Your creation story is lovely. Like so many of your fans, I wanted to hear the details of how two talented, generous and hard working men got together. You continue to compliment each other as you grow. Lucky for us - you share the fun. Thank you! ❤❤
What a wonderful story! The two of you were destined to meet, that is so obvious - even if Arne's poor memory caused a slight delay! You really are the most delightful couple and I am sure all of us feel honoured to be a small part of your continuing journey. Here's to the next 20 years of Arne & Carlos!
It's a difficult decision, but I believe that this is my favorite episode. I am so happy to hear your story, and I am so glad that you met each other. Your podcast has gotten me through the pandemic and I always enjoy spending time with you both. Thank you for sharing your stories and your time with us all!
You two were meant to be together! Your relationship and the patience and kindness you show towards each other, even when something annoys you about the other becomes a source of joy and laughter. If all relationships were like yours the world would be a better happier place! Thank you for sharing your fated journey towards each other.
How nice to learn how you met and your business adventures. Your 15 minutes are usually closer to 51 minutes and I’m glad of that. I love your Sit & Knit for a Bit podcasts. May your lives forever be filled with fun and art and gardening and traveling and Arne’s hoarding! 😊❤️
So, could we say it was love at first sight?🥰 I think you shared your story some years??? ago and I remembered the part with the wrong number.🤗 I love reading all the nice comments here. In a time where there's hate everywhere it's a blessing to have a place like this to see that there are still many loving and kind people.❤
BEST EPISODE EVER! I absolutely loved the story of how you met and of your lives together since then . You are such a charming couple and so generous to share this with all of us
This was the best “15 minutes” I have ever spent . You are a beautiful couple and your love and respect for one another is so evident. Thanks for sharing your life with us.
I love how the two of you are SO good together . I’ve never heard a harsh or mean word from either of you . I thank you for giving us a glimpse of your lives together !
The hat I'm knitting as I sit and listen to your stories today will forever be associated with your positive vibe, inspiration, and love. Thank you for that gift.
Everyone’s life story is interesting in it’s own way! But the story of how you two met and have lived your lives is a story unto itself! So fun and so interesting! So adventurous and loving! You two are treasures of Norway, of fashion, of RU-vid, and of knitting! The love and respect you have for each other…and each other’s different personality traits…is so wonderful and admirable! Thank you both for the stories, the designs, and the fun you bring to so many people!❤️❤️
Neither of you foresaw RU-vid, because who could possibly foresee RU-vid, and now people all over the world know you and love you. Great continuation of your story. Watch your video and see coal black Freja against Carlos’s coal black sweater and a little pink Freja tongue floating like magic with no little dog attached. So cute! Long videos are better. I love all your videos but this one may be the best ever.
I laughed out loud at the Oslo ticket counter and Arne saying “I got the moves”. You could always turn your studio into a disco 😆 And since you survived the selling of the flat and living in a train station without running water (Carlos) your relationship could probably survive anything. So fun to learn how you came together and the story of your career progression. You clearly complement each other and are an amazing team. Thanks for another wonderful S&KFAB! I’m wondering if you will have any Beetle Merch in your shop? I need some ;)
This episode was so charming. I loved watching Carlos and Arne talking about how they met and watching the others reaction to the recollection of the other. Seeing the twinkle in Carlos’ eyes towards Arne was so endearing.
What a wonderful, wonderful love story 💕 so touching and heartfelt and Carlos, you made me cry when you told Arne how special he was to you. Such treasured memories you share, such soulmates, a truly heartwarming episode. Take care and keep sharing your joy 🧶🍁🧵🍂
I loved watching the video and I totally loved when you looked at each other and said how glad you were together, I’m so glad you found each other and we get to watch your videos sheer joy xx
It’s delightful to hear you telling us « Once upon a time, Arne and Carlos… » love it . You’re such lovely respectful men… I wish you the best for the next 20 years, you deserve it !
What a privilege to share in such a personal story! Thank you both so much. It’s wonderful to be part of such a loving and caring relationship - your ‘give and take’ is so very special. Two very different personalities who joined together create something much bigger! You are held in all our hearts!
