How to tighten loose stitches to achieve perfect tension in colourwork knitting by ARNE & CARLOS

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2022
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    In this week's episode, we show you Annemor Sundbø's technique to tighten loose stitches after you've knitted them, in order to achieve perfect tension and avoid the "dominant colour"- issue that we do not aspire to have in Norwegian knitting.
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Комментарии • 377

  • @steffanieiorio40
    @steffanieiorio40 2 года назад +32

    Hi guys--I’m really missing your “SIt and Knit for a bit”. I’m experiencing a real craving for more of Arne and Carlos. Just the 10 minutes or so on Sunday leave me wanting more, and more. Will you be doing more in the future? I sure hope so. Thanks for all you share.

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад +9

      We will let you guys know soon

  • @deedarandle9085
    @deedarandle9085 2 года назад

    I am very glad you showed Annemor"s technique in slow motion.

  • @cynthiawright4485
    @cynthiawright4485 2 года назад +1

    I give you 2 big thumbs up for your tip on tightening a loose stitch. You guys rock.

  • @Lamara5292
    @Lamara5292 2 года назад

    When investing the time you want a gorgeous garment. All these great tips, thank you.

  • @catherinealison4195
    @catherinealison4195 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing great techniques to help me be a better knitter. Love your sweaters and the videos of your trip last year showing how they are made!

  • @1enediyne
    @1enediyne 2 года назад +1

    Those sweaters are stunning. Perfect embellishments!

  • @MarcelasPurse
    @MarcelasPurse 2 года назад +17

    Thank you for this explanation, I just finished a hat and cowl that I got from your website and I had this problem. Despite my many mistakes, I finished the project and I am delighted with the result.
    Also, thank you for being so gracious, funny and corteous, this world needs more people like you. I have subscribed, signed for newsletter and I am following you on social media. I am here to stay. 😊

  • @GaminGawdess
    @GaminGawdess 2 года назад

    Once again looking quite dapper in those gorgeous sweaters!!!!

  • @patriciaearly3040
    @patriciaearly3040 2 года назад +1

    I couldn’t figure how to tighten a float. Excellent tutorial! Thank you for all your tutorials. You are the best!

  • @spinningmya
    @spinningmya 2 года назад

    It was nice to see your smiling faces again. Thanks for the tips.

  • @-32246-
    @-32246- 2 года назад +1

    Clever how that is done. I always enjoy watching you two.

  • @rebeccabilly7466
    @rebeccabilly7466 2 года назад +15

    When I first started with colorwork, everyone kept saying "Keep your floats loose!" so I overcompensated and it always looked sloppy. Eventually, I started to tighten up my tension and just try to make the stitches even, and I've improved a lot. Never as good as Arne, but I have ambitions! 😄

  • @anitasmith9914
    @anitasmith9914 2 года назад +1

    Your sweaters are beautiful, I love the colors and accompanying silver jewels. Thanks for the video, love to watch you guys knit.

  • @beverlyness7954
    @beverlyness7954 2 года назад +10

    I love seeing you guys 'all dressed up' in your beautiful Setesdal sweaters. They are so intriguing with the embroidered trim. It's amazing to see such quality work being done by hand these days. Because of all your tutorials, I too knit with 2 colors the way you both do. None of my friends or family knit, so you are the only people I've ever learned techniques from, especially with stranded color work. Thank you!

  • @kaybabylon-west7572
    @kaybabylon-west7572 2 года назад

    Just "found" you last year! You have been a great source of entertainment, amusement, and education. Thank You for sharing a small part of your lives!

  • @catnapper3923
    @catnapper3923 2 года назад +1

    Those beautiful Setesdal sweaters.
    One of my earliest pleasures was colorwork. I’ve always made up my own patterns; have lately been surprised at how much people look for proper, published patterns. I never thought it was that difficult.

  • @jeanetteferguson7079
    @jeanetteferguson7079 2 года назад

    It is always good to learn new ways to do colour work.😀

  • @cherylg.813
    @cherylg.813 2 года назад +1

    All dressed up and looking fabulous! 😍😘

  • @cinn1217
    @cinn1217 2 года назад

    Today was wonderful, learning how to create better Fair Isle is always appreciated. Thank you ♥

  • @josephplatt3301
    @josephplatt3301 2 года назад

    I agree with Steffanie!!!! It is so wonderful to sit. and do my knitting at the end of my work day and listen to you guys. Thanks for your you tube presence!!!!!!!

