The Yarniacs Episode 103: Knitting Under the Holiday Lights

Our regular recording time is sometimes bumped by one of our work schedules, which was the case this week. So it was a surprise to me when Gayle texted me the afternoon of our regular recording day to find out if I could meet later that evening. Though it meant finding an impromptu spot to record in the car, we quickly decided to give it a try. It was dark, so we drove down to the harbor in hopes of finding better lighting. What we found was a holiday treat! The annual lighted boat parade had taken place this past weekend and the boats were still dressed in their holiday best! It was lovely to sit and watch the boats bobbing up and down giving us a little holiday light show. In this episode we share a new collection from Joji Locatelli, share a new yarn we swatched, share our regular segments and start to think about the new year and our upcoming Self-Indulgent Knit-A-Long 2016. We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and taking time to slow down and carve a little bit of time for knitting, crafting, and spending time with your loved ones. What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies  Gilet Valerie by Carole Francone Gayle's Gilet Valerie What are we stalking? The Authentic Collection by Joji Locatelli Puntilla Citadel Big Old Coat Spectrum Jujuy A Girl Thing What are we knitting? Secret Garden by Alana Dakos Sharlene's Secret Garden shawl Nakahi Shawl by Francoise Danoy Longfellow by Michele Wang Trickster by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Trickster Milanese Lace Topper by tante ehm Gayle's Lace Topper What have we finished? True by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's True Ecuador by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Ecuador Elf Baby Hat by Robin Weldon Checkerboard Mitts by Helen Stewart Gayle's Log Cabin blanket  What are we swatching? Aerie from Shalimar Yarns Knitting in books and pop culture The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood Knitting: A Novel by Anne Bartlett Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs The Blosson Street series by Debbie Macomber