The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast: The Yarniacs Episode 81: Winter sweater weather

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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Sharlene's self-indulgent yarn from Western Sky Knits

As I sit here finishing these show notes, my eyes are drawn to the window, and the slight promise of rain. If you've been following California news at all, you know that while the rest of the country is experiencing a white winter, in our neck of the woods January passed without a drop of moisture falling from the sky. Extreme drought indeed. So despite the fact that it is a mild 62ºF (16ºC) folks are out and about bundled up and everyone is excited about the possibility of rain. Whatever the February weather has in store for you (that groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, right?) I hope you find a way to incorporate your knits--wearing or making--in a self-indulgent way. Please consider joining the self-indulgent KAL chat over in our group in Ravelry. Enjoy your knitting and stay warm! :)

What are we wearing?

Grace by Jane Richmond

Sharlene's Grace

The Traveling Sweater by A. Karen Alfke

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light

Sharlene's Traveling Sweater

Red Robin Shawl by Helen Stewart

Silky Sock by Handwerks

What are we stalking?

Polaris by Hiroku Fukatsu

Heaven and Space by Martina Behm

Timetable Pullover by Andrea Sanchez

Ease by Alicia Plummer