How to make your own Christmas Balls - by ARNE & CARLOS

Learn how to knit your own easy to make Christmas Ball ornaments! See our tutorial here and find free patterns on arnecarlos.com
They are easy to knit, easy to stuff and once you get knitting you won't want to stop. // Buy the yarn here: arnecarlos.com/yarn/
- ARNE & CARLOS
How to make your own Christmas Balls - by ARNE & CARLOS
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Who are we:
Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison are highly regarded designers, textile artists and authors. They are best known for their craft books and their original, colourful and visually striking designs. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and their everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, which they established in 2002.
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[@volvacations2186]

It is Thanksgiving here in the States so I don't have to go to work Wednesday-Sunday. Guess who is having an Arne and Carlos marathon? Me.

[@gretchen292]

Me too!

[@shangio19]

Me too from the US. Enjoying every one!

[@joannsteinly5325]

I've been doing that, too!

[@janbond2593]

Enjoy!

[@karenbickerman3463]

Just love watching the two of you. Makes the end of the weekend go down a little easier. So happy that you both will be spending Christmas with Carlos' parents. You will have such a wonderful time together. Again, hope that Arne is feeling much better. Arne and Carlos was founded in 2001.

[@beadworkrocks]

How fitting that your 2015 first video was on knitting Christmas balls. Merry Christmas!

[@user-kr2us3ee5s]

Great tutorial, love the tip about decreasing when 2 stitches are each different colors! -Mary

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@loredelore7286]

Will be doing these this year with a snow decorated tree and wooden decorations, cant wait to start.

[@cheryldeville9211]

re-watching to get myself ready for the Christmas Countdown!! The new designs are beautiful.

[@stephaniegiroux9445]

I’ve made several for my granddaughters who will someday be on their own and have their first Christmas tree with Mema’s Christmas balls!

[@roseofmercy]

How very lovely - I have been thinking of something similar for my grandchildren, twin girls and a grandson 💚 I have bad health so would love to make some of these for them in the future.💚

[@SusanShriverHowell]

Such beautiful ornaments! You two are a joy to watch :)

[@Stahlmaks]

Agreed!!

[@copperhousefarm4794]

I would like to learn knitting 101. I think it's amazing that your country taught knitting to all kids! These skills are very important.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Never too late to learn!

[@justthegoodbits1]

Thank you for the Christmas balls patterns, I am now knitting the boy and girl holding hands ball but replacing the girl with a boy for my son and his partners Christmas tree they will love it!

[@francestornese7252]

I just finished my first Christmas ball ornament. It was really fun and easy to do. Yes, they are addictive. I have decided to do one every week.

[@kml223]

Every time I watch you guys I learn more and more. Being that I am a new knitter (6mo.) I think this would be so much fun and a great way to lean colorwork. I am watching your 2020 Christmas ball creations and loving them. Thanks, stay well and safe.

[@renamessenger6397]

This tutorial is so helpful. Thank you so much for providing this. I can’t wait to get the patterns started. You two are wonderful

[@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!!

[@TheAraceligata]

Oh God, so beautiful, I love the way you guys knit.

[@Wirhabendeutsch]

Woooow… I’m mostly a crocheter, but since I’m watching you guys I’m even considering to try to knit with four needles for the first time in my life… Thank you for your great videos and inspiration!

[@fsparkman3343]

OMG from 2015, such a lovely tradition for you both to sit and knit these balls. I shall have a go at some this year and maybe make them into a door decoration at the front door. I am doing the little jumpers too.

[@catnapper3923]

I, like Scrooge, am taking a look at Christmas Past. Hello from 2023 Love your Christmas balls.

[@carolineclements4235]

Thank you its very true once I started knitted them I can't stop

[@ARNECARLOS]

😊

[@cm4107]

Oh my gosh! All the curls on Arne! So adorable. Love you guys.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@kezurina]

Thank you for sharing your Christmas works. The balls are beautiful.

[@louiselachapelle6445]

You are thé most talented people i Èver saw so beatyful you help me to recover

[@ARNECARLOS]

Continued good recovery!

