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 knitting? Wonder Woman Wrap by Carissa Browning Jessica Jones by Sminé Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones What have we finished? Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 2 min
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 ...
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr
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! What are we knitting? The Easy One by Joji Locatelli Westbound by Elizabeth Doherty Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Slade by Michele Wang What have we finished? Sharlene's kitchen scrubbie Jujuy by Joji Locat...
Jul 05, 2018•56 min
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 fatigu...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 5 min
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 Poi...
Jun 07, 2018•50 min
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...
May 25, 2018•1 hr
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 What are we knitting? Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Jessica Jones by Sminé Light Rain by Joji Locatelli Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Slade by Michele Wang Thank you Fix-A-Stitch for ...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min
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 Elizabe...
Apr 27, 2018•54 min
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 ...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min
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? Sharlen...
Mar 31, 2018•50 min
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 Ju...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 4 min
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 ...
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min
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 draw...
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 3 min
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 ...
Feb 02, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Wayne's World! Wayne's World! It's party time excellent! With that party anthem, we welcome you to our 6th anniversary party episode! If you haven't heard of Wayne's World , it was a 1992 movie that grew out of a recurring sketch on NBC's Saturday Night Live . Full of party references, Gayle and I chuckle every time we remember it, and thought the "Party on!" theme perfectly reflected the joy we feel in celebrating our sixth anniversary. This episode is a little different, with a party twist on ...
Jan 19, 2018•56 min
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 ...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 4 min
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 o...
Dec 22, 2017•1 hr 6 min
We are at the harbor for our annual holiday lights episode, though this year we were a little too early in the day for the lights. :) But we did have some sea life sightings so it all worked out. This episode we talk a little about the upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-a-long which has become an annual Yarniacs event. Please see our group on Ravelry if you need more information and join in the fun. Please use the hashtag #SIKAL2018 for your social media needs. You'll notice we mention the Pantone Col...
Dec 08, 2017•44 min
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...
Nov 24, 2017•1 hr 7 min
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 ther...
Nov 10, 2017•1 hr 9 min
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 ...
Oct 27, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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 ...
Oct 13, 2017•1 hr 13 min
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...
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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 ro...
Sep 15, 2017•1 hr 16 min
What are we wearing? Little Bird by Veera Välimäki Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry What are we stalking? Sporadic Stripes by Stephanie Shiman By the Ocean by Nordic Stitches Touchstone by Laura Aylor Ginga Top by Yoko Johnston Sharlene is looking for fiber suggestions! Chat here . Share the Joy by Christina Hayes Sidekick Boot Socks by Kate Atherly Peppermint Leaves by Clare Devine What are we knitting? Dodging Rain Drops Cowl by Vanessa Ewing Corgi Hill Farm aubergine fiber Confetti by Veera Väl...
Sep 01, 2017•57 min
Last night I noticed it was getting dark earlier. Fall is a subtle season, sneaking up on us a few minutes each day. In my neighborhood, I noticed a tree that was already losing leaves. Bunches of leaves were blowing down the street in the late summer afternoon breeze. It is late summer's twilight, and though the temperatures are still high, soon we will be pulling out warmer clothing, blue jeans; jackets; and long sleeves. Maybe a warm sweater or shawl. If you've been knitting something for The...
Aug 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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 ...
Aug 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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...
Jul 21, 2017•57 min
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...
Jul 07, 2017•55 min
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 stalki...
Jun 21, 2017•55 min
