Dec. 3. Mutton. Sit and Knit for a Bit - Christmas Countdown with ARNE & CARLOS.

[@alisonbainbridge1735]

Arne & Carlos thank you for today. You made me remember when I got some very expensive wool and beautiful jumper pattern for Christmas. I still have that jumper which I knitted for myself and it is almost 30 years ago. It made me think how thoughtful my mum was when providing for her large family. Lost my mum 5 weeks ago. Christmas this year will be very hard. Thanks for the beautiful memories. xx

[@TC-zi3ye]

I know it's hard for you to share personal stories Carlos, but I really loved hearing how welcomed Arne's mom made you feel that first Christmas together. Now we know where Arne gets his sweetness from. Giving you his boot today when you soaked your foot, that is so sweet, kind and generous. I thought I would skip knitting today's ornament until I saw it, the mutton is super adorable, especially once it's blinged up! Thank you both for sharing your life with us!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@kerynrivett9351]

In Australia a mutton is an old lady sheep and we have a saying about a woman who is wearing clothes too young for her that she looks like, “mutton dressed up as lamb.” 😆

[@kelliboniuk512]

Such a lovely gift to you Carlos from Arne's mother. It is so sweet that Arne gave Carlos his boot and took the wet boot to wear himself. THAT is love! Hearing that story made my heart happy!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you liked it!

[@suzannegill9233]

@@ARNECARLOS you are both so kind and inspiring. If the whole world had your kindness it would be a world of peace!

[@juelzdante3845]

you prolly dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my brother for the last couple of weeks =)

[@deaconlondon6170]

@Juelz Dante yup, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@staceyvanier15]

This reminds me of my mother. Every Christmas she would knit socks for all four of us, our partners and children. On top of that she would knit a huge bagful of mittens and hats for the Christmas mitten tree at the local school, to be donated to those in need. I turned two old pairs of socks into 12 tree ornaments using small embroidery hoops, and gave them to my kids as a remembrance of Grandma. Thank you.❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Your mum was a kind woman and such a great way to reuse the socks!

[@kathygoodman6159]

I love these episodes. What a touching story, Carlos. I don't have any nice cozy stories about my husband's family, they hate me because I'm not Jewish. My mother-in-law never once gave me any kind of gift. I'm happy that I will never have to see them again now that my husband is gone, they were horrible to me even when he was dying and when he passed. They weren't at his funeral. Thank God I have loving memories of my parents and my husband that I can think about at this time of year. I will really miss them all this year in particular as it is the first year without my husband and my mom. I will remember the good times we had over our 44 year relationship and smile through my tears as I remember my husband trying to sing the Christmas carols in church Christmas Eve (he couldn't carry a tune in a bucket lol). I'm going to be without internet and TV until December 11, so this could be goodbye until then. I will try to watch on my phone and figure out how to comment, we will see.

[@tammyandersen10]

What a lovely story about the Christmas Socks! My mother in law taught me to knit 8 years ago and every time I pick up my needles I think of her and how grateful I am that she taught me such a wonderful skill. Knitting is filled with love and it makes every piece so special.

[@knitgirl.7676]

Carlos- I agree that when you knit a gift for someone- they are in your thoughts the entire time- it is certainly a gift of love. I am knitting hats as gifts this year and it brings me closer to those I miss. It’s the magic of knitting. You and Arne are the bright spot in many people’s day- thank you for that.

[@Appledoatz]

I love your souls. Your philosophy and sentimentality. My kind of friends. Thank you Friends.

[@elisabethfoley-teuben9180]

From your doubleknitting tutorial I made a woollen potholder for our daughter from remnants of embroidery wool

[@ARNECARLOS]

We hope she liked it!

[@elisabethfoley-teuben9180]

@@ARNECARLOS I won’t know until she opens it on Christmas Eve 🥰🎄

[@elisabethfoley-teuben9180]

@@ARNECARLOS I wish I could show you some pictures, but I can’t see how to do that.?

[@hazeldonner1855]

The tree from Norway is up in Trafalgar now and the opening ceremony will be on line.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Great, then more people can enjoy it!

