The ARNE & CARLOS Christmas Special Podcast: Knitting Christmas Balls.

[@cherylhaupt4692]

“It’s just knitting, relax!” I love your philosophy! ❤️🎄

[@katsknitsnc]

Hysterical. 😂 I love watching your videos, but this one from 5 years ago is a real treat because of the fun you're having. I wonder how many yards of tinsel Arne has made since then. 😅

[@hortenciaflores8560]

Carlos said we knitting But Arne's is the one,who do the work. Carlos is your turn, knitting. if Arne's is a bad cooker, He is the best work with yard. ARNE I LOVE YOU.

[@marilynbaker7841]

Since my paternal grandparents are 100% Norwegian we always celebrate Christmas Eve along with a church service. Christmas Day was spent with the extended relatives enjoying all the traditional foods. Great memories!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Marilyn Baker Thanks for watching!

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

I'm from Scotland and that recipe sounds like Shortbread. The recipe I use is 8 OZ plain flour (usa all purpose) 4 OZ butter 2 OZ castor sugar pinch of salt You just rub in all the ingredients until its like a soft to medium dough and kneed it for 5/6 minutes. Shape it in whichever way you want then put it on a buttered baking tray then add a small sprinkle of sugar over the top. Bake in moderate oven for 30 - 40 mins or until golden brown. You've just put me in the mood for some Shortbread!!!

[@magi7977]

I enjoy a lot spending this hour with You Arne and Carlos. So much fun and learn on time again 😊😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

Ma Gi Thanks!

[@Booboonancy]

You're right, this is just like radio and I am loving it.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Nancy Booboo thanks for feedback!

[@countryechoes4251]

In America it is always called Christmas Balls, can't imagine it being called anything else. Beautiful knitting, love the video and history.

[@77sun222]

Hello Arne- your work is so intricate and fast. In a lifetime i can't knit this.

[@sheryltisdale]

You guys are so down to earth and enjoyable to watch, I get my coffee and get set for a relaxing time when I see you have a new video up, thank you!!!!

[@jlward07]

Great video - really loved hearing you talk about things that are special to you - you were right it was like radio and it was wonderful.

[@onepinchofsalt]

The PERFECT almost-Christmas video. I sat and knitted as Carlos and Arne bantered and reminisced about their Christmas traditions. All that was missing was a big mug of hot chocolate to sip. I love the tutorials but this is the season for homey and cozy. Thank you Arne and Carlos!

[@birdasu4876]

I am so glad I found you guys! You have brought joy to my life! God bless you both.

[@shirleychavez4870]

Arne I am memorized with your knitting. Love to watch you knit while Carlos narrates. Love your stories too.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Shirley!

[@mosaicmagpie5640]

I so enjoyed listening and knitting along with you! Merry Christmas

[@ARNECARLOS]

Mosaic Magpie Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!

[@pamyclark1263]

Thank you for inviting us into your conversation. It was so relaxing just listening and watching Arne knit. I’m going to watch again!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Pamela Gunnell thanks for watching!

[@trishylala]

I absolutely love the radio style where u two Just talk and knit I’m just listening and knitting along with u and I’m giggling about Arnes love for tinsel yarn and Carlos thinks it’s a tree decoration abomination lol please more podcast like this

[@sparklie962]

Well I can't speak for all of Canada, but we do call them baubles around here. That said, the title is 100% why I picked the book off the shelf when I first saw it in the shop :-) For a second I thought it might be a joke of some sort, but I could see immediately that it was a must-have Christmas book. I thought it was the most beautifully photographed & styled knitting book I'd ever seen and took it straight to the cashier. It's still a prized member of my knitting book collection.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@orapronobis2149]

It is November 2022 and the philosphy of “its just knitting”. So absolutely perfect. I am new and I have been so inspired with trying so many projects. The journey is finding exquisite yarns. I have come to appreciate yarns more so. Gone are the days of acrylic yarns.

[@ARNECARLOS]

In this tutorial we talk about different types of yarn if you are interested to learn more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nQZq2jrZZ9fLM

[@franziskacollins7688]

I remember. We got the book for our store, which was still running. In 2015, we had to close after 42 years in business - due to 3 years in red numbers. Was very sad. But Mom retail stores are having hard times with the internet. I‘m sure, if we would have made it through 2019, we probably would have to close now. So, sharing your podcasts is for me like being in a friends house, knitting together, and having fun and great conversations! Thank you for what you do!!

