The Yarniacs

Gayle and Sharlene have been yarning together since 2012, and 347 episodes later they're still going strong with their biweekly show from the California coast. The format is comfortably predictable in the best way: they talk about what they're wearing, what they're stalking on Ravelry, and what's currently on their needles. Pattern reviews are a real strength here -- they give honest, detailed takes on designs they've tried rather than just previewing things that look pretty in photos. The 4.7-star rating from 575 reviews isn't an accident. Listeners consistently point to the genuine warmth between the hosts as the main draw. They're kind to each other, supportive of their listeners, and create the sort of atmosphere that makes you want to pour a cup of tea and pick up your own project while you listen. Their Ravelry group is active, and they run regular knit-alongs that give the community a shared purpose beyond just listening. The show tends to stay focused on the craft itself rather than branching into unrelated territory. If you want interviews with designers or deep technical instruction, you'll need to look elsewhere. But for a reliable, feel-good companion podcast that covers the rhythms of a knitting life -- new projects, yarn acquisitions, finished objects, and the occasional frog -- The Yarniacs have been doing it well for over a decade.