Q & A - November 2019 - ARNE & CARLOS

[@mimimoffit8000]

I love when you give your opinions about needles, yarn etc. ,but mostly love the way you tell people that anything you do is okay. The idea that whatever works successfully for YOU, is correct. 💕

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kbl23sorem]

Hi Arne and Carlos. Thanks for reviving my enthusiasm for knitting! I have been told I knit a “weird way” by American knitters and I should learn a different style. My Norwegian Tante taught me to knit when I was a girl. It’s so nice to watch you knit and learn more using the Norwegian style, in the way I was originally taught. I can knit color strand now without becoming frustrated. Tusen tak!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Berthine.

[@buzzyanderson4131]

I was sitting in a hotel lobby preparing to write a eulogy and met a friend who was knitting. We shared a moment of grief and our love for knitting and Arne and Carlos!

[@marialuisaponce18]

🥀I am sorry for your loss🙏 🌺🌻🌹I'm glad you found a friend in your time of grief😪

[@ARNECARLOS]

Our condolences!

[@kelliryan464]

I think the size of a knitter's (crocheter) hands truly effects the hooks and needles we prefer. The wool we use effects how well it slides in the needle. It effects how we hold our needles as well. Arthritis makes us adapt our technique. Our love of the craft makes us find our way. Thank you for sharing. I watch your videos twice. Once for the beauty and once for the hygge. Bless you dear fiber friends .:*:.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@KaringOne1]

Thank you both for your honesty and sharing with us all! It is refreshing to hear professionals tell us that it is okay to have a ‘jog’ in our work and to relax and enjoy our knitting. Well said. I loved your comments about magic loop and circulars for socks, I don’t like them either. Keep up the great work. You are both a breath of fresh air!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@stitchersdelight]

What a lovely view of your property ! So peaceful and secluded. I love when you say that the only really important thing about knitting is that we enjoy it, don't sweat the small stuff...lol ! Have a wonderful week...

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a wonderful week yourself!

[@Artemis3133]

I love your approach to knitting! It takes all the anxiety out of it. Basically, it’s “don’t sweat the small stuff”. And speaking of small stuff, I’ve just finished knitting the Save the Children sweater for my grandson Davey. He’s not yet 3 years old and the smallest size in the pattern is 4 years, so he’s a little swamped by it at the moment. However, by the next Australian winter he should be big enough to wear it skiing. Lovely pattern!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Lynda and we are sure he will grow into it.

[@lizjo7213]

Always a pleasure to see your lovely faces....I really appreciated the comment regarding "the jog" because I'm certain many of your followers want to emulate you...while it may seem like a small thing, it's huge in terms of encouraging people to find their own path, to trust and have fun with it. Happy Holidays, Arne and Carlos!!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@thingsretiredpeopledo3060]

I am 64 and in regard to the jog when knitting patterned hats, etc. I always had the vague feeling I was doing it wrong and one day I would finally find out how to do it properly. I'm gratified to learn that won't be necessary, lol. I've always just parked the hat with the "seam" at the back. Thank you for clearing my conscience, Arne & Carlos!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Rachel!

[@janikabertone5566]

I agree with you both the magic loop just stinks, it just doesn't flow or is at all relaxing. That said, you both say it all the time, knitting or any craft you do should be relaxing. Don't worry about perfection do the best you can and you will enjoy it more. Have a happy week and I cannot wait for your Christmas cooking podcast!! ⛄⛄⛄⛄⛄

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a happy week yourself!

[@knitlocal6675]

Carlos I love your laughter...thumbs up..see you next time and have a great week

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a great week yourself!

[@rondavis9972]

Very sorry to hear you say you "hate" magic loop. Such strong language towards a technique that works so well for knitting two at a time socks toe up. As an educator, one has to share all the ways something can be done regardless of your personal feelings towards a particular technique. Please give magic loop a chance again. I find it most predictive in my sock knitting adventures. Thank you guys for all you do for our knitting community.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@Gymnastics-er3kx]

Arne and Carlos, you both make me smile and the day a better one. Your take on perfectly imperfect is very true, all hand made things should reflect this, that’s what makes them unique.🌸🙂

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@Bobbieliz]

Thank you Arne and Carlos for reminding me to just relax and enjoy what I knit, not worrying about the product I knit...just enjoy it!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@mistyblue5312]

EZ said “you are the boss of your knitting”!! So I don’t sweat the small stuff like jogs!! They are just design elements for me. Wishing you Happy hugge knitting. 🤗😘

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy knitting yourself!

