The ARNE & CARLOS Christmas Special Knitting Podcast - 4th Advent 2018

We know you are really busy right now, as you prepare for your Christmas celebrations in a few days. But, maybe this is the perfect time for you to take a short break and catch your breath! Go sit on your cozy chair with a cup of tea (or Christmas wine), grab your knitting and join us for our Christmas special knitting podcast. Come hang out with us while we stuff Christmas Balls and sum up 2018!!
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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[@rosaliewright9503]

That’s wonderful that the knitted balls will be on display at the embassy,what an honor.

[@garyschubert8463]

Gary's wife Sherrie here, I love your youtube videos and I have been listening since last Christmas. Thank you so much for your charming stories abour Norway and sharing your lives with your fans. I had major surgery in June and I did lots of knitting. Please keep encouraging your projects and your love for needle work!

[@pattyb2294]

I agree about the snow shoveling. It is nice to go out after a fresh snow.

[@davidhensley76]

Travel videos? Yes. Traditional recipes? Yes. Arne telling jokes? Yes. Interviews with other yarn people? Yes.

[@laurienorton7422]

Totally agree!

[@marlenejones6266]

Yes

[@Pauni3]

Yes to h&h and nature and cruistravelvideos ! Merry christmas!

[@billotoole1563]

Although I discovered your videos for the knitting tutorials, the insights into your culture are extremely interesting. Please continue to provide details and scenery of Norway and Norwegian life as you film your future tutorials. Thank you, both, and Merry Christmas from Texas!

[@caroldean4417]

Snow shoveling machine = snow blower (because the snow blows out of the top of the machine). I LOVE your knitting channel. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@lizadams2263]

I love Arne plunging in to the narrative and Carlos trying to keep the chronology straight!

[@mitzithomas6432]

Don’t forget your KnitStars appearance in 2018! That was so wonderful!

[@catprowlin3451]

This is only the second of your videos I've seen. I want to tell you how much you make me smile. Your positive style says so much about you and I'm sure it comes out in your designs. Count me as a new subscriber. And Arne, the term you are looking for about your car is "classic".

[@jackiewalsh3869]

Would love to see more of your beautiful country. Couldn't believe the amount of snow in some of the pictures.

[@dedeofarrell2426]

I loved learning about the Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree that is sent yearly to Trafalgar Square, London as a Thank you to England. It is so interesting to learn your traditions and lifestyle. Thank you for all you do for your followers !❤️🎄

[@terrybuckalew6874]

Such unique knitted balls for diplomats tree. It looks like a lot of work. You guys are hard workers with a lot of talent. I enjoyed watching as a windy storm is passing as I am warm and safe inside. THANKS

[@-ANDREA--]

I just finished, steaming my floors and bathrooms, did some laundry , prepared the house for our guest, and Im done with cooking, now Im going to watch your video =), Cant wait for those cushions ! Happy Holidays guys !!!

[@Lola-yw8ki]

WOW Arne and Carlos!!! WHAT an incredible honor to have been asked to knit Christmas balls for the Embassy! I couldn't think of anyone better then you both to do so! The tree looked absolutely beautiful! I was knitting as I was watching! I am making bears that I will donate to sick children. I knit/crochet and donate items I make to several Facebook sites. Christmas is all year round as your video's each week are presents to me! I LOVE watching, learning, enjoying! I am looking forward to seeing your creations in upcoming publications. I have all your books and they are priceless! May this Christmas be your best ever. Enjoying times with friends and family creating priceless memories. Sending hugs and blessings to you both!

[@barbarashumaker9301]

Thank you for the wonderful Advent Sunday videos and projects! Thanks for sharing your friendliness with all of us strangers in the world. We are friends through knitting and wool.

[@margarethargreaves4445]

Arne and Carlos, you are my new best friends. Happy Christmas to you both. X Maggie

[@dorindacontreras1094]

Wonderful Merriest of Christmases!!!!!!!! Hey I thought of something else you accomplished this year!!!!!!! KNITSTARS! What a wonderful experience. I loved the puppet show! I love these Christmas Balls! They are absolutely beautiful! They are such warm, lovely colors. Happy New Year!!!!