  • @darleneburton7367
    @darleneburton7367 2 года назад +1

    Those sweaters are beautiful and you guys look handsome in them 💕🇨🇦

  • @deborahhuss9579
    @deborahhuss9579 2 года назад +1

    You both look fabulous in the sweaters with the buttons and sliver clasps. Great tutorial and very relevant to me as I just cast on a colorwork yoke sweater. I will practice the pick and throw technique with two colors. I too am missing your sit and knit podcast. Its always nice to hear about what you have been up to and the funny shenanigans you seem to have. Take care until next time!

  • @martinaday6311
    @martinaday6311 2 года назад +1

    Thank you dear Arne and Carlos for this interesting episode. I am learning so much from you. Looking forward to your news about sit and knit.

  • @debbiebrookover5189
    @debbiebrookover5189 2 года назад

    I so miss you guys, but I love I can listen to your previous shows. You two always make me smile. My favorite show to rewatch is December 23rd about your bug. I had one exactly like yours. I don't knit. I am tempted to learn. Thank you for all the joy you bring into my life.

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching Debbie, we hope you will give knitting a go, it is a lot of fun!

  • @leannboyea1822
    @leannboyea1822 2 года назад +11

    I'm always so happy when you demonstrate a technique and I think"oh I do it that way too" 😊 I've usually thought of dominate color as the one that appears the most in the row.

  • @stitchersdelight
    @stitchersdelight 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, it is easier to see how than when Annemor showed it. I do hope she visits you again, that series was so interesting, have a lovely week, see you next Sunday

  • @lunardesignstudiolinda1256
    @lunardesignstudiolinda1256 2 года назад +1

    Love the Christmas silver decorations for the sweaters!

  • @sharon742p
    @sharon742p 2 года назад +1

    Always good to see you two.

  • @AWOMANADE
    @AWOMANADE 2 года назад

    I really enjoy Sit and Knit. I love the hour long sessions💖
    Thank you again,
    Very best wishes,
    A

  • @janikabertone5566
    @janikabertone5566 2 года назад

    Once again learned an easier way. I am going to practice this way of knitting on a dish cloth in cotton yarn. Lovely to see you both as usual. You both look very handsome in you sweaters.

  • @The_double_ewe
    @The_double_ewe 2 года назад +1

    I’m glad you made this video I watched Annemor on the other video in slow motion so many times and couldn’t be sure what was happening.

  • @padiwallace7897
    @padiwallace7897 2 года назад +4

    I started doing color work by watching Arne’s video on how to make a hat. It’s now one of my favorite things to do. Thank you for always being so encouraging.❤️

  • @jennystroyeck7954
    @jennystroyeck7954 2 года назад

    Miss your Sit & Knits but hope you are enjoying the break! Come back soon-more cooking and house episodes, please!

  • @arlettem.garcia6831
    @arlettem.garcia6831 2 года назад +8

    I am yet to knit colourwork, but it's on my to do list. Thanks for showing this easy method to knit with 2 colours. It's always a pleasure 🙂.

  • @StormsEnd1604
    @StormsEnd1604 2 года назад

    Lucky Magnus getting a beautiful Setesdal sweater! He will look very handsome in it! 😍 ❤️from🇨🇦

  • @annadeplanna8297
    @annadeplanna8297 2 года назад

    I think color work is now possible!! Goal :start colorwork pattern2022 ! you are so wonderful to share so much with us , and guide and teach us! Thank you for adding light and hope for the new year! Knitting cruise someday please!!!!!

  • @splibragirl
    @splibragirl 2 года назад

    Oh my, that mouse is adorable! Looking forward to more shenanigans!

  • @cherylhaupt4692
    @cherylhaupt4692 2 года назад

    Thank you for the very clear tutorial! I enjoyed it very much with my Monday morning coffee. ☕️ And kudos for your selection of music at the beginning and end of videos, very enjoyable! ❤️

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Cheryl and we hope you had a nice morning!

