
The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn--or your favorite craft--and come knit with us! We are on...
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- Gayle10 eps
- Sharlene10 eps
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/16/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 385: Knitting and Spinning at Lambtown | What are we wearing? Chione by Andrea Gaughn Gayle's Chione What are we stalking? Beneath a Summer Sky by Debra Gerhard Snugglebug by Justyna Lorkowska Late Bloomer Kerchief by Knit Cafe Toronto Mesmerized by CJ Brady Flock of Flamingos Hat by Stephanie Lotven Peony Socks by Helen Stewart What are we knitting? The Til by Sonder Yarn Company Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick Aurea Sweater by Knitandspritz Gayle's Granny on the bias blanket Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting! What have we finished? The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee Gayle's Slouch Socks Knitting & Spinning at Lambtown We share our expereince at the event known as Lambtown in Dixon, CA. Day 1 we talk about shopping, the vendors, and seeing friends. Day 2 we both attended classes and share a bit about those. Enjoy! | 58m 49s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 384: Knitting the Colors of Fall 2026 | What are we wearing? Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Sharlene's Look Squirrel Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Gayle's Vestover What are we stalking? Ease In Tee by Yamagara Hooded Shawl Vest by Zzaim Knitting Zakkuri Cardigan by Noriko Ichikawa Antoinette by Denise Hebner Barnsley Sweater by Cheryl Mokhtarti Sophisticated by Hunglish Knitter What are we knitting? The Til by Sonder Yarn Company Aurea Sweater by Knitandspritz Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee Counting Sheep Coaster by Lisa Hannon Fox Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting! What have we finished? Bias Granny Stitch Blanket The Penny Blanket Thank you to everyone who particiated in the Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit/Crochet/Spin/Weave/Make-along! It was so fun seeing all of your colors and projects and photos. I love seeing a little peek into everyone's lives and how you use and wear your fabulous makes. We share some very interesting statistics about the colors we collectively chose to knit, and what we made with them. Hint: You are a very garment-centered group! Give a listen to hear what are our favorite collective colors! | 53m 05s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 383: Where are they now? — Knitting colors of fall | What are we wearing? Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer Sharlene's Hoodie Shawl Cardigan Ilha by Orlane Sucche Gayle's Ilha What are we stalking? The Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan Cat Field Sweater by Svetlana Gibadullina Cat Sweater by Bracadabra Four Seasons Sock Set by Summer Lee Flower Power DK Blanket by Lucy Neatby Sunburst DK Blanket by Lucy Neatby What are we knitting? Aurea by Knit and Spritz The Til by The Sonder Yarn Company The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee The Penny Blanket by Julie Bonner What have we finished? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella Sharlene's Standing Rock Hat Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin Where are they now? — Colors of Fall Edition Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee Look, Squirrel by Casapinka Sharlene's Look, Squirrel Latitude by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Latitude Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Frank Shawl Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg Gayle's Sheep Camp | 47m 42s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 382: School of Knit - Continuing education | 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. | 52m 18s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 381: Strange Knitting Comments | 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! | 49m 21s | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 380: Knitting & Wool in the News | 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! | 49m 03s | ||||||
| 7/24/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 379: Knitting in community | 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. 😊 | 56m 04s | ||||||
| 7/10/26 | knitting inspirationfinished projects+3 | — | Love NoteLucky puppy+15 | — | knittingLove Note+5 | Twice Sheared Sheep | 56m 24s | ||
| 6/26/26 | knittingKAL+4 | — | — | — | knitting statisticsLove Your Stash KAL+3 | Marianted Yarns | 48m 55s | ||
| 6/12/26 | knitting inspirationknitting patterns+3 | — | — | — | knittingBeekeeper Cardigan+5 | Marianted Yarns | 55m 01s | ||
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| 5/29/26 | knittingfall colors+4 | — | — | — | knittingYarniacs+7 | Monarch Knitting | 56m 17s | ||
| 5/15/26 | knittingcrafting+4 | — | Fancy CardiFancy Stripes+18 | — | knittingpatterns+3 | Monarch Knitting | 50m 04s | ||
| 5/1/26 | knittingknit-along+4 | — | Holey ComfortGarden Cardigan+19 | — | knittingKAL+6 | Monarch Knitting | 50m 57s | ||
| 4/17/26 | free knitting patternsknitting projects+4 | — | — | — | knittingfree patterns+5 | — | 53m 16s | ||
| 4/3/26 | knittingfinished projects+4 | — | Cedar PulloverLiv Light+14 | — | knittingCedar Pullover+4 | — | 52m 24s | ||
| 3/20/26 | knitting projectsfinished objects+4 | — | DerechoDecrecho 2+24 | — | knittingpatterns+5 | Life is Cozy | 50m 27s | ||
| 3/6/26 | knitting techniquescables+4 | — | — | — | knittingcables+5 | Life is Cozy | 56m 53s | ||
| 2/20/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 368: Knitting cables, part 1 | 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 | 59m 29s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 367: Knitting exceptional Barbara Walker | 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. | 47m 29s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 366: Happy 14th anniversary to us! | 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 | 40m 46s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | The Yarniacs Episode 365: Knitting in the news 2026 | 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 | 54m 30s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | The Yarniacs Episode 364: Knitting this or that | 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! 🫶🏽🫶🏽 | 1h 04m 07s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | The Yarniacs Episode 363 - Finding your knitting mojo | 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! | 46m 34s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | The Yarniacs Episode 362: Knitting the Self-Indulgent KAL 2026 | 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. | 42m 22s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | The Yarniacs Episode 361: Where are yours now? | 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! | 50m 33s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 16 of 34 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Africa | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AR | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| BE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| PL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| CH | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| South Korea | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SA | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| TW | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| IS | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Japan | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| PT | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Norway | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Denmark | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Germany | — | #13 | #13 | — |
Chart Positions
34 placements across 28 markets.
Chart Positions
34 placements across 28 markets.