The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast: The Yarniacs Episode 198: Knitting Soothes the Troubled Spirit Part 2!

The perfect yarn.

Does such a thing exist? Every knitter has a favorite yarn. But every knitter knows that their perfect yarn is not perfect for every project. So we knitters tend to hold dear several favorite yarns. We have a perfect sock yarn. Or a perfect wool blend. A perfect yarn for outerwear. Sometimes even one skein of too-precious-to-use perfectly dyed yarn. (You know you have one!)

Once you have the perfect yarn though, you need an accompanying perfect project. But the perfect project is a dynamic concept--always changing and occasionally slipping away. Varying styles, colors, and seasons come into play. So the search is always on.

But we are willing to accept the challenge. The constant search for the perfect yarn, matched with the perfect project.

Who are we? Two knitting besties in search of the perfect yarn. Bring it!

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Fourteen months ago, in episode 166, we talked about crafting and the effects of depression, anxiety, sadness and grief. All of these feelings can be overwhelming and hinder the joy that we usually derive from our crafting and everyday life. Sometimes our crafting can be a lifeboat in a sea of these feelings. In this episode, we revisit this topic, and reiterate how important it is to find a way to cope with these completely normal and natural feelings.

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What are we wearing?
Heartfelt by Veera Välimäki

Interpretations 3 Collection

Ease by Alicia Plummer

What are we stalking?

Milky Oolong by Susanna Winter

Breakaway Dogwood Shawl by Lisa Hounshell

Ripple Bralette by Jessie Mae Matinson

Quiet City by Melanie Berg

Moon Drip Swoncho by Dragon Hoard Designs

Thank you to our sponsor infinite twist!

What are we knitting?

Maypop Hoodie by Susanna Winter

Cocoon by La Maison Rililie

Like a Cloud by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?

Love Note by tincanknits

Sharlene's wee Love Note

Fairy Dust by Dani Sunshine

Magical Thinking by Casapinka

"Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either."
- Elizabeth Zimmermann, Knitting Without Tears