[@hanneburmoelle]

🎅When will the opening ceremony happen ? I must see it online. 😃🎄🇩🇰

[@hazeldonner1855]

@@hanneburmoelle It happened tonight. I missed it but I think you can search in Google. Official Trafalgar switch on.

[@joanneuhlman4249]

Love the name of today's ball! The selected theme and French name of the ball is familiar as I live near Port Mouton Island, named after an errant sheep in Nova Scotia, Canada. "On May 13, 1604, the French explorers Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts and Samuel de Champlain landed at Port Mouton and built a temporary camp at Bull Point. The village takes its name because a sheep, excited to see land after a long journey, jumped overboard one of the vessels and swam to shore. " (quote source- Wikipedia)

[@jillmaisch7921]

I knit socks for all my kids for Christmas each year and they bring them back to me when the holes appear and I fix them! I love giving handmade gifts!

[@sparklie962]

Lovely Christmas memory Carlos - thanks for sharing it with us. I think most of us can empathize with your initial nervousness and then the joy of knowing that you were truly welcome. There are a lot of stitches in a pair of socks, a lot of time invested in thinking of the recipient - it's a great, heart-warming gift.

[@ARNECARLOS]

It sure is.

[@jillfoster6369]

Oh goodness how very sweet ( and a comfort to you both) of Arne’s mum to show not only how much she loves Arne but also loves you by knitting you the socks. Yes I agree, the hand made gifts are very much the best as they are made with love and lots of it. Great viewing once again and cannot wait until tomorrow. Thanks guys 🎄🎄

[@barbarakb8847]

As I get older, the Christmas gifts I most appreciate are the people I love. I REALLY appreciate both of you and being a part of the Arne & Carlos family. And I just love Mutton! Mine’s 2/3 done and so much fun to knit.❤️🐑❤️

[@tracyaa1081]

As a farmer of wool breed sheep, I really appreciated today’s episode. The mutton Christmas ball was the first one that I made and I am using yarn made from fleeces from my own flock, hand dyed by me, for all of the advent balls that I have time to make.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Wow, that is so nice.

[@Earthmama1968]

Will you post a photo on Instagram? I want to see this!

[@tracyaa1081]

@@Earthmama1968 I am not on Instagram, sorry. I will try to put a photo on Ravelry tho.

[@fibergarden]

what a lovely memory to share Carlos, we can tell it really stuck with you, as it should - such a sweet gift to be given by Arne's lovely mum.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@stitchingbythesea1965]

Carlos, a mother considers her children knit-worthy - She obviously considered you very knit-worthy too! We all agree! I am knitting my father socks for Christmas as he is very knit-worthy as well! You both radiate such kindness to each other 💖

[@milvertonmom50]

Loved the story of Arne's mother making Carlos a pair of socks for your first Christmas together. How sweet. I can see where Arne gets his sweetness from. Carlos you are also sweet. Love you guys!! See you tomorrow

[@kendram7511]

I loved hearing the story of you, Carlos, receiving the gift of knitted socks from Arne's mom and how special that was for you. I'm knitting gifts for the people I hold dear and my hope is that those hats, mittens, etc, will be dear to them in the future. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolfaber585]

Each episode is just as much fun as the last. Thank you for brightening this season. Your stories about things knitted by our mothers are so true. I am fortunate to have several sweaters that my mother knit for me over the years, and I am knitting my balls with 45-year old wool from her stash that she gave me before she died in April. So a little bit of her will be with me this Christmas.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining!

[@carolfaber585]

My pleasure! ❤️

[@gailengstrom]

I loved your demonstration of how to act surprised if we've already looked at today's pattern!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@leslieeggleston9398]

I really look forward to these daily Christmas stories. Love knitting the balls as well.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@lisagimblett8646]

I am knitting your balls and it is the first time I have used double pointed needles. I love your podcasts... they always make me smile!

