The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast: The Yarniacs Episode 230: Knitting and Staying Sane in 2020!

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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Look, Squirrel! by Casapinka

Sharlene's Squirrel sweater

Purlbreak by Stephen West

Gayle's Purlbreak

Dotty Cardigan by Stephanie Lau

Gayle's Dotty

What are we stalking?

Chevrollelogram by Stephen West

Season of Persimmons by Yellowcosmo

Beautiful version of Season of Persimmons knit by bsassyp

Coastal Crop Raglan by Tif Neilan

Color Check Afghan by Barbara Spencer Hawk

Rainbow version of Color Check Afghan knit by ylime102

Peace Love Joy Shawl by Cold Comfort Knits

Flowers in the Air by Sachiko Uemura

What are we knitting?

Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge

KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu

Parallelolamb by Stephen West

Gayle is also working on KP Pullover :)

Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers

Thank-you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What have we finished?

Twinkle Twinkle Baby Blanket by Helen Stewart

Dissent Toque by Andrea Rangel

We discuss some of the difficulties we are facing with COVID-19 quarantines, being unable to gather with family and friends, and why we just need to be kind to ourselves during this time.