[@LilChi1964]

Yes...please take is to H&H with you, I would love to see all of the designers. Your the best

[@karinlopez5840]

Thank you for the beauty you put into the world. Feliz Navidad!

[@debido2u]

I have been knitting and crocheting for over 50 years and I am still learning about my craft. I think that is why I still love it so much. Absolutely I personally would LOVE to see videos of H & H and also videos of you exploring flea markets, antique shops, vintage stores. How lovely. And of course more of your gorgeous garden. Congratulations on your diplomatic balls. How very exciting!! I love your VW. That was my first car. A 64 VW. I loved that car. Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy Healthy New year to you and yours!!🍾🧶❤️✌🏻

[@944gemma]

What is H & H?

[@loisg.6240]

Merry Christmas Arne & Carlos! We met at the Maine retreat! I loved your stories in today’s You Tube and seeing the balls for the Ambassador’s trees. Simply beautiful. May 2019 bring you many blessings. Peace.

[@janikabertone5566]

Merry Christmas Arne and Carlos. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. I was too busy yesterday to stop and watch this video but I had to do it this morning. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos in 2019. Joy to you both!💖😀

[@marypfeffer997]

You two make a great team! I enjoyed watching the ball stuffing, iron steaming, etc. I love your jackets.

[@darinakalinova2180]

Thank you for all your ideas, love what you are doing. And thanks for your book. Have it at home. Happy New Year.

[@susanpatton1748]

As always very enjoyable. Wishing you both Merry Christmas. Love the little mice 🐭 Wish I could knit just to make them. I always enjoy watching you both🌲🌲 spending time with family is the perfect Christmas.

[@terry_679]

Buon Natale. Wishing you both a new year filled with happiness, joy, and creativity !

[@elizabethdelong6431]

Merry Christmas!!🎄 Yes , please videotape your trade show for us! Arne you are not boring! I have really loved sharing this year with you both!🎉❤️

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Definitely yes to travel videos. Also re the flea markets and antique shops could be snippets of what you see and find interesting - short clips here and there. God jul!! Feliz Natal!

[@candicevee1]

I love your beautiful cardigans. It’s amazing to me how by using different color schemes and be reversing light and dark colors in the patterns, the same sweater design can look so different. Well done!

[@carolyndaly4764]

I love the pictures of Norway and the snow. I l in South Florida- no snow or even frost here! Your color work is gorgeous and I am looking forward to Rowan’s book now.

[@MereteB13]

Yes, take the camera and the crew with you. It would be very exciting to come with you. I love your videos. It gives me inspiration, knowledge and entertainment. God jul! Hilsen Merete

[@fernie5128]

Outdoor videos would be great: and it would be interesting to see how Norway's wool "industry" works from visiting farms, to learning the processing of the wool perhaps from sheep to the sale shelf, learning about different breeds of sheep and the characteristics of their wool... and Arne,, yes, visiting interesting areas in Norway, perhaps some prehistoric sites with perhaps some fabric and/or wool production thrown in (if it is known) as it was in prehistory... And a visit to Arne's family farm would be terrific. Thank you so much Arne and Carlos for all that you do, I know you work very hard and I know I am not the only person who appreciates it. All the best to you in 2019!

[@hurriyatjoseph1022]

Merry Christmas to you both . I was thinking how I spend my year .

[@phyllisoviatt3185]

You are an utter delight! It is my pleasure to watch and learn from you. Merry Christmas, Arne & Carlos!

[@amym9744]

It was so fun hearing about your year and what you're looking forward to! I started knitting Christmas Balls this years, and by golly they are LIFE-SAVING!! I gave a friend a set of Christmas Balls. He was happy to get them because his tree fell over while he was decorating and many of his ornaments were shattered. I told him that he can knock his tree over all he wants and the the Christmas Balls won't brake...lol. They are so fun and quick to make!! Merry Christmas!!

[@dianerichard-pierson9269]

Yes, would love to see what is new, modern and trending at the trade show!! Happy Christmas! 🎁🎄⛄⭐❄🎅🐰💖🎄

[@libbywhitney6846]

if you are boring, it's in a good way! I love your videos. We were in Norway last summer visiting relatives and seeing the sights. I wish I had bought more yarn. Ha det bra! God Jul!

