The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast: The Yarniacs Episode 56: Sunset at the Beach

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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The Yarniacs Episode 56: Sunset at the Beach

Feb 21, 2014

We recorded episode 56 at the beach. Sometimes evening recording calls for inventive recording locations but we always enjoy the views. This time we were lucky again to spy some dolphins swimming in the bay. No matter how many times I see dolphins frolicking, they still bring a smile to my face.

Gayle and I are attending a local fiber industry event called Stitches West this week. We will be there several days and it is the one big fiber event that we attend every year without fail. If you are in the west and attending, please don't hesitate to look for us and say "hi." If you attend other fiber events, you can understand our excitement!

Thanks to everyone who answered our request for iTunes written and star reviews. We appreciate it! If you live outside the US please know you can still review the podcast, though your review shows up in the iTunes store of the country where you reside. We may not see them all (mainly because we won't know it is there!) but we are grateful for the support and kind words.

So sit back, pick up your knitting, and enjoy the podcast!
- Sharlene

What are we wearing?
Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's Dragonflies
Solstice Cardigan by Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Gayle's Solstice

What are we stalking?
Salchow Trio by Monika Sirna
Patterns for 500 yards of Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk+
Sweet Cables by Joji Locatelli
See You There by Joji Locatelli
Laneway by Veera Valimaki
Sunburst Shirt Dress by Anna Cohen
Rimrock Cardigan by Anna Cohen
Essential Sweater Dress by Anna Cohen

What are we knitting?
Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroku Fukatsu
Sharlene is also working on a soon-to-be-released cardgian by Joji Locatelli

What have we finished?
Another Halos hat
Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder
Sharlene's Hermione Socks
Seamless Salomas Slippers by Megan Williams
Sharlene's slippers
Seaman's Cap by Benda Zuk
Gayle's Seaman's Cap
Bigger Booga Bag by Julie Anderson
Gayle's Booga
The Barley Hat by tincanknits
Gayle's Barley

We talk about a new collection of patterns from Joji Locatelli and Veera Valimaki called Interpretations. This is the Ravelry link where you can view all 12 pattern pages.
The Interpretations look book can be found here.

We also review the Imperial Stock Ranch Imperial Yarns Erin worsted yarn.