I just love this story. I laughed out loud many times, and felt my heart warmed by your mutual love for each other. I'm so glad that the universe turned for your paths to cross, and in turn again for you both to be here on your channel to be with the rest of us. Thank you for this.
I just love these guys. So sweet, so real, so warm, so entertaining :). Just sitting here, practicing the Norwegian method of knitting (taught by them) and listening to the story of how they met. 💕
Oh you guys! This was one of my favorite podcasts. Thanks so much for sharing how you met and the history of your fashion work and experiences. I love that you have created the "Arne and Carlos" brand from hard work and dedication. You are both so creative. Carlos you had me in tears (happy) as you express how wonderful it is to have Arne as your partner. The love is so evident and having Arne to share those experiences and memories is a gift. Thanks for all the time you put into your podcasts. I am one of those who definitely looks forward to them each week.
I'm so happy that you two got together! You make the world a much better place. Sometimes, if I get a little stressed with the world's events, I know watching you two will calm me down. Thank you both so much. ❤❤
Thank you for another wonderful 15 minutes and sharing the story of how you met. I know that Carlos has said in the past that he especially values his privacy, so thank you for being willing to be so open with your viewers. You two gentlemen complement each other so well and it's lovely to see.
Thank you for this Sit and Knit for a bit. I am a little late to watch it but my time has been dedicated to my family from Canada who managed to visit us, here in Italy for three weeks. About Sainte Catherine. The feast is on the 25 th of November at least in France, where I come from. Among other she is the patron saint of the dressmakers, in France. And any fashion shop normally closes on this day. There is also a tradition, again in France, that if you are a young woman of 25 and not married you do a party on this day with a hat on your head and with your girlfriends. Forget to mention that the feast on the 25 th November is of Sainte Catherine of Alexandria, who as the tradition says, is buried on the Mount Sinai. The other notable Sainte Catherine is Sainte Catherine of Sienna. She fought to have the popes come back to Rome from Avignon, France. Her feast is on the 29 th of April. (I checked my text with the notes from Sylvie Barnay, Maitre de conferences a l'universite Paul Verlaine in Metz, Chargee de Cours a l'Institut Catholique de Paris). You talked to "changing with time and ready for changes". It happened to me in the last eight years. Going from Malta to Berlin, then to Italy. It is not always easy mostly when you are unprepared as I was. The first one to Germany was to accompany my husband. It just took me a long time to find a group where I could make my bobbin lace. I had been teaching in Malta for more than ten years and suddenly I was alone in front of my work with no one to talk to. However and after three years I was extremely lucky to find a group who not only accepted me but let me learn other craft such as weaving and knitting socks. And then there was the language. Towards the end I managed to make myself understood, even giving lace courses in German. Don't know if I could do it again :(. Now we moved to Italy to be near our son and his family instead of being alone in Malta. Luckily I found a group to join for my bobbin lace. The language is more accessible for me but with Covid you don't meet many people. (Luckily there was a couple of guys from Norway who since last year have brighten my days). Unfortunately the move is not yet done. I thought that I would stay until my end in Malta in the house we bought more than thirty years ago and now we are going to sell it but mostly emptying it. Thirty years of souvenirs but being a little like Arne I have to go through all the wool, threads, material accumulated during this time. I hope that it was not too tedious to read my text. Never thought I would write so much. Please take care of yourself. Best regards, Catherine.
I love how your journey had major obstacles at times and you overcame all of them by focusing on the results and supporting each other’s dreams. The both of you are inspiring… especially that breath taking garden!
How lovely to hear "how we met" from both of your perspectives. Isn't it wonderful that one of you is detail oriented and one is "fuzzier"? That's MY relationship with my husband in a nutshell. May it ever be so!]
Sitting and sewing for a bit, listening to you both reminiscing. What a wonderful life, 20 plus years, and you're still making plans to work, travel and play together ❤️
Thank you for sharing your stories with us. I laughed so hard when Arne gave Carlos the phone number for the bus station instead of his home. That should be in a movie.
Oh my gosh, what wonderful stories. The only bad thing about this video is, I'm now aware how boring my life has been! Thanks so much for sharing your interesting life with us.
Sure you're not the only one feeling that! Trying to use it as inspiration to make my life a whole lot more interesting somehow! Although lacking in the talents of Arne and Carlos so might be a bit of a challenge to make it quite so exciting!
