An Irish Knitting Podcast - Arne and Carlos Christmas Balls and the easiest mittens to knit

[@lisamcdonnell]

I'm off to bed🤣🤣 see you tomorrow

[@ruthlovestoknitpodcast]

I have just found you. Really enjoyed your podcast. My husband is from the Republic. I am from the north but we live in England now. Will binge watch your other episodes.

[@irishfarmart]

Aw thanks so so much for your kind message!!!! It really means a lot! Have a wonderful end of the year! All the best

[@angelaevans8632]

Rowan alpaca soft dk is a lovely non scratchy yarn. Arne Carlos published a mitten pattern called Holm mittens which recommended this yarn which I used for my mittens. It’s a lovely yarn in a wide range of colours. Your sweater is stunning. I am a big fan of colourwork. My husband loves the Icelandic Lopi sweaters. He now has four of them which I have enjoyed making for him but, like you, I have a low tolerance to these scratchy rustic yarns. Only just discovered your channel.XAngela

[@irishfarmart]

Hey Angela thanks so much for your kind comment!!!! And thanks for the suggestions! I need to check out that Arne and Carlos Yarn!!! ❤️

[@jillfoster6369]

Oooh lovely- just found you tonight and subscribed. Looking forward to your next. I too love Arne and Carlos and have made lots of their Christmas balls.🎄

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much For your lovely comment! Truly it means a lot!!! And yes Arne and Carlos are great!!! Huge fan indeed! Have a wonderful end of year

[@dustykatt1424]

Oh wow! When you held up the ornament that you're working on it looked really scary! Like some kind of torture device

[@irishfarmart]

Ahahaha considering that it’s worked on 4, 2 mm double pointed that would probably be the closest to a torture tool indeed! I should probably try and find a better way to knit them ❤️

[@blackbean4509]

Omg this is a wonderful treat, Your podcast was suggested by the google algorithm

[@irishfarmart]

Ahahah I am quite pleased with that!!!

[@123Indigostar]

Just found your podcast I love it. Hoping for loads more to come.

[@irishfarmart]

Aw thanks so so much!!!! I can’t wait to film my next podcast after the holidays!!!!!!

[@marymcintyre646]

Have a happy & peaceful Christmas in Italy.

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much! And a very Merry Christmas to you ❤️

[@forgetmenotjem1147]

Try King Cole's forest yarn. I use it for colourwork

[@irishfarmart]

I must! Thanks so much for the tip:)

[@gracegaughan90]

Have a happy Christmas in Italy very jealous. Great job with your pattern for the mittens. 😎

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much!!!! ❤️

[@beckyjohnson9917]

I also just found your podcast I heard about you through Arnie and Carlos podcast I am so interested in following you. love your sock designs and I also really like the sweater you’re wearing👍

[@irishfarmart]

Oh my! Thanks for the lovely message you definitely made this Italian boy really happy! I am a huge fan of Arne and Carlos, they are my “virtual” mentors when it comes to knitting…and creating generally. I’ve learned all I know from their videos!!! Have a wonderful break ❤️🎄

[@joycechapman262]

Just found your Podcast. You are part of my subscriptions on KZbin. Have a wonderful Christmas in Italy..

[@irishfarmart]

Aw thanks so so much!!!! It really means a lot to me, you made my day! I can’t wait to film next podcast! Happy knowing ❤️

[@lightbeingform]

Just found you! Love the mitts i make convertible mitts myself.. my latest pair i made a little cap for the thumb too. It’s fiddly to make but nice to have!

[@irishfarmart]

Aw thanks so so much!!! Love the idea of the little thumb cap! Perfect for operating a phone too!!!!

[@janecornell8219]

I just found you also today. You are now part of my subscriptions on KZbin! I too am a big fan of Arne and Carlos. My love of Ireland is immense. We would travel there when my daughter was younger and involved with Irish dance. Our trips included her class, the families and instructors. It was so much fun. I love everything about Ireland from the scenery to the music and everything in between! The sweaters, oh how did I forget the sweaters?!!! Many a time I would have to sit on my suitcase to get it to close. I had bought so many Aran knit sweaters! I look forward to listening to you again.

[@irishfarmart]

Awww thanks so so much!!!! It really means a lot! And yes, how to forget the Aran Sweaters 😂 I should bring myself and make one!!!!!

[@janecornell8219]

@@irishfarmart I learned the hard way to pack less clothes. My first trip I stuck sweaters in everyone's suitcase including my mother in law. One never knows when your mother in law will come in handy 😁😆😅🤣😂

[@carolbulmer8253]

I just found your podcast and I enjoyed this episode so I have subscribed. I love the sweater that your wearing and the mitts are brilliant😊 I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year🎄🌟🎉

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much for your kind compliments…it really made my day!!!! And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family as well 😘

[@wildcottageknitting]

Your mittens sound good & cozy! Enjoy your Christmas back in Italy 😊

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much! I will be posting a lot of photos over my Instagram account!!! A very Merry Christmas to you and your family too ❤️

[@alicedyer5462]

Hi Sam, nice podcast! Recently I found a new yarn that might work for colorwork. The brand is Onling, which i think comes from Denmark. They advertised a new yarn, No. 15. It is 100% fine merino wool. It doesn't say it is superwash, but it is washable and unshrinkable. The gauge is 22 st and 30 rows 10 cm square. It is so soft! The yarn is very round, has great stitch definition. I love knitting with it. I just started knitting a scarf with it on Christmas day! Hope this helps you in your search!

