Sit and Knit for a Bit with ARNE & CARLOS - Episode 7

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ARNE & CARLOS
Sit and Knit for a Bit with ARNE & CARLOS - Episode 7
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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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[@krystleulrich2749]

I just want you both to know that I LOVE that these little sessions often go over 30 minutes. ❤

[@olive5890]

I agree and 30 min. or so is the perfect reminder to stretch out and stand up from my knitting!

[@caryulmer5578]

I just love these podcasts so much! Please, please never stop doing them.😊

[@a.omurbattalgazi1313]

Thank you for this wonderful “being together”. I love the traditional belt, the neck warmer, the sweet dogs, the grow house, the fluffy plant which is slowly getting healthy again, Arne’s searching for words and saying sweet Norwegian words, Carlos translating, Arne trying to find ancestors in Brooklyn, Carlos mom popping the bubble wraps... See you on Sunday, much love from Istanbul ♥️

[@ARNECARLOS]

Wow, what a wonderful recap our our episode!

[@a.omurbattalgazi1313]

🌸🤗🌺

[@RosannaRiondato]

I'm really enjoying catching up on the episodes. I always have a smile on my face. I, too, love that the talks go over 30 minutes. 🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@lisastanfield3108]

Uh-oh!! “Garter envy”! 😂 Is it me? But the garter braiding reminds me of “friendship bracelets”? Kinda a nice sentiment! ☺️

[@nancybarricklo2079]

They reminded me, too, of "friendship bracelets", and I was corrected because they are woven, not knotted!

[@roli3342]

closer to native american finger weaving

[@nathalieslachmuylders]

@@roli3342 Yes, I thought it looks remarkable like the fingerwoven sashes of native american culture. I can't see the difference actually, aside from the number of threads used. It's so fascinating about weaving, that alike practices originated in cultures that are far removed from each other.

[@chrisdonohoo]

This podcast was just long enough for me to cast on a bird, completing the tail & rump! It's difficult for me to stop knitting birds! :)

[@Scor-ah]

It is cold and snowing in North Idaho...good time to start knitting...I love listening to you two banter back and forth with love in your hearts

[@lennacummings7624]

Thank you, thank you for listening and providing a dickey pattern!! I so enjoy your Sit and Knit for a Bit and your Sunday tutorials!! I’ve tried watching other knitting podcasts, and they just can’t hold a candle to yours!! Thanks for the entertainment during this stressful time!! I guess I love the exclamation points today!! 😉

[@JonnaEL]

I'm so grateful for this podcast. Life is so stressful and this is one of the bright moments in my week.

[@annewilson8783]

Dogs can be poisoned by those bulbs in the greenhouse. Be careful.🐕🐶

[@marjorie8648]

Thank you Arne and Carlos for another engaging podcast. So needed to help us all keep positive. I am crocheting a blanket while watching and listening . I have bubble wrap at my front door behind the door curtain...it works well, even though bits of it have been popped by my grandchildren! Best Wishes to you both and thankyou!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy crocheting!

[@ingridterbeek]

I love hearing from your culture and how you make your folk costumes, so thank you very much. It is a pleasure to watch your Sit and knit for a bit.🤗

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@momgrandma5496]

You both are a very bright spot in an otherwise stressful week, allowing me to forget for a bit, to smile and laugh. See you both on Wednesday.

[@annarnold3610]

Good afternoon. Spending Wednesday afternoon with you is my favorite time of the week. Thank you.

[@tonyawhite7932]

It's really quite nice to sit and sip and crochet and laugh with you both for a bit each week. Thank you for the blocks and the patterns and the stories and especially the community. That title is so fitting the moment!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@pamelastock6167]

Thank you for another enjoyable Sit and Knit for a Bit. I always get some needlework done and end up in a better mood than when I sat down to watch.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for joining us!

[@annglaister]

My favourite time, along with everyone else on here ..getting my knitting ready ...it’s pretty bad but hay🤣🤣

[@audreyabbott7806]

Arne has my ♥️! Buying beautiful things, I say, not hoarding! And suitcases help store more things. Carlos & Arne, you make me smile!

[@ARNECARLOS]

😂

[@annies2416]

Today I enjoyed your podcast as I sat outside in my garden. You are great company no matter what we are doing.💕 Carlos, I’m sorry you are struggling with post-Covid memory loss. Your memory is still better than most of ours but I hope it returns to 100% soon!🍁🍃🍂

[@lizadams2263]

I love the cross talk especially about your mothers! Their secrets revealed. Except that all of Lillehammer knows Arne's mom's shopping skills!

