The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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? 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? 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? 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? 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

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? 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? 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 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? 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? 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? 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? 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!