Sit and Knit for a Bit on a Sunday a Podcast 🤩😊 episode 10 - ARNE & CARLOS

Hey everyone!
Welcome back to our Sunday podcast, "Sit and Kit for a Bit" with Arne and Carlos! As always, we bring you another episode full of crafting, chatting, and fun. For those of you who are new, this isn't just a knitting podcast; we dive into crochet, sewing, and all sorts of crafts. The name "Sit and Knit for a Bit" comes from our idea of you joining us while we craft and chat away. We've been doing this since the pandemic hit!😍
Today, we're discussing our latest project: building an extension to our home. It's been quite the adventure, with the walls going up and the roof coming on. We're also turning a room into our dream studio with a gorgeous view of the lake.
But let's not forget about our recent Easter vacation, where we had a full house with family visiting. We cooked up a storm, including a massive lasagna that could feed an army! And yes, we're off to London for a few days, but not before we share a funny story about a crochet blanket repair mishap in our bathroom.
So, grab your crafting supplies, settle in, and let's dive into another episode of "Sit and Knit for a Bit"! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment below. Happy crafting, everyone!
ARNE & CARLOS
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[@lorettazaharias9692]

In my pert opinion, I prefer the color granny squares the BEST! 🤠

[@jackiemueller205]

The colorful one

[@robynsmith4352]

I decided I love the different colors around the flowers…easier to get rid of small amounts of scrap yarn too! 😊 I knit socks throughout the year so I have lots of leftovers and if the flowers are smaller…. I think that will look just as nice☺️💕

[@estherbrown9135]

I like them both both of them look gorgeous

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

I love the one with the black! Yes, do two. Great idea.

[@gailgaddy5340]

I make my bed everyday. Ido have a quilt on the bed. No bed spreads 🙃 I like the flowers Not the black background though it does remind me of stain glass window. Have a fun trip😊

[@carol-anneandreetti9641]

I love Libertys. I think it’s sweet that you say someone has handed in their slippers. In the UK we also say someone has “ popped their clogs! “

[@brendatucker35]

Enjoy London, especially Liberty and a thrift store or 2 or 3 for Arne!!! Be careful of pick pockets, they are supposed to be quite a problem now... Don't carry your phone in your back pocket. I'm now using turned in her slippers rather than kicked the bucket!!! Love from NC, USA

[@MarianneColgrove]

I like the one with more colors! I mostly avoid black because it doesn’t go with anything in my house. That said, I love the one with bigger flowers and black background in your VW Bug.

[@janecornell4890]

Knitting as always, brioche stitch! We girls always need more clothes.....my arms are open too! If you were my neighbors, I would never complain! As for the tower room you want, think gingerbread next Christmas! You were in New York and didn't tell me...tsk tsk tsk! I can relate to the lake swimming. My cousins would visit us in the summer from Baltimore and would turn blue in our Adirondack lakes 🤣🤣🤣. I like the black flower afghan. Black makes it pop 🍾! I love seeing the dollhouse. Thanks for the update. You will love Swan Lake. I have seen it with the NYC Ballet. Enjoy! Arne...the dead lady is looking down on you and smiling. She is happy, I am sure. Okay, make your bed and put a decorative statement piece folded at the bottom!

[@darcysmall9548]

That fabric you want to use as curtains would make a great button down shirt!

[@RhondayhKrumanaker-no8tl]

I like the black background. It's so vibrant.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much!

[@marilenanikolaidi5082]

Hello dear dear friends!!!❤ I like the bright one

[@annetteperks]

Thanks so much loads of fun interesting projects you have shared with us.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@karenaskinas1135]

Exactly. I was wondering about a daybed in the bathroom!😂 it sounds beautiful. And the crochet blanket is lovely. It's a very hard choice, the same background or different. H,mm?, the pictures of the skiers are beautiful!

[@patriciaweekes2291]

The black one is my favourite it’s stunning xx

[@marynimocks6791]

Beautiful! I prefer the black background for unification, The lighter one looks a little too scrappy for my taste because it lacks contrast. However, I think ANY unifying background color is helpful in creating a unified look, whether dark or light, high contrast or low contrast. I just really like the scrap flowers to pop or gracefully blend into a background. Love you guys!!