[@withthesehands1631]

a wise man once said "you need a ball a day'' that wise man's name is Arne and I so enjoy listening and watching!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Una Luna Thanks for watching!

[@TheBourque2011]

The best Christmas podcast this year. Thank you so much for sharing your knitting and Christmas stories.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@viridiangreen8259]

Thank you so much 💛💛💛

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@viridiangreen8259]

@@ARNECARLOS I'll always do what I can

[@lievebombeke649]

wauw! this was wonderfull, knitting the wrist warmers to exercise fair isle, while listening to your nice conversation....I LOVED it...THANK YOU... have a magic Christmas!

[@birgundybove4262]

Americans fill our christmas trees with all kinds of balls. We have glass, ceramic, Styrofoam and, plastic, but your balls are the first soft sculpture type and we love them.

[@edenwalsh1014]

Mesmerising to watch and lovely listening to your pleasant conversation. How refreshing! xx Thank you so much! xx

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

You boys are just the sweetest. You must be so proud when you think of your baubles in all those homes at Christmas around the world. I have a growing collection on my tree. I have so enjoyed my evening listening to you both chatting & teasing each other & reminiscing over Christmas past & getting excited about those to come. The coming together of family & friends is what it's all about. Of community & love. Wishing you all a very lovely & very happy Christmas from me & mine to you & yours! Xxx

[@juanitabridges6808]

Love hearing Arne swooning over 42 meters tinsel yarn and Carlos not. Arne's hands are beautiful working. Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us. Merry Christmas from Texas!

[@viridiangreen8259]

😂😂😂 you two are not only creative but so very fun

[@944gemma]

Gee whiz, even your Christmas decorations are strikingly beautiful.

[@terria9739]

Loved hearing all about your Christmas traditions. It was like radio as I was seaming the sleeve of my very 1st sweater while I listened to you both. Enjoyed my morning much more, thank you!

[@kimeckstrom2282]

Thank you for the laughter.

[@KBFibers]

Thank you for making the book. Just got my copy and made my first ball. Very excited to make more of them.

[@sugarlee7648]

KB Fibers love to see a picture!

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

After Christmas is before Christmas, lol. I am as Arne. I find and make things for X-mas the whole year through. The spirit of Christmas is always in my heart. Love is what counts and doing what you love is the most wonderful thing on earth. Spreading this love is mostly rewarding and joyous

[@zelenaharper8341]

I do like the name Christmas Baubles, but in the USA we would say 'Christmas Ornaments'. I'm so pleased I discovered your podcasts thanks to your interview by Kristy Glass.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We were just joking about the balls, we do know that Baubles is more UK British than US American... :-)

[@fireriatee4979]

Thanks so much Arne & Carlos you put the most precious blessings in all you show us with your big hearts and togetherness in doing things with hands that bring back the reason for celebrating all our wonderful memories of childhood dreams of Christmas Balls 😂... those are exquisite ones that make us 😊 look forward to getting to spend time with family and friends on a wonderful winter day. Thanks so much for showing me your beautiful technique of the little things we took for granted as children. Love your videos the happiness you both share these are amazing thanks for always making my day better. God bless you dear friends 🦊💕😊🤗

[@lisastanfield3108]

Gotta say, this is one of my fave episode’s!!!

[@terrywynn9767]

I love your podcasts, like chatting with old friends. Merry Christmas to you.

[@lisejackson1463]

What a lovely podcast - I knit some Christmas dolls while listening. I grew up in the US, and we always call the round decorations balls. I never heard the term 'bauble' until I moved to the UK. That is why the publisher used that term. Americans wouldn't know what a bauble was! Certainly not in the South. Thank you for telling us about your Christmas traditions. My parents are Danish, and I brought some of my traditions into my family here in the UK, and now we have a real mish-mash of traditions stretching from Christmas Eve into Boxing Day! A very merry Christmas to both of you. xx

[@LittleMamaKnits]

This is such a peaceful, warm episode! Thank you for posting this!

[@olijfje4063]

Guys you two are great!

[@laurienorton7422]

😊 Thank you for permission to correct a mistake on the next round. I was that "unknitter" on a quest for perfection. I have been getting better about asking myself "how important is it?". Especially on socks. No one should be looking at my socks that close.😂😂

[@rizeandrealize]

While you do this “radio style”, I’m knitting and listening... It is so relaxing! Your chat is so lovely and I am always learning new things from you two! Thank you!