[@antoinettemccollum729]

I waited until Christmas Eve to listen to this podcast.... The tree is decorated, presents all wrapped, and Santa just left with toys for my granddaughter.... I am so glad to have found your channel and love the journey you two take with us.. Merry Christmas to you both. Looking forward to whatever you get up to in 2019. Arne & Carlos you are the absolute best !!!!

[@daddysgirl201071]

Doesn't matter where you are when the camera is going will be great...love following you no matter the scenery/location. My favorite is the two of you in your garden and the kitchen.

[@susanmyrawills]

Thank you so much for continuing to provide the free youtube episodes! I appreciate your honesty in this one! Please consider future shows expounding on where your inspiration is derived, also it would be very interesting to hear more about your upbringing and how you came to be designers. I know you don’t like to divulge too much personal stuff and that is refreshing in this world of celebrity tell-all media. You are endearing and it is a joy to witness your obvious caring for one another in your videos.Peace.

[@annesfeltedfriends]

Beautiful video! You have inspired me to knit Christmas balls for next year. I am enjoying your video with a broken arm so I can’t knit just now! I am not too keen to see your trips to yarn shows because many other youtubers do this already. Would love to see more of your beautiful country

[@hibird357]

Love it. Yes to all the future ideas.

[@944gemma]

After the Christmas madness is over I am definitely planning to binge watch all your videos.

[@944gemma]

A very interesting, and enjoyable video. So glad I found you guys.

[@bonitoclub]

I loved your Christmas video and going back over your year together. I had a unicorn year too, the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries visited Sydney from the Musee Cluny in Paris, it was so magical and the highlight of my year. Sending good wishes to you both x

[@paulinewqi]

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS to You both, Arne and Carlos.... Love ...love your jackets vv much.. Thanks for sharing..

[@kayhobby8819]

Lost my message somehow....God Yule from Seattle great memories of our cruise this fall. Such a delight to get to meet you .

[@kayla8192]

I would watch any type of video but I would LOVE to see more of Norway. I never really considered visiting until I started watching your videos and it looks absolutely beautiful. I managed to get some work done on a shawl on this nice Christmas Eve while listening!

[@lindawilson8434]

Yes would love to see more of Norway Antique shops and flea markets would be fun Thank You

[@heatherr9201]

I agree sock yarn is for many things... hope you both enjoyed your holidays and have a great new year!

[@marilynweymankegg5545]

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas, Arne & Carlos. I love seeing all around your property and would love to see videos from your tours with your groups as well as other places in Norway. I really appreciate learning more about Norwegian culture. You both have a charm and a fun sense of humor that makes it fun to learn from you. And by the way, I have very fond memories of my 1968 Beetle, so please include your Classic Beetle (vintage also works, veteran too but really classic or vintage since you were wondering about it) when you can. Happy New Year!

[@joannahayes2009]

Merry Christmas Arne and Carlos! Thanks for making 2018 brighter, more colourful, more creative and more enjoyable 💜

[@maghouinbeg5011]

Thank you. This has been a lovely little chill space. I feel relaxed and ready for Christmas.

[@KKnits]

Loved spending some relaxing moments with you! The diplomatic ornaments are beautiful! It sounds like it was a happy, fun filled, adventurous year you had, wonderful to hear. Except for than melting meter of snow, but great good is resulting. Merry Christmas, I’m looking for to another year of Sunday’s!

[@dianescott3515]

I still have a lot of things to do for Christmas prep, but I sat down with my knitting and watched you guys this evening. It was such an interesting podcast! Seeing all the snow was amazing. Thank you for sharing your corner of the world with this Texas girl 😊. Merry Christmas!m

[@claudiafigueiredo7969]

What a treat it was o watch you in 2018! Hello from 2023! The Advent KAL 2023 is going on right now. I messed up and couldn't follow it along. Long story short: I'm now looking into making the 2023 Dompap Christmas Ball so I'm reviewing some of the Christmas balls' tutorials and podcasts. Love it ❤🥰

[@944gemma]

Oh my gosh. Your sweaters are positively GORGEOUS!

