Norwegian Craft Traditions with ARNE & CARLOS. 2. The Sweater Detective

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Welcome to Setesdal, Norway! We meet up with Annemor Sundbø, a distant relative of Arne's, to talk about her work as the Norwegian sweater detective. Annemor has spent more than half her life researching, studying and documenting the cultural history of Norway through Norwegian knitting patterns and knitwear. She guides us through the exhibit of her work, currently on display at the Setesdal Museum and explains how the traditional knitting patterns have moved from sweater to sweater
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[@inannashu689]

"My eyes could hear the whispering". What an amazing woman who realized the value of the histories.I really enjoyed and appreciated this very much.

[@catnapper3923]

Oh, she is lovely. I could listen all day. The sweater whisperer: “I listen with my eyes.” She has a beautiful voice and such a keen eye. I can really understand her absorption in this subject. Xx

[@catnapper3923]

I misquoted: “It was my eyes that could hear the whispering,” she said. A wonderful vivid story. I’m watching it again.

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@sarojm893]

53 minutes went by so very quickly, a most absorbing episode with so much history. Thank you Arne and Carlos for taking us along on this wonderful journey

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@pamelaharris4016]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this incredible series sharing Arne's home region of Norway. I can't imagine a more wonderful gift to your fans all over the world.

[@ARNECARLOS]

❤️❤️

[@jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301]

What a treasure she is! Arne and Carlos, thank you for sharing such a beautiful part of your culture.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@jmarieldavis2796]

Annemor’s work.is inspiring. I so appreciate that she dedicated herself to preserving an important aspect of Norwegian heritage.

[@lhraaen]

So enjoyed this

[@barbarabryan-wilson8629]

Fascinating how she was able to do and remember so much a real treasure of history!

[@ARNECARLOS]

An expert!

[@janettebox3571]

Loving this series, so interesting. Thank you Arne and Carlos for taking us along on your wonderful trip.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining!

[@grumpy_poo]

Her enthusiasm and pride for tradition shines from her.... Thank you for the visit...

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@annelokken9456]

Such a fascinating podcast! Thanks to A and C and Annemor for sharing so much knowledge about the history and symbolism of Norwegian knitting designs!

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@jodyturner1187]

My favourite bits were the items that had been repaired over and over again. It shows that life must have been hard, so people had to learn to make do and mend, like they did during the war years, but many decades before! The toughness and ingenuity are amazing!

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@marieeaton-smith5168]

Wonderful, that time flew by. What an amazing woman and the history she gives makes it all come alive. Thanks so much.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@amandacervantes3989]

What a great episode. Thank you for introducing us to an amazing woman.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Amanda!

[@elaineenstone6834]

An amazing lady whose knowledge and joy of her collection shines through.

[@suryvara]

Loved this episode it was so interesting and I can’t wait for the rest of this series! thank you for sharing this tradition, I would not have even known about it otherwise. I have a new appreciation for the practice of knitting, and I will think of it when I knit Norwegian style (thanks to you!)

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@DebiDewdrop61]

Just finished knitting my Mom a knitted knocker. She's a breast cancer survivor. And now I can just relax and enjoy your podcast. Yay!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You deserve it!

[@DebiDewdrop61]

@@ARNECARLOS Aww, thank you. It's one of the reasons I wanted to learn how to knit during self isolation in 2020. So I could make my MOM knitted knockers. Your pod cast tips and tricks along with the sit and knit for a bit squares helped me learn how. I love your kindness, spirit, fun stories and teaching style that shines thru every podcast. Thank you.

[@TexasChance58]

What a fantastic museum tour! I had no idea. Thank you, Annemor for preserving this rich heritage!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@nancybraddell2830]

Thank you for the wonderful visit with Annemore. She is lovely.

[@ludmillarowinsky5479]

Truly interesting. Women's work is often dismissed, but this part of history fascinates me. A wonderful episode. Thank you.

