How to catch floats when knitting stranded colour work by ARNE & CARLOS

[@thedoctor5991]

Pleaseeee guys make more vids on working with multiple colours the Norwegian style, the method is just too comfortable for me and your the only guys i could find using it 🥺

[@numsidumsragitsch]

4 years later, and you guys are still helping out people. I did not know, that he floatcatches shouldn't be above eachother and couldnt figure out why the yarns were always shining through. I will also try your random method of twisting to "give up" color dominance.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy knitting!

[@squidwords]

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[@joankloster1772]

I learn so much from you two- knitting is easier now!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Great to hear!

[@Strumelia]

Loved all the laughter in this one especially. So nice. :)

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Again thank you, now I know what to do . You both are great teachers.

[@cherylmcilroy9222]

Thank you for this concise and clear instruction and the elegant method for managing floats. Very helpful (as always!) :)

[@GezButterworth]

Very informative, now l know why I would get odd stitches showing, l was twisting in the same spot.. l gave up in the end that was 30 years ago! I am blown away finding your videos. I didn't know about the setting to slow down videos either. I have been practising my Norwegian knitting and l am SO in LOVE!! I have a little side story which made me smile, l was 11 when l taught myself to knit, it was on a canal boat in the north of England, our boat was called Bodø ! Wish l had known about Norwegian knitting back then !! I am looking forward to trying colour work soon. Thank you for your wonderful videos and inspiration. I can't wait to see Arne in his finished jumper! Happy twisting! Gez

[@shireesmith2933]

Fantastic video you have given me the confidence to do colourwork again wonderful thank you so much Shiree from New Zealand 💖💯 🇳🇿

[@ARNECARLOS]

Never be afraid of colourwork!

[@susangwerner]

My patches are getting better & better the more I do the more I learn. By the end I Hope I can knit like Arne 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ARNECARLOS]

Keep up the good work!

[@dunnc52dunn23]

Indeed and colour pooling techniques ids would be brilliant!!! Love your work!!!

[@dunnc52dunn23]

Intarsia

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@dorotheaarola1672]

OMG - that is why the little thread pokes thru! :-) Thank you for the lesson - love your videos.

[@Lennongrils]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@szabinakeane3365]

Tried this method for the first time and am very pleased with the result! Many thanks for this video!❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@notswifemazonna7420]

Thank you. I didn't know that could be done. Now I will learn how to purl like Arne does. Learning from Alaska.

[@karinberryman7970]

You really are good answering our queries! Very kind, thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Karin, glad to be of help.

[@aliiljah8224]

Yes, that is "carry on". I really enjoy these videos of yours. I just love that urn that you have your flowers in on the table there, it is really pretty. I purchased some patterns of yours, I can't wait to get started on them. I'm working on a few other things right now,as soon as I am done I'll work on yours. Thank you for the video.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Alicia!

[@cherylnissing717]

You both are way to awesome! I am an American Norwegian \. You are teaching me so much ! Thanks

[@lb1049]

Wish I watched this before my project! Thank you for the info!! Keep them coming!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@asbisi]

THANK YOU!!! I started a three colour knitwork FOUR times over and over. You solved all my problems.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!!!

[@iciclewrin]

Thank you both for a clear description and instruction on how to carry floats. The inside of my work will be much tidier now and I won’t snag one when putting a sweater on!

[@evelynfrench804]

Thank you for your tutorials. It is wonderful to share time with you. 😀

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for spending time with us.

[@fralou1]

As usual great show. Thanks guys. Keep doing videos. We really appreciate them all

[@catherearing7245]

These are very helpful tips for new knitters!

[@GingerRootable]

The colours in the garment are beautiful. Like a painting, Gorgeousness. Thanks for all your hard work you two.

[@leighabresch8143]

Arne, I love watching you knit and purl, especially purl. I am a throw knitter and am trying to learn to how to hold and thread the yarn from the left when doing purl stitches. Thank goodness for the "setting" button which let me slow the speed to .25. I could then see how you hold the yarn in back over the left finger as if you're knitting and then you go back and as you make a purl you go back and hook the thread from the finger, wrap it around the needle and bring it back through the stitch as a purl. Working from the left hand is awkward for this throw knitter and being able to see your needle and finger movement in slow motion really helped me understand your technique. BTW, I love all your videos! You two are fab!