[@lolaaponte7022]

From my sunny Christmas In Puerto Rico, feliz navidad y prosperidad en el año próximo

[@shirleybeard2318]

Such a wonderful message and enjoyable visit with you as you recap your year. The beautiful colours and designs for the embassy are truly stunning. Our family has a new tradition this year to keep the stress and rush at a minimum. We start celebrating on the solstice and extend over 7 days until we have experienced all of the traditional activities of food preparation and family meals and gift exchanges and quiet time and outdoor time and self indulgent time. Taking the time to be together at a pace and a time and place for all of it not only enhances our enjoyment but also drastically reduces the busyness and allows for mindfulness of our celebration. Like you said so wisely, Arne, Christmas will come next year. Well we have found a way to make Christmas come everyday until you feel like it’s time to be done and move on to the exciting new of the next year. And Tim and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary as you celebrate your milestone birthday, Carlos! God Jul to you both. We cannot wait until our coastal journey. Shirley

[@barbaravickers2103]

Yes please take us to H&H via your videos. Also the Paris flea markets, etc. Merry Christmas!

[@margaretmadden8428]

Yes to all!

[@sharonmelendy2237]

Loved hearing about your year and I so enjoyed your techniques and all your wonderful travel experiences. You are an inspiration to all of us will enjoy the art of knitting and crocheting, plus all your other endeavors. Thank you for allowing us to share your moments of the past year. I look forward to the next year of interesting subject matter, locations and events.

[@chuckratigan1617]

I can't wait to see your 2019 Tunisian Crochet Christmas Ball video. I've done a bit of Tunisian and think you will enjoy it very much.

[@kristawelch-chapman5463]

Coming from one of your "vintage" viewers the world needs more of your diplomatic balls! Love everything that you do! Sharing your lives with us is so uplifting. Going to go back to watch three years ago to start watching from the beginning.

[@teriadams7398]

I've done that went to the beginning...it was fun to see the progress

[@Skywalker67897]

I love you both! Thank you so much for sharing your delightful traditions and your magical year with us! Wishing you a very merry, healthy and happy Christmas! Xoxo 😁

[@marianeill6234]

Merry Christmas!! I cant think of a better way to spend this afternoon than, with you, your stories, your inspiration... Thank you!

[@shaday9620]

The brown and teal go with the woodwork perfectly.

[@rosehill5097]

Very cool crochet scarves and love the knitted Christmas balls.

[@happymamaof5803]

What fun! I so enjoyed this video, it is the perfect thing to watch as I try to finish knitting up one last gift. I would love to see Arne's Abba scarf, that sounds amazing! I hope you both have a very merry Christmas. I'm so happy I discovered your channel, because I now really enjoy knitting thanks to your tutorials. I was able to knit my four children mittens this year and in 2019 I'm planning to learn to make socks and to try some colorwork for the first time! Please make some more videos of your lovely country and please come to Oregon this year! Portland Oregon would love to have you!

[@btakane7169]

No matter how many times I watch your videos, it always cracks me up! You guys are the highlight of my day! 🥰

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@sinaf.2866]

You fellas are so comforting to listen to while i knit the last of my christmas gifts.....

[@ellenhealey5147]

Love your advice on Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@SusanneKMller]

God jul, Merry Christmas to you to and Freya :-) I have a flue, and was feeling so miserble and sorry for myself ! But now you made me happy for almost an hour ! Hurray for Arne&Carlos&Freya :-D

[@bettyallam1548]

I was in good company watching you two. Lovely and lively podcast. Wasn’t it an exciting year! Thank you soooo much for sharing your time and photos. There was never a dull moment. Cheers!🇨🇦

[@lisejackson1463]

Merry Christmas to you both. Thank you so much for all your videos this year. They are the highlight of my week! I would love to see a video of H&H, and really, anything that you think is good! All the best for the new year.

[@shirleypage733]

Always enjoy you videos, interesting and fun, wishing you both a great Christmas and a very good New Year. 🌲🌲🌲🐨🐨

[@mamapawel2]

I love knitting with you each week! Merry Christmas!

[@jmicone6895]

III thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your year, your work, your home and your lives with us. I am so pleased that you share so many things that are traditionally Norwegian. God Jul og godt nytt.

[@ruthstamper2915]

Love spending time watching you two, wishing you a very Happy Christmas x

[@iChillypepper]

I had no time to knit any balls this year! Being sick sucks! Great work guys!

