Episode 24 - 🎄Christmas Stocking Knit-Along 2024 with ARNE & CARLOS! 🎄 | Easy Daily Tutorial 🌟

[@AngieT-j8y]

Wow! I learned something new! Lifting the leg …and I’ve been knitting 70 years! Proof that we always can learn something new! ( 10 books)

[@catnapper3923]

10 books! Arne, you taught me long ago about the leg-lifting hole fixer and I have ruthlessly used it all over sweaters and other things. I *adore* that you (who are such a brilliant and talented knitter) don’t agonize over teeny-weeny mistakes. Me neither. I really love this KAL. Please consider not getting bored of repeating every year; it is just so much fun. Thank you thank you.

[@susanmcdermid7663]

I thoroughly enjoyed the MKAL and especially your daily videos. I expect there are many people around the world who have also enjoyed your 10 published books.

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

So calming to watch Arnie’s talented hands. I’m glad you’ve done this heel cause it’s so easy and nice looking ❤ thanks for this and all 10 books . 🎉

[@Anne-Victoria]

Last year’s stocking was the first time I tried knitting a sock and heel and I was able to figure out the short rows fine from your videos. I am happy that you are giving us this alternate easy heel. Good to learn different versions. It is always a pleasure spending time with you both and I learn so much! You have published 10 📚 books. Thankful for you both!

[@judyspath]

Agree!

[@KarlaGustafson-vq1ch]

This is the camera work I love! It is so easy to follow along when the knitting appears on screen the same as in my hands. Well done! Thank you.

[@carolynboyes9891]

Day 24: What an amazing experience this advent xmas stocking has been! I have learned so much about tension, keeping track of which row you’re knitting (thank you Knit Companion), making an afterthought heel and colour work! It always seems to me that the more you know, the less you know! I just can’t stop knitting and learning! Thank you Arne and Carlos for this free experience and for publishing 10 books for all to enjoy❣️🧶

[@boskat98]

My mother always knitted my socks with the heel flap. Since she died I had to do it myself. I didn't like that heel to knit myself. I went looking for an easier heel and then I came across you, with the easiest sock part 1 and 2. And since then I only knit the sock this way and I have knitted a lot of them now, with a lot of pleasure. thank you very much ❣️ Many greetings, Lily🌸

[@nanab8547]

I , too, learned something new. If I picked up a knit stitch and it was on the needle the wrong way I always made the correction. Now, knit in the back of the stitch!! Saves a whole step. 10 bopks

[@annh.8290]

You two teach things so well, thank you. I understand what you mean about describing things, I would do that for my mother when she lost her sight, and she was able to "see" the things I was showing her, and I learned how to do it through listening to stories on the radio. 10 books published so far as I know.

[@lisas7025]

This has been so fun and now to finish it and get the heel done! Thank you for the hint about how to fix any holes if we have them. It is sad that tomorrow is the final day but I am thrilled that I did this and so thankful to you both for doing this knit along for all of us!

[@robinmyers8939]

10 books is amazing. I have never done an afterthought heel. I appreciated seeing it being done. Thank you.

[@penelopeflagg7112]

Arne! You're a genius! Knit through the BACK when you've picked them up! If you knew how many years I've been doing it wrong - and more complicatedly... thank you!

[@MD-gw9kj]

Just finishing my stocking ribbing while watching this episode. My goal is to finish up tomorrow after Arne fill us in on the final knitting tips. Thank you for the adorable pattern! It’s been a joy to know I’ve been knitting along with all these other knitters -“The Sound of Knitting” around the world, with Arne and Carlos directing this orchestra! Competition answer 11 books published, with the most recent published in 2021.

[@traceyk8059]

Oh my goodness this requires a pint of Baileys for courage! Hehehe. Right wish me luck I’m going in! Arne and Carlos what a genius way to fix the hole, it really is. You are officially my gurus of choice. Thank you so so much for all the wonderful tips, your generosity of time and this free knit along. And thank you for your 10 wonderful books. ❤

[@carlettamlodzik5323]

@@traceyk8059 - you go girl!! With such great teachers how can you possibly fail! 😊

[@lizriveragoldstein3421]

That heel is like magic! I especially appreciate learning how to close up the holes that can appear at the corners. I think you published 10 books. Thank you for this KAL!

[@pookaseekos]

10 fantastic books to learn from--how fun! Because of your slipper book my family all have gorgeous warm slippers to wear. That's how I learned to do Colorwork. And this has been a really fun time--my first knit along. Keep it up guys, it's a real joy to see you two everyday at this time of year.

