How to do a Long Tail Cast On and our first GIVEAWAY!! - by ARNE & CARLOS
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- This week we show you how we do a long tail cast on and we have a very special giveaway for you!
Just tell us in the comments what project you would cast on, and who you would gift it to and why? We will pick 3 lucky winners who will get a gift set each!
ARNE & CARLOS
How to do a Long Tail Cast On and our first GIVEAWAY!! - by ARNE & CARLOS
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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.
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Hi everyone, we have finally reached a decision. It was very hard to pick 3 amongst all of you and we want to thank you so much for all your contributions! We will definitely do another giveaway in the future as this was a lot of fun!
And the winners are:
Ann Litchfield
Precious Kim-Malloy
esy516
Please contact Anna at anna@esitw.com with all your details.
Have a wonderful day!
ARNE & CARLOS
ARNE & CARLOS thank you for generosity 🥳 you guys rock.
Congratulations to the winners!
Thank you so much! I have emailed today.
Congratulations to the winners!
Thank you all for joining in on the give away
You had me laughing so hard, I had to stop the video!
Arne: It’s not rocket science.
Carlos: No, it’s knitting.
Lol!
I knit every day so I would knit a lace scarf for a friend who is a nurse in critical care. I taught her to knit and, twice a month, I get to watch her pet each and every stitch as she knits. She literally loves each stitch she makes.
She is in her 40’s, her daughter died young with a condition where her ribs surrounded her heart and squeezed it. No cure.
My friend has attempted to knit this lace scarf several times without success.
My love language is service, so knitting the scarf will show my love for her and then give her the needles. 💗
Laughing so hard, my husband comes in from watching the game and wants to see!!
What a nice idea. I think you truly deserve the gift! 😊
Thank you for your reply, Cinzia. 😊
Thank you for your answer!
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Hi everyone! Thank you all for your amazing answers. We are currently touring so it is taking us a bit longer than we thought to read through all your comments! We will announce the three winners in the beginning of next week and announce it here and on our other social media accounts. Have a lovely Saturday! ARNE & CARLOS
Thanks so much for your update on the Prym give away!
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What a life-changing concept about adding yarn when you run out with the long tail cast-on! I have been knitting for 55 years and redone it countless times...cursing under my breath. I was taught by my mother who was a relentless perfectionist about everything and anything and although I love knitting you have made it much more enjoyable in the short time I have come upon your videos.
I would knit one of your colorwork sweaters for my husband. Then amazingly, as he has not worn anything patterned or multi-colored since I have known him, a mere 28 years, -- I might wear it! I would also share the needles with my work colleague who I encouraged to knit and is an excellent knitter in record time.
I look forward to your videos weekly and enjoy them on many levels. They are very inspirational and also good fun - my favorite was your "glamping adventure" -- it once took numerous people to extract me from a kayak and fortunately it is not on film.
I have never seen this and I have been knitting since I was a kid and only found other cast ons a few years ago. I have always used long tail cast on and there have been so many times when I was cursing not having a long enough tail (or a way too long tail)
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I just learned this trick a few weeks ago. Just in time to cast on 400 stitches for a huge shawl for my sister-in-law! Game changer!
My Danish 88 year old mom is fond of knitting cancer treatment hats for our children's hospital. She has done hundreds since Dad died a few years ago. She taught me to knit and I have been enjoying making socks. We like to see your videos and we laugh with you as you demonstrate helpful tips. Our winter is long and I so loved your lanterns resting in the snow alcoves. Best wishes to you both and much appreciation,
Paula and Norma
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Well I lost my best friend 😭 of 25yrs 10-02-19, we use to face time and crochet together, (cause she didn't know how to knit.) She only knew the ripple stitching and made only one blanket for a baby, but she would always pull out the one we face time with to work on, well when I got to finally see it Lol! It was wider and longer than a king size bed, we had a great laugh! If I was to win I would knit a mini pair of socks every Christmas and start a Garland in her honer cause she always had cold feet. Thank you for the chance to win!
