The Yarniacs Episode 107: Knitting on the Mend!

Do you knit when you are sick? Whether or not I can knit when I am feeling under the weather is my usual "heat check" to tell exactly how sick I am. If I don't, can't, or aren't feeling well enough to knit, then I and everyone around me knows I am probably feeling quite poorly. When we recorded episode 106, I knew I wasn't feeling 100%, but it was a few days later that this cold really took me down. I've tried to stick to my usual routine as much as possible, but there has been less knitting, more reading, and more tea drinking than usual. Though I am still coughing, and sound a bit froggy, I am much better than I was last week. It is small progress, and we are moving in the healing direction. I'll take it! Speaking of moving in the right direction, have you noticed the days are getting longer? We are also moving towards the spring equinox on March 20, 2016. Are you being self-indulgent yet? Have you pulled out that special something and knit a few stitches? If you haven't, stop by our Ravelry group here to find out who else is doing some self-indulgent knitting. Or perhaps pop in here to see all the finished self-indulgent projects. It's a fun thread to scroll through and so far, 44 of you are playing along. Yay us! :) The Self-indulgent KAL #sikal2016 will come to an end at the equinox, so there is still a few weeks to join the fun. Gayle and I will be at StitchesWest in a few weeks. We'll be having an informal get-together on Saturday afternoon in the bar area of the hotel/convention center, as well as making the rounds in booths including Western Sky Knits and Dragonfly Fibers. If you see us there, don't hesitate to say hi! - Sharlene What are we wearing? Dragonflies Jumper by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Dragonflies Merino Stretch discontinued yarn Laneway by Veera Valimaki Gayle's Laneway  Gather Together by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Gather Together What are we stalking? Sharlene's Western Sky Knits speckled yarn Fresh Choices sweater KAL - Would you do a mystery sweater KAL? Even Flow by Joji Locatelli Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli Carol's Fancy Cardi Inez' Fancy Cardi Chromaticity Cowl by Miriam Felton Gayle's Spirit Trail Fiberworks Holda Behind the Sun by Cate Carter-Evans This episode of The Yarniacs is sponsored by Never Not Knitting. Never Not Knitting is a small knitting boutique owned by designer Alana Dakos, and it is located in Atascadero, CA. Never Not Knittingfeatures a curated collection of specialty yarns, patterns and knitting notions and is proud to showcase the work of independent artisans and makers. In the online shop you will find a unique selection of handmade notions and accessories for knitters and crafters including the Wool and Wire jewelry line. All of our notions are beautifully gift wrapped, like a special present for yourself or a friend. Check out the selection at nevernotknitting.com/online-shop What are we knitting? Rhilea by Suvi Sumola Gayle's is knitting a test knit sweater in Neighborhood Fiber Company rustic fingering What have we finished? Big Old Coat by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Big Old Coat Hearts Aflame by Jenn Sheelen Gayle's Hearts Aflame

 Gayle knit a test knit cowl with Western Sky Knits single ply fingering Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner Gayle's Rollers #4 Fletcher by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Fletcher