The Norwegian Knit Revisited by ARNE & CARLOS
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Today we want to do a revisit to the Norwegian knit and this time Carlos will show you how to do. We hope you are still enjoying our podcast and keeping safe.
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The Norwegian Knit Revisited by ARNE & CARLOS
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"...point at people! that's not nice..." Arne, I love your sense of humour!
😂
I practiced last night and this is so much easier than I’ve been doing for 50 years. What a service you are doing for the knitting community! I was so excited I purchased a set of the Prym needles as well. Thank you!
You are welcome and we are glad to be of help!
Learned to knit entirely from Arne’s video. It worked for me. Best line: “dis is da dancing”. :)
I adopted the "Norwegian Knit" and the "Norwegian Purl" by watching Arne. I am not a knitting wizard, I'm just a woman with some years of knitting "English" under her belt. I am self-taught by buying How-to books and patterns back in the '70s. You just have different ways of verbalizing what you are doing. All people really have to do is use the "pause" key liberally. You make a great tag-team on teaching. Thank you!
Oh my goodness, light bulb moment! Thank you both so much. I’ve been trying to learn continental knitting for a while, I could never ‘tension’ the yarn over my finger comfortably without having to re-tension constantly. Your way is perfect, absolutely fantastic tutorial. ‘Change your tools, not you!’ Thanks so much to both of you xx
You are welcome Sue, keep on knitting!
Carlos I don’t know why you were so worried about this video, it was brill. So informative and helpful. Thank you to you both. What a great team you both are xxxxx
We all learn differently so that is a good reason to have different teachers to teach us. Not one is better, just different so mahalo (thank you in Hawaiian)!
Well said!!!
I learned something new today! After knitting for over 65 years! Thank you
You are welcome!
Loved it! Thank you. Pinching the right needle was the really helpful step that I was missing.
I'm making a swatch and determined that it is time for me to switch to Norwegian style. So I remembered this video and found it and indeed, it's so simple and in spite of arthritis and tiny (to me) needles, my hands do not hurt and I'm getting the hang of it. "Pull the cord!" Will become my mantra for the swatch by which time I hope it's a habit. Thank you. I guess when one is ready - even motivated - to learn something, it comes easier but also, good teaching helps too.
We are so glad to hear that!
I learned something from both of you. I’m a crocheter so keeping the needle close is easy but I could never get a grasp on knitting. After years and years of trying I now finally am able to do this. Thank you so much.
You are welcome!
Carlos you did an excellent job teaching. I am going to practice Norwegian knitting!
This and the purling video has improved my knitting and trigger fingers so much! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Never knew I was Norwegian. That's the way I've always knit since I learned continental.
Granny Squared me too!
Me three! 🤣
I think I do that too, but I have to wait till I get to my knitting to see! :)
Me four
Great tips. This has been very difficult to do but I think after watching Carlos I might do better. Thank you for switching and revisiting this tutorial.
Arne u were an excellent interviewer - and thank you Carlos for being a great teacher
I loved this..now to try it with the needles. I think I'll make a couple of plain hats...and when I need to I'll pull yhe cord. That was brilliant. We'll never forget now. And Arne you were great as an interviewer and encourager.
So your plan is to knit a simple stockinette hat in the round on circular needles? To get started, do you think it would be OK to work the ribbed brim of the hat in my usual way (throw/English style) and then begin the Norwegian style when I get to the stockinette body of the hat, where I'd be knitting every round? This would certainly give lots of practice with Norwegian knitting, yet you'd be knitting something useful, not just a big swatch. Thanks.
What I enjoyed about learning from you when you visited St. Thomas, Ontario was that you both taught in your own way and offered tips - which means we benefited from both of your teaching styles. thanks so much for posting this video as a great review of what we learned in your class!
