Whew! I was so worried that you were about to announce that the two of you were going to retire. So relieved that it’s Great Grandmother’s pin cushion instead. 😰
I got a lovely comment on my channel from someone who came because of your recommendation. Thank you! She called you ‘The Nordic Princes’ and that is now an image I can’t get out of my mind! You are sitting and knitting for a bit with CROWNS on now😂 Wonderful!
That would be amazing Kate, maybe we should add that to our folk costume outfit! Thank you for joining the LIVE the other day, we hope you had a nice dinner!
I would love a book of pin cushion patterns from you...cross stitch, embroidery, knitted, crochet, the possibilities are endless! That new pin cushion is absolutely gorgeous!
I’m with you concerning the lawn furniture! When the sun comes back out, so does the lawn furniture. I so enjoy the podcast. I look forward to each one.
Wow! The folk jackets look amazing, you've been super productive, and the tailoring work is obviously beautiful. You've earned Bragging Rights for sure! The crochet along flowers are so charming, I will challenge my knitters brain to make a sofa pillow so I can join the fun. Enjoy the Sun on your Mountain !
Bye! Bye! Pincushion. 😥😥 Maybe run a strong magnet over it to try and find hidden pins or needles. The new pincushion is lovely. Beautiful work Arne. I finished my daffodils for Marie Curie and now trying to make a mistletoe Christmas wreath. It's a work in progress so making it up as I go along. I think I will join you both on the crochet/knitting projects coming up. See you both Sunday. Enjoy the sunshine!!! 😎😎🌞🌞👍👍👋👋👋❤
Thank you both for keeping me company whilst I knit. Over the last few days I have watched a number of new podcasts and I must tell you that you are naturals with this and you are always on the top of my list to listen to. So many interesting things ~ never a dull moment.
Most of the time I read through patterns first, because I'm looking for ways to shave off time from the process. When you are advanced like yourselves, you can probably cut a lot of corners that others can that are written out for all levels of sewists. The costumes are beautiful. You should take the pin cushion apart and reuse the innards and patch the material to a tiny quilt in the dollhouse. Pin cushions are adorable.
Your lack of snow worries me. Last year we had a similar winter and we ended up with so many wildfires all over the mountains and the prairies. I hope that doesn't happen there. Everyone here is so happy we got lots of snow this winter. Your jackets look lovely and yes it is always good to read all the instructions ahead of time. Like with recipes you may want to change the order of preparation to suit your style and equipment.
I do love watching the progress on your jackets. I wonder how others do it when they don't have the experience both of you have! I'm looking forward to the crochet a long! I have several granny squares I need to connect...but another UFO to keep me from it would be fabulous!
Your folk costumes are definitely a labor of love. You have been challenged and should feel so proud that you have remained committed to the project. CONGRATULATIONS on the wonder work you have done so far. I can't wait to see the completed project. You will really shine for your special celebration in May.
After a week full of sunshine 🌞 it really felt of spring, we now have snow!!! Can you imagine...❄ It really looks like a fairy tale outside but I must say that after a long dark winter I just want sun! Well...spring will be back soon; for sure 🌷🌿 Love the pincushion Arne 👌🏻. Have a lovely evening ❤
Can't wait for the crochet videos. I intend to crochet a throw my sister's vacation home. As per reviews on books, products, hotels, I never look at them. As for the pin cushions, last year, as I was looking for something different to knit. I decided to knit pin cushions. So, I made approx. 20.(couldn't stop myself), knitted in the round using some motifs from your Christmas balls and Easter books. Love your tradition 2 Easter egg. Concerning the carrot, I can assure you that our wild white tail rabbit don't like them. We put some outside and they didn't eat it. They prefer grass. Ciao (will not be with you in Italy, cause I dont't have the energy to make such a travel, but my heart will be with you)
A shaped, patchwork sweater...now I'm curious!! Enjoyed every minute of this! Sit and Knit for a Bit is my designated UFO project knitting. I'm almost done with another! Miracles DO happen...
I think I will have to order Dolly's book too. She has co-authored with James Patterson, he is one of my favourite authors and has been writing crime novels since the mid 70's. He used to write most of his books alone but now he co-writes with others.
I’m catching up on episodes! Love the progress on your jackets. They are so beautiful! I’m excited to learn new skills on the make alongs, thanks for everything you do!
I agree about recommendations with a grain of salt. For years, my husband and I would listen to the advice of family members regarding restaurants. Time and time again we found ourselves sitting in a restaurant that we hated. After doing this for a few years - I guess we were slow - we would listen but make up out own minds. I also love the new pincushion, and now I want to make one for myself, too.
