The Yarniacs Episode 115: Knit 1, teach 1

It's that time of year again. What time of year is that you ask? It is when the folks at Pantone release their fall colors list. These are the colors that influence fashion, what will be appearing in the stores this summer for fall wear, and what colors we'll see on the new yarns coming to the local yarn stores. Most knitters love color! And yes, I am including knitters such as myself who happen to love the greys! (Check out that Sharkskin color chip on the palette and how well is goes with every other color. What's not to love about a beautiful grey?) So take a look at the palette, check if you have any of those colors represented in your stash and play along! We'd love to have you join in. #yarniacscolors2016 We also have a short discussion about the importance of bringing new knitters and crafters into our community. As the number of small vendors increase (we see new bag makers and dyers all the time), one of the things you can do to support small business is to bring in new consumers. Teach, enable, and bring someone new into the community. #knit1teach1 What are we wearing? Starshower by Hillary Smith Callis Sharlene's Starshower Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Gayle's Easy Folded What are we stalking? Antarktis by Janina Kallio Drachenfels by Melanie Berg Light Gale by Alicia Plummer Bespoke Sweaters by Veera Valimaki Pavement by Veera Valimaki Minimum by Veera Valimaki What are we knitting? Sharlene's test knit for Elizabeth Doherty Knit Picks Lindy Chain Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer Lilly Pilli by Ambah O'Brien What have we finished? Therapy by Laura Aylor Sharlene's Therapy Gayle's socks Teach a knitter and or enable our wonderful crafting community! If you teach or enable, use the hashtag: #knit1teach1 knit: first stitch/first scarf Pantone 2016 Colors of the Year Pantone Fall 2016 Fashion Color Report Please use the hashtag: #yarniacscolors2016