[@irishfarmart]

Oh thanks so so much!!!! I actually heard of them but not of the merino!!!! I must check if they ship abroad!!! Quick question from a very inexperienced knitter…do you find merino working for colorwork or would you suggest just to use it for other types of knits? Thanks again ❤️

[@alicedyer5462]

@@irishfarmart hi Sam, I'm not very experienced in colorwork. I have only made 2 colorwork garments. Both used a brand called artworks, an indy Dyer, who uses merino/silk combinations. It's a very soft yarn and pills very easily. The scarf I'm making now in the Onling yarn is striped, not color work. But with my little experience I would recommend this yarn. Also, it will depend on the look you are after. If you want a clean defined stitch, this would be the result. If you wanted a blended look, this would not be the right yarn, you would want one with less twist and more rustic. I hope that helps you.

[@irishfarmart]

@@alicedyer5462 I definitely would enjoy good definition! That yarn sounds perfect! And a very good price point on the top of that! Also I would definitely trade some stitch definition with a nice soft silky yarn that is gentle on the skin…. Otherwise I end up knitting a lot but not really use the knits! Thanks again for the suggestion and have a wonderful end of yea and beginning ❤️

[@alicedyer5462]

Yes good price point! Hope it works out for you. Happy New Year too!

[@irishfarmart]

@@alicedyer5462 I will keep you posted!!!

[@joieashley1951]

I have a cast on bind off love that book just found your website go to far you and I love your gloves I made a pair and I still haven't sewed that front part on yet because it's so fiddle have a happy holiday and a blessed new year Buying ur pattern for 👍. Gloves 👌🏻💕

[@irishfarmart]

Oh my goodness!!! Thanks so so much for your kind comment! Made my day, really!!!! I am not that food at sewing…that’s why I can’t bring myself to fiddling with the needle…any recommendations to learn/improve? Have a wonderful holiday break and the most joyous new year! ❤️

[@ejd52]

Hello Sam. It's very nice to meet you. I am Liz from the High Desert of Southern California. Your mittens look brilliant so I may give them a try. I should think that people nearby will be able to help you find affordable wool to meet your goals. I'm struggling to find a yarn shop out here in the desert, but since our nights are freezing this time of year, I will make a plan to travel to one; my goals for the upcoming year are to find more options locally or on our way to visit family in the Los Angeles area.

[@irishfarmart]

Hi Liz!!!! Thanks so so much for your kind message! Really means a lot ❤️ from the High Desert 😍 what a wonderful place!!!! I am so jealous and you are so lucky!!! Good luck with your yarn journey….somehow I have a similar problem here in Dublin. It’s quite a small city and a small island overall, although we have more sheep then humans, it’s always a struggle to find local yarns. Have a wonderful day!!!! Thanks again

[@knottyyarnies450]

I just subscribed under both my personal name and this one my podcast name. I'll spread the word on my next video. I'm sure you'll have no trouble passing my measly numbers though, people really really enjoy the men doing the podcasts so much! I'm starting from your first episode. Glad to have found you so early on. Hugs from Ontario Canada

[@irishfarmart]

Oh I just did the same!!! Super happy we can support each other! And thanks so much for your kind comment! Means a lot ❤️

[@knottyyarnies450]

@@irishfarmart omg you're welcome and thank you! I've actually sent a DM to some yarny friends of mine to spread the news, I know they'd love your channel. I'm sure they will shout you out too. Happy Wednesday 😊

[@irishfarmart]

@@knottyyarnies450 oh my! I m literally amazed! And blushing a bit! Thanks so so much!!!!! What an amazing community this is 🙏🏼

[@lydialovesblues]

Hello, Sam. I fell upon your podcast today and like what I saw. Your work inspires me to try some new projects. I will watch in the new year to catch up on your progress. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season. Happy New Year!

[@irishfarmart]

Happy holidays!!! Thanks so much for your kind comment! Really means a lot!!!! ❤️

[@dfblake7]

Could you felt that Christmas ball in the tumble dryer? I have the same book by Arne and Carlos and look forward to knitting some this season.

[@irishfarmart]

I think so…depending on what wool you use. I d recommend knitting with a large size needle and perhaps thicker yarn if you end up felting them

[@esthermcdonald2297]

I think Cascade 220 Superwash would be good for you. It is dk and not scratchy and not too expensive.

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so so much!!! I am so going to buy myself some! Do you think would be a gold jumper yarn?

[@esthermcdonald2297]

@@irishfarmart yes it would! I have made many jumpers out of it.

[@irishfarmart]

@@esthermcdonald2297 thanks so much! Will keep u posted! Happy holidays 🎄

[@laurelrobbins8673]

I think we're related! I've made mittens like yours and I made them in one piece too. I also have ALL of Arne and Carlos' Christmas ball patterns as well, along with many of their other patterns. I also bought Drops yarn to knit some of them with, but I don't remember which yarn it is. Do you have their jumpers from this year? They're really great. First time watching your podcast - love it! Have a lovely holiday!

[@irishfarmart]

Thanks so much for your kind comment!! We should do a knitting marathon to make some Christmas balls together ahahah!!! I looooove this year’s collection from Arne and Carlos….so pretty! I also really wanted to make that white reindeer jumper of theirs but I am awful with intarsia. I think I started it about seven times ☹️