The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast: The Yarniacs Episode 61: Catch up!

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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It has been slightly longer than usual between our recording of episodes and we have a bit of catch up to do! We've finished some projects, stalked a few new things, and rediscovered sock knitting.We also add a little more to the inspirations discussion. We talk about fiber, and if we are inspired by the fiber to make the projects we do, or if the pattern inspires us to pick the fiber and project. Process or project knitter? Do new techniques draw you in or do you prefer something more familiar? Most of us are probably a combination of all these things combined. Either way, I am sure you will all agree that picking our projects is exciting and inspirational in and of itself.

What are we wearing?
February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Sharlene's February Lady Sweater
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard

What are we stalking?
Vanadium by Lisa Mutch
Raiun by Kirstin Johnstone
Chance of Showers by Heidi Kirrmaier
Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier
Angry Sheep Cardigan by Pinneguri

What are we knitting?
AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman
Viajante by Martina Behm
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Secrecy by Hanna Maciejewska
Fairy SnowCap by Romi Hill
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman

What have we finished?
Svalbard by Bristol Ivy
AfterThought Heel Socks by Laura Linneman
Clincher by Ash Kearns
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard
Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart

Inspirations Part 2
Fiber inspiration! Are you a knitter who is inspired by patterns and then picks yarn to make your project? Or are you a knitter who is inspired by yarns and then picks patterns to go along with it?