[@lucyburt607]

This was fascinating. The mitten wall hanging shows the creativity of those who turned a functional item into little works of art

[@heidiguldhammer638]

I visited the exhibition in 2019. My husband and I were travelling through Norway in our camper. We went to Setesdal and saw that the Museum had an exhibition about knit. About that time I did not know anything about Annemor. I was speechless! Wow! It was so beautiful, and what a story she told at that museum. I surely hope that this exibition will be travelling out into the world. The museum showed, at that time (2019) also the story of Setesdal costumes and Silverwork, and about how people were living at that specific time, before people went abroad or moved to bigger cities. I will never forget that holiday we had, because of the Setesdal...What a lovely nature and so special, we do not have that kind of Vallyes in my flat country (Denmark). I hope to come back and se the rest of Setesdal!! Arne and Carlos, thanks so much for showing us. I love your videos!

[@isithometimeyet6553]

Such important heritage work that Annemor is doing. So great to find out about the Norwegian knitting tradition.

[@joanneyoung1081]

Nicely presented by annemor Sundbo. A treasure trove of inspirations. Looking forward to opportunity to purchase her book. Will watch again.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@pennypark9070]

Thank you Annemor, Arne and Carlos. These special episodes are wonderful. Thank you so much. 😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@encyaustin7410]

Thank you both so much for this wonderful series! I enjoyed every minute of Annemor's talk and collection! What an amazing woman she is!

[@ARNECARLOS]

She is!

[@marshabanks665]

What a delight this video has been! I loved the waterfall of knits. What a gift she has been to your traditions.

[@blasebaker]

What a great episode. Arne and Carlos thank you for sharing.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Blase!

[@mariellouise1]

This will be a wonderful series ❤️ It was interesting to hear the symbolism behind the designs and how they could be traced across her wall of sweaters. Recycling old sweaters and underwear into quilts was practical and a necessity for those cold Norwegian winters. What a special woman!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@barbarakb8847]

The handwoven tweed is scrumptious! What a wonderful way to recycle wool. Annemor is a National treasure!

[@ARNECARLOS]

She is!

[@susanvanvleck3957]

I can't think of a better way to start my Sunday morning. Breakfast, coffee, and Arne and Carlos. My dad spent two weeks in Norway many years ago as part of his National Guard unit. They called it "summer camp". They were one deep in snow the entire time. He brought back a pair of winter boots and a troll statue. I fell in love with the embroidered edge on the boots. Your sweaters reminded of them. Thank you both so much for sharing this with us!!!

[@maryanncasale87]

So fascinating! I am especially excited to hear about the reindeer from northern Italy since that is where my ancestors are from! Somewhere along the line we are all connected! Thank you, Arne and Carlos!

[@ARNECARLOS]

We all are!

[@sandimichaels2324]

Thank you for sharing your visit at the muesum. Tell Anne - thank you for sharing her knowlesge of the knitting history in Norway. Thank you arle and carlos with sharing your geneolgy on your trips.

[@melanieburns2399]

Fantastic way to start the series. Can not wait for Wednesday’s episode

[@ARNECARLOS]

We hope you like it!

[@TheArualex]

So well done! Excellent. Annemor Sundbøs adorable and admirable. And Arne & Carlos so respectful. Don't ever change your interviewing style.

[@katherinef7249]

Thank you so much for this wonderful visit!

[@irenemacleod5140]

hi arne and carlos i loved what she was telling us about what she was doing with the sweaters i remember my mother and me taking old knitted things and making blankets out of squares we cut out of knitted stuff my they were warm it was very interesting thank you ever so much can hardly wait for the next one see you wed

[@casss586]

This is so fascinating! I love your Norwegian-cultural-history content, and these learning/teaching trips throughout the country are truly wonderful. I hope you continue to do these series for many years to come! I’ve already learned so much, and I can’t wait to learn more from the experts you will be speaking with in the coming episodes! Thanks!