Oh my gosh- don’t judge you too harshly?! Are you kidding me? Carlos, we already love you! You and Arne are deeply beloved around the world. You are such a brilliant and masterful team and I admire the way you work together, both personally and professionally. You each have so much to offer and contribute and we all look forward to your episodes each week! My gosh, we plan our days, our lives, around it, LOL! Personally speaking, I have learned so much from each of you; things that far transcend the knitting world. I admire your kind and loving ways, how you treat each other with dignity and respect, you care about our planet and value even the smallest things, but things that matter. I just love and appreciate your ways of ‘being’ in the world, your skills and your breadth of knowledge, your generosity, warmth and hospitality, your values and ethics and well-roundedness...honestly, I could go on. I have been your fan for many years when I stumbled on you quite accidentally on UA-cam one day and I have remained drawn in ever since. It was one of life‘s greatest highlights to meet you both in Ashcroft, British Columbia 🇨🇦 last fall. Now, I’m so excited to re-watch your video and practice this new way of knitting! Many, many thanks and much love! 🇨🇦 ♥️🇳🇴 🧶
You are both great at teaching and interviewing ☺
Wow I have been doing this all along!!! I am self taught from books in the time before UA-cam. My Nordic ancestry must have snuck out. Thank you for your videos
Educational, entertaining and ergonomic...thanks Carlos for the demo and Arne for the commentary.
You are welcome!
Thank you for teaching me Norwegian knitting! I am a convert!! I was knitting a Bolero and the row of purling was too painful. I was an English knitter. It took me a minute to catch on and realize that this was my new way of knitting, but now, there is no going back. Thank you!!
Congratulations🫶🏻🪅🪅
THANK YOU! Thank you for these brilliant videos - Norwegian knit & purl. I think this has changed my life as my English throwing was causing me some pain. Thank you both so very much xx
I have been wanting to start knitting this way. Now I need to practice. I love your analogy about pulling the cord in an emergency. Very smart!!
Have fun!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am 70 years old and taught myself how to knit in my early twenties. I struggled for years (in my teens) to learn how to knit the way it was taught in the books in the US where I live, and the way my grandmother showed me, but I just couldn't get it. Finally I decided just do it my own way. After watching your videos I realized I wasn't doing it the "wrong" way, I was doing it the "Old Norwegian Farmers" way. My projects always come out nice, but I am slow! I wanted to learn your Norwegian way so I could knit faster and be more comfortable with color work. I watched both Arne's and Carlos' tutorials and picked it up in no time! Love it. (My great grandfather was from Norway, maybe it's in the genes.LOL). I just started watching you last fall and am still catching up. You guys are awesome. Thank you
Hi Ruth, that's great to hear, and its probably in your genes!
I have been struggling to find a way to hold my knitting and not be in excruciating pain after 5 minutes, and this is it! Thank you so much. Carlos, you are very good at explaining and showing what to do. I am forever grateful to you both for posting this video!
Glad you found it useful!
You two are so lovely and charming, I adore your videos! Thank you so much for sharing these techniques, I can’t wait to give it a try!
Thank you!
I am excited to try Norwegian knitting! It looks so relaxing. I am an American thower, so I think Norwegian knitting will be great to learn. Thank you Carlos for the clearly explained video
You are welcome!
Beautiful presentation; I can't wait to try it. I have taught myself 3 methods but yet to learn the Norwegian way! I am excited to try because I suffer from tendinitis from my pastry chef days so this will be great! I have been working on a shawl with a lot of knit stitches so I think I will start practicing now. You two are such a breath of fresh air; kudos to you for making so many people happy and better knitters. Keep getting rest and taking care of each other. Have a great week!
Guys I love Norwegian knitting! I was a Continental knitter and when you spoke about it some tieme ago I tried it and its marvelous! Hugs from Madrid! Stay safe 😙
❤️ Arne’s sweater!
You two are terrific! Thank you!!!
Love your easy instructions. Still practicing your style. I'm old 65 and it's hard to teach and old dog new tricks. I'm going to get this if it takes me another decade. 😆 love you guys. TY Dawn
Thank you, never too late to learn!
Thank you! Newbie here and trying to figure out different techniques. This really helped me understand this style. Excited to put it into practice!
Have fun!
You are an excellent instructor Carlos! Thank you for your demonstration.
It’s good to have and both of your ways, helps more types of learners... so nice of you both 💕
Yes, we all learn differently.
I am currently working on a very boring project, but it is the perfect opportunity to practice the Norwegian knitting technique! Thank you so much! I am getting better tension with my knitting, being able to get a better rhythm, and my hands aren’t hurting so much! I love this method!
You are welcome, glad you find it useful.
My grandma from Austria taught me to knit and I knit exactly like you do. Love it!
The best!
Recently, I have watched some UA-cam Videos to try and learn Continental Knitting but somehow devised my own way of knitting. Little did I know that my "devised" method of knitting which I'm most comfortable with is the Norwegian Style! This is so cool!!