  • @kathhollandful
    @kathhollandful 2 года назад

    Always hanging on to your every word! Love your teaching. xx

  • @candygrubisic
    @candygrubisic 2 года назад

    The sweaters are gorgeous.

  • @julielandy9162
    @julielandy9162 2 года назад

    Thank you. Getting into color work and this helped. Like others said it's always nice when you demonstrate techniques.

  • @elizabethstromme4083
    @elizabethstromme4083 2 года назад +3

    When I discovered the "Norwegian way" to knit colorwork, it totally changed my life! I'm a "thrower" and so when I had to do two colors I always held my left finger up in the air. But once you guys taught me to hold it down, things got so much easier! It inspired me to knit a colorwork vest kit that I'd been saving for years. My stitches were so much more even and balanced between the two colors. And no finger pain from waving that finger in the air! Thanks for sharing these tips -- they may seem small but can make such a difference.

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад

      We are so happy to hear this!

  • @sharonc7031
    @sharonc7031 2 года назад +1

    Loving that the animal is involved.

  • @recreationalknittingpodcast
    @recreationalknittingpodcast 2 года назад

    Always so happy to see you both again. So very interesting today. You’ve helped me how to be a better knitter.

  • @pattikubacki622
    @pattikubacki622 2 года назад

    Looking forward to seeing Magnus' sweater when it is finished. Of course his sweater will need embroidery as well. Thank you for this technique.

  • @ariel_meri
    @ariel_meri Год назад +1

    This was useful, thank you! Doing my first stranded color work. 😊

  • @jeanneklaver9307
    @jeanneklaver9307 2 года назад

    It was good to see you all dressed up!

  • @LCamp-cr7fs
    @LCamp-cr7fs 2 года назад +1

    I saw that video with Annemor and have been using her technique on my first colorwork with lice House socks. It works beautifully for me.

  • @pinanolady
    @pinanolady 2 года назад

    I absolutely love the curtains behind you!

  • @pams2207
    @pams2207 2 года назад +1

    I have never knitted with more than one color. Thank you for the clear and encouraging lesson. I also really enjoy the history lessons. Your sweaters are very handsome!

  • @loredelore7286
    @loredelore7286 2 года назад

    You both look lovely in your sweaters!

  • @milan50able
    @milan50able 2 года назад +1

    So charming, so knowledgeable. Thankyou again

  • @TikvahS87
    @TikvahS87 2 года назад +1

    After listening to your conversations about consistent tension, I've found that keeping the lighter color to the right, regardless of which hand(s) are involved, really helps. Lice present an added challenge though, so I look forward to trying this out!

  • @bendiehintz1175
    @bendiehintz1175 2 года назад

    As always good to see you two. Great tip. Thank you

  • @yrissanna
    @yrissanna 2 года назад +2

    Tusen takk ! I´ve been knitting colourwork for nearly 48 years now, and it is still great to learn something new. There are only few people in Austria who know how to knit a "lusekofte", so your videos are a huge enrichment to my knitting !

  • @karenfoot6513
    @karenfoot6513 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this. I knit colour work in the same way your do, but sometimes get larger stitches and now I know how to put it right. Very many thanks.

  • @Cdngardengirl
    @Cdngardengirl 2 года назад

    Try as I might, I couldn't adapt to the continental style of knitting of holding up the yarn by the left index finger. Until I saw Arne picking the yarn on another video. I tried it and now my knitting is flying along. Many thanks for the demo.

  • @daniellemeadows6965
    @daniellemeadows6965 2 года назад +3

    Very pleasant episode as usual, I'm a thrower in knitting but in colour work I throw the main colour and pick the other colours from the finger! Essentially the same but the other way round! Take care both of you.

  • @camoakland
    @camoakland 2 года назад

    Just what I needed for my current project! Thanks so much!

  • @Katheverett
    @Katheverett 2 года назад +1

    Hi! Thanks so much for showing us this technique! It’s very nifty if you have a very loose float! Although mine tend to be too tight in general…but still, good to have this in your back pocket!

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад

      Thank you Katherine, we have had a lot of request since we posted the video with Annemor.