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i have been intending to knit matching sweaters for my mom and my dog, for when they go out. She loved the idea.
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My Mind is blown. In 40+ years of knitting, it never occurred to me to knot the other end of the wool to continue casting on. This will save me so much time and aggravations. Thanks so much for the give away. It's so generous.
You are welcome!
Ha! I love your comment at the end... As I am watching this in 2023! 🩷 Thank you so much for your education and knowledge and overall really uplifting personalities. You just made a long tail cast on not so daunting. It's knitting after all!
I've just taught myself to knit the Norwegian way from watching your videos. My 87 year old Mother was recently visiting and I got her hooked on your videos as well. She insisted I set up her iPad so she could watch you all the time and wants to learn the Norwegian way as well. ! I would gift the needles to her so she can knit along with you in comfort. I'm planning to knit a Setesdahl sweater. My Grandmother had one that is beautiful and has been passed down to my niece. I would love to have one myself. As you say, it's not rocket science!
I taught myself the same way! We are knit sisters!!!! Have a super day Connie!
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tip : I take My yarn and just wrap it around my needle - like a spiral - as many times as I need stitches - so if I need to cast on 84 st I wrap 84 times- and then placing my finger a little further down the yarn I double up the yarn and make a slip knot where my fingers were so I have the 2 treads for casting on :-) hope that made
Sense
Thank you for sharing Carla!
I do that sometimes, but I usually end up with more than I need, which is fine, Except that I hate wasting yarn. 🤣🤣🤣
Deborah Olliff keep the extra yarn for a future Pom Pom
I am 71 & I have been knitting & crocheting since I was 6. My knitting teacher was a Titanic survivor & my crochet teacher was a Chinese woman who lived next door. I love knitting sweaters for my dear grandson & crocheting dresses for his sister.
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Arne and Carlos, you taught me how to knit, 100%. I am a life long left-handed crocheter who can finally knit! You also showed me a new way to join granny squares which I used. And I love both of your voices, but I hear Arne in my head every single time I purl, "dis is da dancing." It makes me smile. I would cast on finger-less gloves first. Those white needles are beauties.
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I will be casting on in the round while singing;
"Please do not drop a stitch,
when knitting with soft wool,
that does not give the skin an itch
ooh, this new pattern looks so cool!
So stitches
please on my needle you stay!
Knit and purl always in the right way.
Hope to knit so well and fast until the end,
because when finished,
I'll give this to a friend!"
With my kind regards!
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Dearest Arne and Carlos, I will need the crochet hook set please 💕❤️ for hooking up your flower crochet throw... Which is stunning. Much love Claire xxx p.s can I come and live on the Lake with you... I'll be no trouble and live in the greenhouse 🏵️🌺🌼🌸🌺🌼🌺🌸🏵️
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Wow. I've struggled with casting on all of my life. It's always too tight and uneven. After this lesson from Arne, I'm a freaking professional! My cast-on is beautifully even with a relaxed tension. Fantastic. I can't thank you enough!!!
As a young girl growing up in a small village in Mauritius, my Mum taught me the English way of knitting but your video presentations are so engaging they enthused me to learn your way of knitting. Your videos are so good they have sustained me in this endeavour so now that I have learnt your way and I am knitting a beret. I'm a retiree, "Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?"
Thank you so much Nivedita!
Thanks for another great video! Long-tail cast on is my favorite, but I never thought of taking the yarn from the middle if I ran out. Great tip! Would love to win the Prym needles, as I find as I get older my hands start to bother me if I knit too long. I am planning on knitting a shawl for an elderly, rather proper and formal friend. And I thought, a shawl for a “PRIM and PROPER” lady needs to be made with “PRYM” needles!
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Gonna make some Christmas balls for my husband because he says is his actual "balls" have been in my purse since we married!
This was my attempt at comedy.