[@cristinaslaughter6025]

❤ Carlos! What grace! You are ready for the stage! 😊 The black is bold, but the flowers seem to get swallowed by it. The multi-colors are just cheerful and lovely. Arne, so many projects, so little time - the curse of being an artist. ❤ Safe travels and enjoy!

[@Cerecia61]

The black is nicest

[@Islandflower66]

Love the rouching, elegant!

[@deniseburger7702]

I like both flower versions, but the many-colored one is my favorite.

[@lisastephens9703]

Colorful one the best 🇺🇸💜 veteran

[@artaberns364]

Ohoooo! The look on Carlos' face when Arne said he wanted to make a miniature version of your house is priceless ! I love Liberty fabrics. Also, like the bright color crochet flowers.

[@silkspinner7010]

You’re going to have a wonderful time in London, especially seeing Marienal Nunez, she’s wonderful dancer

[@AdrienneForsyth]

I like them both!

[@BeautifulOaks]

Thank you for another episode of the “Dead Lady’s Projects “, dahn, dahn, dahn!😅. Arne the elf has found a new Dead Lady’s Project to finish. By doing so, he saves the Dead Lady’s Reputation of Good Taste, so that she may Rest In Peace knowing that the finished product is Carlos Approved and Appreciated for a place in their home and lifestyle. Fin I think you may have a book series with that and maybe a ballet, “She Handed in Her Slippers .” In any case, I like this cross stitch because it looks like it has owl eyes and the yarn colors are nice. Plastic laminating the directions is a good idea that I think I will use.

[@kathrynflannery2889]

Oh to win Lotto and be able to just pop over the 17, 638 km to Norway from New Zealand to join one of your cruises! 😂 And then I just hear you say about the Antarctic cruise! Well, I truly know how a good southerly direct off the antarctic feels like! LOL

[@louisearsenault7594]

I love both of your hexagonal crochet pieces. The one with the black back looks "chic", the other one has more of a rustic look. Some day I will make some of these.

[@Islandflower66]

I'm knitting a pair of socks with a first try at a partridge heel. Love the look of it but challenging for me. Four rows to it as opposed to a two row short row heel I've done for years. Love this podcast! I can't wait for the patterns.❤

[@marinamorales5049]

Que lindo todo lo que hacen me encanto la muñequita felicitaciones 🇺🇾

[@leahm6482]

Your flatsy is different from my childhood - yours is very versatile. Mine had a theme - and came with a little bicycle. thanks for the memories.

[@BarbaraCook-b4o]

Arne - I saw your gingerbread house, I suggest your re-think building a model of your house. And I agree with Carlos, finish some things before you start any new projects ... and show us the completed projects.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That would be impressive

[@inezwalsh2584]

Love the black

[@michelemurnane2834]

You are like me, I keep organizing and organizing my stuff. But when I do a project, I pull things out from every where, then have to organize again!!

[@foleyjp1]

As always, a great show. Lots of inspiration. I am going to the library this morning and then I will come home and look for your crochet pattern on in your shop. Have a fun trip to London.

[@damienk5011]

Hiya Arne and Carlos 😊, l do so love Arne's tongue in cheek teasing,it offsets Carlos's need to organise the details and order of things so urgently; what a marvellous pair and how well suited; - together you are a balanced pair😅❤ Watched as Kate enthusiasticly related the trip she shared with you;- what a busy time you all have! I have been restoring some antique dolls and am caught up with much bead work and miniatures; so ,❤seeing your take on this aspect in your works Keep well safe and contented,best wishes, J.I.M.K Mrs. Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ 😀 🪃

[@joyjoyjoyfolie]

Always enjoy you both!! Been watching almost from the beginning!! I love all your stories… some so funny!! Remember the time you told us about the King and Queens photo in the bathroom!? Safe travels!!

[@MaggieMire]

My grandmother did them in black but I prefer the colorful one..❤

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I prefer the crochet blanket with a cohesive color between the flowers, but black wouldn't be my first choice.

[@QuiltingPJ]

Hello from California, we so excited to find you, love watching you two describe and share your projects. It’s fun watching your visits with Kate.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Welcome to our channel!

[@damaclese2]

I like the colorful one, the best

[@marciasullivan7534]

Love those ski pictures.❤

[@nancyjoyce5493]

I don't crochet, but I like them both!

