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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! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

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.  Would you like to donate? You can donate here!   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. 

What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Sharlene's Gridlines Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans What are we stalking? Twilly by Jennifer Weissman Cityscape Hat by Tori Yu Just a Hat by Halyna Shemchuk Crocheted Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Skwaer Shawlette by Simone Bechtold Sweet Saturday Sweater by Kelly Fowler What are we knitting? Crochet moss stitch blanket  Ilha by Orlane Sucche Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli One Love Mystery KAL by Joji Locatelli Bits and Bobs Blanket by Kay Jones   What have we finished? City Walk Hat by Celeste Knitwear Sharlene's City Walk Hat Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans Gayle's Quintia Where are yours now? We discuss some questions that a listener posted to our chat group. How many sweaters/shawls/items have you knit? How many do you still wear of the ones made for yourself? How many were gifts? Is there a percentage of things you knit for yourself verses how many you give away? Thank you for supporting us! We appreciate you, our listeners, who have supported us through these years of podcasting. If you would like to donate to our podcast, you can find a PayPal link for The Yarniacs Podcast here. Thank you!

What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer What are we stalking? Midwinter by Maaike van Geijn Midsummer by Maaike van Geijn Wander by Lotta H. Löthgren One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli Toes by Terry by Terry Schmidt Non troppo by Asa Tricosa Wayworn by Melanie Berg What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche City Walk Hat by Celeste Knitwear Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's crochet moss stitch blanket Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans BABA sweater by Ankestrick Gayle's socks   Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!       What have we finished? Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Colby Timberland by Annamaria Ötvös Gayle's Timberland We revisit a topic we first discussed in episode 166, how "knitting soothes the troubled spirit."  The full quote by Elizabeth Zimmermann is from her book Knitting without Tears as follows: Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.

What are we wearing? Love Note by Tincanknits Sharlene's Love Note 1 and Love Note 2 Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Marklee 1 and Marklee 2 What are we stalking? Ghali by Zanette Knits Nivalda by Elena Solier Jansà Ghosties by Allison Schmidt Syltrose Breeze by Dagmar Römke Miel Sweater by Claudia Quintanilla (Oops, Gayle accidentally swaps "patterns" and "projects". Ravelry lists over 90 projects, but very few are displayed because they don't have photos.) What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Ilha by Orlane Suche Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans   Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!     What have we finished? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Timberland by Annamaria Ötvös School of Knit: What patterns taught us the most about garment construction

What are we wearing? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Ebbetts Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton What are we stalking? Konpeito by Megumi Shinagawa Kitten Catch Mittens by Florence Miller Scrap Yarn Hedgehog by Midori Hirose Aros by PetiteKnit Bajads by Asa Tricosa Goldtau by Asa Tricosa  What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Ilha by Orlane Sucche Granito by Joji Locatelli The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co. Thank you to our October sponsor Twice-Sheared Sheep!     What have we finished? Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Timberland Hat by Annamaria Otvos We discuss the Colors of Fall 2025, projects and prize wrap up! Thanks to all who played along with us. 

What are we wearing? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Elton The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Mayhemma by Asa Tricosa Sleeping Beauty Sweater by Elenor Mortensen Noctua Cardigan by Orlane Sucche So Sporty Socks by Natalija KeenWhale Tartan Shawl by Beatrice Mase Bittercress by Fay Kennington Ghostlight by Faye Kennington What are we knitting? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Ilha by Orlane Sucche Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Timberland Hat by Annamaria Otvos The Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Co.   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! Gayle's suggests: Esker Fade by Tess Vandekolk Esker Lite by Tess Vandekolk (Don't forget to use the discount code!) What have we finished? The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Sharlene's Simple Thing Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg Gayle's Sheep Camp We share some thoughts on how the tariff situation in the US may change our immediate purchasing habits. 

What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Fancy Cardi Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Anthology Throw What are we stalking? Old Town Sweater by MJ's Off the Hook Designs Cleared for Take Off by Cally Monster It's time to display/wear/knit your spooky season projects! Fischells by Jennifer Beale Ceallaigh by Johanna Gehrisch Lasagna Beanie by Sandra Kwan What are we knitting? The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Ilha by Orlane Sucche Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg Granito by Joji Locatelli Indoorsy Socks by Sonder Yarn Company Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! What have we finished? We finished FO pics! (yay!) Gayle's Tursa Gayle's Paper Dolls Sharlene's Birds of a Feather Sharlene's Granny Stitch Shawl Sharlene's Bird Song Shawl We continue our chat about knitting in popular culture, focusing on books and literature.  Our studio audience while we were recording:

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Sharlene's Ranunculus Annabelle Blouse by Sys Feddens Sharlene's Annabelle What are we stalking? Summer Afternoon Shawl by Zoë Scheffy Moontower by Samantha Guerin Sisterhood Shawl by Briana Arlene Bright Side by Espace Tricot BABA sweater by Ankestrick Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Escalier by Andrea Rangel What are we knitting? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Ilha by Orlane Sucche Sharlene's hat The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Granito by Joji Locatelli Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifter Berg   Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe!  What have we finished? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Gayle's Quinata Socks Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Gayle's Paper Dolls We talk about knitting in popular cutlure!      

What are we wearing? Islet Raglan by Leila Raven Sharlene's Islet Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Little Bird What are we stalking? Tiny Muscari Pullover by Eri Shimizu Dancing Droplet Skinny Scarf by Stephen West Octodot Cowl by Veronica Ory Dreamweft Sweater by Zanete Knits Caribbean Sea Sweater by MJ Off the Hook Designs Grove by Tincanknits What are we knitting? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel   Thank you to our sponsor Plum Deluxe!  What have we finished? Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Sharlene's latest spin We chat about knitting pattern management.

What are we wearing? Calyx by Elizabeth Doherty Viajante by Martina Behm What are we stalking? Two Bridges Shawl by Tori Yu Stripy Unicorn by Joji Locatelli Inovec by Karin Fernandez Knitted Granny Square by Susan Rainey Mollie Blouse by Wemade wardrobe Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company Midnight Garden Pullover by Andrea Rangel  What are we knitting? Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Quinata Socks by Summer Lee Cassaluna Scarf by Meret Buetzberger Anthology Throw by Helen Stewart   Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns!   What have we finished? Anker's Hat by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Anker's Hat Tchaikovsky Hat by Helen Stewart Sharlene's Tchaikovsky Hat Elfbaby Hat by Robynn Weldon Gayle's Elfbaby Ilha by Orlane Suche Gayle's Ilha We share a couple of Knitting in the News stories! What we lose when we are priced out of our hobbies from The Atlantic Cinema teams up with crafters Jumpers and Jazz in July Knitting is Cool Again from The Guardian The Northeast Fiber Exchange

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton Pullover Everyday Attitude by Susanne Sommer Gayle's Everyday Attitude What are we stalking? Poppy's Garden by Sally Melville Back Seat Driver Hat by Kathy Zimmerman Xyris by Audrey Borrego Lowrider Jumper by Iron Lamb Calypso Sweater by Black Cat Knitting Company Sheep Camp Sweater by Jennifer Berg The Everyday (Jumper) by Along Avec Anna What are we knitting? Anker's Hat by Petite Knit The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Ebbetts by Elizabeth Doherty Paper Dolls by Kate Davies Designs Ilha by Orlane Suche Thank you to this month's sponsor, Fluff & Nonsense Yarns! What have we finished? Salty Air Tee by Samantha Guerin Tursa by Natasja Hornby You loved the yarn store etiquette segment—here's part 2!