  • @litabilotti7169
    @litabilotti7169 2 года назад

    You’re teasing us with your ‘plans’. I will be here, waiting for you. My first color work was your Reine hat. It turned out ok. Then, my second color work was a 2021 Christmas Ball. It turned out ok. I want to knit more balls and get better with DPN’s. Thanks for everything.

  • @sherinylund1659
    @sherinylund1659 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this very helpful tip. Magnus needs a Setesdal sweater! He looks cold.

  • @chrisdonohoo
    @chrisdonohoo 2 года назад +1

    This is how I discovered the world of A&C, searching online for help w/ tension in my colorwork! I have learned the method you use, and overall what I have learned is--Do Not Be In A Hurry! I move slowly in colorwork, it's a kind of Zen!, and my colorwork results are much better.

  • @Wirhabendeutsch
    @Wirhabendeutsch 2 года назад +2

    It's always a pleasure to watch your videos and to learn something. 🧡

  • @jacquielawrence5670
    @jacquielawrence5670 2 года назад

    Your jumpers and jewellery look fabulous

  • @barbarabryan-wilson8629
    @barbarabryan-wilson8629 2 года назад

    I like the throwing in the other color it makes it easier!

  • @karendunlap4037
    @karendunlap4037 2 года назад

    Thank you, once again, for your informative video! I am new to color work and this was so helpful.

  • @deemoye668
    @deemoye668 2 года назад +1

    Timely video, as color work has been calling my name. Thanks for another great tutorial.

  • @nicolelafontaine1720
    @nicolelafontaine1720 2 года назад

    Nice trick thanks ! You both look great in your Setesdal sweater.

  • @antoinettemccollum729
    @antoinettemccollum729 2 года назад

    Love the Setesdal sweaters you guys are wearing...

  • @maryannschleer1176
    @maryannschleer1176 2 года назад

    Looking forward to the embroidery lessons! 🥰

  • @kathyboudreau-henry1717
    @kathyboudreau-henry1717 2 года назад +1

    I miss the views out your window and the Winter garden tour.

  • @flosimonsen8162
    @flosimonsen8162 2 года назад +1

    Thats an interesting way to tighten up your stiches, I am knitting yrigger mits with two colours, so I may have to keep that idea in mind. Thanks again guys!

  • @andriamcfetridge
    @andriamcfetridge 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the great tutorials! I really miss Sit and Knit For a Bit. I think you are both so wonderful, and I enjoy your interaction with each other. Please consider bringing back Sit And Knit For a Bit - you don't have to stick to a schedule, or even plan what you will discuss.

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад

      Thank you for your feedback Andria!

  • @clairepayne5202
    @clairepayne5202 2 года назад

    Your mini Nordic sweaters were a great opportunity for me to practice colour work. It is interesting to see the back of the knitting because I twist my strands together as I knit like with intarsia. When I first did colour work, the instructions said that a maximum of 5 stitches could be knit between colour changes and the back looked like your knitting. I need to change my colour work technique. Thank you for a great tutorial.

  • @saskoo
    @saskoo 2 года назад +2

    I'm fairly new to colourwork. And I used your Christmas balls as practice. I really like Arne's method for holding both strands. After I loosened up my death grip on the yarn, I'm having a lot more fun now knitting the colourwork. I have yarn for the colourwork scarf in your A&C Favorite Designs book and that will be my next big colourwork project. Really excited for the end product!

  • @sewhappysarahr8912
    @sewhappysarahr8912 2 года назад

    I am aspiring to learn colorwork. Thank you for this video!

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад +1

      You are welcome, we have several other colorwork tutorials❤

  • @christineteffenhart5722
    @christineteffenhart5722 2 года назад

    Really liked this episode. Thanks.

  • @colleenburns2848
    @colleenburns2848 2 года назад

    Another great knitting lesson. Thank you

  • @smiths6311
    @smiths6311 2 года назад

    Thank you for another wonderful episode. XXXX

  • @irenemacleod5140
    @irenemacleod5140 2 года назад

    hi guys good to see you i knit the same way arne does i find it good to do the first way he showed any way thanks it was good to see it done i will catch you next time happy wintering to you and the doggies

  • @marietovo3978
    @marietovo3978 2 года назад

    Thanks for the helpful tip. Your sweaters are beautiful!