Thank you both. Love they way you work together. 💕
Thank you. I’m learning❤️
I am so relieved that I am not the only one that knits this way. I am not Norwegian, I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and this is the way I’ve been knitting since my mother taught me at age 15. I’ve been living in Canada for many years now and I always felt a little bit weird because people here knit the English way (I think that’s how it’s called). I could never explain why my way of knitting was different than everyone else, and also I don’t really know the history of how it came to be that this is the way my mother used to knit. I now have learned that the way I knit it’s called “Combination Continental”. I do the purl stitch different than the Norwegian way, but still hold the yarn the same way. Very interesting! Thank you Arne and Carlos.
I love knitting this way. As a crocheter who only knIt very little. Knitting this way works for me. I have learned the Norwegian purl too and it’s the only way I purl now. Thanks Carlos for taking it slow. Love your example just pull the cord. I will always remember that. So good to see you both. Be Blessed.
I love Norwegian knitting and purling. I have shoulder issues and the ergonomic method means I can knit as long as I want as often as I want and my shoulder never freezes. Learned from watching your videos, of course. Still great to have a recap. Many thanks x
Very nice instructional video. I’ve done this before, but didn’t know it was Norwegian style knitting. It’s very comfortable. Looking forward to the purling episode.
I just tried your way of holding the yarn and out loosened up my grip so well, I found the stitch more uniform and slightly looser which I like. Thank guys, have a nice weekend.
So nice to have a visit with you while I am knitting. You are both looking well.
Loved the « pull the cord » bit. Made me giggle.... I used to knit British but because of arthritis in my thumbs, I played around to see how I could knit without putting tension on my left thumb.... Now I know I knit Norwegian! And yes, this is so comfortable and I can go back to knitting for long periods. Thank you Carlos! I love that you both have different styles in explaining the same thing. Always in admiration of the skills! 🌿
Thank you!
Wonderful demonstration! I loved the pull the emergency string! because, yes my finger wants to rise when tension loosens.
I just had that "aha moment" watching this. I just replicated this and it feels so natural as a crocheter that LOVES the look of knitting!! Thank you gentlemen!!!
You are welcome!
Your tutorial was easy to follow, thank you! I loved the analogy of the emergency cord. I am constantly using it and I hope it will become natural to me as I continue to master Norwegian knit. Purl will follow soon! 🥴
Have fun on your knitting journey!
I’m completely sold on Norwegian knit and purl!! I have been throwing my yarn since 1954-and now, so late in life I learn this method and many many thanks to you both! 🥰
Congratulations Angela, we're never too old to learn new things💗
💓 thank goodness for the emergency cord. A perfect demonstration!! Lovely to see you both.
I'm relatively new to knitting and I was about to give up because after hours and hours of practice my knitting was still awkward and slow, and I was constantly struggling with split strands, ladders, tension issues, and uneven stitches. Then I tried your method of knitting , which at first was difficult for me to understand how to hold the yarn and place my fingers but finally I got the feel for it and it changed the quality, speed and rhythm of my knitting immediately and made it fun and relaxing. Now I feel confident enough to actually try to make something nice. Thank you so much!
Hi Donna, how great to hear that you are having fun! Well done teaching yourself knitting!
Wow, thank you Carlos and Arne for this tutorial Norwegian knit. It looks easy and relax. Thank’s again.😍
Good job Carlos.... yes I learned just watching Arne's hands and listening to your mantra "don't change yourself, change the tool". It was eye opening.
Thank you for this. I’m 34 and have arthritis in my hands because I’ve been knitting since I was 5. This will allow me to continue with what I love x
Some say Norwegian knitting can be easier on the hands.
I believe I’m a convert after this came to
my attention today. I’ve been knitting on a basket weave pattern so it became very convenient & time saving to practice the Norwegian Purl. Thank you!!
You are welcome!
Hurray! I just realized that I have been Knitting Norwegian style all my life. My neighbor taught me Continental style when I was a little girl. I also loved your teacup, Carlos. I designed one block to represent my Danish heritage.
Thank you Carlos and Arne! I wanted to learn this technique and watched a few other videos first because I feared an A&C video might be too pro for a super beginner knitter like me. I crochet and am left handed, but knitting never clicked for me before. The other videos weren't all that clear and felt awkward. I am so glad I tried yours. Easy to understand and straightforward! You both have lovely teaching styles and explained the why and how of it all so well. You two are a joy. Thank you.
