How to knit - Basics of knitting - by ARNE & CARLOS

After our succesful crochet ABC we’ve had lots of requests for a knitting ABC. Learn the basic of knittings, how to knit and purl and how to increase and decrease, and we will have you knitting in no time!

- ARNE & CARLOS
How to knit - Basics of knitting - by ARNE & CARLOS
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Hi and welcome to our channel!

Who are we:
Scandinavians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison are highly regarded designers, textile artists and authors. They are best known for their craft books and their original, colourful and visually striking designs. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and their everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, which they established in 2002.

We publish a weekly, new tutorial every Sunday on both our YouTube channel and our Facebook page. We hope you enjoy it!

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[paula-np-ret]

This is THEE best tutorial ever. You go nice and slow, give clear instructions and the close up is perfect. TY very much.

[laceycook]

I recently taught myself to knit with the help of YouTube, and your channel! I watched some of the newer videos too, but I really wanted to say: HOLY MOLY! Arne can knit so fast, it's very impressive. I like the way you explain the knitting and I have tried to hold the yarn several other ways, but this is by far the most smooth and comfortable. It's so nice to sit and knit with you. Thanks for making all these lovely videos.

[sallyschnitzius]

I luv you guys. I'm an 82 yr old retired tchr & great grandmother just new to knitting & I'm learning so much from both of you.
Thank you.

[jackie]

When starting new videos a review is always welcome because l have been knitting 20years and you have TAUGHT me so much.

[kavrunner]

Hi from the US. Just started to teach myself how to knit, 8 years after this video. Couldn’t get the tension right so I started knitting Norwegian way because I couldn’t get the hang of knitting with the yarn extended above my fingers. Thank you for validating what I felt was wrong, or cheating. Now I will have to try Norwegian purling. This is terrific. Thank you! 😊

[alicesingletary]

I absolutely love Arne and Carlos! I've been wanting to knit for years and the Norwegian style has opened up the world of knitting for me! I'm over the top excited and can't wait to catch up on their tutorial's.
Thank you, thank you!
I've crocheted for almost my entire life and knitting has intimidated me for years, but not anymore.
My only regret is that it has taken me so long to find you both.
Sincerely,
Alice- Marie

[tfrankum]

This looks so much easier than the way that is taught in America. Especially for a crocheter...Thanks

[antoniomartinazzo]

Thank you so much, guys! This is an ergonomic way of knitting in the continental style! You are great!

[judithward]

It's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks! I've been knitting for over 50 years & am a self-taught, left-handed, knitter - people are bemused at the way I knit! I think this technique could speed me up! Thank you!

[MerleneStewart]

I am just discovering Norwegian knitting thanks you guys and Shufflebead.
A friend taught me to knit 30 something years ago but I had all but parked my needles because my hands, fingers wrists hurt so much.
I only knitted blankets as baby gifts every now and then BUT I am now discovering a stress free way to knit and purl thanks to you guys.
I will continue to watch.

[jaesrealm]

I've been trying to knit Norwegian for a few weeks and didn't get it until this video. You two are great teachers and wonderful to watch. Thank you so much.

[tracyvirginiabeach]

I am new to watching You thank you to Miss Kate from the last homely house👏👏. I am learning a new way of knitting and I feel it it easier. Happy Knitting from Virginia Beach Virginia

[ColeCartwright]

7:00 in completely changed my life. Thank you Arne 💕

[kathyrovenko]

Takk so much. I had a knitting class when I was in high school in the mid 1960s. I didn’t do very good on my knitting then. I had a hard time holding 2 needles and the yarn...so I went to crochet. But I really wanted to knit. Your instructions are so much easier for me than how I learned so many years ago.

[donnazappala]

Thank you for showing us how to do the Norwegian purl....I'm just learning how to knit and I hold my yarn in my left hand because I am use to crocheting. Your method makes knitting and purling MUCH more comfortable on the hands! Enjoy your tutorials! Keep them up!!

[tarahdoran]

good advice : an used 2 pound of minced lamb layering the cabbage served with potatoes butter beans an whole carrots .loved it.kind regards to you an your fur baby.

[carolinemurphy]

I am so gladden to be able to learn this from you. I can usually pick up a new skill fairly easily just watching but for some reason I could not wrap my mind around knitting. That moment when it clicks is so very satisfying. Thank you so much! First hurdle down! WooHoo!

[laurabrooks]

I know how to knit..
and I have been knitting for a while
but I love watching the ABC’s of basic knitting..
because it improves my style and in my skills. It never hurts to go back to the basics and also I share it with my friends who’ve never did it before
I have a dear friend who I’ve worked with for years and now we’re retired and she only crochets but I sent her this thinking maybe she might want to try knitting..🧶
It’s December 31 and I do like myself in going into the new year with some pleasant video watches. Such a wonderful experience for me to be in Covid coziness and watch you from miles away I live in Santa Paula California🤶🏻

[rosesmith]

That’s wonderful. I’ve been crocheting for 50 years and just started teaching myself to knit. I love it a lot slower then crocheting but a lot easier then crocheting. I knit apparently in the German continental style. So far I have made 32 hats and two scarfs. I’ve learned the knit, pearl, castoff and brioche stitch. I can cast on with the long tail cast on but love the German twisted cast on. It’s way easier and faster. I’m 61 years old and always learning. My grandma always said ididl hands are a sign of a troubled mind. 😉

[judithkrishnappa]

I was taught English throw. Norwegan knitting is so much easier than the continental, seeing eople with the finger stuck up in the air. Im glad I found your video as I would have made a big mistake seeing peole sticking the finger up. Love your analogy, when in an emergency pull the cord.