Thank you for showing us your work on the folk costumes! Carlos, you might be able to find leather finger guards for your thumb! I have several thimbles that belonged to my mother, grandmother, and aunts, but the leather finger guard I found was wonderful! Grand going, you two!!!
Thank you, Arne and Carlos, for this episode🙏. The new pin cushion is lovely. I like the idea of framing the old one to preserve it. The jackets are coming well. Arne, I love the birds that you have embroidered on the jacket… flowers would be a nice touch… maybe a branch of blossoms😊
Those folk costumes had better end up in a museum - they will be priceless after all the care, time and cost invested in them. And my! Won’t you look fine! Baste rhymes with haste - and here’s the completely odd thing about English. “To baste” means to take long temporary stitches in a garment to hold it together - but it also means to pour drippings over roasting meat. So you’d have instructions to “baste the Thanksgiving turkey” every 1/2 hour. Carry on, you two. I am a year behind, making your delicious 2021 Easter eggs. How do you get them so very “eggy-shaped?” You do everything so well.
you can put ashes on the snow. We used to do that in the olden days back when everyone had a wood burning stove or fire place. Enjoying your podcast always. Thanks for it!
Thank you for another enjoyable episode. I love your folk costumes and I am glad you survived all the little inconveniences of having to undo and redo. One thing I wanted to mention, just to keep you informed. No big deal. The temporary sewing you call “basting” (as in lasting) is actually pronounced “baisting” ( as in wasting.) I hope you don’t mind that I pointed this out to you.
I love the eggs but my knitting is not good enough for such small projects. I have your bird book it is one of my favorites to look at the pictures are wonderful. THANK YOU.
Folk jackets are lovely especially the black with green on edge of the sleeve! I thought your national day to wear jackets is before your Italian trip? But I’m sure you have lots to keep you busy as always! I’m still knitting 🧶 socks! Ha! Ha! Thank you as always for your podcast don’t know what I would do without you both! Hugs & xx 🥰
YAY!!! I am so excited about the sweater. Thank you so much! I have been crocheting since I was 9.So I can basically look at a crochet pattern and figure it out. On the other hand, I am a new knitter and struggle with everything that new knitters do. Thank you we love you guys!!!
I bought the flower crochet pattern for the cal, but the kal you never mentioned where to find the pattern. Thank you arne&carlos. Can't wait for the cal to start. Oh yes and i would looove to make a patchwork sweater with the qaurintine blocks i already knit.! 😍
Thanks for a great episode. I have 7 more Sit’n’Knit for a bit’s to catch up on! Love the idea of a KAL and I’m super excited that you are doing a few more knit block patterns. I’m still working on my Quarantine blocks/patches. I think by the time I finish it I will truly feel like I’ve moved on from the covid lockdown’s. There are heaps of community blocks I still want to knit too so I think it will be an ongoing project for “post-lockdown & covid time” for me. I’ll be adding in new designs too. Such a simple yet satisfying project that you started.
I’m so looking forward to the crochet along. I’ve been wanting to make your Grunhild Primrose afghan; however, I’m a beginner so your instructions will be much appreciated!
we learned the "read ALL the directions first" rule in 8th grade when a substitute teacher handed out a "quiz". with a page full of steps. The first step said "read all the directions first". But we all went to number two, and on down the list, answering the questions. When you got to the last direction, it said don't answer any of these questions. Almost 50 years later I remember that lesson!
I look forward to these videos so much! It feels like we are visiting with you for an afternoon tea and chat. Thank you so much for sharing your life and inspiration and work with all of us in this way. You two are so charming and warm and lovely. I hope to meet you some day if your work and travel brings you to the East coast of Canada. My 5 year old son loves it when we light a candle and fika, and I’m thankful every time that you shared such a wonderful idea with us! Thank you, you and your team are phenomenal!
The new pin cushion is beautiful. So fitting for you to put your Great Grandmother’s pin cushion away, it’s so awesome that you have it. Can’t wait for the knit along !
You are amazing!!! There is no way I would ever be able to sew or knit like either one of you!! I can't wait to see both of you in the finished costumes! You are so handsome! I love watching your videos and how you relate to each other. You can be so funny! Much love!! ❤
We still have a bit of snow here in northern MI. I always enjoy the longer evenings in the summer too. But my Grandma didn't like it. When planning to do something at a certain time, she would always ask "do you mean real time or fake time?" 😂 Thank you for the fun video today. Your jackets are coming along so nicely! PS Love Arne's shirt.
B ā s t I n g (in American English!) Your jackets are coming along nicely, despite the instructions. You will both look beautiful in them and I can’t wait to see you all dressed up!
