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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 ! 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 .