What are we wearing? Shortie socks we have both made include the Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner What are we stalking? Coastal Highway by Lisa Ross Field Sweater by Camilla Vad String of Pearls by Roseanna Murray Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino Springfling by The Petite Knitter What are we knitting? (and crocheting!) Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Ilha by Orlane Sucche Ariana by Amy Christoffers Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Elton Pullover It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey Unbearable Hat by Les Garçons Gayle's Unbearable Hat for Noelle February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Gayle's February Hat Shifty by Andrea Lowry Gayle's Shifty Gayle and Sharlene talk about their experiences teaching and why teaching is important to the fiber arts industry. Knit one, teach one!

Today's episode is something a little different! We celebrate the magic number 300. We have no idea how many podcasts make it to this measure of longevity, but here we are—still with no exit strategy. This is 300.

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's old Donner Magical Thinking by Casapinka Gayle's Magical Thinking Sharlene's Magical Thinking What are we knitting? Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Ariana by Amy Christoffers Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Sotto il sole by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch!

What are we wearing?

Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Little Bird Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommers Gayle's Hoodie Shawl What are we stalking? Octopus for a Preemie Facebook Group Sample octopus here Puff Stitch Hat by B. Hooked Crochet & Knitting Breezeway by Laura Aylor Claire in Paris Shawl by Susanna Kaartinen Anabelle Crop by Olfa Putano Designs Girly Feeling Shawl by Dolly Laishram Motion Head by Jennifer Beale What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Shifty by Andrea Mowry Ariana by Amy Cristoffers Himari by Eisaku Noro Design Team Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Granny Stitch shawlette Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Colby hat Do you know what "rowing out" is and how to lessen it? It's common for knitters to occasionally battle stitches that appear uneven or rowed out. We talk some tips on how to solve the issue. Elizabeth Doherty's blog post on rowing out here. The video is here.

What are we wearing?

Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider

Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Neon by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Neon Veronika by Julie Weisenberger Gayle's Veronika What are we stalking? Scrappy Granny Tee by Emily Marie Davis Bolan by Leila Raven Dumpling Bag by Jeannie Lee Ariana by Amy Cristoffers Gloria (pullover) by The Mercerie Gloria Capelet by The Mercerie Dreamy Road by Meiju K-P What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Sharlene's Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Granny stitch inspired shawl Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio Sharlene's Summer Sidewalk Shifty by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shifty in Pink Thank you to our sponsor Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Antigone from De Rerum Natura Gayle's Cloud Iridescence-inspired wrap We talk about summer knitting—had me a blaaast! (Sing it... you know you want to!) Do we knit different garments or use different fibers in warmer weather? How do we wear knitwear in the summer?

What are we wearing? Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Veronika by Julie Weisenberger What have we been stalking? Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit Northeasterly by Skeinanigans Himari Hat by Noro Design Team In Motion Vest by Tian Connaughton Sun Spot Shawl by Laura Aylor What are we knitting/crocheting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Keep it Warm Sweater by Leon Hwa Lee Thank you to our June sponsor - Twice Sheared Sheep! What have we finished? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Sharlene's Power sweater Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriela Roberts Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Gayle's Rainbow Bits and Bobs We talk about how outside factors such as lighting can affect the way we see and interpret color.

What are we wearing?

Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Green What are we stalking? Wilfreda by Wenche Roald Octopus for preemies Calad Shirt by Jessica Tsung Hummingbird Cardi by Brenda K. B. Anderson A beautiful example of a granny square sweater (Instagram link) Some Kind of Wonderful by Susan B. Anderson Vin Sweater by Laura Menéndez What are we knitting? Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Colby by Elizabeth Doherty Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee ! Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns What have we finished? Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Gayle's beanie Vestover by Elsebeth Judith We start talking about the Colors of Fall 2023! #yarniacsCOF2023 #colorsoffall2023 You can see the palettes on the Pantone website here and here. If you use Ravelry we have palettes posted in our group here.