[@twobitfoodie]

I love watching you knit and you guys talk. It was like being right there with you. Hope you do more podcast like this!

[@lindahodgkins4197]

I love to hear Carlos talk about baking. I change recipes,too. I never write down my changes and then everyone loves the new version and wants it made again!

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@dexeli78]

I enjoyed this podcast so much! I especially had to laugh when you were discussing your cookie recipe as it reminded me of the first time I saw my great-grandmother's romegrot recipe which went something along the lines of: boil the milk and cream for a while. Melt butter, add flour, and boil a little more. Add sugar. Boil some more. My children love romegrot and lefse and we have them at our family holiday celebrations every year. I stumbled across my grandmother's krumkake iron that I received when she passed away and decided this was a good year to teach my children how to make it, so that should be fun. Or completely insane. With children one never really knows I suppose. I will save the rosettes for when they are a bit older I think; my mom has a lovely set of irons waiting for us to try! Thank you again for the lovely podcast, it really has renewed my enthusiasm to share these traditions with my children :)

[@cfreeman1014]

Completely enjoyed listening to your Christmas traditions!! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful little chat with us! Wishing you both the Merriest of Christmases !! 🌲☃️🎄🎅🏻

[@gloriaf7648]

Thank you both for sharing your traditions with us. It was a lovely way to spend an hour and helped to put me in the Christmas spirit.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Gloria F thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching!

[@toodie535]

loved listening radio style to these fabulous stories especially the ones about your backstory as designers and how you moved into the knitting and podcasting! Love how you've "simplified" your life--you obviously cherish it every single day.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@barbarosa358]

Have enjoyed watching the christmas ball being created and listening to your Christmas stories. Have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Roslyn King Merry Christmas!

[@melc5710]

I loved this video and the stories you tell. Arne knits so quickly and beautifully. I also love the pattern designer. I've designed a dozen of my own patterns and can't wait to knit them. I do get frustrated with carrying the yarn, though, and some stitches are too tight. By the way, Julekuler does literally translate to "Christmas balls" in English. However, whoever translated to English should have known that they are called "ornaments" here in the US. But, then we wouldn't have so much fun telling stories and laughing about it. Thank you for your KZbin channel. I have so much fun listening to you to banter back and forth. I always learn something new and I love seeing your home and hearing about your traditions.

[@bettinarfromg3270]

Thank you for this awsome video. I came home from work, stressed and tired. But looking Arne knitting this Christmas Ball was so inspiring. And the story around made me feel warm and happy. Please keep on make such beautyful videos.

[@tmcdgreen]

I loved listening to you both! I enjoyed that there wasn’t so much to look at but Arne’s knitting so I could focus on listening and knitting my Dad a hat! You two are sweet and funny and I hope you do many more videos in this format!

[@karensorrentino9498]

I am very much like Arne re cooking. My talent for making things comes from being able to follow a pattern. This applies to cooking and baking, knitting, and crafting. Some people enjoy creating from scratch, but I enjoy the challenge of a pattern or recipe. This is a nice change from they typical podcast. I’m able to do other things while listening and check in on the progress. Enjoy the magic of the holiday and winter season.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Karen Sorrentino thanks for watching! We will definitely do more in this format in the future.

[@jenniestanton9658]

As always I adore your videos :-) And with a coffee and this lovely cool weather we’ve been so lucky to have here in Florida this week you have certainly helped me to step into the Christmas spirit!

[@dbrunner999]

This was a very enjoyable video, I loved it.

[@7gloryf]

Really enjoyed listening to you and Arne knitting!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glo F Thanks!

[@roxanecolburn4246]

I enjoyed your podcast. I knitted along on a Christmas gift while I listened. It was fun to hear about your Christmas traditions and charming to hear about Arne's traditions on the farm. I'm from the Western U.S. and I grew up calling them Christmas bulbs or simply ornaments rather than balls. Merry Christmas!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Roxane Colburn Thanks for watching!

[@lynnrobertson3940]

Cookies 101: mix till fluffy 1 part fat (butter) (not melted) with two parts sugar then add 4 parts flour. Add flavor like almond extract then a bit of salt if there is not salt in your fat. Then add ins like nuts or dried fruits if you want. 350 degrees f is the standard cookie temp.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for the tips, we really appreciate it! We've received so many tips, I am still reading them all and I will make a list of suggestions and the try again to see what works and what doesn't. I am sure I will be baking perfect cookies after all the suggestions I have been reading!