You mean your knitting bag right? 😉😹
Now that is funny!!!!
@@dorindacontreras1094 thank you Dorinda.
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@@iChillypepper knitting bag! Yeah that's right!
I use the inside and the outside from the very start of the cast on. No worries about running out or adding on. I just loosely knot them together, then when I weave in the ends I undo the starting knot. Love you guys. Hugs to Freya
Thank you for sharing!
I love your relaxed attitude about knitting. You are both an inspiration to me to try more challenging projects and to NOT stress about minor errors in my knitting. Thanks, guys.
I learned long-tail cast-on about 60 years ago as a child and always use it (except for provisional cast-on situations or adding stitches in the midst of a project. I am always amazed at the number of people who cannot do long-tail and will not even try it. It is by far the fastest cast on method for large numbers of stitches. Right now I am making slippers from your felted slippers book for a family gathering in late November (Thanksgiving holiday in the US). I hope to have slippers made for everyone - and of course, I start them all with a long-tail cast on.
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2019 Rhyme.
Your imagination takes flight
When working with Prym’s pure delight.
Shiny long needles no longer in the air
As Freya twirls and birls, extraordinaire!
My creative project is to design a Celtic wrap
I will gift the Prym’s needles to my friend Kat as I plan to teach her to knit.
Kat wants to knit for her family members. Also to teach her young daughter
to knit so they can share their knitting experiences together throughout the years.
Freya’s knitted winter coat pattern will be used to knit a coat for Clemmie, their dog.
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As a newish knitter I have never got the concept of the long tail cast on until this particular demonstration. Thank you.
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First of all, the add on while casting on is BRILLIANT. Especially when casting on more than a hundred stitches. No more swearing 🤣
Thank you!
Oh my gosh, a beautiful gift, if I win my darlings, I’m a sub of 77, I would knit in rounds, a Peter heater for my husband of 56 yrs ,it goes minus -40 degrees in Ontario .....I like all you do, I shared, bye now XX
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Bwahahaha! Is a “Peter heater” what it sounds like? 😂
hahaha. Love it
Can I have the pattern for the Peter theater, please?
Darrell Anderson this is not for theatre sorry cannot help.
Okay, this is not likely to make you laugh but I have several projects in mind.
1. My friend, Joan- she donates plasma and says she gets cold while doing so. Even though the facility offers $100 per session (2x/mo) she never takes it. She is one of the most selfless people I have ever met.
2. My sister, Molly- I was adopted out when I was young and we have never met as we have different mothers (mine passed away). We found each other 2 years ago (after 48 years). I'm making her something blue (her favorite colour).
Note: it was fun finding someone with the same warped sense of humour as myself. We totally grok each other. It must be genetic.
3. Last but not least, my youngest son, AKA The Frog. He also possesses said warped sense of humour. This year he is getting either a hat with Santa skulls on it or socks with skulls. Depends on what yarn I have available at the time.
So, there it is. My Christmas projects.
In passing I want to thank you guys for the joy you bring in your videos. It brings much pleasure watching. Have a blessed day.
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How lovely! I have used the long tail cast on forever.......and I'm old! I have always wrapped the yarn around the needle and then multiplied to get enough yarn, but your method of joining from the inside or outside is so much easier!! I have learned from you how to start without using a slip knot, thanks boys.....you can teach an old dog new tricks! And speaking of old dogs, my girl just turned 13 and needs a new sweater.
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Just a note. I was taught that wrapping the yarn you are using around the needle you are using 10 times, then pull that amount off 4 times for 40 stitches or 10 times for 100 stitches, etc. It's always worked for me. Love your work and good luck to everyone.
Thank you!
Knitting and crocheting are a part of my therapy (US Air Force Veteran) and I make things for homeless veterans. My goal is to learn how to knit socks for them. Love watching you two guys.