  • @accordiona
    @accordiona 2 года назад +2

    Many thanks for your generosity and clear instructions! Always good cheer from Arne and Carlos! ❤️❤️

  • @lizv.418
    @lizv.418 2 года назад +2

    Arne & Carlos, these are great techniques. I can't wait to see how the little sweater will look for the mouse🤗🌞

  • @joycemiller6151
    @joycemiller6151 2 года назад

    That was really helpful. I've had that problem and never knew how to correct it, thank you. I love your sweaters by the way. They are just beautiful.

  • @aliciaquintano6506
    @aliciaquintano6506 2 года назад +3

    Lovely to see Magnus. With kids they say I remember when you were little but I'd have to say to Magnus I remember when you were much much bigger! :)

  • @cs-qx6vg
    @cs-qx6vg 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for revisiting the colorwork technique for the lice!

  • @ludmilaschicchi8278
    @ludmilaschicchi8278 2 года назад

    Thank you for this demonstration I will have to try on my next knitting project.

  • @jimmyjimenez7311
    @jimmyjimenez7311 2 года назад

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️Y’all r always entertaining .. That’s a sweet gray mouse ..

  • @dorisdanylyshen9125
    @dorisdanylyshen9125 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing, watching you two makes me want to make a colorwork sweater. Your many tips well make it easier

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад

      Great, we hope you make one!

  • @Jecavi
    @Jecavi 2 года назад +1

    Finishing up my second Setesdal sweater! Love knitting that pattern so this video is very helpful for me as I will be definitely knitting more in the future

  • @lindatuttle5897
    @lindatuttle5897 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing how you do colorwork. I am going to give it a try. 😀

  • @griljordansen2720
    @griljordansen2720 2 года назад +1

    Etter at jeg begynte å strikke mønster med deres metode, har jeg så mye bedre kontroll på strikkefasthet og det blir så mye penere. Så tusen takk for at dere har delt denne kunnskapen med oss😊 Jeg har strikket i mange år, men det er så gøy når man kan forbedre teknikken og lære noe nytt. Ønsker dere en riktig så fin uke🤗

  • @claudiarose238
    @claudiarose238 2 года назад

    Mange, mange takk for at dere har forklart Annemors teknikk igjen! Jeg er så veldig interessert i den gamle norske traditions genser som den frå Setesdal (yndlingsmønsteren min) og enda Marius genser og Fana kofte...Jeg har altid strikket fargemønster med to tråd til venstre, m e n vil nå prøve Arnes teknikk!! Ha en fin kveld!
    Claudia fra Tyskland

  • @eastcoaststitcher8203
    @eastcoaststitcher8203 2 года назад

    Nice to see you. Hope you are well!

  • @annparsons6238
    @annparsons6238 2 года назад +1

    I have just completed my first pair of colour work socks that fit ! Using one of your great patterns.
    Thank you both for all your helpful and enjoyable videos 👏

  • @ileagz
    @ileagz 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Arne and Carlos! It is always a pleasure to learn from you 💞 I also miss #sitandknitforabit ! You were my companions in these strange lonely times, so comforting and I've learnt so much! It was so interesting to hear from you about Norway, hiking, your beautiful dogs, UFOs, ... everything!!! Maybe you can gift us with a monthly podcast? 🙏 🥰

    • @ARNECARLOS
      @ARNECARLOS  2 года назад +2

      We will announce our plans for 2022 soon

  • @meganworth1544
    @meganworth1544 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing! I always look forward to seeing your technique!

  • @francessnider7437
    @francessnider7437 2 года назад

    Clever technique. I do colourwork two-handed, and to avoid colour dominance I keep to the mantra “light in right,” so the lighter of the two colours is in my right (throwing) hand. If the colours are very close in value I just make a decision as to which way to hold them, and then try to be consistent with that. I may well try the Annemor way of tightening up a single stitch though, would never have thought of doing it that way on my own! Thanks!

  • @janiegibbs4799
    @janiegibbs4799 2 года назад +1

    So good to see you!