I am so happy you met and that there is an “Arne and Carlos”. It is cold and dark now also here in northern Minnesota and I sure enjoy listening to your stories while I am working on my projects! Thanks for the great story!! 👍🥰
Hello. You both bring so much joy to my life each week. Thank you! I am loving your crochet flowers. Would you consider doing a 'flower of the month' - highlighting a different flower each month?
Thank you so much for this episode! I really enjoyed the story on how you met. I have been wondering about it, but I don’t ask anyone how they met because I think that’s nobody else’s business unless you choose to tell it yourself. I really like this concept and I hope you will continue doing these 15 minutes 😄 once a week. And it’s so nice that you have all these memories together. Life is good when you can share it with someone. Take care!
When you started telling the story of how you met you looked twenty years younger. So romantic! And the bus station phone number was like a twist out of a screenplay for a romantic comedy. A great story!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this episode. For sharing your life together story. The most beautiful love story. The story of "Arne and Carlos" as a business. And the 15 minutes made all the more special because I was knitting the new Christmas Stocking. I am up to the top of the first floor door.
Thank you for sharing the fabulous story of how you met and began your design careers together. Back in the summer of 2012, i wandered into the DogA in Olso to see what I thought was an exhibit about the knitted balls book and discovered so much more about the both of you as designers. I wasn't surprised, I guess, to see your modern take on the Marius sweater, but the dress designs were stunning. I remember the "Dolly Parton" collection and the dress with the exquisite cutouts. The royal family dolls were great too. I wonder what Queen Sonia thought about your portrayal of her? thank you so much for sharing such an intimate glimpse into your lives together.
What a great “how we met story.” Thank you for sharing yourselves. I can’t wait until we can travel again: first trip is to England to tour some of the gardens. Cheers!
I love hearing how you two met ❤️❤️❤️ I enjoy your videos so much, I learned how to norwegian purl from your video & it’s made a huge difference for me. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us. ❤️❤️
I thoroughly enjoyed your time of sharing with all of us, it was delightful!!! Thankyou! Looking forward to to seeing your next collection released! Bless you both!
Thank you so much for this special episode. The Story of Arne and Carlos would make a truly wonderful book. I am so grateful for your podcasts. Much love and so many good wishes for the next 20 years (and many more) of Arne and Carlos.
That is an amazing story of how you met. It would have been definitely worrisome to have such a low income and purchase a place in the middle of nowhere. This is the courage it takes to be successful. As we get older we are less likely to take those chances. You both are different in personality to stay interesting to each other and you complement each other in different ways. Excellent match. Thanks for sharing and glad you stuck with it and have found success!
Thanks for sharing your story. It was clear the universe meant for you to be together even if you had to get there via the ticket desk at Oslo Bus Station! I am so pleased I was able to meet you in person a couple of times at the Knitting and Stitching Show in London and you signed my Nordic Knits book for me. I remember being very impressed because when you asked where I lived and I mentioned the Isle of Wight, your love of historic houses showed when you immediately made the connection to Osborne House. I am knitting the Freya cardigan from that book right now and loving it. So many of us get such pleasure from sharing time with you, especially in these difficult times. Finally Carlos I have to say I am completely in awe of your memory for dates and details, so glad Covid did not take that from you!!
My heart just glowed watching this. :) I truly loved hearing about your story. Thank you so much for sharing with us! This is one of my favorite sit and knit for a bit episodes. You two are the best!
I first heard about you when you came to create and craft in the UK. I bought your Christmas balls book. How many books have you written in English? I must collect them all. Thank you for coming into my life. I am disabled and housebound. So you come into my home via you tube and we sit knit and have an excellent conversation. Thank you so much for your company and cheering me up. All my love to you both xxx
Lovely session. Heartwarming to hear your story. It was so funny to see Freya „disappear“ while sitting on Carlos‘ lap. Black dog before black sweater. Invisible Freya.