Speaking of reviews, you guys would get a huge kick out of a book I have…..reviews of American national parks by visitors who were less than enthusiastic about them. “Bryce Canyon……..too orange. Too spiky.” “Saguaro National Park…..OK if you like cactus.” They don’t even like the tallgrass prairie. “Just grass. And bison.” And of course they complain that the wifi is terrible.
It’s snowing today in Minnesota! I’m jealous of your good mountain weather but it’s always concerning when the weather patterns change so drastically. Back to the podcast🤣
Phew 😅 what a fright I thought you both were retiring and not Grandma pin cushion! Love new one I made a one at school like that many moons ago! Very pretty! Xx 🌟
James Patterson is a highly published American novelist. He and Dolly Parton partnering seems to be in line with other pairings of unlikely co-author i.e. former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, partnered with mystery writer, Louise Penney. I think in such partnerships not only are the co-authors having a ball, but they also realize greater sales because they come from diverse industries, all of them expert in their respective fields.. What you say about reviews is SO TRUE. As an author, I've enjoyed lovely reviews, but there was one that slotted one of my books as "for women only." This was peculiar given that my books and columns tend to garner more male readers than women! I suspect that negative reviews of the Parton/Patterson books result mainly because Patterson fans want less Parton and Parton fans want less Patterson.
The new pincushion is lovely and great grandma's pin cushion can gracefully retire and be kept as a treasured keepsake. You have made good progress on your jackets. Enjoy the sunshine. We have strong winds, snow and hail here in the UK. 🇬🇧
I love my weekly dose of your podcast! The jackets are gorgeous. My favorite parts from today are..............."don't give a review unless you know how to read"!!!! I say that outloud many times about my work emails that I send out to others during my day.....just read my email, it is all there folks....hehehe. And...........don't be sheep people! Retiring grandmother's pin cushion is to honor so many things including your grandmother. Arne and Carlos thank you for the time today.
These jackets you are making are amazing! So much detail work and you two are so talented.Can't wait to see the finished project! The bunny and carrot eggs are so cute! There seems to be no end to the creative thing you can do! Have a great week!
Love that piece of furniture behind you; a sideboard maybe and the doors that separate your living room from the dining room. So much character through your home - but what else would one expect from designers?💕🥰 the jackets are stunning, such beautiful work! The color of your brioche sweater, Arne, is a perfect color for you. It’s great how you both collect certain things and have a million interests; makes your Sit and Knit for a Bit worth its weight in gold. We have boxes here too, to exchange free books. People buy the boxes and put them on their lawns. I am lucky to have two in my neighborhood and access them quite frequently. You are right Carlos about the reviews, take them with a grain of salt…”buy and try” and decide for yourself. Love to you both 🌟
we had rain last night and today is beautiful and warm here in Texas! I'm being Norwegian and discussing the weather! Thank you again for this week's Sit and Knit. I so love spending time with you boys! Till next time! ❤ Denise from Texas
Oh my goodness!!! When you said you had sad news and you were retiring....my heart sank! Then you finished the sentence....very mean Carlos! I thought you and Arnie were retiring and we wouldn't see you anymore!!
This made me laugh so much, because my father-in-law was a dairy farmer and also refused to change the clocks for summer. It got so confusing, especially as my husband worked on the farm! 😂🤣
Thank you for another lovely episode! You always cheer me up... The knit along and the crochet along, both sound very exciting! And the jackets look so spectacular, you two are going to look dashing, for sure. Enjoy the beginning of the spring! It is nice to be outdoors and feel the sun 🥰
Enjoyed my time with you as always. I'm so grateful that you decided to continue this series, it really brightens my day. My grandparents were from Italy up by the alps in the north. My grandmother was from Venezia, a place called Borca Di Cadore (not sure about the spelling) by Lake Como. A place I've always wanted to visit even though biologically I'm not actually Italian by birth as I was adopted. Enjoy your trip to Italy!
James Patterson, who wrote the book with Dolly Parton, is a very popular crime novelist in the U.S., known for writing page-turners. I bet someone who loves Nancy Drew will also like James Patterson. I have ordered it for the library (I’m a librarian) so we’ll see how it goes!
I am knitting the teddy bear for my grandson while watching you both today. It is wonderful to watch the evolution of the costumes and the details as a nonsewer! I agree about knitting reviews! Thank you for all that you do!
Great pincushion Arne pretty design Have you looked on sew sweet violet shop Jools & B do a great skinny pinni pin cushion for the dedicated sewing machine sewers Arne you would like 👍
that is a pretty cross stitch design on the pin cushion and the mandrill is looking nice...Arne, you are still showing us that you have more hidden talents
hi guys i enjoyed today i love your embrodery on the jacket what a great idea i think the flowers in between the parrots will look amazing i agree with carlos to make your own decisions about whatever you are doing for yourself in life i loved the rest of the eggs well thanks again and will see you sunday so happy for the up comeing podcasts
Arne can you proudly wear your jacket on your upcoming cruises and trips! The pincushion would make a great project for the people on your trips to make. You could also add a piece of elastic so you can wear on your wrist when you need it. Small enough to travel with and great remembrance from trip. I had to laugh when Arne said he just had to buy a hard cover book of Dolly ....the soft cover would not cut it!