[@manondesrochers5729]

I just love love them. I just got the 2020 calendar ball to add to my collection. Thank you for the great tutorial

[@AngelaKindness]

OH my! every time I am almost finished with my current work, I watch another of your videos and I want to make the new one you two are doing. ; )

[@vickivela7661]

You guys are amazing, Christmas is also my favorite holiday. Thank you for the video.

[@jeanniefisher6359]

thank you so much ! I have found your videos about a month or so ago and I had wanted to try 2 stranded knitting. I purchased your book and I am now up to 6 Christmas balls done! they are easy and I love to knit them up. I have been knitting for about 20 years or so.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad you liked it!

[@loraevans3423]

you guys are awesome! you make this look so easy. I believe I can do it, then fumble with the many dpn's. :) I am a crocheter. 23 years now. But I will master this knitting! one day..

[@blbcooks]

I just bought the book and now I am ready to knit balls for Christmas :)

[@loveknitting100]

Merry Christmas to you Arne and Carlos! Thank you so much for making a great video and sharing your talents!I just ordered your 55 Christmas balls book and I wish I was there knitting them with you!Happy Holidays

[@SmoffiO]

Love it! Thanks guys x

[@Ann_Spath_coastalcottage808]

Love this! Always on in my house. 💗💗💗

[@christinek33]

You guys are awesome. Loved watching and learning!!!

[@nrstooge]

Each year I make things for my sister.. one year was a stocking advent, last year was mini sweaters/hats/stockings and this year will be as many of these as I can knit.

[@rosehill5097]

Very cool, love it so much!

[@suzannegill9233]

After all these years of watching your videos, After finding this one again and listening to Arne, I am now beginning to feel confident enough to start knitting my Christmas Balls for Christmas 2021 on my new Prym needles. Only taken me 5 years ha ha xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

ha ha!

[@velmad3091]

Thanks great tutorial and beautiful patterns on the christmas balls

[@AriannaTremayne]

Fabulous!!! Absolutely fabulous ♥

[@TC-zi3ye]

Your designs are beautiful. I am so happy I was finally able to purchase your patterns for both the large and small Christmas Balls. Thank you for making these tutorials. I do much better when I can see it along with reading the patterns.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome, thank you for supporting us.

[@friendshipjoy9841]

Thank you Arne!!! I just learned a new trick :) Knitting in the back of the loop when decreasing, so your colored stitch still shows! When I design my own patterns I always struggle with decreases and try to do it "between" the pattern stitchesI LOVE your channel!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@jucarafaissalpatchwork]

I Am begining from the first vídeo in order To know very well. Is a pleasure for me. I learn a lot. Thank you

[@karenbochinski]

I have your book. The difficult part to me is the decreasing and increasing with the fairisle pattern. I love the steam hint you gave and how to stuff the ball. Merry Christmas

[@anikabennett810]

Re-watching this several times…..talking about this being addictive!! I just want to sit and knit Christmas balls! Great video, learned so much!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Anika,

[@sarojm893]

Oh wow these are beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial much appreciated. Must head over to get the pattern.

[@annee4193]

Thank you I loved this video I've had on my list to learn how to do colourwork. You both gave a lot of excellent tips and of course you always make it look soooo easy! I will keep going until it is easy for me too thank you ❣

[@lauramaud]

I love your books! Thanks for this fantastic video - some lovely tips. Merry Christmas!

[@merandabubbles1124]

You guys are my favorite you tubers ♡ I've been following you since 2020 and I love discovering these old videos. Keep it up please you Christmas balls have become one of my favorite Christmas traditions ♡♡

[@awildaseda4005]

Thank you Love them !! So much fun. Happy Knitting ! Awilda New Jersey

[@scubamujer6069]

I just made the Robin ball!!! Your directions are wonderful. This is my first time to knit a heist as ball, knit a small circumference in the round and first time using a chart, I just steam pressed it and will post photos on Instagram for the contest when I’m done. Wow. So cool .