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Arne your expertise as a knitter is a joy to watch, as master craftsman at work. I really enjoyed your post tonight Arne and Carlos, you both bring us all so much each week. A huge thank you to you both. Sending you warmest hugs and loves always. Dorothy xxxxxxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️

[@777jord]

Thank you for explaining how to slow it down .... I didn't know. Also, I have learned how to knit color work in the round only. So seeing how you purl while doing color work was new to me.

[@colettebouvier9201]

Great tutorial! I did not know about changing the playback speed - very handy. Thank you! :-)

[@judyboyles733]

You are giving me confidence to try one of these intricate patterns. Arne makes it look so easy. I'm enjoying your tutorials very much. Carlos you are a very good teacher.

[@CrispyStitcher]

Thank you for this video! I have been playing with your Quarantine blocks and catching floats the way most knitters recommend and kept seeing the the colors peeking through. I remembered that Arne showed how he did this and tried his method. I couldn't be happier with the results. Its a bit more fiddly with my style of knitting stranded, but well worth the effort.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are so glad that you found this method useful!

[@LizStevens-o6v]

Good demo - very helpful. Thanks

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@joycezzz100]

I love all of the videos that you have made, it's better than going to church on Sundays.

[@pegpage8618]

As always, I love your tutorials. I do a lot of colorwork, but am never happy with the way my colors show through on the right side of my work - even though I know this trick in not doing the floats on top of each other. My ultimate knitting goal though is to knit as well as Arne. ❤️

[@Jessesmom12]

Great! You made it crystal clear why I have floats showing through. Always something to learn. Thanks. ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad to be of service.

[@cabinboyknits1816]

great video. thanks guys

[@bruneirene]

So helpful and clear! Thanks!

[@jamesblanton5600]

Still learning to do stranded knitting.... Love to watch....you make it look so easy....deb

[@sueschneider7582]

Watching your videos makes me want to try colour work. Thank you so much!

[@terrywynn9767]

I used that time function on KZbin so I could learn Norwegian purl! Thanks for this one.

[@vickistretch7271]

Arne purls different than I do. I learned from my Norwegian grandma an I don’t do that many twists. Does it matter? I’ve been knitting for more than 50 years and I think my things look ok.

[@lb1049]

Norwegian purl is amaaaaaazing! I just studied it last night and it has changed my knitting life!

[@MsRealYankee]

You both area joy. Always look forward to Sunday morning. Thank you for sharing so much knitting knowledge.

[@soodabehartak5334]

Hi lm sodie from lran love your program as always I learn so much from you 💖

[@debrashay3832]

This one was very helpful. I know know that i need to stager by float twists and know why my yarn showed through at times. . Thanks again !!!!

[@sondrajackson3171]

I love doing color work and I didn't know about twisting the floats in different spots. I've not had a problem with yarn showing so I must be doing okay. I also usually twist on the 3rd stitch because I didn't like having long floats. I still knit with one color in each hand and I don't have a problem with tension. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you

[@adrianadugrenier]

Amazing work

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@66twiggs2u]

I have tried to do the Norwegian pearl for over a year. I couldn’t get it watching other videos. I finally got it watching Arne. Thank you both so much for your videos. I have learned more from you two than anyone else. I love making socks too. 🤗

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad we could be of help.

[@ooohlaa13]

I can't really get into such sophisticated patterning but I learn a lot from you and I so enjoy the respectful, charming and loving way that you relate to your work and to each other. You two are so precious and dear and provide for me a respite of peace and pleasure in your company.

[@sheryltisdale]

Love your videos! Thank you, you guys make knitting so relaxing and fun!

[@lisagilmore4519]

Love your videos..I look forward to them every Sunday.

[@paulaestcourt9184]

What a revelation! the slow down button is amazing. Arne and Carlos you never cease to amaze me. Your knitting brings back memories of the intricate jumpers my mother used to knit for us, she was from a place called Modena in Italy and enjoyed her skiing of course the jumpers were always very bright and colourful with some beautiful designs, and she never used a pattern.

[@fendergirl94]

This was very helpful - thanks so much!!

