The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

The Yarniacs Podcast Episode 369: Knitting Cables Part 2

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    

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

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. 

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    

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