[@lorisa4559]

10 books published. Thanks for making this knit along again this year- it’s a fun project!

[@Anja-xu5gy]

Thank you, Arne and Carlos, for this wonderful knit along (my first with you). You have made this gray, windy, rainy Berlin November so much lighter for me ❤

[@sallyyahnke2638]

10 books. Thanks for showing us this heel option. I often lift stitches like this- I didn’t know it was “a thing “ Ten books-wow!

[@cindycrass8175]

Thank you for many days and years of knitting fun. I love this stocking. 10 fantastic books published.

[@anitamadtes877]

Thank you for 10 amazing books and so much joy through the years!

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Arne, thanks so much for explaining the hole and how to fix it easily! The "Arghh!" becomes an "Ah-ha!". I love this stocking and am so glad I did this MKAL this year. Thank you so much for this lovely pattern and for being your entertaining and explaining selves! That's why you've had 10 books published. Thanks for sharing!

[@Lyrebird28]

Thank you for your clear easiest heal in the world instructions!! And you have published 10 books!!!

[@gwierenga1556]

Thank you Arne and Carlos, this has been an amazing kal, have so enjoyed our daily get togethers and will miss them in the future😢 This after thought heel is turning out to be very doable, thank you for your patience in your great teaching vlog, love your creativity and your talent, have so much gratitude for you both. You have published 10 books!

[@LynnButz-w4w]

Your help on picking up the stitches has been most helpful. You have published 10 books.

[@janetchang7882]

Been having a great time knitting along…can’t believe we’re already on the heel. Thank you! 10 books published.

[@knackfulknitter]

After discovering your 10 published books, I learned a new afterthought heel! So nice and easy…just as you said. 💕

[@PennyStones]

Can't believe it, such an easy heel. After 60 years of knitting socks, fantastic. 10 books.

[@katerossler3999]

I have loved keeping up with this knit along - it’s awesome to have one to coordinate with the one I made last year. This is a much simpler heel so hopefully people are more successful. Thank you thank you thank you. 10 books published

[@suetr1]

Can't understand ANYONE who would send hate mail to people as generous and kind as are the two of you -- thank you for this charming stocking, and for your 10 (TEN) books!

[@ericadavan6952]

I thought exactly the same!

[@sharmenlacerte9715]

A huge THANK YOU for this very fun KAL. As a new colorwork knitter I've found it educational and enjoyable. The only thing is, this stocking will be a gift and I'm sure to get many requests for more knit stockings, I will need more hours in the day to knit them all!! You fellows have have 10 books published, I believe. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@terryerredge5258]

Love that hint of picking up the leg on the heal! 10 books published ❤

[@susanteminsky1078]

This is so easy to follow! Thank you! You have published 10 books and are offering such a generous prize!

[@noidlehands2019]

I have absolutely loved this project. Thank you so much for this part to show everyone can do the heel. You have published 10 amazing books. ❤

[@karenfern4413]

Tusen takk for the technique to close the hole. This will also be very useful for some sweater styles where it is difficult to avoid a small hole in the underarm area. 10 books published and I look forward to more.

[@bettychen6401]

Thank you for this fun free KAL. Now I have a stocking for my grandson. 10 books for the answer to the contest.

[@lauralynn3043]

This has been a wonderful KAL, learning new things, shenanigans and laughs! Big NO to the ice bath, just give me the schnapps! 🙂💞

[@milesf7604]

I loved the slow radio podcasts you did in the past. I also love radio in general. I'm so excited to learn this new technique. Thank you! 10 books. 🧡

[@diamondringirl]

Thank you for this awesome stocking pattern and all your hard work designing it. Arne and Carlos have published 10 books.

[@jacquirhodes2834]

I sewed in all my ends this afternoon so that when I finish my heel the stocking will be done, I'm not sure yet what colour to do. You do both make good radio presenters, I quite often just listen to you whilst I'm busy doing something else, usually knitting though. 10 books published 📖📖📚

[@Kristinakobson-hc7nk]

I found the heel in last year's Christmas stocking KAL easy to do. I very much enjoy knitting your Christmas stocking, especially this year.

[@lazydaisy0413]

This is my first time doing an afterthought heel. Thanks for the excellent instruction and your 10 terrific books!!!!

[@nancydarling8397]

I think I have found my new favorite heel, learning never ends!!! 10 books

[@Doreen545]

Thank You! Thank You! THANKYOU! This has been a fabulous knit-along and the heel is surprisingly easy. Your ten published books are fabulous too!!

