needle holder Imagine When b...
Apr 07, 2013•59 min
In addition to our usual segments, we share our impressions of Botanical Knits by Alana Dakos. If you haven't checked out these lovely designs, please click on the link above and do so! We also announce the winners of the Self-indulgent KAL. Congrats to our winners and to everyone who made themselves something lovely to start the new year. Wear it with pride! I am still getting over a cold and coughing a bit. If my voice sounds like a frog, that is why! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Roza's Soc...
Mar 22, 2013•1 hr 8 min
Happy March everyone! Gayle and I are happily reunited post-STITCHESWest bliss. We have a few stories to tell and some knitting to catch up on. We try to share a few STITCHES anecdotes and purchases along the way, getting a little tongue-tied when we talk about the kindness and friendship of knitters. It was the highlight of the expo for both of us. Links for what we are knitting and wearing can be found below. Hopefully I have included everything. Please don't hesitate to leave a comment or joi...
Mar 08, 2013•53 min
Greetings fellow Yarniacs! This episode Gayle and I welcome a special guest to the podcast. We are thrilled to share a chat with Benjamin Levisay. Benjamin Levisay is the CEO of XRX, Inc., the family-owned business that brings us Knitter's Magazine, XRX Books, and the STITCHES Expos. Benjamin shares the humble beginnings of the family yarn shop and his memories of weaving on his dad's looms, to how during a family outing at a local pizza joint his uncle suggested the family start their own magaz...
Feb 16, 2013•50 min
The Yarniacs are cruising into February and getting ready for Stitches West. Listen for some giggles and background entertainment provided by Boo the kitten. :) Just regular segments this week, though we have some educational discussions in the works! Stay tuned and enjoy! What are we wearing? Ribby Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns Zucca Cowl by Julia Trice Neon by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Meridien by Joji Locatelli Boxy by Joji Locatelli Wingspan by Julia Trice Chunky Circle Scarf by Lind...
Feb 08, 2013•59 min
Gayle has been sick and I have been spending time in waiting rooms. We were so happy to get together today and record. Gayle is really on the mend, though she still sounds a bit hoarse. I have had a lot of unexpected knitting time and now need (!) to get something new on the needles. Need! Really. :) I hope the new year finds all of you doing well and knitting away on something fun and self-indulgent. If you haven't already, please visit and join our Ravelry discussion group here . We'd love to ...
Jan 25, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Happy New Year to everyone! Our first episode for 2013 is brimming with exploits of holiday knitting and mostly successful knitted gifts. I wouldn't recommend my make-three-mitts-to-end-up-with-a-pair technique, but well, sometimes the road may be bumpy, and the gift is unique! Hopefully this doesn't sound like a long laundry list to you and you find a gem or two amongst our humble toils and stories. What are we wearing? A-line Hoodie by Diane Soucy Sharlene's A-line Hoodie Misti Alpaca Tonos Wo...
Jan 11, 2013•1 hr
What are we wearing? Cityscape by Laura Chau Aidez by Cirilia Rose Gayle's Stripey Scarf What are we stalking? Imperial Yarn Pencil Roving Cora by Andrea Black What are we knitting? Pull Me Over by Andrea Black Poppy hat by Justine Turner Aurora Australis by Melinda Vermeer Miette by Andi Sutterland What have we finished? Easy Peasy Newborn Sock Hat by Keri McKiernan Malabrigo Sock yarn The Traveling Sweater by A. Karen Alfke Gayle's Stripey Scarf Product Review Signature Needle Arts needles Tha...
Dec 28, 2012•1 hr 5 min
What are we wearing? Cassis by Thea Colman Sharlene's Cassis Cowl Neck Vest by Cecily Glowick MacDonald Gayle's Cowl Neck Vest Madelinetosh Erin Heritage Wool Imperial Yarn Erin What are we stalking? Trefoil Cardigan by Gudrun Johnston Chickadee by Ysolda Teague Eyelet Yoke Sweater by Courtney Spainhower Samovar by Laura Chau Aurora Australis by Melinda VerMeer What are we knitting? Pull Me Over by Andrea Black The Traveling Sweater by A. Karen Alfke Miette by Andi Satterlund Gayle's Stripey Sca...
Dec 14, 2012•1 hr 7 min
In which we talk about holiday gifting, and how the upcoming holidays affect our project choices, and knitting lessons we have learned this year. What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Discontinued Merino Stretch yarn Warriston by Kate Davies Gayle's Warriston What are we stalking? Women's Hand/Wrist Warmers by Joelle Hoverson Garter Stitch Mitts by Ysolda Teague Pull Me Over by Andrea Black Burrard by Glenna C Lemongrass by Joji Locatelli February Fitte...
Nov 30, 2012•1 hr 7 min
What are we wearing? Owls by Kate Davies Sharlene's Owls sweater Aidez by Cirilia Rose Gayle's Aidez sweater What are we stalking? Walpole by Hannah Fettig Meridien by Joji Locatelli Francis Revisited by Beth Silverstein Sharlene's Ingenue Tangled Yoke Cardigan by Eunny Jang Snowball Hat by Katie Himmelberg Lemongrass by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Opposite Pole by Joji Locatelli Ruth's Tee by Rachel Ivy Clark Malabrigo Sock yarn Gayle's Stripey scarf Rayures by Amy Miller What have we ...
Nov 16, 2012•49 min
We open this episode with a bout of the giggles, having made three attempts to get the episode number correct. :) Fortunately for our listeners things get better. We chat about Sharlene's new kitten, hear a little bit about knitting for Halloween, and our usual segments. We finish off with a book review of the publication November Knits from Interweave Press. You can find the written review below. Enjoy! What are we wearing? Wicked by Rachel Bishop Sharlene's Wicked Amande Vest by Hilary Smith C...
Nov 02, 2012•1 hr 9 min
Episode 21! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and actually recorded this one straight through. Usually we need to take a drink or throat-clearing break, or one of us "umms" too many times and calls a halt to the proceedings. But this time, straight through. After 21 episodes maybe we are getting the hang of it. :) Again, we attempt to cram far too much information into one short hour, so this episode goes a bit over. Stick with us! A big thanks to all who have been participating in the ...
Oct 19, 2012•1 hr 15 min