[@sandpiperca4722]

Absolutely love your sweaters. Hope you are ready for a cold winter by the lake. We are ramping up for a cold one here in 🇨🇦. Lots of indoor crafting. Quilting, knitting, crochet and cross stitch.😍

[@ARNECARLOS]

yes, we are getting ready!

[@esperanzapliego8792]

Gracias Arne gracias Carlos por compartirnos un pedacito de vida y muchos conocimientos, seguiré tu consejo Carlos me quedaré con el solo disfrutar el tejido y no preocuparme tanto por las costuras. Mil saludos

[@ARNECARLOS]

:-)

[@JaneDawsonWiley]

I love your attitude towards everything you do. Not being afraid to try, not caring if something doesn't work. It is liberating. I always think that I don't knit properly but I produce some great work so it works for me. (Next time I knit a swatch I'll try knitting the Norwegian way, however, because it looks easier and better.) I always wanted to design knitwear but didn't know where to start. Thanks to you I have got myself a book so I can learn how. I can do it! And even if I fail at first, I also got a few of your pattern books so I have plenty to knit.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We all need to have more fun and less stress!😻

[@843543574]

I'm with you two on the five needle sock knitting ! Aways love your Q & A's !

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Nancy!

[@margaretblair9340]

Love the sweaters in this video. I also enjoy listening to your opinions of knitting, it helps to make it much more fun. Hope you have a great week. Stay safe

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a great week yourself!

[@marthamckeon278]

Once again, love the sweaters! Thanks for being so authentic and unapologetic for your opinions, very refreshing podcast, as usual!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Martha!

[@catherinehastings2309]

Thank you for all the work you both do for your KZbin family. We are very happy to be family members.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Catherine!

[@lisalomano1]

A video of some of your favorite inspirational books you acquired lately would be great! Also I appreciate that you two keep it real! Knitting should be fun!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes, we might do one on books.

[@micheleellis3338]

I love spending time with you watching your podcast, you are both amazing and wonderfully talented. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us. ❤️👋🏻😁👍🏻

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Michele.

[@Jennerwtx1]

Carlos, you made me laugh so hard, you were so frank about other people’s knitting books. 🤣 and really, the jog isn’t anything to stress about, just look at stuff that’s mass produced...lots of jogs that are way worse. Knitting is Zen. I love you guys, look forward to the Sunday podcast!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Jenn!

[@yarninthehollow9960]

Knitting a cowl with my new 60 cm "Prym" circular is a dream, especially as a new Norwegian knitter. Learn the purl stitch was a challenge, but the teardrop point helps catch the yarn. And, I'll never sweat the "jog" when I change colors again. thanks again for all the great mindful knit tips.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Donna, thank you for watching!

[@DutchJoan]

These episodes of Qs and As are lovely. Like having a chat. And it's easy to do my crochet while listening. In the meantime I admire your wonderful sweaters and the conservatory and the view through the windows. Have a very nice week too! Edit: thank you for what you explained about animal welfare. That is very good to know.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@maemak6182]

Arne you are right, I think the obsession with jogs are a new thing, just relax and make it and enjoy!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes!

[@draadjelosjokeschuurman]

You are not rude at all, but just realistic about the jogs. It's a new thing indeed, a few years ago nobody cared about it. Another new thing I'm amazed of, is the huge amount of different sock heels. My grandmother always made the same heel, so do I, and it always fits. So why would you make it more different than necessary? I love your traditional way of thinking about knitting and other crafts.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@christinelinn9250]

Good evening my lovely friends I've watched your Q & A a bit late tonight. I really enjoyed listen to your thoughts on needle sizes for different projects to talking about animals being treated ans how well the yarn is. None of us would buy wool from animals mistreated.. Go Arne..... Your right when you said to Carlos its our channel we can say what you like. I'm trying to look forward to Christmas as my son say it will be my last one so have viking of Norway garn and knitted 15 hats and knitted slippers and can't wait to put all 28 Christmas Balls on my tree. Anyway. Have a good week stay warm and safe till next Sunday keep smiling. Kram xx

[@ARNECARLOS]

You have been busy!