[@TheMellis01]

Thank you so much, it’s always so fun and enjoyable spending this time with both of you. ❤️😁👍🏻

[@IslandLady76]

I enjoy your videos, especially knitting, your country and cultural views too. I think it would be interesting to see trade shows you go to; not necessarily to hear interviews but a narrative of what you are seeing

[@chrisb1682]

Thank you so much. Great vlog. So interesting with beautiful photos and information. Sooooo sorry to hear I missed the opportunity of meeting you in Warrington. Happy New Year to you. Thank you again 🌿

[@lizoid88]

Merry Christmas Arne, Carlos and little Freya xx

[@cwdresmker]

LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Thank you for a year of inspiration...looking forward to another year with you!!

[@GrandmaMarlayne]

Dear Arne and Carlos, I have missed you two delightful guys. I was thrilled to see you both again and you are truly inspiring. Besides knitting I have started learning the in's and out's of making homemade soaps. I was curious if either of you have done this. There are so many creative soaps a person can make and you two are more than knitters; you are creative artists. I hope your Christmas was delightful and I thank you for all the joy you brought to me this last year. Wishing you both the best year in 2019! Blessing to you both!

[@kathygoodman6159]

Congratulations on your commission to decorate a tree at the embassy. I hope you will show us what the tree looks like when it's decorated. I really love your Christmas ornaments. I keep forgetting to tell you that I love your jackets. I love the design, the colors, and those closures. I loved this video about your year. 2018 was a horrible year for our family. I am really looking forward to a new year. I really love hearing about what you've done in your year and what is to come. I so wish that I could do one of your cruises. I have only been out of the U.S. 5 times in my life. I have been to Canada 3 times, to Barbados and to Bermuda. It has always been my dream to see Norway. As I have said before, I read an autobiography written by a Norwegian woman that was all about what Norway was like while she was growing up. I loved the stories about the traditions in Norway, the holidays and just everyday life growing up in the mountains. I don't remember the details, but I have always held on to the way I felt reading that book, that Norway was kind of magical and the traditions were things that spoke to my heart. I'm a real mutt, French Canadian, Dutch, English, Irish and Native American, but for some reason Norway calls to me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Maryland.

[@cherylwhaley2427]

Merry Christmas Arne & Carlos.

[@annekirrin9068]

This is my first ever Comment on You Tube! Thank you for your brilliant videos which I always enjoy. Yes please to a video from the commercial show, with or without interviews. It would be really interesting to see behind the scenes and the kind of people you get to talk to. Many thanks and season's greetings.

[@mistyblue5312]

Phew! Managed to catch this right before catching a plane to enjoy some fun in the sun at Christmas! Thanks guys for teaching us all you know! We learnt a lot this year. Blessings n Merry Christmas.💕🎄

[@rebeccal786]

Your knitted tinsel garlands in the background look great.

[@marychristoforo2256]

Great video! I really enjoyed the recap of 2018. God Jul.

[@marilynlongcoy9914]

Merry Christmas! Thank you again for a lovely video.

[@peggydid]

Felt like being on the beach! LOL You guys are a scream! Love those knitted balls. I could never do that! I'm making some, but they'll be about half that size, and cut from wool-like plaid fabric. Those balls must be a trend right now. Thanks for sharing your awesome project and the recap of your year! Merry Christmas!

[@elisareynozo9510]

❤️❤️❤️❤️. I so enjoy your podcast. I look forward to 2019 and the designs to come!!

[@ivylady13]

Brilliant idea to film outside the house. H&H is a good opportunity. When you travel I would love to see others crocheting ideas. Great Holiday special! Thank you.

[@donnafink6262]

I enjoyed your year in review and seeing all the Christmas balls in progress. It is never a problem to give you all a thumbs up. Thank you for all you do in sharing your talents, humor and fun. May you have a lovely Holiday and much joy and success in 2019!

[@katrind.8523]

Merry Christmas! The year in review was so much fun. The HH would be fun to see. Also "old" cars are considered "antique" and definitely need a garage :0) All the best for 2019!

[@marilynmatthews479]

Merry Christmas! May God bless you in the New Year!

[@terrilynn393]

You two are awesome knitters! I love your projects!!