What a brilliant episode from my favorite down to earth designers! Such memories you’ve shared! Travels, people met...And even Einstein had a saying, “never memorize something you can look up.” So he didn’t know his phone number either 🤭 May you both have more fabulous adventures ahead. You deserve them! 🥰
These are the types of videos I just cherish from you both. Someday I am hoping you talk and show your home and speak about renovations and history, etc. 💕💕
National Treasures....Arne & Carlos. Inso many ways guys. Thank you for opening your hearts.Your story about the queen is just thebest. I’d enjoy telling that one over and over again. Now you can include your visit with HRH the Prince of Wales. You belong together like :pancakes and syrup , fish and chips , Helmer & Freya . Lots of love.
Thank you for this! Wonderful to hear such a happy story about a relationship that has lasted so well and you still love each other so much. Thank you for these podcasts - they make my week x ❤
Thank you so much for sharing your story, it is truly amazing! ... So many adventures! "(...) Entre las cosas hay una de la que no se arrepiente nadie en la tierra. Esa cosa es haber sido valiente." (“Milonga de Jacinto Chiclana”, de Jorge Luis Borges) I see courage in every step you made, and it is very inspiring for me ❤
I attended your lecture in Armstrong British Columbia in October 2018. I am the person who “fangirled” you with hugs as you left the pub after dinner. It just seemed like I had known you forever! I can now apologize for embarrassing you both. Thank you for hugging me back.
THIS COULD BE A MOVIE. It is amazing what we endure when we have a dream and determination to follow our dreams. Giving up your great jobs and living in a shamble of house with no TOILET. My Grandparents never had running water and had outdoor toilet. Love your stories. ❤
And here you are after hard times, twists and turns, tough decisions, so many changes - still together. Love conquers all. You are such a beautiful story of love and resilience. ❤️
Such a wonderful story you have. Thanks for sharing your lovely story of togetherness. I first heard about you when you were in Seattle at the Nordic Museum. Discovered you on You Tube soon after I became widowed. I was just learning to live without my 60 year life love. Your show, Fruity Knitting and a few others helped me survive the most painful time. I have knitted Arne and Carlos Christmas Balls and some birds. My genealogy begins in The Netherlands but my most favorite Aunt was Norwegian in capital letters ☺️. Also spent much of my childhood in Ballard. I'm a bit Norwegian by osmosis. I do wish you much joy together in coming times!
Thank you for telling your stories! My mother was born in the house on the family dairy farm. I remember walking down the lane with her Dad/my Grampa to retrieve the mail from the mailbox. All the women on my Mom’s side of the family knitted, crocheted, quilted. Gramma’s youngest sister taught me how to tat. My Dad’s stepmother crocheted.
Freya had wonderful camouflage! If she hadn't moved around I would have not been able to see her. Your story is wonderful and I am glad you ended up entertaining us together. Thank you for sharing your story.
I have lots of needlework pieces that my great grandmother made. She was a storyteller. My favorite was about the Indians who used to come by the sod cabin when she was a child.
I smiled all the way through this. I don't even knit and yet I watch your channel because of the two of you. And I've enjoyed watching Arne come out of his shell a bit as his English gets better. Love you guys!
Watching craftsmen at work doing what they love best is very relaxing. I watch a quilting channel on RU-vid even though I don't quilt. I just love looking at all the fabrics and hearing the Juki sewing machine at work. Welcome to Arne & Carlos's world. Aren't they wonderful?
It was fate that brought you together over 22 years ago, what a beautiful thing! There is nothing I love more than love, thank you for sharing your story with us. Just like Carlos I am hoping you enjoy every day of the next 20 years together. Finally, I want to let you know how much enjoyment you have brought to myself and us all during the pandemic. Thank you for being you, a source of creative inspiration and joy.
What a most pleasurable Sit and Knit for a Bit episode. Your love, and admiration for each other and your commitment, and entrepreneurial spirits make me so happy for you both. This Scottish woman, now loving I California wish you both a’ the best’ I so enjoy your posts.
This is the third or fourth time I have watched this video and your story just never gets old! I enjoy listening more and more each time. We should all be so lucky to meet a wonderful long time partner to share lasting heart felt memories with like the two of you were. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for this very fun episode of "Sit and Knit..". Needless to say, each episode is fun but this was a bit more special! Hope you will continue with Sit and Knit going forward because we would hate to lose the personal touch this format provides. Ginny