[@sylvienguyen3361]

The answer, regarding ethically sourced wool, is much appreciated. Thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Sylvie.

[@patwagner9308]

You two fellas never fail to be fun & interesting.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Pat!

[@teriadams7398]

I agree knitting is supposed to be fun and relaxing....let little stuff go...but if you feel the need find a solution to your issues 😄

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@momgrandma5496]

I used to read 30+ books a year, life circumstances keep me from doing that at the moment. Now I keep a list of purchased, read books on my iPhone, donate the ones I don’t keep to my local library. I gravitate towards thick books, if an author has something worthwhile to write about, I feel it would be difficult for them to stop writing, plus my not wanting it to end. I have favorite authors, but I read the first few paragraphs of a book, get a feel for an author I’m not familiar with, good indicator of their style. Rarely do I read thin books, unless recommended, the last being ‘Where'd You Go, Bernadette’, excellent. I digress, agree that artists of any kind should not get wrapped around perfection, life’s too short...enjoy. Enjoy your holiday preparations guys.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is a great theory!

[@Jessesmom12]

Wonderful episode. I love seeing your home.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@debbie.mckenzie]

I had never heard the word 'mulesing' before today so of course I went straight to Google. I always learn something from your show.Thank you from Tennessee!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Debbie!

[@sherinylund1659]

Please share your library of favorite books!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Sheri!

[@marialuisaponce18]

Im catching up with the video😢 your video came out just as we were living to the mountains🌲 to go snowmobiling. Any way.I never thought of a question, I always just anjoy the video, I listen to the things Arne says, I laugh a little, some times Arne makes me laugh a lot. I think, I have to start thinking of some questions to ask you guys. Love you guys!!!!🥀 God bless you 🌺Arne & Carlito's🙏😘

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Maria Luisa!

[@blasebaker]

Have fun on your trip to America.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Blase!

[@bagladysendtheferalspinner3761]

Hi Arne and Carlos, Thank you for your video. Cheers, Laura

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Laura!

[@memefraser3961]

Thank you, I really enjoy our Sunday visits. To me, a hobby should be relaxing and improving skills. I don’t look for perfection because I am not perfect. There are many ways to do something so I do what pleases me. So glad to see that you and many others feel the same way. Glad you care so much about the environment and animal welfare. Please continue to do so. Thank you for taking time for these Q&A’s. By the way, what is this term jog. This is a new one for me. Take care 🧶🧶🇨🇦

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, jog means that the stripes are not in line. We have made tutorial on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6uwe3ilodtmrpY

[@memefraser3961]

Thank you Arne and Carlos for replying. I did see that video after I watched your video on Arne knitting a blanket with scraps. Jog didn’t bother me so I didn’t try it. I forgot what it was called. Thank you 🧶🧶🇨🇦

[@claudiafigueiredo7969]

Hi Arne and Carlos! Thank you for another fun/informative video! Arne, I just wanted to let you know that I used DPNs for the first time, to make “Pants for Magnus”. I made some changes to the pattern, because I’m using them for another doll that is taller and doesn’t have a tail. Well, they're no snakes, but using DPNs was hard. I did make the whole thing harder for me: I’m super new at knitting (have only made half a dozen of dishcloths since teaching myself how to knit in April this year, from KZbin videos), I used dark navy blue cotton, on dark 3.00mm DPNs. Hard! I wanted to knit Norwegian style, but it was just too much for me. I still want to knit Norwegian style and use DPNs, so I’ll keep practicing! It’s a good thing I’m so new to this, because I can choose the style I want to learn - so far, I’m knitting Portuguese ☺ Anyway, thank you for the pattern and the video: Q&As are great!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome and have fun knitting!

[@marianeill6234]

I’ve told you this before, and I will tell you again... you MAKE MY DAY!!!! Awesome post!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Maria!