[@bgbaltuth]

I like colorful one best. Thank u

[@stitchersdelight]

I like the black background but don't like working with black yarn...lol I'm just going over to Kate's channel now to hear about the cruise, have a wonderful time in London !

[@paigemcmasters6520]

Black looks good.

[@rosehill5097]

Love the colorful one!

[@karenjohnson7010]

love the colorful one. they look like they are 2 different designs.

[@cathysilva5435]

I love the colorful one.

[@shirleyboorom8526]

Love the colorful one the best.

[@Eligosol]

I prefer the black

[@florrie1048]

I like the colourful one 😍

[@carolfaber585]

Thank you for a jam packed episode! And for sitting in front of the window with a sign over it that says, “Do What”. I started out thinking it says “Do What You Love”, until Arne started talking about making a replica of your house, then I thought it must say “Do What?!?!” 😂 That Liberty fabric is beautiful, and you have so much of it, I think it should be a shirt for you, not curtains for the dollhouse. And it’s looking like the dollhouse needs an extension to house all the stuff you want to put in it! I like both options for the crocheted flower project. The black feels more traditional to me, but the colorful one is more like Dolly Parton’s coat. Either one will be beautiful. I hope you will do another garden tour next year. I would love to go on one.

[@lynnewillette2654]

Do What You Love! ?

[@Chava-zp5hj]

I love the black one!

[@barbarakb8847]

Really love this episode! You are giving me so much inspiration for my new little condo in Reno, as well as finishing up the renovation of my current house. It was wonderful to see you both again last night at Jimmy Bean’s; just sorry we were too late to get into the class.

[@cathrynheywood4259]

Your planned trip to London sounds delightful. I can't wait to hear a how it went 🙂

[@phylham1565]

The black background makes the flowers pop out. Both are beautiful.

[@ingridibBerland]

I like both, but I would have to buy the black yarn. Or I could use white. Loves your sakfab. Dont stop, but dont stress to make them.

[@SparrowFowler]

Thank you so much for finding the time to continue Sit and knit for a bit.

[@karinanderson7319]

Hello Arne & Carlos, you must be so excited about the extension! Is the neighbour across the lake the lady I met in one of your lectures on the Havila Capella? If so, she was lovely! I agree. Once the building is finished, it will all blend in and look fabulous!! And to be sitting up high and looking down to the lake?? How beautiful! Crocheting your Granny Squares together looks so gooooood!!! I love the Crocheted Flowers blanket in black.... so dramatic! Cleaning through Crafting....I love it!! Carlos!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Peaceful breathing!!!

[@hollyrust2174]

I like the colorful one!

[@virginiaspencer5100]

Most enjoyable podcast, so many different things covered, and so beautiful. Looking forward for more videos, and when will you cook for us again, I miss that ☺️

[@viridiangreen8259]

💛💛💛 looking forward to hearing about your Liberty excursion

[@temperamccarron6713]

I think I like the colorful background:)

[@marciasullivan7534]

Safe travels.

[@lunarclock149]

Flatsey….. that made me laugh out loud😊

[@SarahSEWS2]

Oh, Carlos I feel your pain about beginning new projects before finishing the 20 projects already begun! Breathe deep and easy Carlos!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@sjgriebling]

Love all of your projects!

[@Bobbieliz]

"Handed in her slippers." Nice way of saying it. I have heard, "He popped his clogs"

[@hollyrust2174]

My niece sent me a Flat Stanley to take on adventures in Michigan and then return him with pictures and trinkets from my state. She lives in Texas. It was so much fun!!

[@constanzehancock8667]

I love that fabric

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍😍

[@joanbyron2600]

I like the black one.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@sagasandstars]

I love the colorful one best. The flowers are so pretty!

[@CurleeChapa]

Both options are beautiful. However, what about a blanket using both the black and the mixed colors? For example, make the background with the black and incorporate the mix colors into a pattern on top? Inspiring!

[@lynnewillette2654]

This is a great episode, so entertaining. I like starting new projects: it’s my favourite thing. 😂 I do occasionally finish a project too though. Do What You Love .