[@grumpy_poo]

My partner was Turkish I stayed with his family for a wedding, they came from all over Turkey.. ( sitting on the floor traditional).. His old aunties( in their 80's) had never met a 'foreigner' and were really curious . They sat on the floor knitting Turkish socks... and I sat with them and asked to have a go ... hand spun wool beautiful... they couldn't understand why a 'foreigner would be interested. Before they left they gave me a gift.. two pairs of their hand knitted socks... so beautiful. I still have them all these years later...one pair is very worn and the other I treasure... My partner and his aunties are long since dead, but the memory remains.... and the socks

[@StormsEnd1604]

I love the story of the gift of the socks on your first Christmas together. So sweet. Your description of sheep on the roads reminds me of the backroads of Scotland and Ireland where we frequently found ourselves at a dead stop waiting for a “mutton” to decide to move on. The joys of travel!,

[@kellihayden3987]

Ahhhh, I want to let you know how much I am enjoying knitting the mutton ornament❣️. Somehow over the summer my skills to knit the balls rusted up pretty badly. The adorable mutton is such a treat to knit and I’m back in the groove. The first two ornaments were a bit rough, but with enough bling they will turn out beautiful. Thank you so much for your daily visits. Definitely a bright spot to look forward to everyday ❤️

[@patwagner9308]

Oh, fellas, what a beautiful story about Arne's mother making sox for Carlos ! I'm enjoying the Christmas knitted balls podcasts....each one is so lovely....& look pretty on your tree !

[@megjamieson3881]

Awe bless Carlos how wonderful you must have felt when Arne's Mother gave you the beautiful gift and welcomed you into he family , and so thoughtful of Arne to give you his boot to wear, you both are the most wonderful genuine guys ever love to you both XXX and I do love the christmas balls with the added Bling

[@PinkSallyProductions]

For. The story of the Christmas sock gift from his Mum to Arne’s loan of his warm boot to ease your discomfort, you really struck gold when you joined the family Carlos! I’m sure that you are as kind and thoughtful too, thank you for sharing your personal stories, very touching 💜 I have knitted socks for friends and family and made quilts or Junk Journals instead of buying gifts, I’m happy to say that they are all used and treasured. In fact the socks occasionally come back to me for darning when they wear through so I still get to see them again-I joke that my handmade gifts come with a lifetime guarantee lol 🌹

[@karenjo6963]

Today I watched Sandi at Sheepishly Me put up a Christmas tree in her sheep barn and I thought she needed a knitted sheep ornament. Now I know the perfect one for her. Thank you gentlemen. Much love and cheer to you both. Great memory Carlos. Arne has such a loving family.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@theknittingcamper6703]

Loved hearing you talk about thinking of the person you will be gifting your project too. Anytime I knit something, if it is for a specific person I pray specifically for them. If I am working on something and not sure where or to whom it will go I still pray for the person who will receive it. Thank you for all you do. Your loving heart def shows through to all of us.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@jodyfrancis4244]

God Jul!! 🎄Sheep Day! Thanks for the touching story, Carlos. Very heartwarming, and what a wonderful memory to cherish. 😍 My Mum would knit everyone a pair of socks for Christmas each year. She's been gone for 14 years now, and I keep all those socks in storage to bring out during the Holidays to feel near to her. ❤️ Hand made gifts are so endearing. Like you guys said, that person is thinking of you whilst making that gift, and all the love (sometimes the inevitable mistake curse words too) into that creation. Like a big hug 🤗💕 See you tomorrow!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

See you tomorrow and it is so nice to hear that you have kept the socks your mum knitted.

[@kareninkenai]

Raised in Wisconsin with a Norwegian step Father, always loved hearing stories and making lefse, even tho I am racially half Chinese. Look forward to these episode so much while in isolation. 💞

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad to hear, stay safe!

[@juliawarrior2279]

Loving this daily series!!!!!!!! Definitely putting smiles on many faces during a time we really need it!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Keep on smiling!

[@michelel3372]

Love the stories today! Sorry about your wet foot, but so kind of Arne to give you his dry boot! Love the felted slippers, they are beautiful! And I was so touched by the story of Arne's Mom's gift to you. How lovely. That is a big part of why I love to make gifts, as I get to think about the receipt while creating the gift. And even more special when the receipt realizes that, as you did Carlos. Along with a handmade gift comes a piece of the heart of the person who made it. Nothing dearer than a gift from the heart. Thank you for sharing.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@sheilamesick5964]

You both DO put a smile on my face when you share memories, your Christmas traditions, and Christmas balls each day.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@aprilroberts7131]

Oh no! My sheep remain unsheared---poor planning on my part. ;) Thank you so very much for the lovely stories and daily cheer!