[@jodyhoward6934]

I agree. U needed sugar. We call them spritz cookies

[@Cindy1956ful]

And a gal who works in a bakery told me to bake cookies on shiny aluminum pans. They get perfectly browned. They will burn on a Teflon lined cookie sheet. In a pinch if you don’t have aluminum pans. You can line Teflon pans with aluminum foil!

[@osos3574]

Dearest Arne and Carlos, I felt soooo peaceful and calm while I was watching and listening this episode.... It was like; you both invited us to your living room for a little chat! You are such a harmonious, mutually complementary and talented couple. It is a joy to watch your podcast. Thank you very much indeed. Loads of love

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@velmad3091]

I love listening to your stories and Arne I think it is amazing of you to knit in front of the camera.👍🙂

[@Dailywhatnots]

I watched this early on Christmas morning while waiting for the kids to wake up. Thanks Arne and Carlos. 😄

[@cheryla.8368]

Just getting around to watching your video. Thank you for bringing us the Norwegian patterns in a small project. We love these Christmas balls and I must say that everything you do is such an inspiration. I sure look forward to seeing what that garland will be used on and am sure that whatever it is will be charming!

[@roxannewaddell3830]

Love your podcast, the humour is fantastic, thanks.

[@bevjubenville5520]

This style of podcast was so nice and relaxing as well as instructional. Wishing you both a healthy and happy holiday season. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@roseculp2924]

We were raised in an area of Scandinavian peoples. So there ways are familiar. Couldn't keep my eyes off of Arne's hands. Love all your videos, this is one of the special ones. Don't forget a Christmas tree for the doll house. Merry Christmas!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Rose Culp doll house is getting a Christmas tree next week. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

[@lydiadaugherty5171]

I really like this new radio style. Also with Super wash being more fire proof, is important. It is recommended for baby outfits.

[@perujive]

Loving this- thank you .

[@amym9744]

I loved hearing of your Christmas traditions... listening to your "radio" show...and watching Arne knit (even if he had to cheat a few times). Have a very Merry Christmas!!!

[@nancypatrow5801]

Fabulous time with you.

[@sharonayers3804]

This episode is Fab-U-lous! And I agree about the homemade Christmas tree decore; they are wonderful ways to memories of our loved ones close. I would like you to know that your voices, patterns, style are an oasis in the midst of a personal crisi. Thank you for all the work and love you put into all you do. I really love you guys! Merry Christmas.

[@sarahwilliams4675]

TFS you two this was wonderful to listen and watch while l wrapped my presents. Very interesting to hear other countries traditions. In the UK a new one now is too buy everyone in the family PJ's and we open them on 23rd to wear for Christmas morning. Happy Christmas 🎅☃️❄️

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

Wonderful podcast, I enjoyed it very much!🎄

[@loriparsley1914]

Glad you mentioned the jokes. I have a few myself. Thank you for these videos. I am knitting along with you and limping along after the recent loss of my longtime fur baby. You two have me in stitches, pardon the pun. I am new to the Norwegian style if knitting and absolutely love it. I am currently trying to convert my mom who is an english style knitter.

[@tanyastottlemyre2704]

LOVED listening to your family Christmas traditions! This was a really special treat. Tanya from Washington state,USA

[@NadineTouzet]

I’m definitely with Arne and tinsel 👍. Love your channel.

[@susanneschlesinger4857]

What a lovely episode. Thanks for sharing your traditions and you personal favorites! I’d love to sit and knit with you, its so cosy at your house! I knit 1-2 Christmas balls every year now and extend my collection and recently bought your Strikkedukker book. I want to make the characters of my fav TV show. You are so creative and unique! My favorite quote of this episode is „everything is possible, but not everything is nice“ - that is so true and very wise! I wish you a winderful Christmas and a happy and creative New Year!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Susanne Schlesinger Thanks for watching!

[@sallysandwith2424]

What a wonderful time I had with you both this day. Please do more podcasts. Love you both,Merry Christmas 🇺🇸Sally

[@ARNECARLOS]

Sally Sandwith we will definitely do more podcasts! Merry Christmas!

[@debbiesaunders3947]

loved. loved . loved this video !!! I too have the Norwegian blood & make your baubles every year.. Would love a #2 book with more designs.. I hang mine in my windows with cup hooks, as my tree is very small. They are all beautiful works of art.. Bless you both.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Debbie Saunders Thanks for your feedback!