[@viridiangreen8259]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for supporting us!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Beautifully done Arne thank you

[@jacquelinemortimore8176]

I watched you on Kirsty’s handmade Christmas.just loved the knitted bobble. Beautiful 💖

[@sharonkeller7397]

Thank you so much!! I have always wanted to make these. I am going to start now so I have plenty at Christmas time. lol

[@lisamont8182]

You two are delightful. Thank you for your very pleasant tutorials

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Lisa!

[@smurph4959]

These balls are fabulous. But I think even if I sat beside yoiu guys I wouldn't this hard to master 🙈 I'll just have to get brave and make a start 💚❤💚

[@ARNECARLOS]

Be brave!

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Awesome, you encourage me.

[@77sun222]

Hello You have created the Christmas Magic. Thank you.

[@terrybuckalew6874]

I figured it out Thanks for the beautiful ornaments

[@karencondon2003]

Addicting YES!!! On my 3rd one 😜😜😜

[@ARNECARLOS]

Fun!

[@karencondon2003]

Now 8 th Christmas Ball

[@Onn.ovejanegranoruega]

Me enamoran vuestros vídeos y vuestra forma de ser.gracias a vosotros estoy aprendiendo mucho.(hacer calcetines engancha jiji)me relaja mucho veros me quita el estrés del día muchas gracias y un saludo desde España Madrid muakk

[@suetupper9162]

Wow...you two are fantastic...thank you from Canada 🇨🇦!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@ElizabethsaParish]

Arne is the best Continental Knitter-I lean so much…❤

[@kristins4286]

I finally knit one last night and your video was a great help. LOVE these!!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Congratulations!

[@catherearing7245]

Thank you so much for making this video - you have helped me to learn how to make these Christmas balls! ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is great!

[@bernadettejernick3188]

Love you I enjoy the show and enjoy the comments about your culture. If I was younger I would love to visit your country I feel I would be very comfortable living there I’ve been to Denmark Love the danishes Can’t eat them after you’ve had the real thing Please keep the show natural

[@ARNECARLOS]

We will!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Love the 55 ornaments book!! Wish I had seen this when I was working on them! I think I’m going to try it again!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Give it a go!

[@Marisol0625]

Thank you for your reply . . .it makes me happy that you share your home with us. 😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@kristinanagy1589]

I really enjoyed watching your video, love you both Have a lovely time, enjoy the holidays 😘🎄💖⛄🤗

[@sarahosmari7870]

hello arne and carlos i found your pattern on how to knit a xmas ball thankyou so much and have a merry Christmas xx

[@j.e.b.s.]

amazing sweaters this episode

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Justine!

[@pilaralcantara9148]

Superbonito felicidades a los dos. Me gustan sus vídeos. 😊

[@Stahlmaks]

I am a knitting newbie. And I was excited to see that this is for beginners. But then I watched you make it with all those needles! I have never done that and that looks impossible at best! They are beautiful though maybe in a few years I can tackle something like that 🎄🧶🤩 Merry Christmas Blessings to you both ✨🎄

[@downtime86stars17]

Using the double-pointed needles does feel a little weird at first, but it looks more difficult than it really is. You are using each needle in sequence. The other needles are just hanging out, waiting their turns. I actually prefer the DPNS to circular needles.

[@natalya6091]

Bravo.Thank you very much!

[@nousdeuxetdeux]

Je vous adore

[@susanklinefelter643]

Oh my! I thought I was ready for this and then I watched this video! I bought the advent calendar patterns...will try to start with easiest one.

[@isabellegal5061]

I need to buy this calendar..no time to knit the balls until after Christmas as I am knitting a lopi sweater for Christmas..where can I buy this to get the patterns..?thank you.

[@susanklinefelter643]

@@isabellegal5061 shop.arnecarlos.com

[@agnesadyana7344]

Wow, that is so beautiful... I should try it

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@sandrabauer9514]

I can see that they ARE addictive! So fun, I don’t want to stop, lol! I can finish one in a fairly short time, so they are also almost instant gratification! I have the new Advent Calendar, so am looking forward to the 2020 KAL!

