The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

What are we wearing?

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Forever 16 by Minime Designs

Gayle's Forever 16

What are we stalking?

Dappled Lace Raglan by James Watts

Tobermoray by Rebecca Clow

Eyja Yoke Sweater by Maja Siska

Heartcore Slipover by Clara Eggers

Makkovik by Jennifer Lee McLarty

The People's Shawl by Lyndsey K

What are we knitting?

Aurea Sweater by Knitandspritz

Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick

Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit

The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee

What have we finished?

The Til by Sonder Yarn Company

Aurea Sweater by Knitandspritz

We chat about Purl magazine and Ply magazine, which we saw for the first time in person at Lambtown.

Purl magazine is new, and the first issue was recently published. Ply magazine has been around for over a decade, but isn't widely available in California. So we hadn't seen the magazine in person. But at Lambtown, we were able to see both publications in person and wanted to share a little bit about them with you. (We purchased our issues, this is not a sponsored/paid review.)

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!

https://www.monarchknitting.com/

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!

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!

https://www.monarchknitting.com

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!

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

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!

https://www.lambtown.org

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.

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!

https://wsknits.com/

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!

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!

https://wsknits.com

Knitting in the news

We share some recent knitting in the news!

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!

https://twiceshearedsheep.com/products/2026-advent-calendar-for-knitters-crocheters

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. 😊

What are we wearing?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's Love Note

Gayle's Lucky puppy!

What are we stalking?

Noctua Cardigan by Orlane Suche

Monstera Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Chillam by Bonnie Dean

Zanette Shawl by Katy Carroll

Slip It Simple Sock by Christine Long Derks

Conditional Love Scarf by Mary Martin

(Un) Conditional Love Blanket by Mary Martin

What are we knitting?

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Practically Perfect Sock by Kay Jones

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep!

https://twiceshearedsheep.com/products/2026-advent-calendar-for-knitters-crocheters

What have we finished?

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Fancy Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill

We go back to episode 376 and 'Knitting inspiration' and share some listener comments and some more thoughts to bring the topic to a close. Have you used inspiration from a secondary pattern, or a garment, or someplace else? What inspires your projects?

What are we wearing?

Sarah's Milky Oolong #2

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies

Gayle's Paper Dolls

Ilha by Orlane Such

Gayle's Ilha

What are you stalking?

Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer

Gridlines by Susanne Sommer

Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow

Aster by Elena Solier Jansa

Fair Isle Skirt by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Diamond Dream Tee by Stephani Lotven

What are we knitting?

Fancy Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Wishes Cardigan by Jojij Locatelli

Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill

Calathea Tee by Ksenia Naidyon

Practically Perfect Sock by Kay Jones

The Slouch Sock Set by Summer Lee

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

What have we finished?

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Sharlene's Standing Rock Hat #3

Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb

Gayle's Spring Rows

Last, we share some fun stats from the Love Your Stash KAL. These are fun!

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?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty

What are we stalking?

(S - T - A - L - K - I - N - G)

Summer by Ankestrick

Komugi by Ririko

Laurevia Sweater by Valentina Bogdanova

The Dainty Mitts by Margarget Walker

Long Line Pullover by Sarah Antipenkov

Palette Cleanser Scarf by Anna Johanna

What are we knitting?

Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu

Standing Rock Hat by Lavanya Patricella

Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's first Fancy Cardi

Spring Rows Tank top by Iron Lamb

Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit

Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting!

https://monarch-knitting.myshopify.com/

What have we finished?

Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Petite Bulles 2

Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones

Gayle's Burrow Blanket

Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk

Gayle's Basic Nonsense Socks

We introduce The Yarniacs Colors of Fall Knit-along 2026!

#COFKAL2026 #yarniacsCOFKAL #yarniacsCOFKAL2026

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!

https://monarch-knitting.myshopify.com/

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?

Holey Comfort by Hinterm Stein

Sharlene's Holey Comfort

Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick

Sharlene's Garden Cardigan

Ivy Line by Yoko Johnston

Sharlene's Ivy Line

Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Mabel

The Lounger by Joji Locatelli

Gayle's Lounger

Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs

Gayle's Paper Dolls

Viajante by Martina Behm

Jess's Viajante

What are we stalking?

Vesna Shawl by Kesenia Naidyon

Good Vibes by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne

Waffle Pullover by Amy Christoffers

Fillide by Paola Abergamo

Endlessly by Amy Gunderson

Plain Yoke Blouse by Le Knit Lene Holme Samsøe

What are we knitting?

Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu

Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster

Easy Stash Yarn Shawl by Knit Crochet Create

Stripes by Andrea Mowry

Basic Nonsense Socks by Tess Vandekolk

Thank you to our sponsor Monarch Knitting!

https://monarch-knitting.myshopify.com

What have we finished?

Bits and Bobs Cowl by Kay Jones

Chilly Podsters by Glenna C

Waffle Knit Dishcloth

Constellate by Hunter Hammersen

We share some comments from listeners about free pattern availability and things to beware of; we talk about the Love Your Stash knit-along; and finally some fun observations about attending a knitting retreat.

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?

Cedar Pullover by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Cedar Pullover

Liv Light by Carie Bostick Hoge

Gayle's Liv Light

What are we stalking?

Whisper by Nancy Marchant

Double Double Hat by Winter's Weather Knits

Coastie Hat by Vanessa Ewing

Lina by Kolibri by Johanna

Piet Cardigan by Kolibri by Johanna

What are we knitting?

Hinagiku by Eri Shimizu

Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli

The Burrow Blanket by Kay Jones

Stripes by Andrea Mowry

Wishes by Joji Locatelli

Chilly Podsters by Glenna C

What have we finished?

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Petite Bulles by Joji Locatelli

Sharlene's Petite Bulles

The Self-Indulgent Knit-along 2026 is in the books! We chat about some of the projects and give out prizes to those who entered their finished items. If you would like to see all the finished items, you can check out the Ravelry thread here.

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?

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Sharlene's KP Pullover

Focus Dress by Meiju Kallio

Gayle's Focus Dress

What are we stalking?

Star Jasmine Mini Scarf by Ksenia Naidyon

Newspaper Socks by Shuyi Wu

Spring patterns

Dreaming of Spring by Jessica McDonald

Suzie Sweater by Suzanne Müller

Conservative Poncho by Reiko Murata

What are we knitting?

Garden Cardigan by Ankestrick

Ilha by Orlane Sucche

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli

Thank you to our sponsors Life is Cozy & Peninsula Yarn!

What have we finished?

Whisp by Elizabeth Doherty

Hoodola by Laura Nelkin

Gayle's Hoodola

School of Knit: Let's talk cables, part 2

Tara by Alice Starmore

Alice Starmore's designs

Beatnik by Norah Gaughan

Stag Head Pullover by Norah Gaughan

Antler Toque by Tincanknits

A Twisted Affair by Joji Locatelli

Fetching by Cheryl Niamath

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!

https://twiceshearedsheep.com/

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

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!

https://twiceshearedsheep.com

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.