[@BeautifulOaks]

Hi Arne and Carlos, I like your use of flowering plants in gorgeous pots and the curious candlestick holder that creates a beautiful setting. In fact, your candlestick holder reminds me of a curious figurine a relative passed on is used for, holding a candle! Thanks, because the figurine was a little odd to hold short stemmed flowers and still stay balanced. 😂

[@Shadez5915]

Ah I wanted to know if twisting over or under mattered and this helped immensely!! Just started my first fair isle hat after years of knitting because I prefer color changing yarn over fair isle. This helped so much! Thank you!!

[@memyselfandeye8377]

Wow...simple! I look forward to seeing you two! Xoxo

[@marciathomas8702]

Great video...I didn't know you need to move your twists... thanks 💕

[@mrsmac5196]

Great instructive video. I especially enjoy watching Arne handling the yarns and needles. I've been knitting (english throw) for a long time. Painfully slow. Thanks to your instructions, I now pick and do Norwegian purl, but still only with a single color. Not blazing-ly fast yet, but I expect to be a much faster knitter eventually, and become competent using multiple colors. Great looking UFO, hope to see you wearing it soon:-)

[@sophiefletcher8423]

Thank you so much! Great advice.

[@jeribianca9013]

Thank you for the weekly videos! This one will get us started practicing for Knit Stars 3 and the Master class you two will be presenting. I love watching Arne's technique. I always see something new or different. XX

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!

[@helennorbury9765]

Thank you once again for a great video. As I don’t knit I didn’t understand a word of it (crochet is my thing❤️) but loved watching it. You keep twisting guys xxxxx

[@abrazablescriaturitas5999]

This is very useful! Thank you

[@Kunstwerke]

Hello,boys!Yes,I understood..Good explanation..It is Norwegian pattern..I knitted this pattern very years ago..And I crochet last time by method of intarsia..welcome to me!And I watched works by Kaffe Fassett..He knit,and he is a king of intarsia..Very nice ..I admire his design..

[@paulettemcwaters8557]

Thank you, very clear instructions and very enjoyable and encouraging.

[@carroleemayhugh4357]

Thank you for your no pattern sock ! Watched in January! Have made 12 pair, using worsted yarn, gave to delighted friends! Thanks again!!

[@pattijacobs1]

Yay! Love you guys!

[@janmiranda01]

It is so great that you bring all the little tips that really make a difference in the way your finished garment looks. I have always avoided colorwork simply because I was too picky in what I wanted. Thanks so much.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you, we are glad that you found it useful!

[@sharonkeller7397]

Thank you for this great video! I am learning new things all the time while watching your videos! I had no idea you need to make sure your floats are twisted in a different spot on each row. I'm new at colorwork and it is sooo much fun! Thanks for the tip! Have a lovely day you two! Sharon :)

[@lb1049]

Same!

[@noreenhickok3622]

I've always carried short floats and been frustrated by them sometimes showing through. Thank you so much!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@Jennerwtx1]

Love the crisscross pattern in both yarn styles. Arne is such the overachiever for wanting to have the pattern repeat on the back! 😀

[@victoriahagopian1741]

Wowwwww you both are expectaculars artist. I love your channel. 💕

[@beckymoss7171]

This was helpful to see carrying the floats on the purl side.Thank you!

[@bettyr2319]

Spring is in that beautiful room with all of the plants and planters and dish collection. I look forward to and enjoy your videos tremendously. Also one can derive much more than just knitting information from each visit with Arne&Carlos. 😍😁

[@Mindfulnessification]

I love all of your videos! And, appreciate the time you put into them. It has been so much fun to see your home, the land around your home and all of your technique videos. Thank you and I look forward to seeing all that you will be bringing to us. ❤️🐑🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🐑❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for your lovely comment!

[@mistyblue5312]

Great tutorial guys ...working on a stranded hat n this is so useful!

[@janegriffith2369]

I have only started watching your videos and can honestly say I wish I had found you years ago what a couple of stars you are the videos are full of great information and you are such an inspiration thank you please keep up the good work would love to see you in the uk this year but am sure you will be busy and sold out! ps I have 1 of your books and plan to knit a jumper from it also had a ball of sock wool for my Mothers Day present.x

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jane.

[@pamelaharris4016]

Very very helpful! Thank you. I have totally avoided colorwork that is not done in the round because I could not imagine how to purl and carry the floats. So simple! I always learn so much here. 🙏🙏

[@ardocon1268]

I like Arne's sweater in this one!