This episode we welcome special guest, BoxySweaterGal Robbie! Robbie is our moderator in the Yarniacs group on Ravelry, knitter of fabulous Boxy sweaters, quilter of unique designs, and our wonderful friend. Robbie is in town to attend the Northern California Knitter's Retreat (NoCKRs). We hope you enjoy our chat! What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Robbie's Boxy 5200K by Suvi Simola 5200K redux Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid Gayle's CopyCat CC Beanie What are we stalking? Xarabia by Belén Fernández The Ffrench Collection by Rachel Illsley Kismet by Rachel Illsley What are we knitting? Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty Joy Boxy by Joji Locatelli Hitchhiker by Martina Behm Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Ridgewalk Hat by Gabriella Roberts Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Vestover by Elsebeth Judith Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Keep it warm sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Thank you to our sponsor Fluff & Nonsense Yarns What have we finished? Robbie's Ornament socks Gale's Art watermelon sock blank Cocoon by La Maison Ririlie We chat about Robbie's WIP (work in progress) Cleanup KAL/CAL

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Seacoast by Joji Locatelli Birds of a Feather by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Birds of a Feather What are we stalking? Two Bridges by Tori Yu Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Summer Sidewalk by Fifty Four Ten Studio GG 19-24 Traktor genser og lue by Ane Kydland Thomassen Charmeuse by Rosemary Hill Chevron Braid Wrap by Stephen West What are we knitting? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg hat. 7. 2023 Bits and Bobs by Kay F. Jones Gayle's Bits and Bobs Cocoon by La Maison Rililie Thank you to our sponsors Katy H. Carroll and Marianated Yarns! What have we finished? Calliope by Melissa Clulow hat. 6 . 2023 Celebration Crown by Davina Choy Shifty by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shifty Part 2 of Colorwork discussion: stranded, Fair Isle, intarsia, mosaic, entrelac (See Part 1 in Episode 292) Cityscape by Laura Chau Sharlene's San Francisco Cityscape Alyssum by Tomomi Yoshimoto Drawing Sweater by Tomomi Yoshimoto Papa by Junko Okamoto Gayle's Papa It's Not About the Hat by Susan Rainey Mary Jane Mucklestone Kate Davies Gudron Johnston (Ravelry link) Jennifer Steingass (Ravelry link) Tincanknits Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers Bonny Isle Hat by Linda Shearer Cheesylove by Kate Wisson Sharlene's Cheesylove Leicht by Annette Schleicher Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole by Kathleen Power Johnson Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero Bunny Blanket Buddy by Lion Brand Sharlene's Bunny Blanket Ampersand Dragon by Jacquline Rivera RinaRadish's Neverwinter Blanket

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Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted What are we stalking? Ilha by Orlane Sucche Tata Matilda by Marziasknit Nandipha by Noma Ndlovu Sowing Seeds of Love by Joji Locatelli Hoarfrost Hat by Alena Malevitch Mousseux by Espace Tricot What are we knitting? Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Bits and Bobs by Kay Jones Shifty by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsors! What have we finished? Calliope by Melissa Clulow Sharlene's Calliope Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow Sharlene Parallel Lines Soyokaze by Ririko Gayle's Soyokaze Shiftalong by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Shiftalong We chat about the conclusion of the Self-Indulgent Knit(craft)-along. There are a few prizes and a few special mentions! :) If you've won a prize, contact us so we can arrange to get it to you!

What are we wearing?

Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Elton by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Carlisle (Raglan) by Maddy Moe Bloom Your Heart Out by Inese Sang Pocket Edition by Hinterm Stein Keep it Warm Sweater by Yeon Hwa Lee Abloom by Anne Ginger Bonbec by Emilie Luis What are we knitting? Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Calliope by Melissa Clulow Parallel Lines by Melissa Clulow Soyokaze by Ririko Shifty by Andrea Mowry Thank you to our sponsor Fix-A-Stitch! What have we finished? Warmest Regards by Sandi Rosner Bolton Pass Hat by Espace Tricot Continuing our discussion about colorwork that we started with Cowichan sweaters, we talk about color and how folks use color-changing yarns and create stripes for fabulous effects. Patterns mentioned include: Stripes gone crazy by Alfa Knits Butterfly | Papillon by MarinJaKnits