[@susanq8925]

Wow! Sweater Detective, indeed! Her depth and breadth of her knowledge is impressive. We should all be grateful for the day she decided to ask for weaving lessons all of those years ago.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is true!

[@CJ-cn1sf]

What a wealth of knowledge she has. Enjoyed today very much. Looking forward to the next people we will meet. Thanks

[@glorias3838]

You two are Norwegian ambassadors. Your passion is evident.

[@fwhite8348]

We are indebted to Annemor for her presence of mind to save and document these treasures and their history! Frequently today, details are kept at a high level. How much I love Annemor's awareness of the subtle differences that transfer in design and how she saved examples to illustrate what she was seeing to share with the world. Thank you for introducing us to this fascinating woman and her accomplishments! The explanation of the 'night shirt' was especially intriguing to me. Listening how designs had functions to protect and enhance one's life was quite fascinating. Also interesting was the explanation of male designs like 'lice'. Thank you for another superb video. You are both loved!

[@hollyrust2174]

So clever the use of garments after they have been worn and reworn until they become underwear! Also the part about recycling the wool - how inventive and practical instead of throwing away. Loved the waterfall of mittens and all the history too. Can’t wait til Wednesday! Thank you Arne & Carlos ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

See you Wednesday!

[@kathleenkaar6557]

“My eyes could hear the whispering “. What a lovely way to describe her research activity ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@linsmith2310]

How Exciting History is and Thank's for this experience Wonderful and Beautifully ❤😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@kathybeltz6910]

a very dear friend, Norwegian born, but was my neighbor and fellow church member in Virginia is coming to the end of her time here on earth..i love the story of the double raven, looking forward and back, and will think of her current journey this way...thank you for sharing this with me.....

[@carolhudak3173]

Awesome presentation! The history found in the knitwear is fascinating. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@annewebbpots]

I love that you are doing this. So important to promote traditional craft, history, and cultural traditions like this before those traditions are lost. Thank you so much for sharing. Very interesting!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Anne!

[@andreamorrissey2638]

This is fantastic!!! So much Information from so many historical and cultural angles. Thank you so much!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@cherylg.813]

Fascinating! I love vintage knitwear and loved this episode. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely information with all of us! ❤😘

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@jackieoneil779]

OMG Gentlemen, this is such an interesting show. Thank you so much.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@annkathy257]

Thank you Arne and Carlos for introducing us to Annemor! This educational interview was interesting and enlightening! 💕

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome

[@treeinthenorth918]

Saved up these episodes while I knit my 2nd ever pair of socks. So inspiring and love her stories about symbols. Thank you for taking us along on your road trip and

[@MicheleLJudd]

Absolutely fascinating! I am really excited to watch future episodes of this series and learn more about the Norwegian culture and history. Thank you Arne & Carlos for providing such quality content to your viewers.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Michele!

[@margaretberryman6260]

Love, love, love this. How wonderful. Thanks so much for showing this.

[@bernicemcgowan6657]

So many different patterns. So amazing! And the reminder of how people used and reused and mended and changed one garment into another type of garment.

[@liseranger7753]

Wonderful episode! A dive into Setesdal's knitting history. Rich and inspiring! Thank you Arne, Carlos and Annemor S.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Lise!

[@alysonrodrigues122]

Such an important message of support and reverence for the crafting community. Knitting , crochet as well as other related crafts are not considered as relatable or relevant. I still get comments like, 'Oh, that's cute. So old fashioned.' I never take this comment seriously. But, it's shocking to me because the fact is these crafts are vibrant and more relevant than ever. That's why I think this programme is such an important one. So much is learned about the cultural perspective of people as well as the periods within history of the community. I love the fact that highlighting these craft specialists you 'Arne and Carlos' supports the continuation of these vital crafts. Way to go. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Alyson!

[@tpoole69]

Unbelievable amount of knowledge given in just 53 minutes- I love this program and I just wanted to thank you for sharing and providing this treasure and opportunity to see such history and life. Thank you Arne & Carlos & team for such dedication and hard work!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Tonya!