Your jackets look fabulous already and I like how complimentary you are about each other’s handiwork too. I love how you digress too, reminds me of myself lol! The new pincushion is lovely also. Tak for another SAKFAB. Be well, Sally 🌹
It’s so exciting to see your jackets grow. You two are so patient and perfect in the entire fitting and sewing process. Good job! If I were not already working on the Primerose throw, the Sweater Advent Calender, the Easiest Socks and other fiber projects, I might be tempted to start dress making again. 😂 By the way, the “a” in basting is pronounced long, so more like [bay’ stuhng]. I mention this only, because your English is almost perfect, Carlos. I totally respect and admire that English is your third language or fourth or more? And for me living in Europe I love the “translations” you give between the old and new continents. 😍
We have sunshine AND snow here in Ayrshire, for now, the snow is off. I've started using circular knitting needles for the time and OMG, they are so easy to use after being shown properly rather than trying to do it on my own. Thanks to the ladies at my local knitting group x
Your jackets are gorgeous! Wow. Also, James Patterson is a very prolific writer. He's written for television so his books read like an action-packed film. You're going to love Dolly's book, Arne!
Another great episode! The jackets are looking pretty nice 😊. Looking forward to the crochet and KAL 🧶. Love the new pin cushion also. See you next Wednesday 🤗.
Wow the “ along” sounds very exciting guys. Looking forward to Easter Sunday to start this. I cannot crochet so will be interested in this one as well as the knitting. The pin cushion is fabulous and a great having the family special one to frame or do whatever to keep it. Also looking forward to seeing you both in your costumes on May 17th. Great sit and knit - thanks so much 🧶🧶
I thought of you Arne when I saw that book in a store this week and I agree that I'm going to read it even if there are bad reviews because how can you give Dolly a bad review! The jackets look amazing already and all that hand stitching is a lot of work. I'm going to go check out the pattern for the crochet along now!
I hope with all my heart you come to Seattle, Washington! I only know how to knit straight rows, I can't knit from a pattern but I would be enchanted to see you both! Love, hope and dream!
Whew! I was so worried that you were about to announce that the two of you were going to retire. So relieved that it’s Great Grandmother’s pin cushion instead. 😰
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I too felt my heart skip when you said you were "going to retire..."
Phew!! Exactly!
I thought so too! My stomach immediately felt nauseous!
Oh my goodness I also was worried 🙃but now I’m so excited for the KAL!
I got a lovely comment on my channel from someone who came because of your recommendation. Thank you! She called you ‘The Nordic Princes’ and that is now an image I can’t get out of my mind! You are sitting and knitting for a bit with CROWNS on now😂 Wonderful!
That would be amazing Kate, maybe we should add that to our folk costume outfit! Thank you for joining the LIVE the other day, we hope you had a nice dinner!
I would love a book of pin cushion patterns from you...cross stitch, embroidery, knitted, crochet, the possibilities are endless! That new pin cushion is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you!
I’m with you concerning the lawn furniture! When the sun comes back out, so does the lawn furniture. I so enjoy the podcast. I look forward to each one.
Thank you Kathie!
Wow! The folk jackets look amazing, you've been super productive, and the tailoring work is obviously beautiful. You've earned Bragging Rights for sure! The crochet along flowers are so charming, I will challenge my knitters brain to make a sofa pillow so I can join the fun. Enjoy the Sun on your Mountain !
I love that Arne wouldn’t dare buy the Dolly Parton book in paperback 😊 ❤️❤️
Bye! Bye! Pincushion. 😥😥 Maybe run a strong magnet over it to try and find hidden pins or needles. The new pincushion is lovely. Beautiful work Arne.
I finished my daffodils for Marie Curie and now trying to make a mistletoe Christmas wreath. It's a work in progress so making it up as I go along.
I think I will join you both on the crochet/knitting projects coming up.
See you both Sunday. Enjoy the sunshine!!! 😎😎🌞🌞👍👍👋👋👋❤
Thank you both for keeping me company whilst I knit. Over the last few days I have watched a number of new podcasts and I must tell you that you are naturals with this and you are always on the top of my list to listen to. So many interesting things ~ never a dull moment.