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Yay Yay Giveaway!! What a beautiful set of needles. I would love to knit to learn to knit with these.😊
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I always started the long tail from a slip knot because that's the way the books I had showed it. But then in an earlier video I saw Arne do it like he showed here, tried it, and like the way it looks much better. So,thanks Arne! I always have to watch your videos at least twice because there is so much to see and learn from them!
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You're not going too fast! Excellent! You guys rock. 😍😍😍
Thank you!
Hello from Longmont, CO! I am so glad I got the chance to meet you both at your talk here and to chat with you about Nord Aurdal where my great-grandparents came from in the 1870s. You two had us all in "stitches," pun intended, with your humor and joy. Thank you for taking the time to come all the way to CO. Glad you got to hear some elk bugling in the Rockies. I am still figuring out circular needles but I'm about to start a brioche cowl with a branching tree design. Wish me luck and come back to Longmont one day! Until then, I'll watch your videos to see the beautiful mountains where my ancestors farmed.
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OK so It's 2024 and I've just recently found your TH-cam channel and you made laugh with "if you're watching this in 2024 is old news". I've casted on in long tail since I stared knitting and I'd never realize that I could join the other end of the yarn!!! My mom would want to hear it too! Love your videos!!! And yes! It's not rocket science, just enjoy your knitting 😊
Welcome to our channel Marisel and make sure to share the method with your mother.
I’ve been lusting after these needles since I first saw them a few months ago. I enjoy doing prayer shawls and or scarfs, so that’s probably what I’ll plan on creating. My godmother deserves a special gift and what’s more special than a gift created by hand...especially my hands. I’m a tight knitter and have arthritis; these needles look like they’ll ease both issues, beautifully.
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So here it goes. My husband has been watching me knit for over 20 years and one day he got a bee in his bonnet about how much he would love for me to make him a fisherman's cable knit sweater. So I gave in and spent the money for the wool and spent a year making this beautiful sweater. I finished it by Christmas and gave it to him for a Christmas present. He said it was beautiful and promptly folded it up and put it away and has never worn it. So if I am chosen to receive these needles I would cast on a sweater for my daughter who always loves what I make for her and wears them often. Thank you Arne & Carlos for a fun giveaway.
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Hi guys. Love your videos. When I teach new knitters about the long tail cast on I wrap the yarn around the needle 10 times, then I hold the first wrapped stitch and last wrapped stitch and take it off the needle. Once pulled out, the length between the first stitch and last stitch is about enough for 10 cast on stitches (measure the length). I make the tail for the cast on, the measured length calculated like this: I need 40 stitches and the length is 4 inches, therefore 40 stitches divided by 10 (which is the number of stitches for the length) = 4 x the length which is 4” equals 16” . I usually add about another six inches and voila it works every time. Arne your method is also very practical and easy.
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I have a done the long tail cast on forever. I like using your finger to space the stitches slightly and also adding the extra yarn. It’s never too late to learn new techniques. Thanks! I think you both look very nice in your sweaters. Great patterns.
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Great idea for the cast on..I love prym needles.❤
Thank you Laurel!
Hi Arne and Carlos, just a few hours ago I gave a friend a little book of baby Knits titled, “what to knit when your expecting”. I told her to pick out five items she would like me to knit for little PJ. She may get three over time. Then I will cast on one of the smaller shawls I am planning on knitting for myself. I crochet and learned to knit through TH-cam’s many generous instructors including the 2 of you 😉 I just completed a top from the same book for my co-worker’s newborn and it came out so nice. That was my first completed garment! I am working on a knit tee for myself also. Very frustrating but I will carry on to completion!! I get so much more pleasure seeing something I created being used. There really is great happiness in giving to others 💕 I saw you demonstrate these Prym needles when they came out. I would love to have this set of needles to create lovely thinks with for myself and others. You can never have to many needles! Thank you Arne and Carlos for sharing such a lovely gift.
Liz U.
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Oh, my my... bet I could knit from 9 to 5 with those Prym and proper tools ~ my hubby of 40 years is soo dreamy and I’d put love in every stitch of a cozy wool sweater for him.