[@KateColors]

Wow! What a treasure you have in Annamor! Thank you! --KateColors

[@julielandy9162]

This is knowledge that would have been lost. Thank you for taking us with you on this journey

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@Fuxjaga]

Thank you very much for sharing these deep insights! Not only they offer many details about almost forgotten special knowledge. But additionally this is a great documentary how our ancestors preserved, re- and upcycled worn stuff for many many times. This is getting IMO a new meaning in our “modern” age and it’s discussions about sustainability and how to overcome the throw-away-society of the last decades. Keep on the way you do - I really enjoy your work!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@gaboperis7179]

What a fantastic episode!! Fascinating! Thank you so much for bringing all this culture and tradition from Setesdal🥰

[@kenwood9490]

Such a fascinating history in this episode!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@jillfoster6369]

Wow, what a knowledgeable lady the sweater detective is. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing guys 🧶🧶

[@jenhanlon3840]

Just amazing….how passionate and interesting, especially explaining how the pattern moved through knitwear. Fabulous

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@smiths6311]

I loved this episode so much that I've watched it twice and will no doubt do so again. What an abundant wealth of information this lady has! She's a national treasure. Thanks for showing us here on the other side of the world in Tasmania. We're loving this series - it has the quality of a professionally produced documentary of international standard. Well done! ❤ XX

[@GailK.]

What a fascinating episode! She is a wealth of historic information in many subjects and makes me want to get her books and learn more. I am looking forward to your next episode with her. Every piece tells a story doesn’t it. Thank you.

[@rosiecat123]

I could listen to Annemor talk for days. She is truly a national treasure. That mitten display is so amazing. If I were there I'd stand and look at it for hours. Can't wait to hear the history of the Setesdal sweater.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Neither can we!

[@laurelrobbins8673]

This was such a fascinating episode. Thank you for letting us see this wonderful collection!

[@jenniferrichmond1009]

Such a fantastic episode. I love how the knitwear was mended over and over (and especially turning a sweater into underpants!), it was truly valued and treasured. I wish it was like that now-clothing is so disposable…What a wealth of knowledge!

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@gaboperis7179]

What a fantastic episode! Fascinating knowledge from Annemore, thank you for bringing Setendal’s tradition and culture 🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Gabo!

[@saracrittendencoppedge4522]

How marvelous. So interesting. I will watch this again and again. Just yesterday I was looking at old photos of my Mother at the beach in the mix 40's. She is wearing a hand knit two piece bathing suit, a wool knit in black and white. So I found it especially interesting to see the bathing suits! I can hardly wait for the next episode.

[@jennyweyman3039]

Thankyou this was a fabulous trip through time. Annemor is fascinating.Amazingly here in Australia we have some Norwegian knitted items, our friends from Stavanger gave us one sweater with the clasps on the front, two jumpers and our friend's daughter knitted me some mittens when we were last there in 2017!! We love everything Norwegian!! My ancestors came from Scotland and I feel strangely close to Scandinavia. Mum says we have Scandi roots in our DNA! That's why!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

This is so so great about ways to recycle wool. I love the idea of a mitten waterfall. Annemor Sundbø, is such a great person ! Thanks for presenting her to us.

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@samigirl1853]

So much information. I just love all of the history and actual examples. I’m of Swedish heritage but enjoying very much. Thank you!!!

[@cwdresmker]

AMAZING episode-I can't wait for more. So fascinating...I could listen for days!

[@johannawilliamson649]

Thanks you so much for this lovely inspirational podcast. Fantastic to see all these beautiful pieces. Such a treat !!👏👏👏✅

[@carlenehall2979]

🤗 Thank you Arne and Carlos for a very interesting video! Looking forward to more of these videos this month!

