The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast

If you are a long-time listener, you know we like to do something a little special to celebrate our anniversay. This episode is a little different. (Pro tip: If you've never listened to one of our episodes before, try one of the regular episodes in addition to this special one!)
For our 14th anniversary, we take a little road trip...
Our visit to The Enchanted Skein, Room 1 1950s
American Thread Company
Stitchcraft magazine
The Workbasket magazine
Vogue Knitting
Women's Day
Smart Crochet
Needlework Illustrated by Weldon's, The Romantic Jumper
Herbert Niebling
Long double pointed needles
Scandanavian Ski Sweater by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Number Knitting by Viginia Woods Bellamy
Good Housekeeping Complete Book of Needlecraft
 
Room 2 1980s
Leisure Arts
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
Knitting Around by Elizabeth Zimmermann
A Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson
Wisconsin Winter Socks by Carol A. Anderson
Vogue Knitting Holiday 1986
Lattice Crew by Nancy Marchant
Glorious Knits by Kaffe Fasset
Norah Gaughan
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann
 
Room 3 2000s
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert
Jaywalker by Grumperina
Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure
Susie's Reading Mitts by Dancing Ewe Yarns
Ishbel by Ysolda Teague
Interweave Knits
Knitter's Magazine
Knitscene
Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller
The Knitter's Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes
Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard
Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard

What are we wearing?
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Sharlene's Ranunculus
Gayle's Ranunculus
What are we stalking?
Turn Around the Corner by Hinterm Stein
Petites Bulles by Joji Locatelli
Ebony Granny Square Blanket by Mallory Krall
Callisto Hat by Tommy Knits
Winter Hug Hood by Drops Design
Fortuna's Wheel Pullover by Elspeth Vance
What are we knitting?
Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli
The Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Crochet Moss Stitch blanket
Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax
Chione by Andrea Gaughn
Rainbow Dots Cowl by Janina Böttger
What have we finished?
Crochet Moss Stitch blanket
Auckland Bound by Maddie Moe
Sharlene's Auckland Bound
Marrow Hat by Victoria Chapelina
Sharlene's Marrow Hat
Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson
Gayle's Katie's Kep
Knitting in the News 2026
The Knitted Hood is Making a Serious Comeback
The Sheep Detectives movie trailer 
World Wildlife Fund Knit for Nature
Monkeys at rescue center receive knitted gifts
Care Home residents deliver knitted hearts
Game of Wool

What are we wearing?
Love Note by Tincanknits
Sharlene's Love Note
Ranunculus by Midori Hirose
Gayle's Ranunculus
What are we stalking?
Jelly Top by Mei Bruns
Kristine Cardigan by Zanete Knits
Sacha by Soligreen Design
Basic Doodle Hat by Jamie Lomax
Katie's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson
Hello From My Colors Crop by Jessie Maed Designs
Thrumline by Gillian McLeod
What are we knitting?
Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe
Crochet Moss Stitch blanket 
SIKAL swatch for The Lounger by Joji Locatelli
Chione by Andrea Gaughan
BABA sweater by Ankestrick
Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones
 
Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe Tea!

 
 
What have we finished?
Gayle finished her (possibly) last charity hat of the year
Yarniacs this or that
Feel free to answer the questions in the Ravelry thread if you'd like!
Coffee or tea?
At the gym, spin or boot camp class?
Breakfast or lunch?
Bracelets or earrings?
Salty or sweet?
Beach or forest?
Drama or fantasy?
Christmas or Halloween?
Star Wars or Star Trek?
Handwritten or typed?
Book first or movie first?
Joggers or jeans?
Silly hat or silly socks?
Cables or colorwork?
Pullover or cardigan?
Embroidery or cross stitch?
Woolen-spun or worsted-spun?
Paper pattern or digital pattern?
Trendy pattern or tried and true pattern?
Yarn cake or yarn ball?
Merino or other breed?
Art museum or history museum?
Camping or glamping?
Not a this or that, but a fun way to end the discussion: Describe your perfect knitting spot
This is our last episode for 2025. Thanks for being a Yarniacs Podcast listener!
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What are we wearing?
Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty
Sharlene's Pacific Crest
Citadel by Joji Locatelli
Gayle's Citadel
What are we stalking?
Midnight Drive by Melanie Berg
Double Hat by SuviKnits
Ribbed Wonder Easy Hat by Crochet 365 Knit Too
Ride the Waves by Beth MacDonald Stone
Sassafras Pullover by Andrea Gaughan
Raithlin Island Shawl by Brenda Brayfield
What are we knitting?
Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Aukland Bound by Maddy Moe
Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones
BABA Sweater by Ankestrick
Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe Tea!

 
What have we finished?
Sharlene's hat
Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones
Gayle's Bits and Bobs
What do you do when you lose your knitting mojo?
We have some suggestions on things to do to spark interest; and why it's okay to take a  much-needed break!

What are we wearing?
All the shawls and cowls!
Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design
Gayle's Forever 16
What are we stalking?
Hakuba Hooded Scarf by Yoko Johnston
Fairisle Sheep Yoke Sweater by Martin Storey
Fairisle Sheep Bobble Hat by Martin Storey
Fairisle Sheep Cushion by Martin Storey
Tiny Tree Socks by Summer Lee
Meias Butterfly by Marina Albertoni
Swayze by Tanis Lavallee
Fair Isle Vest Mary Jane Mucklestone
What are we knitting?
Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket
Ilha by Orlane Sucche
Basic hat knit in the round
One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli
Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones
 
Thank you for the support you have given to our podcast through the years. 
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What have we finished?
One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli
 
We chat about the upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-Along 2026.
We'll start on the December solstice, on or about December 21, and conclude on the March equinox, on or about March 20. Three months of self indulgence! Join us chatting in the Ravelry group threads.