[@pamowen3452]

Thank you Carlos for reminding me that it’s not about perfect, it’s about having fun! And the strength in your voice was perfect, like a loving scolding, I have only been knitting 8 months and am just learning socks and as I was turning the heel I knew I could do a better job so I pulled it out to before the heel flap and what a mess I made. I was so upset! But within hours Carlos is scolding me 😀 Thank you both so much.

[@rwelchans]

So wonderful to listen as I was preparing food for the week. Thank you for this podcast. I, too, love radio- living on a farm in Iowa

[@ARNECARLOS]

Rose Welchans Thanks for watching!

[@robynbecker3443]

Love you guys. This was a great podcast. I didn't know that your christmas balls comes in a kit. I carry your sock yarns and will talk to my rep to get the kits in. BTW Arne, I learned the Norwegian Purl as you suggested and it was perfect for my hands. Have now taught it to a dozen folks - mostly over the age of 50 - all of whom have been amazed and thrilled not to have to move the yarn forward or use their thumbs to make the purl stitch. Thank you so much for adding to my knitting skills toolbox!

[@bettyannchavez9159]

Loved this! Thanks for the inspiration. I am in the midst of my first color work project and your Christmas balls seem like a great small project to also work on. Love you guys and your show.

[@amypink1111]

so lovely for me to sit and knit while you two had a chat. Thanks for keeping me company I hope you will do more in the future! Much Love, amy

[@TheMellis01]

Thank you both so much, they are beautiful ornaments and it’s such a delight watching your videos. ❤️

[@beverleyellis3180]

michele ellis i

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for watching!

[@marlenejones6266]

Carlos i surely needed to hear to lighten up and let the mistakes go. I have done this but then i get upset with my knitting and stop knitting for months on end. All because i knitted or purled when i shoud have done the other. Or like you said...i didnt increase when i should have. Simple silly mistakes. Im trying to hard to make the Easter Eggs right now from your book. I did knit 2 birds from your book but havent gotten eye in them yet. So thank you for creative license to let mistakes go. I appreciate the way you two think and work. You guys rock.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you, and life is too short to get caught up in mistakes.

[@waynekeyser979]

Just bought the book. The book is really wonderful and she's really enjoying making them.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@deeraines9416]

😄 we should keep the Christmas spirit in our hearts year round.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Dee Raines Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@annhuff4893]

You should create your own tinsel Christmas tree with that wonderful yarn!

[@darlenevloet778]

Just purchased some of your Christmas ball patterns. I’m excited to get started. Just waiting for my yarn to arrive :). Your instructional videos are very helpful. Thanks!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good to hear!

[@carolynhbell]

What a treat!!!! I’m wrapping my Christmas gifts whilst listening to your soothing voices 😍 love you both 😘😘😘 xxxxx

[@pamyclark1263]

Your “radio show” came up again today on my KZbin feed, 10/19 and was just as wonderful as the first time around! Thanks for this stream of consciousness: listening to your back and forth chatter is like sitting with you while we knit!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us Pamela!

[@YouTuber-ok4vh]

Hello Arne, I love the way you knit 2 colors at the same time using both hands I usually go back and forth with colors (lemme see if I can pull it off)

[@JenTylerHooksnTales]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for a most enjoyable and amusing Podcast visit! I am making my first wrap...your chatting helped me get through the repetitive rounds ( which usually put me to sleep! ). :-) xx

[@debraswank2325]

I love your stories!

[@Michelle-cn9yx]

Loved every second of this, was a lovely relaxed video. Thank you. X

[@ARNECARLOS]

Michelle Jones thanks for watching!

[@FunHouse5000]

Absolutely "BAUBLES". The Americans don't understand "baubles". The tree goes up on the first December ! we are such a Christmas addicted family. It's so difficult to celebrate when it's usually so hot in New Zealand. I dream of your kind of Christmas. Just admire you both so much, keep on knitting !

[@SuziQZ]

Absolutely beautiful. It is a very warm feeling. People are a bit kinder to one another. Merry Christmas to you both ❤️❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Suzi Q merry Christmas!

[@mildredhare715]

love your knitting patterns.

[@antoinettemccollum729]

Just got my copy of 55 Christmas balls... working on ball 1! I have many ideas of how make them sparkle. I'm saving that to do with my 5 yr old granddaughter later in the year (the angels too.. :) ...