The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

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.

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?
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

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!
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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!