[@ellensweat5251]

Thanks Arne & Carlos. I am starting my mutton ball as I watch and listen.

[@donnafink6262]

Sweet story about your first Christmas with Arne's parents. I have to admit I started with the beetle and tree. It is just too cute. The mutton will be next. Thanks for the smiles and quiet time to sit and knit.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@lynnaudette5148]

So much to love about this episode...the sweet story about Arne's mom welcoming Carlos into their family and Arne's loving gesture of switching boots. Thank you both so much for sharing part of your lives with us. Loved the "pimping your balls" part as well lol!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@owen7104]

Enjoying your videos so much. Your two are my Advent calendar! I look forwards each day to see you both. You always bring a smile to my face. Thank you .

[@amcclellan509]

Like everyone else, I am so enjoying these daily episodes. Especially love hearing your wonderful stories and allowing us to get you know you both a little bit more each day. ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@lindahodgkins4197]

Love Arne's thought on homemade gifts. I think spinning Helme's fur into yarn and knitting it into a dog sweater. Absolutely blend in some wool. Wool has memory and structure the yarn needs. I took a college course to become a Master spinner. Malamute , English wolf hound and Irish setters are great dog breeds to spin.

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Thank you Arne and Carlos! Always enjoy the story telling!🎄🐑

[@eirishemd]

How sweet of Arne to give you his boot!❤️. Love your daily sakfab❤️. Hugs

[@dianathorpe2280]

Three days to knit a pair of socks!? Oh my goodness. It takes me at least a week and two weeks for a mens size 14! Lovely episode guys. You always make me smile. Thank you so much for sharing your Christmas goodness and stories.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@helenmawdsley4988]

I love how you folks have different knitting projects for different rooms in the house hahahahah It's not just me!! :) Thanks for making these daily videos. I am really enjoying knitting along with this advent calendar project.

[@cheryla.8368]

Wonderful and interesting stories. Our small knitting get together group has been unable to meet since Covid started. The "mutton" ball will be a perfect gift for the people I have not been able to see, thank you!

[@jennyturner3821]

What a lovely story about hand made gifts. I love the mutton ball! I used to care take a sheep farm during the winter. I miss the sound of them munching hay on cold winter nights.

[@pelodarame8955]

Hello, Arne! Hello, Carlos! I loved the story about the pair of socks that Arne's mother knitted for Carlos in the first Christmas together!!! 🥰 Have a very nice Christmas! You are a wonderful, cutest couple! Kisses from Portugal. 🇵🇹🎄😘

[@bethkoenenseelbach2462]

Thanks for this. Really enjoying the stories and trying to knit the balls. You two and the community that has grown here are great, very needed in these times .

[@rachelphelps6347]

You guys are so sweet! Loved your stories and I love those slippers!! I don't knit, but you guys make me want to!! I actually did knit once but I just learned a basic pattern and so I could make a square or a scarf, but nothing that had a bend, like a sock!!! Love the sheep ball, and glad you pay homage to the sheep. The wool is so wonderful for so many things!!

[@corriendunar3436]

I love a simple Christmas. With a little gift, some homemade food a long walk in the forest and afterwards an old Christmasmovie to watch. Have a nice evening and see you tomorrow ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@guineverecassidy4855]

Such a cutie pie ball. Mutton! Thank you for your wonderful videos. So glad I happened upon your channel a couple weeks ago and am now enjoying Countdown to Christmas.

[@maryannschleer3430]

Thank you Arne and Carlos! I was especially encouraged by Carlos’ story about the socks. I sent a long distance friend a pair I knitted, hoping she will enjoy them, now I can rest easy since you assured me! Merry Advent to me! I am madly getting a last gift knitted them I can catch up on the advent balls! 🥰

[@sheridenlomax325]

What a lovely memory and welcome to Arne's family. Wet cold feet are horrible. LOVE the balls.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@mariacostapereira1295]

Hello I am Maria I am Portuguese and i live in Denmark. I have been watching you guys and i love your videos so much so entertaining. I am not good knitter but i am tempted to go through your earlier videos to learn and start doing things. You are fantastic Arne and Carlos thank you for the fun and all things you teach

[@momgrandma5496]

Bling balls! The Swarovski crystals look so pretty with the Christmas lights reflecting off of them.