Most of the time I read through patterns first, because I'm looking for ways to shave off time from the process. When you are advanced like yourselves, you can probably cut a lot of corners that others can that are written out for all levels of sewists. The costumes are beautiful. You should take the pin cushion apart and reuse the innards and patch the material to a tiny quilt in the dollhouse. Pin cushions are adorable.
Your lack of snow worries me. Last year we had a similar winter and we ended up with so many wildfires all over the mountains and the prairies. I hope that doesn't happen there. Everyone here is so happy we got lots of snow this winter.
Your jackets look lovely and yes it is always good to read all the instructions ahead of time. Like with recipes you may want to change the order of preparation to suit your style and equipment.
Thank you for your concern Lena!
Nice to see how you combine your strenghts to do the best work on the folk costumes. What a team you are ! Lovely bunny egg !
Hi there. The jackets look so sharp. Very delicate handwork. Bravo👏👏👏
Exited for the knit and crochet along. Very curious to see the crochet sweater!
I do love watching the progress on your jackets. I wonder how others do it when they don't have the experience both of you have! I'm looking forward to the crochet a long! I have several granny squares I need to connect...but another UFO to keep me from it would be fabulous!
Your folk costumes are definitely a labor of love. You have been challenged and should feel so proud that you have remained committed to the project. CONGRATULATIONS on the wonder work you have done so far. I can't wait to see the completed project. You will really shine for your special celebration in May.
We hope so!
Good Sit and Bit. Beautiful folk jackets.
After a week full of sunshine 🌞 it really felt of spring, we now have snow!!! Can you imagine...❄
It really looks like a fairy tale outside but I must say that after a long dark winter I just want sun! Well...spring will be back soon; for sure 🌷🌿 Love the pincushion Arne 👌🏻.
Have a lovely evening ❤
Can't wait for the crochet videos. I intend to crochet a throw my sister's vacation home. As per reviews on books, products, hotels, I never look at them. As for the pin cushions, last year, as I was looking for something different to knit. I decided to knit pin cushions. So, I made approx. 20.(couldn't stop myself), knitted in the round using some motifs from your Christmas balls and Easter books. Love your tradition 2 Easter egg. Concerning the carrot, I can assure you that our wild white tail rabbit don't like them. We put some outside and they didn't eat it. They prefer grass. Ciao (will not be with you in Italy, cause I dont't have the energy to make such a travel, but my heart will be with you)
You had quite a pin cushion production!
Love the pin cushions. I pick up little dishes from the thrift stores and install the cushions in them. You can never have too many.😉
thank you for this episode! I love how you take an everyday small thing like a pin cushion and make it beautiful and special.
A shaped, patchwork sweater...now I'm curious!! Enjoyed every minute of this! Sit and Knit for a Bit is my designated UFO project knitting. I'm almost done with another! Miracles DO happen...
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I think I will have to order Dolly's book too. She has co-authored with James Patterson, he is one of my favourite authors and has been writing crime novels since the mid 70's. He used to write most of his books alone but now he co-writes with others.
Just because someone doesn’t like something you should read and decide for yourselves. Happy Spring and stay safe🌸🌸
I’m catching up on episodes! Love the progress on your jackets. They are so beautiful! I’m excited to learn new skills on the make alongs, thanks for everything you do!
I agree about recommendations with a grain of salt. For years, my husband and I would listen to the advice of family members regarding restaurants. Time and time again we found ourselves sitting in a restaurant that we hated. After doing this for a few years - I guess we were slow - we would listen but make up out own minds. I also love the new pincushion, and now I want to make one for myself, too.
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looking forward to the knit along!
Thank you for showing us your work on the folk costumes! Carlos, you might be able to find leather finger guards for your thumb! I have several thimbles that belonged to my mother, grandmother, and aunts, but the leather finger guard I found was wonderful! Grand going, you two!!!
Thank you, Arne and Carlos, for this episode🙏. The new pin cushion is lovely. I like the idea of framing the old one to preserve it. The jackets are coming well. Arne, I love the birds that you have embroidered on the jacket… flowers would be a nice touch… maybe a branch of blossoms😊
Yes!
Wow!!! Arne, your embroidery is gorgeous!!!!
Thank you Edina!
Glad your presentation went okay. Look forward to your NYC visit.
The basting on the jacket is pronounced with a long "a". I'm in NE Ohio, USA. In the kitchen you also baste meat to keep it moist.
Those folk costumes had better end up in a museum - they will be priceless after all the care, time and cost invested in them. And my! Won’t you look fine!
Baste rhymes with haste - and here’s the completely odd thing about English. “To baste” means to take long temporary stitches in a garment to hold it together - but it also means to pour drippings over roasting meat. So you’d have instructions to “baste the Thanksgiving turkey” every 1/2 hour.
Carry on, you two. I am a year behind, making your delicious 2021 Easter eggs. How do you get them so very “eggy-shaped?”