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I would most certainly cast on a knitted vest for my husband for Christmas. He loves these and we live in Canada, so no explanation required! Love you two!
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Love when you both laugh! Thank you for the informative long tail cast on tutorial. I have started a knitting and crocheting community group at my public library to knit and crochet blankets for two homeless shelters. The PRYM needles would be used in this endeavor.
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I would cast on Christmas stockings for my husband and I. I knit stockings for both kids when they were babies, and now they are 9 and 13...so, it's about time!
I would gift these to my mom who has finally discovered circular knitting and sock knitting :)
You both bring so much joy and positive vibes to your podcast, thank you. I always use the long tail cast on 🤗
Thank you!
Once again, love your sweaters! You can start long tail with a simple backwards loop to the right needle for the first stitch, then proceed as usual. Wrapping the yarn once per stitch on one of the empty needles will give you an estimated yardage for how long to leave the tail. Usually there are a few inches too many, but it's a good estimate.
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Hi Arne and Carlos,
The sweaters you are wearing are amazing!
Cheers,
Laura
Thank you Laura!
I've been knitting for quite a few years now but have not knit a sweater yet. I adore all of the sweaters you two wear each time we see you. Such inspiration you are. I would love to attempt my first sweater with those needles. I would give it to my lovely mom. She is 82 and I love her dearly.
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Traying to make short rows crochet socks heels, I found your video about the easiest sock in the world this summer and I got amazed with the way you teach. Since that I start knitting again which was the first technique I learn a little when I was 9. You both have made me laugh, dream and learn so much. I love to watch Arne hands knitting and Carlos talking in the background with Arne, It is super relaxing. I love your patterns and I alredy learn the noregian knitting style by watching your tutorials. I would like to have those needles to improve my knitting skills.
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The possibilities are endless... I think I would have to knit one of the Arne and Carlos Sweaters. I've never knit with white needles, but I can see how the stitches would stand out with white as the background. I spend part of my time in California - wish I was going to be there to meet you. Have a great trip and thanks for another video! Margaret O'Brien
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Well because of you guys I have learned to knit "Norwegian". Our local yarn shop told me that I cannot get a good tension with Norwegian knitting. Since I started about 5th grade with crocheting I wanted to keep the yarn in my left hand. It has worked well for me. It has really helped my knitting go smoother. I now find rib is so much easier to do. I like learning something new with everything I make. I need to learn how to make a hat. So I would cast on a hat for myself. I don't have anything funny to say. I just do enjoy watching you both. Love the holiday videos. To see how you decorate so creatively. Have safe travels. Thank so much for such great videos and teaching us all so much.
Happy knitting and we are glad you find our tutorials useful!
Loved the smart way to cast on today.The needles look nice never used them but you never know,good luck to all
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Carlos - love ❤️the sweater you’re wearing! As always, I so much enjoy your weekly videos.
Thank you!
And speaking of jumpers...do you have those 2 patterns that you’re wearing in one of your books 📚 please? I like something unique and different. You guys are the best! 🧶
You two are so charming and entertaining. I laughed so much as I enjoyed the video and truly appreciate the effort you bring. It's good to see how other people do things. Your English is amazing mistakes and all. These little things are what made watching you so much fun.
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Mmmmmmm....what not to cast on is the question! Right now I have so many projects in the works and it would be wonderful to have more needles to make more sweaters, socks ,vests.... For everyone! And especially since they are especially helpful for the eyes and hands! Thanks for your podcasts which have helped me a great deal in my knitting journey. ☺️
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You guys are great! Thank you for sharing your tips regarding the long tail cast on. I would use these needles to teach my husband to knit. What a great way to protect your wrists while making beautiful projects!