[@hollyrust2174]

Love your podcasts as always and never long enough! Would love a book review of what the two of you are reading - maybe brief - I think I am so much like Arne - love to read, love to knit, love to garden and ride in my Beetle but don’t like to cook, ha, ha! Anyway, enjoyed this episode as always ❤️ 💕 💗

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Holly.

[@charlettelogan4354]

This was enjoyable to watch while working on my project I'm making a cardigan for my dog , it's nice getting to get to know you both better

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Charlette!

[@Cthecool]

I love watching you Both! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving! It’s my birthday today so I’m just going to relax and watch your videos!☺️

[@nancynickerson4341]

Happy birthday from Nova Scotia, Carla!

[@Cthecool]

Thank You very much 🌹

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy belated birthday Carla!

[@Cthecool]

ARNE & CARLOS Thank You very Much🌹

[@jamesblanton5600]

Love addi square.....wonderful for old people like me......deb

[@ARNECARLOS]

Good!

[@suellengeis1250]

I would love a list of Arne's favorite books for 2019. :)

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is a good suggestion!

[@jcortese3300]

I love the matching sweater yokes. :-)

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@helennorbury9765]

I love your Q&A’s, I’m so nosey. I really look forward to Sunday’s. Thank you gentlemen xxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Helen!

[@velmad3091]

Thank you for this Sunday and great that you care for animal. So do I. About the jog I am also thinking of it as a seam. Have a nice week.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@thewol7534]

I love the sweaters you chose for this podcast. Arne looks great in the green and you are definitely a blue boy. I live in Texas. You will probably fly over me when you go to Taos. Wave!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@TheLittletrees]

I am beginning to think I should use the longer double pointed needles, dropping stitches with the smaller ones?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Do what suits you best.

[@944gemma]

Your sweaters are GORGEOUS.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Gemma.

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Love your Q&As. Love your reverse sweaters.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@glorias3838]

All your videos are interesting because I'm new to your podcasts.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Gloria.

[@maryalgar8779]

Very relaxing to watch the river behind you. Would love to see your library in a video.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Mary!

[@friendshipjoy9841]

Great video! Arne you did well at the end! 🙂

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@victoriahagopian1741]

Exelent video. You are the best for me !! Happy winter happy holidays!! Love you 💕🌈💖✌️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Victoria!

[@amandahall7399]

I love you guys! Thank you for allowing me to be part of you day!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@judydickens1916]

Thankyou for your references to books you love.. I would love to hear more about this topic..

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes, we might have to do an episode on books.

[@KKnits]

Always enjoy the video visit! Question, is it possible to add a PayPal option for purchasing on your web site? If so, pretty please add it 😄👍🏼

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Karen, we will look into that.

[@KKnits]

ARNE & CARLOS That would be awesome! Thankyou, I hope it is doable 😄

[@mariaantoniettabrandino9430]

Arne, would you consider writing a post with your favourite books in 2019? do you know that Art Garfunkel (Simon and Garfunkel) has an ongoing list of his books starting in 1968. And also Bill Gates has a favourite books list. You are trendy !

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@qiviutqueen5705]

Beautiful sweaters !

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Beverly!

[@77sun222]

Hello ArneCarlos My question is... Is it better to use 5 dpns or is 4dpns ok? Yes i would like you to add a favourite books section on your blog.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Sharon, we use 5 DPNs but use what you prefer.

[@Karenkmc1]

❤️🇳🇴See You , Baking my Julekake now AND still Knitting Christmas Stockings ❤️🎅❤️🎄❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Never ending Christmas stockings!

[@Karenkmc1]

ARNE & CARLOS YES!!!! Every time I finish one I think of someone else to make a stocking for ❤️🎄🎅🎄❤️

[@virgorising7388]

Oh, thank God. Someone else who hates the magic loop. Thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

we all have our preferances.

[@kellydavis2608]

Really enjoy watching you guys. I bought perfect yarn and they came out great for my boyfriend. Made 3 other pair with other yarn had problem with size the receipe was great. Lost my husband from cancer cant buy yarn anymore do to money but very glad I spent the 20 dollars. Have a great Christmas

[@ARNECARLOS]

Have a lovely Christmas.

[@Marisol0625]

Hello . . .yes I do love that you recommend and also let us know what you do not like. 😊

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Mari!