You do everything so well.
you can put ashes on the snow. We used to do that in the olden days back when everyone had a wood burning stove or fire place.
Enjoying your podcast always. Thanks for it!
Thank you for another enjoyable episode. I love your folk costumes and I am glad you survived all the little inconveniences of having to undo and redo.
One thing I wanted to mention, just to keep you informed. No big deal. The temporary sewing you call “basting” (as in lasting) is actually pronounced “baisting” ( as in wasting.)
I hope you don’t mind that I pointed this out to you.
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I love the eggs but my knitting is not good enough for such small projects. I have your bird book it is one of my favorites to look at the pictures are wonderful. THANK YOU.
Folk jackets are lovely especially the black with green on edge of the sleeve! I thought your national day to wear jackets is before your Italian trip? But I’m sure you have lots to keep you busy as always! I’m still knitting 🧶 socks! Ha! Ha! Thank you as always for your podcast don’t know what I would do without you both! Hugs & xx 🥰
17th of May is our National day
YAY!!! I am so excited about the sweater. Thank you so much!
I have been crocheting since I was 9.So I can basically look at a crochet pattern and figure it out. On the other hand, I am a new knitter and struggle with everything that new knitters do.
Thank you we love you guys!!!
Hi Guys. I thoroughly enjoyed podcast as always. See ya next week for Sit and Knit. Thank you. Jackets are really coming together.
See you next week
I bought the flower crochet pattern for the cal, but the kal you never mentioned where to find the pattern. Thank you arne&carlos. Can't wait for the cal to start. Oh yes and i would looove to make a patchwork sweater with the qaurintine blocks i already knit.! 😍
Thanks for a great episode. I have 7 more Sit’n’Knit for a bit’s to catch up on! Love the idea of a KAL and I’m super excited that you are doing a few more knit block patterns. I’m still working on my Quarantine blocks/patches. I think by the time I finish it I will truly feel like I’ve moved on from the covid lockdown’s. There are heaps of community blocks I still want to knit too so I think it will be an ongoing project for “post-lockdown & covid time” for me. I’ll be adding in new designs too. Such a simple yet satisfying project that you started.
Thank you!
I’m so looking forward to the crochet along. I’ve been wanting to make your Grunhild Primrose afghan; however, I’m a beginner so your instructions will be much appreciated!
We have some othere crochet tutorials as well: ua-cam.com/play/PLElv_tSbHW3pSXHVubGc7Feh13gAf8kbJ.html
Nice video and so beautiful pin cushion. Bravo
The jackets are all beautiful. I especially love the parrots. So nice.
Thank you!
Along a guys basting a AAA long not short A. Yay for the beautiful designs and jackets 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️👍👌🏻💕🙄🤔😏
I admire Dolly Parton for the work she does in encouraging literacy. I imagine she has written a novel to encourage people to read more.
Your jackets are stunning. I can imagine the finished project.
we learned the "read ALL the directions first" rule in 8th grade when a substitute teacher handed out a "quiz". with a page full of steps. The first step said "read all the directions first". But we all went to number two, and on down the list, answering the questions. When you got to the last direction, it said don't answer any of these questions. Almost 50 years later I remember that lesson!
That is amazing😊
I look forward to these videos so much! It feels like we are visiting with you for an afternoon tea and chat. Thank you so much for sharing your life and inspiration and work with all of us in this way. You two are so charming and warm and lovely. I hope to meet you some day if your work and travel brings you to the East coast of Canada. My 5 year old son loves it when we light a candle and fika, and I’m thankful every time that you shared such a wonderful idea with us! Thank you, you and your team are phenomenal!
The new pin cushion is beautiful. So fitting for you to put your Great Grandmother’s pin cushion away, it’s so awesome that you have it. Can’t wait for the knit along !
Love watching you both. You have a calming effect. Would love to see your dollhouse. Take care and enjoy your travels.
Thank you Patricia!
You are amazing!!! There is no way I would ever be able to sew or knit like either one of you!! I can't wait to see both of you in the finished costumes! You are so handsome! I love watching your videos and how you relate to each other. You can be so funny! Much love!! ❤
We still have a bit of snow here in northern MI. I always enjoy the longer evenings in the summer too. But my Grandma didn't like it. When planning to do something at a certain time, she would always ask "do you mean real time or fake time?" 😂 Thank you for the fun video today. Your jackets are coming along so nicely! PS Love Arne's shirt.
Yet another reminder to read the WHOLE pattern and then decide what you need to do! ❤️ Your jackets are beautiful!
Thank you so much!
B ā s t I n g (in American English!)
Your jackets are coming along nicely, despite the instructions. You will both look beautiful in them and I can’t wait to see you all dressed up!