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Brilliant!! Thank you so much 🤩🙋♀️
I love you guys! I would cast on so many things starting with a triangular shawl that I would gift to me. I would then cast on several hats for Christmas presents followed by at least one fair isle sweater for my brand new grandson. Thankyou so much for all your wonderful videos. I'm a self taught fairly new knitter who is having a blast conquering new stitches and techniques thanks to TH-cam and you guys. Also thanks for the giveaway, Good Luck to all!
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Thank you so much! I learn so much from each of your videos. Finally I’ll be able to knit socks.
Have fun knitting your socks!
The woman who taught me to knit said that you can estimate one inch of yarn for each stitch you need to cast on. I watch you every week that you come out with a new video and I have watched most of your old videos. I enjoy you both immensely.
I would knit the garden gate sweater that I have had my eye on and I would have my daughter crochet the flower throw that you all designed (I can't crochet, but she is brilliant at it)
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I would cast on a shawl to match the dress I am crocheting for my daughter's Spring formal. Starting now gives me time for ripping back, swearing, putting the project in time-out and working on other projects. Thank you both for these tutorials.
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Congratulations to the winners of this giveaway. Good luck to all of you. Happy stitching.
Happy stitching to you too!
Thank you for the tutorial! Great information. I would knit a pair of socks each for my 2 daughters for Christmas. It's our tradition and they look forward to them every year now.
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First of all, thank you for the tip about adding to the tail. I have always just started over (sometimes several times). The first time I taught my friend to cast on for cowl I made her start over when she didn't have a long enough tail. She stills teases me about "undoing" her hard work! I've enjoyed your videos so much and have even started making the Anja scarf after watching the beginner crochet lessons. I would definitely use the needles to knit a sweater for my partner. I've been afraid to because there is a saying: "Never knit your boyfriend a sweater". But I think it's time since we have been together for over 11 years! Hopefully, the sweater won't change that! I would even share the needles with my friend since teaching her and seeing her excitement at learning has reinvigorated my love of knitting! Thanks for all your help!
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I just received my pyrm size 2 u. S. Dpns. I stand amazed. I saw them on Amazon and thought well let me try them. I'm so glad I did. They are amazing
We are glad you like them!
I learned to knit just under a year ago. I started knitting the English method but it hurt my hands too much so I started searching online for other methods - enter TH-cam and Arne and Carlos :) And the rest, as they say, is history. Thanks to you guys I am now knitting only Norwegian style and love it and my hands love it. I love your videos, you have taught me soooo much and have entertained me (and my husband) throughout the past year, since I discovered you. Even my husband comments on you guys all the time. We’re going to Barcelona in November and I’m going to Barcelona Knits (my first yarn festival - woohoo), my husband asked if I was going to meet Arne and Carlos, I told him you’re going to be in North America (I believe in Canada) right when we’re there. Some day I will meet you, correction, some day my husband and I will meet you in person :)
Now as for the Prym needles, after your last video about them, I tried to find a set but had no luck here in Canada, not even online. So would love to win the set (maybe you can autograph them for my husband, lol, just kidding, but autograph them for me). I would cast on a shawl or cowl for my mom and I would like to learn some sort of easy colorwork sweater, so would cast on for that as well (will have to check out your videos for help with that), the sweater would probably be for me, unless it didn’t end up fitting, then I would have to figure out who it fits hehe. I need a whole lot more experience with sweaters before I feel I can try make them for others. I love you guys (we love you). Have fun in Canada and North America :)
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I enjoy watching your tutorials and your gardens are amazing. Thank you for this neat longtail cast on hack. I am ashamed to admit how many times I have had to restart my cast on because I estimated wrong. The Prym needles would be a game changer when it comes to saving the end of my fingers. They get so sore when knitting for long periods of time. I knit everything on circular needles so the possibilities are endless. Thank you for sharing. Take care
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You two are amazing I watch you all the time your so fun. I use circulars for almost everything I would use these circular to make a scarf/shawl first and it would be gifted to my eldest daughter or since I love you guys so much maybe I would design you both pocket scarfs to keep your hands toasty warm so you can continue knitting forever thx for being here
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I like anytime of the year gifts. I would finally cast on a shawl I was so very excited to start, but when i started it the first time it ate me alive. It was my first time reading a chart and it mind as well have been rocket science not just knitting.