[@lorrainemimi3361]

10 books published. Love your stocking . Knitting from Australia 🇦🇺

[@arletta8080]

Thank you for doing this knit a long this year. I really enjoyed knitting the 6 rows a day. I'm in a bit of a knitting slump and have been beaten up by life lately. This helped a lot. I will hang it proudly with last year's stocking. Yes, the heel is wonky but this year's will remind me why we did the "Easiest Sock in the World" I have not knit that one. I will knit a pair with Arne and Carlos yarn. Thanks for a great memory. Arne and Carlos have published 10 books in 15 different languages.

[@MaryBethKelso]

I don't know how many knitters will read this before knitting, or how many are just following the video instead of the pattern for the heel, but Round 2 says to *k5, k2 tog, k1* around. As Arne demonstrates, you are doing the decrease when you have 3 sts left on each DPN, so that equates to *k15, k2 tog, k1* around.

[@penelopeflagg7112]

Carlos! I would LOVE any radio show or podcast you'd do!

[@margaretchampion5395]

10 books! I have been really scared about the heel. However, you make it look so easy! And, you don't put those like me down for not being as "sure" of ourselves! I think I may actually be able to do it! Thank you!!

[@cassandrabrown6440]

I’ve learned something new! This is a new heel technique for me. Thank you for the video tutorial as I couldn’t figure out in my head how to do this heel. 10 books published.

[@heathertucker7056]

I have loved this stocking knit! Thank you so much. I think you have published 10 books. Take care x

[@Rosa-p2h]

10 books published till now. Great video guys| The instructions were very clear.

[@annettechaney2594]

All the years I've been watching you, you have mentioned the wheel to slow down the video 😂 I hope people understand soon. Thank you for the new tutorial and 10 books. ❤

[@harbourcolour]

Thank you for offering a fun knit along and a beautiful pattern. It's been so much fun! And 10 books published. Someone will win a very special giveaway. Rowan yarn is so luxurious. Cheers!

[@strikkekjerring]

Smart way to not get holes on the sides.🥰 You have made 10 wonderful books.🤩🧶

[@glowilk5377]

A&C, I have been diligently following and printing this wonderful pattern in 2024. It’s been great guys ! Thank you so very much. Happy Holidays from NM, USA. ❤ to Arne. ❤ to Carlos. ( 10 books. ) 📚

[@sandyrinehart5566]

Wow,, another great Christmas sock, Arne is a knitting machine, nice work. I have looked forward to the daily time we got to spend with you guys. The pattern is beautiful and very doable. I am downloading the pattern today. Thank you both for sharing your expertise. No one should send you negative or ugly emails. ❤️❤️❤️. (10 books)

[@blasebaker]

Great heel instructions. Thank you!❤ love the polar bear sweater.

[@roos7631]

Thank you for this amazing description! It's so great to knit along with you guys! 11 amazing books in the Netherlands!

[@rebeccaowen5902]

Wow! I did it! Bought one of the patterns from last year because I believe I can do it! All the best for the season - lots of shenanigans in the kitchen and lights in the dark night! You have published 10 books.

[@ConnieMoerike]

Catching up on the knit along! What a beautiful Christmas stocking! You have 10 books and I have 4 of them. 3 signed by you when you visited Edmonton Alberta Canada in 2019. So fortunate to have met you !

[@christyclark9695]

YAY!!! 10 books published! Love love LOVE this sock! Thank you for your beautiful designs ❤😊 This one and and the Tomte are being mailed off to Amsterdam tomorrow to my two young grandchildren living there.

[@cherylg.813]

Loved knitting this stocking and spending time with you each day! ❤❤😘 10 books published 📚

[@chynaraine360]

I love this afterthought heel as well. Thanks for the tip to close the holes. You’ve published 10 books!

[@patriciahilldesign]

Thank you so much for this beautiful Christmas Sock. Enjoying knitting it and learning how to work the heel.

[@suetr1]

oh yes -- and thank you for the hint about closing the hole. I think this would work for mittens too, when one is joining the thumb to the hand, right?

[@2biebs]

That is indeed an easy heel, thank you! 10 books is what you published!

[@amywolke3118]

This heel is much less scary now that I've seen it started. 😅 Thanks for the fun knit a long!! You have published 10 books.

[@beverlyness7954]

10 Books Published! I'm excited to see the heal being made. I'll watch tomorrow to see the end result. Very fun!

[@Codythefnafnerd]

waiting for my yarn to arrive so I can do the stocking. Last years stocking came out so beautiful! In another ten years I'll have enough for the family!