[@joanwootton9388]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been knitting stranded knitting with two hands and I have never been happy with it. I am going to try the Norwegian method. I especially liked your comments on catching floats. You are the first instructors to tell me not to catch the floats continuously every two, three or four stitches. I have been very unhappy with the look on the other side and have been alternating the floats every row and feeling terribly guilty for doing that. The inside does not look as good as many other knitters, but as you say if that is important people should be wearing their sweaters inside out!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Joan, we hope you like it.

[@deeraines9416]

Light bulb just came on. I have to go try this. Loved this episode.

[@marychristoforo2256]

Ok, this was actually kind of spooky that your subject was catching floats. I only recently got up enough nerve to try stranded colorwork, and just last night was complaining to myself about the back of my work looking messy, and some color poking through to the front! You must be mind readers! THANK YOU for all your help.

[@iChillypepper]

So clever to do alternating twists I was wondering why the thread poked thru... luckily I just started & you guys answered my question 😊 Happy Sunday!

[@Simunaya]

Love the tutorial. Very clear.

[@ashimade]

Loved your sweaters.

[@ashimade]

What you are wearing today for the show

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks!

[@katefreeman6798]

Thank you, really useful and very clear! Going to try on a bauble tomorrow!! 🤞

[@mayolson2]

Great information...thank you

[@Karenkmc1]

Watching again 🇳🇴🇺🇸❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Welcome back Karen!

[@rozeneiderocha2995]

Beautiful! I'm from Brazil and I love your works. 😘

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hello from Brazil!

[@jennyweyman3039]

I learnt something! Thanks

[@christinelinn9250]

Hello and thank you guys for sharing another enjoyable sunday with you both. I found it most interesting as have not done anything with colour so found it most helpful. I'm hoping one day you'll both talk about the different yarns like the merino, silk and yak and what you would use them for. Thank you both again you are like rays of sunshine. Take care till next week and be good to yourselves x

[@pauladylan5388]

thank you so much! as always i keep learning from you! see you sunday! :)

[@csparkes5417]

Hello! Thankyou so much for this helpful video! I am a new knitter and have become obsessed with it! I have only knit top down sweaters in a single colour so far, so I am very excited to try some colour work! I have found some patterns which I just adore, but some of these are knit bottom up! Maybe you could do a video about the difference between knitting top-down and bottom-up, and why some patterns are done these ways? Is there a benefit/negative to approach!? Thanks again!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Courtney, thank you for the suggestion. We usually do them from the bottom-up. Do what you like the best and that suits your knitting style😊

[@rspampinato2135]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow explanation. Excellent!!

[@GiigiisCreations]

I just found you guys, and im watching and im starting to like

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@karenstuhlfeier4213]

Dear Arne and Carlos. Please teach a class at StevenBe in Minneapolis when you come to the United States. The last time you were here I didn't feel like I was a good enough knitter to take your class. I've been working on my knitting skills for 2 years so I won't embarrass myself when you come here to teach again. I've also learned to crochet just in case you teach a class doing that!

[@pamelacooke5698]

Thank you for your enjoyable videos! Have just received your book 'Arne & Carlos Greatest Knits' (Favoritter). I LOVE it! I think that there will be a Magnus Mouse here in the south of England soon!

[@roseculp2924]

This is such good info, thanks for sharing!

[@collady1]

I am about to start a color work yoked sweater. Thanks for the valuable information.

[@roseruiz4717]

Thank you for the tutorial....great tips!!

[@sarawhitley-kinzett221]

Hello guys, seeing the dark UFO reminded me about your video about UFO's and the patchwork skirt from your fashion days. I remembered that I had thought how interesting it would be for you to show and tell your fashion work in a video...maybe an idea for the future? xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

We have done some, you can find them in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLElv_tSbHW3qn8RKkX2Zu8Kug2mKGcjVo

[@zz-by4jb]

Thank you for your tutorial. Every Sunday is so happy after watching your videos! I'm going to try your new mitten pattern and practice this. Thank you for sharing the pattern. Congratulations on Knit Stars too!

[@vallerievalentine4780]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

[@nooralfajr1775]

I am going to watch all your videos

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you, we hope you enjoy them!