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Lovely to see you two again & I just love the fabulous knitwear you guys are wearing today. Cheers from W.A. 😊😊
Thank you!
Thanks for the Sunday Funday video, and the exciting news!
I wish the best of luck to the prospective winners of these fabulous needles!! They are the best I've ever worked with. ❤️
Thank you for the generosity and kindness.
Good luck everyone!!
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Yes!
I’m glad y’all did this podcast I have redone over 100 stitches😪. I’m happy happy 😃 now thank you very much.
I’m a new knitter I would use them myself. Would make a what ever I can. I have madea three
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that is so simple I never thought to do that! thanks for the long tail tip!
You are welcome!
Love your videos! I decided to treat myself and bought your 55 Christmas Balls book. I can't wait for it to come. I have my yarn ready to knit.
Thank you for supporting us and for your support!
I could cast on a brioche cowl that I have had planned for, oh no, wait, maybe Christmas socks but maybe the sweater I promised my daughter. Wait, what was the question. Love watching you two and the relaxed approach you bring to knitting. Thank you!
I love spontaneous humor - laughed a lot at you both trying to look anxious about casting on - but I'm not a comedy writer so I yield the lovely Prym needles to whomever you choose.
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WOW! How kind. What a beautiful set! I would use them to pay it forward to those in need. I knit, crochet for sick adults, children. I also make pet beds. Getting older, it’s getting very difficult to do so. My hands and eyes are just not the same. My mind is 24 but my hands and eyes are way over 60+. 😉. Age is all a state of mind but I wish they knew that too lol. Tyvm for this kind offer and as always, wishing you both an amazing new week!
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I love long tail cast on and I just eyeball how much yarn to use. I love your tip about what to do if you run out of yarn. I also like the old Norwegian cast on for a stretchier edge. I would cast on selbu mittens, colour work socks and another So Faded pullover.
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Very good tutorial, love the long tail cast on and the twiddly bits, interesting point on the needle tip, you describe them so well. I'd make something special for me, feeling A and C inspired x
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Glad you mentioned 2024, that's about when I'll be done with my wips and get around to knitting socks for myself!
For a long tail cast on I cast on 10 or 20 stitches, unravel them and measure the tail end. Then I divide stitches needed by 10 and multiply by my 10 stitch tail.
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Thank you so very much for the short yarn-long tail cast on solution! So clever! Using your videos I’ve learned to knit the Norwegian way and thanks to your channel have also discovered the Prym ergonomic needles which I love! You guys are superstars 🥰
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Love the tip for adding the yarn tail to the cast on. Always so clever! I knit regularly for the homeless in our community. It’s a cold environment here in Newfoundland so I’ve been knitting wool socks, scarves, hats, and donating regularly to a homeless shelter for several years. Given the needle sizes, I’d probably use for scarf and hat, maybe mitts or wrist & hand warmers too. Always try to have an extra batch to pass along - filled with goodies - at Christmastime. If you can manage it, another much appreciated giveaway would be sock yarn, or any kind of wool.
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Thanks for the tip about the tail. It seems so obvious now! No more undoing and redoing. I would knit a net bag for a friend so she can reduce her use of plastic bags
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I am going to be a rebel and not comment on the needles but will comment on those absolutely fabulous sweaters both of you have on!!! I absolutely enjoy watching you and I could be in the worst mood and watch the two of your lovely faces and my day is made whole! Stay knitty and witty😉
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Oooo that rounded tip is just what I need for knitting this lace shawlette I've been battling for months now lol! The yarn is the smoothest, softest yarn ever but.... it shoots off the tips so I'm super ultra tight on this project and it's slow going! After I completed the beautiful devil shawlette I would gift the needles to my dear friend who loves to knit but has carpal tunnel. I'm glad that you showed us how to do the easy long tail cast on. I avoid it just because I've never wanted to spend the time measuring out lol! I don't have time for that!!!! Thanks for another great video per usual!