Speaking of reviews, you guys would get a huge kick out of a book I have…..reviews of American national parks by visitors who were less than enthusiastic about them. “Bryce Canyon……..too orange. Too spiky.” “Saguaro National Park…..OK if you like cactus.” They don’t even like the tallgrass prairie. “Just grass. And bison.” And of course they complain that the wifi is terrible.
That sounds lika a fun book!
It’s snowing today in Minnesota! I’m jealous of your good mountain weather but it’s always concerning when the weather patterns change so drastically. Back to the podcast🤣
I'm in Ely! We got a good 2" overnight and more coming.
Aren't you ready for spring?
@@ecouturehandmades5166 I'm in Crosslake - we got ice and a little snow, too but we put the porch furniture out anyway! :)
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No Arne looks sad about the pin cushion ☹️. I always have a summer clock that never changes x
Phew 😅 what a fright I thought you both were retiring and not Grandma pin cushion! Love new one I made a one at school like that many moons ago! Very pretty! Xx 🌟
James Patterson is a highly published American novelist. He and Dolly Parton partnering seems to be in line with other pairings of unlikely co-author i.e. former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, partnered with mystery writer, Louise Penney. I think in such partnerships not only are the co-authors having a ball, but they also realize greater sales because they come from diverse industries, all of them expert in their respective fields.. What you say about reviews is SO TRUE. As an author, I've enjoyed lovely reviews, but there was one that slotted one of my books as "for women only." This was peculiar given that my books and columns tend to garner more male readers than women! I suspect that negative reviews of the Parton/Patterson books result mainly because Patterson fans want less Parton and Parton fans want less Patterson.
The new pincushion is lovely and great grandma's pin cushion can gracefully retire and be kept as a treasured keepsake. You have made good progress on your jackets. Enjoy the sunshine. We have strong winds, snow and hail here in the UK. 🇬🇧
I love my weekly dose of your podcast! The jackets are gorgeous. My favorite parts from today are..............."don't give a review unless you know how to read"!!!! I say that outloud many times about my work emails that I send out to others during my day.....just read my email, it is all there folks....hehehe. And...........don't be sheep people! Retiring grandmother's pin cushion is to honor so many things including your grandmother. Arne and Carlos thank you for the time today.
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love as always
Thank you for doing crochet along . I don’t knit so this is great. Love spending time with y’all. Good night from North Carolina
These jackets you are making are amazing! So much detail work and you two are so talented.Can't wait to see the finished project! The bunny and carrot eggs are so cute! There seems to be no end to the creative thing you can do! Have a great week!
You as well Victoria, enjoy your week😊
I’m so excited for the KAL and CAL🥳
Yes, so are we.
I am a Dolly Parton fan, too, and started listening to Run, Rose, Run this week! It’s fun because Dolly reads a lot of the story!
Love that piece of furniture behind you; a sideboard maybe and the doors that separate your living room from the dining room. So much character through your home - but what else would one expect from designers?💕🥰 the jackets are stunning, such beautiful work! The color of your brioche sweater, Arne, is a perfect color for you. It’s great how you both collect certain things and have a million interests; makes your Sit and Knit for a Bit worth its weight in gold. We have boxes here too, to exchange free books. People buy the boxes and put them on their lawns. I am lucky to have two in my neighborhood and access them quite frequently. You are right Carlos about the reviews, take them with a grain of salt…”buy and try” and decide for yourself. Love to you both 🌟
Those boxes are such a find for everyone that reads
haha hand sewing is my favorite!!! I will help you attach your lining.
The jackets look beautiful!
we had rain last night and today is beautiful and warm here in Texas! I'm being Norwegian and discussing the weather! Thank you again for this week's Sit and Knit. I so love spending time with you boys! Till next time! ❤ Denise from Texas
See you Sunday Denise!
Oh my goodness!!! When you said you had sad news and you were retiring....my heart sank! Then you finished the sentence....very mean Carlos! I thought you and Arnie were retiring and we wouldn't see you anymore!!
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This made me laugh so much, because my father-in-law was a dairy farmer and also refused to change the clocks for summer. It got so confusing, especially as my husband worked on the farm! 😂🤣
Yes James Patterson and he is a prolific crime mystery writer.
Thank you so much for mentioning Netflix’s Lilyhammer last week! I’m really enjoying it.
You are welcome Ruth!
I would love a crochet along for the Primrose throw some time. I am finding the joining quite difficult.