[@ARNECARLOS]

😂

[@marykneeland1214]

Oh so delightful, educational, FUN - on a cold gray day, thank you and special hug to Frelmer (the both of them ❤️)

[@bethlove6339]

I love you both! You help keep me sane in these troubled times!! Thank you🥰🥰

[@virginiasomerville5113]

I dont mind all the fun and silliness, it reminds me of my family when it is possible to be together. Stay safe and mind your health. 😍

[@sandybassett4901]

Thank you for being so natural and authentically yourselves. I love your silliness and fun stories. Everything you share is interesting. I feel like You are a part of my lovely family who I always enjoy being around. Thank you for your time!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@ScrappinlizziArt]

Thank you again so so much! I love having you both in my area while I am doing my own thing.. I do not even knit but I am so addicted to watching you both! You add joy to my heart and to my day .. I love kind people and you both fill that bill. Hugs and blessings to you both! Happy that you both are improving in the health area..

[@sparklie962]

I was at my lys yesterday, browsing the Felted Tweed and out of the blue the shopkeeper asked me "are you doing The Dicky from Arne & Carlos?" She already had one customer an hour earlier buying what she needed to do your dicky pattern! We had a great chat talking about this channel and how neither of us are enthusiastic colour-work knitters - but that we've both been giving it a try since subscribing. I have just finished my 7th block - and had fun trying out your layered colourwork technique on the Cat. Meanwhile, I recently bought the pattern for Trym, which will be my first ever large project with any colourwork element, but I'm sure I can do it! Thanks, as always for all the inspiration 😊

[@cathybliss1982]

This square is perfect! And it’s even better on the doll’s sweater.

[@ARNECARLOS]

💖

[@flyinghigh64]

A point of clarification, - 6c is 21 f. From a fellow centigrade country, Canada. Love your cozy sweaters.

[@christinebrown6154]

You are a breath of fresh air. A complete double act. I just loved it.

[@martaaberg3330]

The sweaters you have on are the loveliest shades of red! Another wonderful episode.

[@sheilamiller1002]

I am looking forward to seeing What Arne does with the suitcases. I’m sure it will be fabulous x

[@Rop6ckc]

Sitting and knitting socks for my youngest granddaughter. Thanks again for a great time.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy sock knitting!

[@lindaj237]

Looove this! Don't you ever argue? You get on so well..made for each other!

[@misspeacchy]

I am fascinated by your folk costume projects. Here in the U.S. we don't have them, though some people have costume from their family heritage. Carlos, I was excited to see the stitch of your sweater. My second knitting project was a blanket and that was one of the stitches. It quickly became one of my favorite knitting stitches.

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

Second video I’ve watched. Man, do I love your chatter. I stitch, you ramble. Love it!

[@verdigrisdreams1873]

Great episode today. Your Begonia leaves are stunning! What a wonderful comeback.

[@jacquelynfitzgerald3183]

Thank you for these delightful podcasts! My 8 year old daughter watched it with me today and has requested a rainbow dickey. ❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

Great, we hope she likes it!

[@lindaj237]

Catching up with podcasts from before the lucky day I found you two super gentlemen..😀Lots more catching up to do..I am completely fascinated by your podcasts...

[@Tobyknits]

I am loving the Sit and Knit for a bit....in fact, I am watching them in order from #1 (might take me a while to catch up LOL) and really enjoying them while I sit and knit a bit. Its like having you pop in for a visit with me.

[@ARNECARLOS]

No rush, we hope you have fun!

[@lindav1403]

I have been alone during lockdown, and I can't tell you how much I am enjoying these podcasts. I really miss just casual chatting with friends, and this fills some of that void - and I get to learn more about Norway and there is knitting! My friends are wonderful, but not all of them knit. ;)

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you like them.

[@nancypothier8739]

Hi, you make very beatiful finger weavings! I've almost forgotten we had "ceinture fléchée" in our Quebec folk culture. Our "Bonhomme Carnaval" is always wearing it. Thanks for the cat chart!! I want to make it in crochet. I love the way you share simple thigs of your life, a slice of your life in Norway.