[@chtitmog]

It’s such a treat to watch a video from you everyday this December. It feels like Christmas already! Even more important with this very strange year. Thank you so much for lighten up our days! Radha x

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@mariangravemaker7412]

Thank you both for this lovely episodes each day! When I was at art school studying textiles another girl made a big sweater ( it were the ‘70) with the hair of her dog. The dog was very big. In the Netherlands it is called a sheep dog because of it’s hair. The girl spun the hair and knitted a sweater. She had to wash it several times to take the smell out of it because dogs kept walking behind her on the streets.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Oh wow.

[@joycechapman262]

There is nothing better than a handmade gift💕

[@sunrhyze]

I recognized right away that ability of Carlos to envision the worst case scenario because I have the same mindset. I like to think of it as a special talent!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Always prepared!

[@irenemarie9399]

Love this story and lot of people still spin

[@curlew-3592]

Tonight is the celebration of lighting the lights on the Norwegian Spruce at Trafalgar Square. A poem has been written in honour of this event, I think by our poet loreate but I might be wrong. What a beautiful, meaningful and gentle connection between two countries. I think this long term gesture and the character of both of you gentlemen are an absolute credit to Norway 😁👍 💜🌷💚

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@christineferoli1750]

So so appreciate your fun and honesty. No one can knit and speak at the same time and those podcasters that do that are so annoying because you can’t understand what they are saying since they are so distracted trying to impress the viewers with their ability to knit and speak which is impossible to do both well. You can knit and listen very well however. Love these Advent specials. Thanks and have a very Merry!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@reneegencur2469]

Cute sheep on the ornament. I loved your story about handmade gifts. I always appreciate the thought and effort that goes into a gift made especially for me.

[@AnthrophobiKristy]

There is a similar law here in Alaska--if you hit a moose with your vehicle, you have to contact the authorities and you can't leave the scene until they arrive. The authorities then harvest the meat from the moose and give it to the needy. If you try to harvest the meat yourself without contacting the authorities, you get prosecuted for poaching. Anyway, I'm really enjoying the Sit and Knit for a Bit shows! Thank you for doing them.

[@kathrynbarker7967]

Cannot express to you how wonderful these videos are....💕😇⭐️

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad you like them!

[@lilylewis760]

Confession time, I don't knit but I love your videos and have been watching for awhile. Nice to see Arne got the cooler spot today 😊.

[@louisetedorsthorst]

Thank you Carlos for your story and thank you both for this sweet pattern. I think I am addicted to Christmas ball knitting after only three days.

[@ARNECARLOS]

It is a good kind of an addiction!

[@Marcia-oh1yy]

Delightful ! I'm watching every days. Thank you!

[@MikMaqPeek]

Thank you for sharing your stories. I do so love listening to you both. I would love to give you each a hug to say thank you for making me smile so much. I love the many knitting items that you share as well :)

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@phyllismurray525]

How very sweet and kind of Arne to give you his dry shoe and putting your wet one on so that you would be more comfortable. I am loving my time with you two, and learning more about you. Arne's mom sounds as if she was a lovely lady. You two are very blessed.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kellywest2820]

I'm German, 3rd generation born in USA on both sides of my family, and we too celebrate on Christmas Eve with food and gifts. We have a dinner on Christmas Day.

[@susansimanzik5656]

Heartwarming story of Arne’s mother making you a pair of socks for your first Christmas together! ❤️🇨🇦

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@annparsons6238]

Thank you both. It is a pleasure to join you .Unfortunately I won’t be knitting any of the beautiful balls until Christmas time but it will still be special. Your room is a delight and I particularly enjoy the traditions you are sharing. Yes hand made gifts mean such a lot 😊🌲🙏

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad that you are watching, no pressure to knit.

