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An update about my health and Happy Easter!
Hello everyone! When we announced on Friday March 27th that we were going to extend the podcast for two additional weeks, I was so excited! At the time, I was brewing on a cold, but I thought it wouldn’t be too bad and that I would be able to follow up with the daily podcasts […]
An update from Carlos
Hello! I am writing from Granheim Lung Hospital in Gausdal, Norway, where I am spending time receiving treatment and rehabilitation after dealing with the long term effects from Covid-19, which I got nine months ago. The good news is that according to the tests that were done immediately after I was admitted into this hospital, […]
Post-Easter Update on Carlos’ Health.
As most of you already know, Carlos tested positive for Covid-19 and has been seriously ill. As of now, he no longer has the virus in his body, which is a good thing, however, he is now unfortunately suffering from “Post Viral Syndrome” which is a complication from the virus and means that he is […]
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1st of Advent Special – Recipes: Sandkaker and Brune Pinner.
We are gathering all our Sunday advent recipes on our blog, so keep checking back every Sunday of advent for new cookies! Check out the video for the first Sunday of Avent and keep scrolling for the recipes for Sandkaker and Brune Pinner Please accept YouTube cookies to play videos on arnecarlos.com By […]
FREE Knitting Patterns with Norwegian Wool Part 2
We are pleased to share our latest collaboration with ROWAN, which includes a new yarn, Norwegian Wool and a series of knitted designs inspired by Norwegian traditions. Check the video below and get the yarn as well as all the free patterns here. Please accept YouTube cookies to play videos on arnecarlos.com By […]
The ARNE & CARLOS 2021 Christmas Stocking (afterthought heel): Our Best Knitting Tips.
In this weeks video, we are delighted to launch our 2021 Christmas stocking and we share some of our best tips for sock knitting. Learn how to knit the stocking by watching the video below: Please accept YouTube cookies to play videos on arnecarlos.com By accepting you will be accessing content from YouTube, a service […]
FREE Knitting Patterns with Norwegian Wool – Part 1.
We are pleased to share our latest collaboration with ROWAN, which includes a new yarn, Norwegian Wool and a series of knitted designs inspired by Norwegian “fun in the snow”. Check the video below and get the yarn as well as all the free patterns here. Please accept YouTube cookies to play videos on […]
Advent Calendar 2021 Launch: How To Do a Closed Cast On with Magic Loop.
Today, we are ready to launch our Advent Calendar for 2021 and start with this tutorial for the closed cast on with Magic Loop. If you prefer dpns, cast on as you normally would and see the bottom opening closed when you complete the sweater. Check out the video here below and click here or […]
Norwegian Craft Traditions: Episode 8. Weaving Traditional Shawls and Belts at Valle Vev.
Welcome to our guide to the crafts of Setesdal, Norway! Today, we meet up with Karin Bøe again to find out more about the weaving traditions of Setesdal. Karin has a master’s degree in weaving and shows us the stunning fabrics that she creates and which are used to make the traditional shawls and belts […]
Norwegian Craft Traditions: Episode 7. Learning Traditional Løyesaum Embroidery
Welcome to our guide to Setesdal! Randi Myrum is back to talk about the traditional Løyesaum embroidery found on the folk costumes and sweaters in Setesdal and to give us some quick lessons on how to make the embroideries ourselves. Check out the episode here below and keep scrolling to see some close-up images of […]
Norwegian Craft Traditions Episode 6. The Story of the Iconic Lice Sweater from Setesdal
Annemor is back! We visit Government Grant Holder and Recipient of the King’s Medal of Merit, Annemor Sundbø in Ose, to learn more about the traditional Lusekofte (Lice Sweater) from Setesdal, the most iconic sweater in Norway – and perhaps the world! See the episode here below: Please accept YouTube cookies to play videos […]
Norwegian Craft Traditions: Episode 5. A visit to Valle Husflid Arts & Crafts Store.
In Norway, you can still get bespoke clothing made on-site at the Husfliden stores, which exist all over the country and usually have an atelier directly above the shop. Karin Bøe takes us on a tour of Valle Husfliden and explains the time-honoured process: from measuring customers to creating their unique and bespoke folk costumes. […]
Norwegian Craft Traditions – Episode 4. Folk Costumes – Still Going Strong After 300 years!
In Setesdal, there has been an unbroken tradition of wearing folk costumes for the past 300 years. We meet with textile and folk costume expert Randi Myrum inside the stunning 16th-century Rygnestad loft, to discover its textile treasures and to learn more about the folk costumes of Setesdal and the traditions of wearing them in […]