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍

[@patkelly2117]

I like the black background. The flowers really stand out. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@AlmaRobertsonChard-jp8hi]

Wonderful Sit and Knit as always! You guys are awesome and thank you so much for sharing. So much inspiration. Enjoy London - hope you got a chance to go and see the Yayoi Kusama exhibition - went with my daughter a couple of weeks ago it was fab. Loving the doll’s house renovations. I need to up the game on our dolls house windows!!!! I feel a trip to Liberty coming on! 🥰

[@toniprutch8956]

I like both flowers. Can't make a choice. I can relate to Arne and his projects. No matter how many wips I have I am always starting a new project. Have a great time in London. I'm envious. I love London. I won't go this year. Maybe next year. Love you both❤ Toni from Arizona

[@wandaolausson6289]

Tak for jer to skønne mennesker🙏 Det er altid en stor fornøjelse at se hvad i finder på 🥰Arne jeg er enig med Carlos, nu må vi snart se noget af det du har lavet færdigt🤗

[@selinab8532]

love the flowers with a border but not a fan of black, i think a lovely mid green would look better but each to their own, you are both so talented and you work well together love watching these videos & so glad you kept this episode going, it saves many of us, am sitting & knitting my Mitre blanket while listening & watching you, thanx for keeping it would love to see some of these extensions & a peak view of the station house renovations, you haven't showed us the kitchen update yet, unless of cos it's over on Patreon then i won't be able to see it... love you both, take care & thanx for sharing

[@constanzehancock8667]

The black one😊

[@peggyd3643]

I like the scrappy background on the afghan best.

[@jackandlyla4868]

I love the black one best, it makes the colours pop!

[@michelemurnane2834]

LOL! Yes, deep, deep breaths Carlos! To many great ideas.

[@claudiafigueiredo7969]

Great video! Thank you! Maybe the embroidery lady stopped working when she realized her stitches weren't twisted... 🤷‍♀ The thought of "I need to start over and fix this" killed her 😜

[@lottesroom]

The hexagons with the many colours would look sooo nice on a white background. Almost like the quilt pattern 'Grandmother's garden'. Love it!

[@marieinmichigan1373]

So funny watching the two of you discuss starting a new project vs finishing several ongoing ones. You always make me laugh.

[@sandrazboinski6473]

Safe travels to London and enjoy.

[@ericadavan6952]

Your London trip sounds similar to mine, fortnums, Liberty etc.! I also go to Loop in Islington. I think you’d like it! Enjoy 😊

[@margaretyates4937]

I enjoyed today’s chat very much Idid see Kate’s pod cast. Which was lovely. So thank both for inviting Kate. And also for just being Carlos and Arne. Xxxx

[@LeticiaS678]

Carlos’ deep breaths and Arne’s nervous laugh had me giggling. I have so many projects in progress too. I have also heard people say that someone “popped their clogs!” Instead of turning in their slippers. A little more dramatic!😂

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Yes! The scrappy look is so fun to look at 😃

[@susanmacdonald4288]

I like "handed in their slippers".

[@jeanninehausch1379]

Poor Carlos! Arne will always be starting new projects.

[@blasebaker]

Hi guys. Great show. Happy Sunday.

[@mabelgoddard5813]

I like both samples. The colorful is softer. You’re inspired me to learn how to crochet 👏👏💕💕💕🌸🌸🌸

[@karentoynton8948]

If your coming tomEngland be prepared to get wet with the weather we have since last October. Rain everyday. Who is the grandparents did you say? Sorr6 I couldn’t work that one out. Fantastic if it’s yourselves. I like them both , as they are very different. Due to colours. I think Arnes is much brighter to be honest. Maybe the black is to dark, but I like the effect of both. Like your fire place.well done . I am doing a 7ft x 7ft liberty EPP hexagon quilt at the moment,, but putting Hexiform in as backing that stays in But it’s getting heavy to work with but I feel gives a better effect. That’s in liberty.

[@Auntie7024]

Hello Arne and Carlos, I very much enjoyed this little chat today. Safe travels to London. It sounds like you have a great trip planned. Take care. ❤😊

[@alexakaskowitz]

Both are lovely but the solid border really allows the flowers to shine!

[@Nikkiwys]

I like the black background, but I would like color background if it was just one maybe two colors😅😊