[@debbiepeterson3187]

I used to fix my holes by sewing them up which was tricky and took a lot of time. I can’t wait to try this. thanks for everything especially your 10 published books

[@ColeenBands]

Wow what fun busy weaving in the ends. First time trying colour work. Used all donated wool from abandoned projects, so colour's half christmassy. Pink, mauve, red green and Grey white❤. Thanks guys

[@aminavarga5944]

Thanks for the detailed instructions for the heel, and your 10 published books!

[@sarahorngard1050]

Ten books published is an accomplishment. I only have one, but I want more. Thank you for making knitting easier and better.

[@arlettem.garcia6831]

Thank you for this close up to show how to do the heel 😀 Excellent view!!

[@janicewale4384]

Can’t wait to have the heel done! I followed along and picked up the legs as you did and didn’t need to cut my waist yarn. 10 books published.

[@ClaireH1418]

10 creative books. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity.

[@isabellawiseman4010]

I love ur chats as u make everything flow so easily. U have published 10 books. I am definitely going to knit these stockings this year. As u both say it is sooo satisfying when u finish one project to start another. Catch u both tomorrow. MOOSE! MOOSE!! 🫂🫂♥️♥️🦌🦌🐩🐩

[@patriciamm9859]

10 wonderful books published. Looking forward to the next 10.

[@deniseinman2658]

I just love the afterthought heel and all 10 of your books.

[@deniseburger7702]

Thank you so much for another delightful stocking knit-along. I look forward to adding my finished stocking to the Christmas gift basket of handknits for my extended family next month.

[@LesleyWeymouth]

I wasn't going to do another stocking this year but couldn't resist. I have really enjoyed it. You have published 10 books so far.

[@slowknitter1]

Really enjoyed every morning knitting 6 rows!! Thank you for your company! First time for me this kind of a heel. You published 10 book I think.

[@jaedd_plans]

What a cool way to tighten up a hole, thank you for sharing that! You've published 10 books

[@AdrienneForsyth]

My first afterthought heel! A great tutorial for this. Thank you! 10 books published.

[@lmill6138]

The afterthought heel was much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you so much for showing us how to do it. I can’t believe that anyone would send you hate mail! You are both the most pleasant and kind gentlemen. I am thankful that I have found your channel. You have published 10 books.

[@dianecook558]

So happy this beautiful sock is completed. Ten (10) of your books have been published.

[@nancywagner1510]

So glad you clarified that trick to close the hole…..I had seen that in one of your videos but for some reason never quite understood it. Now if you have a trick to make the Kitchener stitch easy-peasy I’m all ears!

[@lisabishop5216]

Love this knit along!!! You are such great designers, teachers, and humans😍 I have been blessed by your patterns, your 10 books and your KZbin channel over the years. I will hopefully enjoy my completed Christmas Stocking by the 26th🤩 Thank you for your generosity😇

[@dianahaglof453]

I successfully unzipped my heel!! Thanks for your wonderful instructions! 10 published books!

[@bethwaller5737]

I love the afterthought heel. Wish I knew it when I first started knitting socks. It is truly my go to. 10 books published. This has been a fun and easy KAL. THANK YOU. ❤❤❤

[@ivyshawl-song1994]

This was a wonderful tutorial on the afterthought heel - thank you, and thank you for your TEN (10) published books!

[@karenolson7834]

First time knitting the after thought heel for me. Thank you for the great tutorial! You have published 10 books.

[@Wildknitdiva]

Very grateful for the KAL. Beautiful stocking and easy over a period of 25 days. 10 published books

[@lindachism7775]

I have enjoyed every minute of this KAL. This is absolutely one of my favorite stocking patterns. Maybe my favorite! I enjoy all 10 of your books. Thank you

[@Garoky1]

I haven’t been commenting but I have thoroughly enjoyed this knitalong. I did last year’s and was excited to do it again. This heel was new to me, so thank you for all the tips and the 10 books!

[@teresaharp]

When I downloaded the pattern today the first decrease row said k5 k2tog... I think that is supposed to be k15. Just wanted to mention. Yay we're on the heel! 10 published books. Thank you!

[@valerierollins6117]

Thank you so much for this. Came on to see if anyone else is having trouble with that math and your post showed up near the top. Definitely a typo there.😊

[@teresaharp]

@valerierollins6117 👍😊

[@catherinekhalili4412]

I love that you make mistakes not a big deal. There’s usually a way to fix things! You have published 10 books. I’m looking forward to Advent videos!

[@LornaMJackson]

I haven't tried this way of knitting a sock heel. Thanks for showing us. This stocking design looks really good. 10 books published 😊