[@snoopyrules]

Your podcasts lift my spirits and bring me joy❣️thank you both so much 😀

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@marievanb5123]

You are so kind with each other, it’s always a delight to watch you two ! Nice stories to bring us together to Xmas eve, thank you

[@svs1551]

Your ornaments are so adorable! I am thoroughly enjoying your Christmas Countdown. Thanks so much. 🥰

[@beverlygarner7996]

Thank you for inviting us into your warm cozy home!😍

[@andreanewville6150]

Saying of the day officially changed to "Pimp your balls!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 best saying ever!

[@amymcdaniel6060]

Thank you for another great post! I'm knitting Christmas socks as I watch!

[@hazelmarsh1742]

Lovely stories. I love the slipper socks 🧦. Absolutely beautiful 🎄

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@barbaralambusta9459]

YAH HELMER’S BACK,! Hello little buddy! Love you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Helmer says hi!

[@ernahoekman949]

MUTTON, SO LOVELY💕 Thanks guys😘👍

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@bonniehall3194]

It is a fun ball. Haven’t blinged the balls yet. Love the stories. We are so lucky to join you both

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are lucky that you all tune int!

[@hannamalinowski1057]

your are the highlight of my day; love so much listening to your stories and learning about Norway's unique customs. Also I have to order Prym knitting needles because its shapes intrigue me somewhat. Additionally, I am amazed at your high level of proficiency in English!

[@kwangtos1843]

Listening to this while knitting themed family slippers for my in-laws. I've been wondering if doing so will seem silly, but this podcast gives me hope that they'll appreciate it.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hello Arne and Carlos. Tonights Christmas ball is lovely. I enjoyed your video. Love the story of the gifts given at Christmas by Arnes Mum xxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@cathyjcantin5106]

You two are refocusing me to Christmas! I look forward to each day! Thank You!

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad that we can bring some Christmas spirit!

[@Katheverett]

By coincidence I am knitting socks for my family this year, including my daughter’s boyfriend - I loved your story - thanks so much for sharing. I’ve knit 3 balls already - I will knit more when I’m done with these socks!

[@juliegogo2941]

Shear the hound with the sheep... I have had two english sheep dogs. They definitely needed shearing. Funny. So nice Arne....Thanks

[@caryulmer5578]

Both of you are so relatable! Arne, I'm every bit as sentimental as you about loved items given to me by family. I really like your way of repurposing them to keep part of the item around longer. I can remember only wanting new trendy things as a kid & only appreciating hand made gifts as I got older. Carlos, I can imagine the worst just as much as you do. I really miss my sister for these things, she helped me appreciate hand made things, AND never missed a beat reasurring me so I wouldn't worry. .........sigh....I guess its time I grew up.😣

[@jimstone6279]

I just bought a few different Prym double pointed needles sets, and they are perfect for doing stuffed toys. They are very satisfying to work with. I also made some lovely dish cloths, and bath mitts with them. 🇺🇸❤️🌲🎄

[@sjgriebling]

So much fun to enjoy these each day. Those poor sheep though, having to go through winter without their coats!

[@elizabethmeikle3479]

They're kept inside barn over the winter, it’s too cold for them to stay outside even with all their wool

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is true!

[@krisfitzpatrick2449]

Love that sheep!!! ❤

[@imh9524]

I love the mouton! Very underrated creatures - they give us so much. Thank you for celebrating them with this lovely Christmas ball. Great stories too. The world would be a better place if everyone was as kind as Arne's mum.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is true!

[@kabeidler]

Hi Arne & Carlos! Thank you for adding so much cheer to my December days. I just adore these videos. I gasp and then smile on each ball reveal and today's is THE CUTEST!!!! Your sock story reminded me of someone in my life who gave me a pair of hand knitted socks. My sister-in-law is from Finland and she and my brother married in Helsinki almost 25 years ago. I went to the wedding and her mother gave me a pair of socks that she made and I still treasure them. I thought it was the most wonderful, thoughtful gift. And the warmest! Thank you for reminding me. It inspired me to send her a Christmas card and share the story of what those socks meant to me. Love to you both. Kim in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

“Pimp your balls”- Carlos, I am cracking up- that is going to be my new phrase....😂