[@olgoniolgoni4803]

Хорошенький реглан получился!!!👏👏👏

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@laurajmcdowell]

I love your saying, " there is no wrong way and there is no right way " ...... that's such a great philosophy in life as well. Except when one is doing BRAIN SURGERY .... hahahaaaaa!!!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is true!

[@stitchesinpink]

Has anyone who knit the Regia Pairfect sock yarn run into what I did…and that was the striped section was way to short and I had to knit the rest to the toe with just green. It is making it look like a very LARGE toe section. I haven’t knit my second sock so i don’t know how that will turn out. I’m very disappointed in the yarn!!

[@debido2u]

Happy Sunday Gentlemen ✌🏻❤️🧶

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@kathyk479]

I try to knit a hat a always I get a mobeous loop! !

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@Marcia-oh1yy]

Nice week!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well!

[@shirleybeard2318]

It would be very nice to hear book suggestions. All subject matters.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Shirley!

[@TheLittletrees]

Hi there, have been busy, want to wish you a wonderful and healthy holiday season and a prosperous New Year

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Linda, you too!

[@silviav760]

Hola pibes, ( en español Argentino) ustedes son re piolas ( Agradables ,amistosos) luego sigo ampliando el lenguaje tanguero (Lunfardo) que siempren sigan así de cancheros( inteligentes ) chau ( hasta siempre), desde Buenos Aires Argentina

[@ARNECARLOS]

:-)

[@katgore99]

Thank you

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Kat!

[@carolinabjorkman5508]

Very interesting episod.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@audreyabbott7806]

Sadly, many jobs in the US require us to apply for our days off a year in advance.

[@ARNECARLOS]

🤔

[@triciamcintosh6964]

How can you learn about the welfare of the animals that produce the wool?

[@ARNECARLOS]

You can read up on the suppliers you use.

[@georginaprice1530]

"What I Talk About When I Talk About Running", by Murakami. A small book, different from his fiction, lovely writing, you may enjoy it.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for this suggestion!

[@claudiamorgan4457]

Where can we post questions for you to answer? I have one: How do you deal with moths? With so much wool and open spaces in your beautiful home, how do you keep out the moths?

[@stitchersdelight]

they answered that in a previous episode, it might have been the one where they talk about taking care of their sweaters. I believe they said they put them out in the cold because wool is self cleaning and that removes odours and any bugs. I hope that helps ?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi, we answer this in this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYGnn3SwZb2ffsk

[@claudiamorgan4457]

@@stitchersdelight Thank you

[@hazeldonner1855]

Couldn’t agree more, who gives a jot about jogs 😂🤣😂. Lighten up knitters and stop worrying so much.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Hazel!

[@jkobis]

I also dislike magic loop. love dps

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Janice.

[@blasebaker]

What was Arne knitting?

[@ARNECARLOS]

A sock.

[@mimimoffit8000]

I’m here ... HI

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Mimi!

[@beajannis9928]

Where is your lovely dog Freya? 😃

[@ARNECARLOS]

Out looking for moose.

[@beajannis9928]

ARNE & CARLOS 😂😂😂

[@miriamblue]

❤ + ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@lyndasnart7823]

😎👍🇦🇺

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Lynda!

[@sherinylund1659]

Please show me how to fold paper and straw into Christmas hearts and stars for the 🌲 Have you seen what I am talking about?

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for this tutorial suggestion.

[@enidmaidment8469]

V

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@99zanne]

There is NO knitting inspector!!

[@ARNECARLOS]

😀

[@summersailing8175]

what has happened????? Arne are you getting irritated from too much criticism? There is a change in the way you joke.....it is rather flippant sometimes. I really hope you do not change your kind and caring way you communicate.... to bring a relaxed happy moment in time sharing craft ideas. Please keep smiling and welcoming.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are sorry you feel this way! We don't get much negative criticism, so there is really nothing for us to be irritated about and therefore, we don't understand why you get this impression. We've read all the other comments on this particular video and you seem to be the only one that feels this way, since all the other feedback we have received is 100% positive! In any case, we apologise if we said something that leads you to think that, if we did, it wasn't intentional on our part.

[@annevano]

An episode about your favorite books would be so good. Thank you for the tips,