Thank you for another lovely episode! You always cheer me up... The knit along and the crochet along, both sound very exciting! And the jackets look so spectacular, you two are going to look dashing, for sure. Enjoy the beginning of the spring! It is nice to be outdoors and feel the sun 🥰
THE JACKETS ARE JUST WONDERFUL
Thank you Jill!
you two have added a lot of beauty to the world - thanks for all the beauty
Enjoyed my time with you as always. I'm so grateful that you decided to continue this series, it really brightens my day. My grandparents were from Italy up by the alps in the north. My grandmother was from Venezia, a place called Borca Di Cadore (not sure about the spelling) by Lake Como. A place I've always wanted to visit even though biologically I'm not actually Italian by birth as I was adopted. Enjoy your trip to Italy!
James Patterson, who wrote the book with Dolly Parton, is a very popular crime novelist in the U.S., known for writing page-turners. I bet someone who loves Nancy Drew will also like James Patterson. I have ordered it for the library (I’m a librarian) so we’ll see how it goes!
It will probably be booked for months
I am knitting the teddy bear for my grandson while watching you both today. It is wonderful to watch the evolution of the costumes and the details as a nonsewer!
I agree about knitting reviews!
Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for watching!
Some people substitute ingredients & methods and then leave bad reviews for online recipes when the finished dish doesn't taste right.
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Great pincushion Arne pretty design
Have you looked on sew sweet violet shop
Jools & B do a great skinny pinni pin cushion for the dedicated sewing machine sewers Arne you would like 👍
Hi Arne, I am listening to the Dolly Parton book and it is nice she does audio on one of the characters😍👏
that is a pretty cross stitch design on the pin cushion and the mandrill is looking nice...Arne, you are still showing us that you have more hidden talents
hi guys i enjoyed today i love your embrodery on the jacket what a great idea i think the flowers in between the parrots will look amazing i agree with carlos to make your own decisions about whatever you are doing for yourself in life i loved the rest of the eggs well thanks again and will see you sunday so happy for the up comeing podcasts
Perfect timing on the CAL and KAL. I’m looking forward to it!
Our summer in North America starts on June 21st through September 22nd.
Enjoy your summer Maria!
Oh my gosh, you have so many projects going on! Great to see I’m not the only one with so many ideas 😆
So little time, so much to do!
Jackets look fantastic, you guys are so talented. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
Arne can you proudly wear your jacket on your upcoming cruises and trips! The pincushion would make a great project for the people on your trips to make. You could also add a piece of elastic so you can wear on your wrist when you need it. Small enough to travel with and great remembrance from trip. I had to laugh when Arne said he just had to buy a hard cover book of Dolly ....the soft cover would not cut it!
Your jackets look fabulous already and I like how complimentary you are about each other’s handiwork too. I love how you digress too, reminds me of myself lol! The new pincushion is lovely also. Tak for another SAKFAB. Be well, Sally 🌹
It’s so exciting to see your jackets grow. You two are so patient and perfect in the entire fitting and sewing process. Good job! If I were not already working on the Primerose throw, the Sweater Advent Calender, the Easiest Socks and other fiber projects, I might be tempted to start dress making again. 😂
By the way, the “a” in basting is pronounced long, so more like [bay’ stuhng]. I mention this only, because your English is almost perfect, Carlos. I totally respect and admire that English is your third language or fourth or more? And for me living in Europe I love the “translations” you give between the old and new continents. 😍
We have sunshine AND snow here in Ayrshire, for now, the snow is off. I've started using circular knitting needles for the time and OMG, they are so easy to use after being shown properly rather than trying to do it on my own. Thanks to the ladies at my local knitting group x
Your jackets are gorgeous! Wow. Also, James Patterson is a very prolific writer. He's written for television so his books read like an action-packed film. You're going to love Dolly's book, Arne!
YOU GUYS SHOULD BE SOOO PROUD. ALL THAT HARD WORK...IT SURE SHOWS..AMAZING
Another great episode! The jackets are looking pretty nice 😊. Looking forward to the crochet and KAL 🧶. Love the new pin cushion also. See you next Wednesday 🤗.
See you Arlette!
Wow the “ along” sounds very exciting guys. Looking forward to Easter Sunday to start this. I cannot crochet so will be interested in this one as well as the knitting. The pin cushion is fabulous and a great having the family special one to frame or do whatever to keep it. Also looking forward to seeing you both in your costumes on May 17th. Great sit and knit - thanks so much 🧶🧶
I thought of you Arne when I saw that book in a store this week and I agree that I'm going to read it even if there are bad reviews because how can you give Dolly a bad review! The jackets look amazing already and all that hand stitching is a lot of work. I'm going to go check out the pattern for the crochet along now!
Do so!
I hope with all my heart you come to Seattle, Washington! I only know how to knit straight rows, I can't knit from a pattern but I would be enchanted to see you both! Love, hope and dream!
No need to be advanced as long as you enjoy it!