[@suzannegill9233]

You Guys really brighten a gloomy day. It's grey and overcast here on Anglesey, Wales UK. We're in lockdown again! Everyone is feeling gloomy. You two are an awesome tonic. I giggled all the way through with you both and thank you from the bottom of my heart. xxxx

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Suzanne!

[@evelynfrench804]

Arne and Carlos, thank you for a delightful podcast. Thanks also for the block pattern! ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Evelyn!

[@sylviasanchez-freitas3455]

Hi. Wonderful Wonderful 👏 ❤. It's nice just to sit and laugh along with you both. Stay safe and keep warm. See you Sunday. Big Hug

[@gjmiller138]

When the sky is the grayest and your hit with a bag of lemons it's good to know I can sit and knit (crochet) with you both. Hugs

[@ARNECARLOS]

Glad you came over!

[@bettykempster3376]

Thank you so much for the dickey patterns. I'm in Kentucky so probably need to use cotton yarn--it doesn't get so cold. Today it's 80 degrees! Love you guys.

[@annieboulton5759]

Hi Arne and Carlos. I loved your Sit and Knit for a Bit episode this week. Stay warm xxx

[@carolynhoover9444]

Update:watched last night! What a fun sit and knit a bit! I don't really knit but you are inspiring me to pick up the needles after 30 years! Love that you have to keep your mother out of the greenhouse! Very funny.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Hi Carolyn, we are so happy to read that you are considering knitting again!

[@pamhillabolt8179]

Just listening to you both talk, puts me in a better mood. Keep Smiling

[@lynetteruest480]

I love Sit and Knit for a Bit! I love too visiting with you both twice a week and to see Freja and Helmer.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We love having you over!

[@aaronjtracy]

I just wanted to tell you thank you! Your videos have been keeping me company as I knit my first sweater, it’s fair isle and it’s in Rowans super fine Merino 4 ply, and it’s slow going so all of your quarantine videos have kept me company

[@milvertonmom50]

You are both so precious. I love watching your videos. Thank you for being so wonderful!

[@patwagner9308]

You fellas are such a hoot ! Sure do like the cat square....color is pretty & design is, too. I crocheted a few rows on my shawl while I watched. Love your stories.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Pat!

[@elizabethlangley5643]

I could listen to you two chatting all day long! Xx

[@TheDarthmom1]

Your podcasts are never too long. The doll looks cute. Arne enjoy hearing family stories. I heard Brooklyn. I'm originally from Staten island, across from Brooklyn. Can't wait to see the finished Folk Costumes on you guys. I like to pop the bubble wrap. It's a stress reliever. Thank you. Carlos hope you start feeling better. Arne foot cramps could be dehydrated or low magnesium. I used to get them. Stay safe stay well stay blessed

[@maryschartner4428]

Arne, I giggle every time you pronounce the word “chart” as “shart”😆 Shart is slang for when you fart and you sh*t your pants!🤣

[@beverleysimmons8080]

I am here crocheting grannies listening to your stories the pup is beautiful stay safe please Oct. 22 from Newfoundland Canada

[@margreffle]

My mother was a hoarder of sugar. We lived in a small town, and the grocery store had an excellent sale on white granulated sugar, but limited to 4 bags of sugar per purchase. I happened to work in an office at the corner down from our house, the grocery store was just around the corner. My desk was by the window facing the street. I watched my mother and father taking turns walking back and forth to the grocery store so she could get as much sugar as she could. I think they ended up with 20 bags of sugar! She baked a lot, but I think some of those bags turned rock hard before she got to use them. 😂

[@elizabethlangley5643]

Hahaha, my nan had a thing about hoarding sugar. Every time my mother went shopping (we lived with my grandparents) she wanted a bag of sugar. She had a cupboard full of the stuff!🤣

[@Catsanddogshavefun]

WE ALL LOVE YOU BOTH, I am sitting in bed with 11 out of my 22 cats and we love watching your podcast. We are going to knit the patch with a cat. I am new to knitting and going to make toys for my babies (cats and dogs). Will definately #SITandKNITforAbit xx thank you both

[@ARNECARLOS]

You have an impressive amount of cats!