We are so glad to hear that!
Carlos you did a great job. When I thought myself Continental (Norwegian) knitting I tensioned my yarn just like you teach. I’m so glad I never picked up the pointing finger habit! Looking forward to the Purl. I’ve had to watch Arnie in slow motion to try and figure it out. He is the speedy one! Haha.
So good to see both of you during the weekly podcasts. Stay healthy.
I finally got it! The left hand simply holds the yarn but it’s the right needle that does all the work. Thanks for a brilliant explanation.
Hi guys,
Carlos you are looking so much better, Arne you too. Love watching you both.
How did I miss this one before? It's really good, Carlos you helped me a lot
Good to hear!
I'm a crocheter for 48 yrs and have always wanted to knit, however just couldn't get it. Then I came across your channel and I'm practicing my knitting and I'm finding the Norwegian way so much easier then what we're taught here in America. My goal is to knit a hat by Fall!
Wow, well done Georgia, have fun on your knitting journey
@@ARNECARLOS Thank you so much guys have a fantastic week!
Thanks guys. After 45 years of being a knitter who threw his yarn because that was grandma's way ( she's the one who taught me) I have decided to watch you guys and copy what you do. I can say after a year of knitting your way I knit faster and have a better tension. I don't think I can go back to grandma's way. Purling took a little longer to master but I did. Love it. I'm glad I learned how to twist cables without an extra needle. Big time saver.
Fabulous informative video and I can’t wait to try it out, as I’ve always been a thrower. I’ve not seen Arne knitting or teaching so have no comparison, but you did very well Carlos 👏. Looking forward to the purl video.
After helping high school students for many years, one important thing I've learned is that there are many ways to learn. It is SO good to have different people teach the same concept because they bring a new perspective. Thank you both for your guidance in learning to knit Norwegian style. Since I've started watching your videos I've been forcing myself to practice this way of knitting. Especially the Norwegian purling. I never thought I'd get it, but through patience and persistence I am starting to get comfortable with it! You are both wonderful teachers! I am truly grateful to you!
Thank you, you both have changed my knitting life. I learned to throw knitting when I was 5 years old, my Grandma Mary taught me this way as I couldn't hold the needles and thread in the continental way, my hands were to small. My Grandma also taught me to crochet, and I found it easier, so put knitting in the back part of my brain. I picked up knitting again in my teens, but I only knew how to throw so my knitting was very slow. I found you two wonderful knitters and you taught me how to knit. Thank You. I love to knit lace, you made knitting easy.
We are so glad to her that!
After years of throwing / English style, I recently had a horrible bout of tendonitis in my hands and wrists - which is what led me here. This is such a great new, and more ergonomic way to knit! It’ll take me a while to get used to the tension but I’ll always remember to ‘pull the cord in case of emergency’!
Great, and we are glad to hear that this will be gentler on your hands.
Great job, Carlos! I have loved watching both of you teach...you each bring something unique to the learning for me.
Thank you!
Thank you Carlos for showing a Norwegian Knitting novice a simple way to start. I'm an experienced UK knitter and although I love to watch Arne knit, it's much too fast for me to be brave enough to try. My afternoon will now be attempting to try and not be too frustrated because I am much slower than normal. As you both say, just enjoy it. xxx
Love Carlos’ explanation of not holding too tight. Gonna use this when I teach!
Thank you for showing knitting Norwegian- they were easy to learn and I can see how it can goes fast- helpful from Carlo and Arne to start beginning knitting!!yay!
Really like your teaching Carlos, not only the technique but your attitude which is extremely helpful for a new beginner who would love to learn the Norwegian style
I'm guilty of winding the yarn a few times around my fingers on my left hand, and holding out my finger, so, loving the advice about not doing that - had not realised about how doing so leads to muscle strain. Going to start again in practicing using all your techniques. Many thanks to both of you :-)
Great job Carlos. I've been trying very hard to keep my finger down and you did a great job of explaining it. I will now always remember "pull the cord". Can't wait for the purl video as I definitely have trouble with the finger when I purl. Thanks again and I love you guys.