[@lenabreijer1311]

Oh oh I found her book on the rag pile in the mill in the library a few years ago and I carefully copied out a few patterns that I have used on socks, especially the ravens. How wonderful to see all those pieces and hear her talk about them. I think I will have to put that book on my Christmas wishlist so my daughters will know what to get me.

[@chrisdonohoo]

Amazing work she has done. . . thanks for bringing her & her work to new viewers!

[@mariannekitsiosverkaart]

Very interesting. Nice to hear the history behind all these beautiful sweaters.

[@amandabroad6139]

This is just the most wonderful series xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@suedale1865]

Wow absolutely fascinating (the sweater detective) & all those beautiful patterns Full of admiration for her work in preserving them for future generations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@angelaevans8632]

A huge thank you both for this wonderful podcast. Annamor gave us a wonderful guided tour of her exhibition. The mitten wall is breathtaking and how marvellous that she had the insight to preserve examples of these beautiful patterns from her “rag bags”. From rags to riches. It’s fascinating how many of these garments were made for the working man often for practical reasons like keeping them warm but great effort went into prolonging their life with repeated darning etc. I loved this episode and really look forward to the next one. Thank you. XAngela

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@rehrerrobin6025]

Another national treasure of Norway!

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Arne, hello Carlos. This was such an interesting episode. All the beautiful old knitted garments. Lovely. Well done guys. I am looking forward to the next in the series. Take care and see you soon xxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

See you soon Annie!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that was fascinating! so much knowledge that is almost forgotten - thank you! xxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

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[@katehosford2657]

I just watched this for the second time tonight. It is so fascinating. Anemor is such a treasure for your country. The patterns of Norwegian knitwear and the stories behind them is fascinating. I will watch this again soon because it is rich with amazing facts about your culture. Many years ago I lived in Stckholm Maine among the lovely Swedish people. Then later I married a man from Vermont whose grandmother emigrated from Sweden to North America when she was a small child. So my mother in law was 1/2 Swedish and my husband was 1/4Swedish. I have for many years had a special place in my heart for all things Scandinavian Nowyou have ignited my interest in Norway and I hope somehow someday I can visit there and also Sweden and Denmark. Thank you for the wonderful Setesdal podcasts! I’m learning so much. With love from Katie 💖💖💖

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Kate!

[@spinningmya]

Perhaps my favorite or at least one of your best podcasts. I learned so very much. Thank you.

[@treehouse3240]

What an interesting history and stories combined. Lovely.

[@Mandy-tl2un]

I really enjoyed this. So interesting to listen to Annemor talk about her work.

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻

[@joerutherford3976]

Loved this episode. So much interesting information. The quilt from men's under ware is great! True recycling. Arne, your cousin is lovely.

[@agnesjamont3588]

She is a treasure! Thank you for this fascinating episode❤️

[@Marielm1]

This is the most history I have ever watched about knitting and it is wonderful. Thank you. I hope it helps you achieve your goals.

[@candygrubisic]

Absolutely LOVED this episode!!! Enjoyed listening to Annemor Sundbø so much. That's so cool that she documented the patterns/designs using the knitting machine. Clever idea. That's a cool piece of history...the "patchwork" blanket. Nice tweed, especially the piece that had multiple colors in it. I agree, the mitten wall was a beautiful wall, so fun.

[@georgianasstudio]

This is just wonderful, what an absolute treat to learn this. I’m falling in love with Norwegian textiles.

[@penkast1605]

What a wonderful episode! I love learning about history and knitting. Thank you, Arne and Carlos for sharing all this knowledge with us!

[@marykoritheasmith2411]

We could listen to this talented lady for hours. What a wonderful exhibit!

[@arlettem.garcia6831]

Wow! Thank you so much for this presentation. So much rich history. And thanks to Annemor for her work in preserving all this. Loved it❤️.

[@nancybarricklo2079]

I feel so enriched; I love learning about history and culture. So interesting! I'm especially impressed how the patterns each have a symbolism and significance to the wearer. Thank you!!!