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Whenever I start a new knitting project, my cats curl up on the yarn, so I would gift the set of needles to them in the hopes that they would learn to knit! Mama needs a new sweater! Thanks for the wonderful and generous giveaway.
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I always cast on with the long tail method. Yes, I desperate needed your tip if (when) I run out out yarn. Thank you so much!! Since we moved to America 6 years ago from Holland I am knitting socks (winters can be cold here). I use my European DPN's because I don't get the American seizes either. I do know they skip 2.5 mm; my favorite needle seize for socks. The current pair of socks will be for me, then I will start a "never made before" project: a winter sweater for our new little dog. After that back to socks: the next 3 pairs will be for hubby, #1 son and #2 son.
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I would buy 100's of dollars worth of yarn and cast on a complicated sweater much like the other complicated sweaters I have already started. I would be obsessed by it for a while, stay up all night working on it. Then I would see ANOTHER pretty pattern and start that one too... I would give them all to my daughter who is probably sick of all the knitwear I have made since I have become totally obsessed!!
Love you guys! Love your channel!
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Love watching you guys! I generally listen and watch podcasts at 1 1/2 times the “normal” speed. My son says it’s like listening to “knitting chipmunks” and it drives him crazy if he wants to watch with me. My son, who is 13 years old has just learned to knit and I think these would be a wonderful Christmas gift.
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Because my sister is so in love with both of you and your podcast (and so am I), even though she doesn't knit, I would love to try these needles on my first colorwork hat as a present for her. It's cold here in Prescott AZ in the winter. We so look forward to your podcasts every Sunday.
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Hello from Canada ! I've tried these needles because of your recommendation and I really like them ! You're also why I use the long tail cast on so you've had a positive influence on me ( my children would say I need all the positive influences I can get !!!) I would share these with my sister who has just started knitting again to help her arthritis and I would knit a lovely long sweater to cover my assets as it's beginning to get colder here ! I hope you have a wonderful week, you both are the one video I look forward to each week !
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Hi, I mostly use the long tail cast on because that was the way I was shown years ago when I first started to learn knitting. Thank you both for offering such a nice give away. I wish I knew someone to gift knitting needles and for myself I am going to take two classes on knitting socks so I am not sure if the sizes you are offering would work. Good luck to the 3 winners.
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I am pleased we use the same cast on! By the way I adore Carlos's jumper!
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I have a set of double pointed prym needles and they are my favorite! I would use them for a blanket or maybe a sweater or hat.
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Love the smaller size needles for knitting garments with fine yarn. Would love to knit up a sweater for my grandson with these and some new yarn I plan to purchase at the Wool and Sheep festival coming soon! Love your gorgeous sweaters! You guys always bring a smile! Always 👍! Lol
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I would divide the set into 3 gifts. They would go to my 3 favorite knitters. They are me, myself, and I! Yep, I’d keep those puppies for myself! I’d cast on one of my many planned shawls that I’ve already bought yarn for. It will be hard to pick just one from the 100 I have, but I’d give it a good shot!
Thank you for the giveaway but most of all, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
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I wrap the yarn around the needle ten times then multiply that length by the number of stitches I need. I add a couple more inches. Works pretty well.
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I would long tail cast on to knit mittens to gift to my 7 year old granddaughter. She told me she loves mittens. Love u guys and your videos too! I've been knitting for around 50 years and still learned some things from u guys. : )
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Lovely needles! I'd like to use them to cast on a vest for my husband, (the only knitting knitwear he accepts from me... I suppose he doesn't like my sleeves). My favourite cast on method is the cable cast on, neverthless I think each method has something good, so it's useful to know them all. Thank you guys!
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