Fantastic. Well done. You made it look so easy. I’m 77 and have been a thrower. I will change now. Wahoo. ❤️
I am glad to learn this. So many of my knitting friends knit with index finger up in the air. I thought this might be a better technique. Also learned to tension with yarn wrapped around my little finger. The Norwegian way works much better for me, but I need to create new muscle memories. I am finding my tension to be much better without wrapping it! It makes so much more sense! Thank you! And, by the way, I have learned from the tutorials each of you have taught! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Ah! I watched this previously and have been practicing. After constantly having to “pull the cord” I thought I’d revisit and see what I missed and there it is, gently pinch the left needle between your fingers. This has solved it, my fingers staying where it should. Thank you!
You are welcome and keep up the good work!
I’ve started a small project and I’m determined to keep my finger down! Looking forward to the Norwegian purl video. Thanks for all your instructional videos - much appreciated.
You are welcome.
I really enjoy you guys. I paid attention and come to find out - this is the way I naturally knit. Right now I’m working on a garter stitch blanket, but next time I need to purl I’ll watch the Norwegian purling video. I bring the yarn to the front, so I know I will be learning a new technique. Thanks for all you do!!!
You are welcome, thank you for you for watching!
This is the best instruction video and more comfortable then any knitting I have done!
Glad you liked Aniko!
Wow..I really got it this time..I enjoyed Arne’s teaching but watching and listening to Carlos I felt it click..I got it..you make a great team..
Love watching you guys interact with each other and your viewers. Watching this video I realize I point to the stars, so will pay more attention. Thanks again for a great video.
Thank you for this video! I have tried so hard to learn to knit this way, but couldn't figure out how to place all of my fingers. This video has finally helped me!
Pandemic hobby #7 for me is KNITTING! Thank you for showing me how to comfortably knit and purl in the Norwegian method. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and replaying and replaying and replaying and replaying your videos again and again. Stay safe and keep knitting & sharing your passions!
Thanks Carlos ! This was great! Now I think I can handle it better. My gauge is still looser than when I knit with my right hand and I throw the yarn but I will continue to practice. Both of you are very good teachers. I know because I am a retired teacher.
Y’all are couple goals tbh. Also, my knitting is going by so much faster now with this method:D
Thank you Carlos I seem to understand your demonstration. . . while this quarantine lasts, I may learn this process finally!
Hello lovely Arne and Carlos I loved this episode of your vlog. I am so glad you chose a pre-recorded episode, I am concerned you are going overtire yourself. You really helped me understand the Norwegian method of sewing. It certainly looks very comfortable and easy to do once you have persevered with this method. Anything new is always trial and error and just keeping going. I taught myself to knit when I was 9 and it is nit traditional in any way, but I have always wanted to knit ‘properly’ so this is my chance to perfect it. Thank you both for keeping us all going, you are absolute stars to me. Look after yourselves, you are both my favourite people. Big hugs and loves always xxxxxxxxx Dorothy U.K. ❤️❤️🙋🏻😘😘🌟🌟
I love watching both of u knit. Arne has a rhythm that is quite beautiful to watch and Carlos has an ease that feels relaxing. Everyone has a slight difference and it's good to see that. Thank you for sharing with us.
Nice tutorial, Carlos! Can’t wait to try this as well as the purling you will be showing. You are both great teachers!
Yes
This was the best - and cutest/funniest tutorial. Gotta try this method.
Carlos and Arne I’m watching this during Civid 19 quarantine. A perfect time for you to provide this tutorial. This is a perfect time to practice. You stimulate activity and quiet my mind during these difficult times. Thank you and please pet Freya for me
Carlos, I have saved this video (and your other ones) and some day I am going to learn to knit. Thank you so very much, both of you, for sharing your gifts!❤
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Súper WOW! I learned to knit when I was in high school (many many years ago) I wish I would have learned it this way, it looks so much better and simpler, I have not knitted in years, I crochet because I found it to be quicker, but I think I will give it a try again the Norwegian way, thank you so much!
I learned English style and tried to learn continental for ages to speed up and to stop my hand from cramping, but I couldn’t get it. This, however, is GENIUS. It’s so much easier to catch the yarn when it’s resting against your index finger as opposed to flying in the air continental style. Can’t wait to keep practising this!
Thank you guys for this informative video, and so glad you told us us about not tensioning around the little finger !!! so glad I found this, keep up the good work both.