[@Catsanddogshavefun]

@@ARNECARLOS Bless you both, had to put the breaks on at 20 cats and 2 dogs (miss typed 22 cats..whoops..lol). Hope Carlos is feeling on the mend. Bella my 13 yr old lab has just come back from the vet. major tooth surgery , 3 extractions and a long road to recovery as the infection is now in her jaw bone. its been a very long day but the cats are snuggling up to her and my other dog Anna is keeping watch. Lots of love, meows and woofs to you both and your babies too xoxo ps...got my crochet kit today ...YAY !! xoxo gunna #SITandKNITforAbit

[@lucielevac2503]

Thank you for a fun hour. Yes, in Québec, we have les ceintures flêchées which are part a a traditional costume worn mainly during the Quebec Carnaval in February.

[@ninawilhelm36]

I love the bubble wrap idea in the greenhouse. I may do that to my screened in porch for the winter!

[@ARNECARLOS]

It helps with isolation

[@sandybeach516]

Enjoyed your podcast. Nice to know that there are others who pop bubble wrap. It is so relaxing sitting and listening to your adventures and stories. Like the dickie and the cat square. Looking forward to Sunday. Stay safe.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You too!

[@brendaclark4152]

Love the sessions. Love the dickie’s, I had several and loved wearing them. The ones you knit are very lovely and color combinations are awesome. We had snow in Tennessee the end of November. Be safe, Brenda

[@alexhaney100]

I would personally LOVE a tutorial on how to make those garter bands!!

[@rosier56]

Love you guys. Such an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@judiththomas5751]

Today was delightful for me. I laughed a lot at your interaction...You add joy to my day...thank you.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@tinlidtoo6615]

Thank you for spending your time with us. Picked up some crochet long abandoned to do while watching. It's supposed to cool down next week for us here in AZ. Can't wait

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@elizabethclark7062]

I so enjoy your videos in which you visit and joke around . Love hearing about your families. Your cooking shows are great esp enjoyed the porridge episodes. Too funny. I so look forward to watching your videos

[@valeriewoods6754]

Love popping in to chat. I've learned the plait/weave and am making bag handles. I think it will be good because they won't stretch too much. It's so absorbing, I can't stop. Also the cat is really sweet. Thank you so much for all your patterns, ideas and inspiration.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!

[@joanwootton9388]

We already have snow here in the interior of British Columbia. It was minus 12 C last night. Really enjoying your new podcasts. My son is here with his toy poodle and we are all enjoying listening to her growl. We saw a mother moose and her baby two days ago. Thought of Freya.

[@katieoprea2046]

Wow! Beautiful garter bands! We’ve had snow in the mountains in Vermont. And it’s hunting season here, too! We put bright orange bandanas on our dogs to make them more visible in the woods.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is very clever

[@annesmith3352]

Love it! Such good company while having dinner! You are both very interesting and fun! Love the knitted doll! Xx ❤️

[@gisellenorbury2369]

Just love your stories Erne and Carlo .thank you for the laughters

[@JanWeaves]

In far north central WI we had 5 inches of snow last night and more tomorrow. I usually knit while watching your Wednesday podcasts. Love the dickeys, a book of designs would be wonderful for those of us who don’t design! I mentioned my daughter had positive Covid test, quarantined in my weaving studio, symptoms began the next day. Thankful she had a relatively light case and after quarantining the number of days plus specified by the county health department, is back at work. Praying your recovery continues to full recovery. Loving these podcasts!

[@ARNECARLOS]

We are glad you daughter is well and safe.

[@sjgriebling]

You WILL have to teach us how to do the finger weaving! You two are so much fun.

[@megjamieson3881]

Hello Arne and Carlos What an enjoyable fun filled episode as always you both make us laugh, and we learn lots of interesting things too XXX

[@Fosterfireglass]

Thank you for being so honest about the after effects of COVID.

[@ARNECARLOS]

❤️

[@cathyinmt]

In Montana watching it snow while having my coffee and a knit! Perfect for knitting!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy knitting!

[@denisedarcelle9716]

Hi Arne and Carlos!Had a great time watching Sit and Knit for a Bit. I love the doll! I will check that out. Thank you...

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@karenfarmilo3067]

Awesome Sit and Knit for a Bit today!! The woven garters are fabulous!! Well done Carlos!! Happy stitches!! I never thought about that, but of course you are correct. Bottom up = happy stitches :) That Freya is quite the character..lol Shhh... don't tell the boss but I'm watching again... It's a joke as I own a yarn shop here in Canada... I love my Wednesday afternoons with C&A++... Heading now to purchase Theo. Thanks for a wonderful time, again

[@lesleywood5776]

Sitting and knitting and laughing my socks off from Egypt.... thank you 😀

[@lisagimblett8646]

I am on the edge of my seat .... a resolution for porridge gate! I love the square... meow

[@ARNECARLOS]

Ha ha!