[@janekrueger549]

My twin and I have so enjoyed you two. We love your home and enjoy that you share it all with us! Merry Christmas from Kansas in the USA. Blessings to you both this unusual year of 2020 with masks, distancing and playing safe.

[@audreyabbott7806]

Here I am in July 2021 and loving my self made “Christmas in July” with Arne & Carlos! I love that linen cloth from one of your visits to Lofoten! Carlos, I like to collect kitchen linens, too. Happy vacation, gentlemen.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy vacation Audrey!

[@moniquevanlill]

♡ i just love watching your video's ♡ and today your doggie's little foot on the side of the table wanting you was soooo cute ♡ thank you for all the wonderful video's ♡♡♡

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@katrinehammer]

So cute :)

[@annadigeronimo9810]

Grazie a voi ho impararato grazie siete bravissimi

[@sarahosmari7870]

Arne and Carlos Merry Xmas you lovely knitted men x

[@liquidlites]

The warning needs to come at the beginning of the video. Now it’s too late, I’m hooked.

[@szumikovski]

I just ordered your Arne and Carlos Favorites book. I recently adopted two kittens from the same litter, born under my porch, and this will be their first Christmas so I need to make some kitten proof ornaments and these will be perfect :)

[@conniebueche3989]

Please name the kittens Arne and Carlos!!

[@Marisol0625]

Ove your video, i will keep trying to find new ones. New knitter, but love to watch you both. TKU..☺️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Mari, the easisest way to find all our videos is in our youtube channel site. Have great day!

[@suedale1865]

October 2021 looking back at your podcasts helpful tip on chart reading thank you

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Sue

[@veronicastephens8501]

2023 🎉 Merry Christmas

[@sandrabryant4325]

Beautiful Christmas 🎄 balls ~ I will be knitting them soon. Currently knitting your Advent Calendar jumper pattern which I’m loving although it’s March.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Never too early for Christmas!

[@orisisorisis6946]

Gracias

[@annetteheat4110]

Thank you the balls are gorgeous. Merry Xmas.🌲

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@chrisdonohoo]

I'm knitting my "Christmas balls" to hang outside. So, I am making a fairly dense fabric, the empty balls weigh 13 to 15 grams. Knitting clear silver lined beads on some. Really looking forward to the December podcasts!

[@ARNECARLOS]

So are we!

[@valerieehrman2695]

You are amazing! I loved this video and enjoy watching you so much!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Valerie, have you knitted a Christmas Ball?

[@valerieehrman2695]

ARNE & CARLOS Thank you very much for responding to my comment. No, I haven’t made a Christmas ball. After watching your video, I have decided to try to make one for my sister for our annual Christmas ornament exchange. Thank you for making such inspiring videos. I will continue to watch with a smile in my heart!

[@Marcia-oh1yy]

Perfect!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@adrianaregine2055]

Hello, I will try to do, with your explanation seems easy. Thanks.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@DB2hull]

I love your videos especially the ones in your home towns watching the ladies use traditional tools and wearing their costumes. I found you a long time ago from (The last homely house by the sea) and I didnt realise i was not subscribed, so have done so today, I also bought the pattern from you and it will be one of my challenges for next year. Merry Christmas!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Merry Christmas!🎄

[@maryalgar8779]

You two are amazing. I only recently found your channel. I'm from Canada. Do you talk about your backgrounds in any particular video, such as when and how you learned to knit?

[@silkesilke6227]

Hi there! Thanks soooooooooo much for this gorgeous Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I See what I made wrong. Happy X- Mas

[@sinda11]

Have you thought of making crocheted Christmas balls or other ornaments. I loved your mandala videos.

[@18daisydoll65]

Ha ha your little dog is pawing you, my cat does that to me when I'm trying to knit too

[@janetramon7087]

That's a good tip with the steam and towel.

[@NewstromJulianna]

Well, that’s a handy tip…knit through the back. I usually just try a few things until it looks good. Now I know what to do! 😂 The picture seems to be a 2 white beetle (circa 1968?) with a bit of red something. Perhaps it’s a Christmas tree on the roof of the car or a chocolate Santa Claus from the first floor of the gingerbread house. ❤