[@cynthiawillard8502]

Hahaha Black Belt in Shopping! I'm going to steal that! Oh I feel your pain!

[@Nicelady29]

I’m very charmed by hearing you talk about your folk costumes! Being that the US is so young we don’t really have a folk costume tradition here, except for perhaps Civil War re-enactments, which I do not find charming. We do have Colonial Williamsburg, where they dress in period costume, but it’s just not a thing the average American does. Happy weaving. I’m excited to see how the hand sewn buttonholes work.

[@sjohnson6607]

This evening I am enjoying your new episode with a blackberry ginger shrub (mixed with club soda) and kettle corn ... oh yes ... and a warm cozy Emma-the-cat on my lap. Happy autumn from British Columbia.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That sounds nice.

[@karenmahn3040]

Greetings from Sunny Florida! First time post but long time subscriber. Thank you for the fun episode. I have learned so much from watching your you tube channel. Thank you for the education as well as the nice visits...lots of smiles today. Take care and keep warm.

[@lindaromar2824]

Fun and education all in one! Thank you so much for doing this.

[@wendyshea4247]

My favourite time of the week. Knitting. 🇨🇦

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy knitting

[@EstaBorre]

Thank you for another lovely episode! This time i watched en listened while working on a puzzle but also watch while cooking or folding the laundry. It makes all the stupid tasks a bit nicer 😃

[@ARNECARLOS]

Happy puzzling!

[@bunnydannels7591]

Those gardens are larger versions of what we call friendship bracelets. We used to make these out embroidery threads in high school to give to our friends. That takes me back! I watched the finishing video again. I finished my dogs’ sweater, and set the fibers your way. As usual guys, so much easier and much more professional results (and quicker). Thanks!!!! Now I’m adding a channel on the top inside to put her collar through so the sweater stays put. I didn’t do a turtle neck. I did a feminine shirt collar.

[@ARNECARLOS]

I used to do the friendship bracelets when I was a kid. They were done by tying knots. The garters are woven using fingers and no loom, according to an ancient time-honoured technique.

[@bunnydannels7591]

@@ARNECARLOS very cool! I am loving Norwegian stuff. We didn’t tie knots and did the woven way using a double slit cut in a folder as a thread holder. My husband just reminded me the boys did make a far sturdier bracelet with braided knots. I don’t know how they did it. I don’t recall him making me 1.....I think he should! ;) You guys are the best!

[@gailgaddy5340]

Arne, drink pickle juice for your cramp. Also drink your tea, it was a great pod cast 👍👍🥰 soo interesting.

[@hellyavard8552]

Thank you Arne and Carlos. I enjoy all your chatter.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@phyllisoviatt3185]

Spending my time with you is my best part of my week, especially with all the stress happening. Thank you a million for inspiring and brightening the days.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@shulamit46]

I enjoy your chats they are so interesting, your weaving are so similar to the Bolivian and Peruvian weaving, I come from Bolivia but I live in West Virginia, I love your sweaters, you are both so talented and also funny, thank you for spending time with all of us, I love Freya, keep safe

[@pennywilliamson4439]

I really enjoy sitting and knitting with you and love seeing the pooches. Please don’t let them eat the gladioli corms, they will make them very sick. 🐾🐾

[@clarefriend1376]

You two bring so much joy to my life. I travel to Europe frequently and really miss that. I’m struggling a bit with COVID fatigue and you make me laugh/smile. I love to watch all things art too, Arne. Thank you.

[@wollnation]

Arne´s first garter band looks like it belongs to a chanel costume - I think it´s super beautiful. But of cause I understand you wanted it to look more traditional. I enjoy sitting and knitting with you - this is always so much fun.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@pennykyle9370]

I really do enjoy these visits. Thank you.

[@dyannevandenheuvel3511]

Always warms my heart to see you both. We got 7 inches of snow yesterday. It already looks like Christmas in Wisconsin.

[@racinewithlotsoftips2518]

This is my favorite time of the day, you both are so talented, thank you for sharing

[@janelieder3359]

Blackbelt in shopping! LOLOLOL I've never heard that before but love it!

[@ARNECARLOS]

The best belt!