I am afraid that I must disagree with you: I think that Sit and Knit for a Bit is definitely High Quality Content! Very High Quality! It's my weekly quality time, and I really look forward to it :))

I laughed so hard today! Arne's delight with his thrifting treasures and with his Halloween candy. So funny! It would be a great episode to go along with Arne to some of his favorite thrift stores to see what he takes home and what he leaves behind. This is just my favorite "show" to watch and I always try to save it for a day when I need to laugh!!

It’s perfectly normal to have post documentary’s blues, after being so committed to such a creative production. The way to get over it is planing a new series 😁❤️

The metal racks that hold up fire logs are called “andirons”. We have throat singers in Canada - it is part of our indigenous population and we have some famous performers. Remember to trim the wicks on your pillars and “hug” the edges after you burn them. The rule of thumb for burn time is an hour for every 2.5 cm of diameter. I have been selling candles for twenty seven years - happy burning 🇨🇦🇫🇮

Loved loved loved the Setesdal series. It’s so nice to know that these traditions are still being practiced. I hope you continue with another Region. Thanks Arne and Carlos!

Love the casual and random wander through your week, and appreciate your invitation to participate with comments.At 24:00, Arne’s sausage/book press is inspired! Exactly the sort of find that makes the heart sing. Regarding the last Setesdal installment in your garden with Kim, it was exactly right, relaxed, focused on the wonderful cultural experiences, bringing us slowly “home” with song -- after the intensity of the previous episodes, the change of pace was perfect. Thank you for inspiring your audience in so many ways. ☮️🕊

It isn't very often that you don't make me smile. The last couple of years would have been much lonelier without you. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.

High quality content? It doesn’t get any better than Arne’s surprise purchases and candy teeth! Just love everything you guys do. 💕

You presented a wonderful series. I learned so much about your country and the crafts of Norway. So very interesting. Yes it was worthy of tv.

Lol! "A car full of crap". You guys make me laugh! Thank you. Arne I LOVE thrift shops. It gets the creative juices flowing. Love you both!

Your teeny-tiny Advent sweaters are adorable, truly scrumptious. It’s so lovely to have you both back on my telly box for a weekly chat once again, you are both delightful company. Take care and keep sharing your joy 🧶🌻🧵🍂

Loved the episode with Kim. I found him on Spotify and Facebook. His song rainbow was wonderful. He also seemed so nice and not bad looking.

I can’t believe you filmed that whole series in 3 days! It was so interesting, informative, and professional. You guys are amazing!

A grate for the fireplace. The grate holds the wood. Loved the series was lovely seeing all the crafts and history.

Thanks for sharing the gifted people in your beautiful country! I would love to see you do a series on the Trondheim area!

Carlos I’m so glad you weren’t injured during that photo shoot! I love your sit and knit episodes. They have helped me through these crazy Covid times! Thanks for all your hard work!

Definitely high quality content. Thank you for all your hard work on the norwegian crafts series. It was great.

I love Sit and Knit so much!! 🧶🧶 I am so happy every time I notice that an episode takes more than one hour 😅😍 I really can‘t get enough of your enjoyable storytelling 😊

This was HIGH quality visiting time.....smiles all the way through. Blessings from Florida.

Andirons, or fire dogs, had been in use by the Ancient Greeks, and were called krateutai (Greek: κρατευταί).[7] Excavations made on the Greek island of Santorini unearthed stone sets of firedogs used before the seventeenth century BC. In each pair of the supports, the receptacles to hold skewers or spits were found in equivalence, while the line of small openings in the base formed a mechanism to supply the coals with oxygen so that they remained alight during its use.[8] Fire dogs were also referred to as moon idols (or moon horns)[citation needed][9] in antiquity. They may also refer to an artifact-type of late Bronze Age Europe (c. 1300 to 800 BC). Typically made of clay, they have been found in areas of modern France, Switzerland[10] and Germany; often associated with the Urnfield culture. This naming suggests that moon idols could have been used as andirons to build up fire dogs. In some cases, moon idols are a cult item of Early European Religions, resembling a pair of horns or crescent moons on a pedestal, and were variously interpreted as testifying to Bull worship, Moon worship, or as a holder for wooden logs to be used in a fire altar. Medieval andirons tended to be high, often with slots at the front for placing spits for roasting; in later periods similar styles remained in use in large kitchens. When the Italian Renaissance began to produce very elaborate decorated fronts for reception rooms, these remained higher than later, gradually tending to reduce in height until the 18th century.[2] Firedogs with little or no ornamentation and made of metal or ceramics were used in kitchens, with ratcheted uprights for the spits. Very often these uprights branched out into arms, or hobs, for stewing or keeping food hot.[4][11]

Thank you for this series. It was so interesting and enjoyable. I especially liked Kim and his music and poetry. Well done!

I thought the Setesdal series was fantastic and well done. I enjoyed learning about the folk traditions and seeing how they are being upheld even today. Norway really takes it’s folk costumes seriously! The people you interviewed were fantastic. Great Job 👏

You need to be very proud of how you honor Norway's traditions, culture and crafts. Here in the US is seems the crafts are dying out. Only old ladies like me knit, quilt and hand embroider.Be proud of all you do!

I think those are called AndIrons and they are available in many types of metal and beautiful designs. I hope you find just the right ones for your new fireplace.

Sit and Knit for a Bit is at the top of my list! I love this broadcast as I enjoy hearing about all of your projects which are inspiring! And the personal touch feels comforting and cozy! Thank you for sharing.

So good to start the change in season with your 15min chats. The metal fire supports are called Fire Dogs and the slope in a roof or ceiling is called the Pitch. Welcome back to your Wednesday slots. So much fun and lots of interesting news. Thank you.

I have just spent a gorgeous hour knitting with you. I’m in Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿 It doesn’t get very cold here so it was fascinating to hear about your use of candles to create that cosy feeling. I love the new gloves Arne. XX

I loved your Satisdal episodes but am also so looking forward to the coming months with you both as we build up to Christmas. Loved the story of Arne finding the wood guy in the supermarket! Thank you for all you share. It is such a hard job to create all these videos that you two make look so easy. Well done!!!

I look forward to seeing your candle collection, Carlos. I, too, will be stocking up for wintertime.

It was wonderful being introduced to different crafts and some that are not just personal favourites but hold such personal and cultural importance. The additional enjoyment comes that both of you are not just reporters giving us a story. This is something that you both can identify with, are capable of doing and have done parts. It makes it so much more interesting. Thanks for the series.

Love the show. Thank you! Your meat press would work well for pressing flowers too. Very cool. Great purchase.

I am really appreciating learning about Norwegian knitwear. Your podcasts are so enjoyable, educational and entertaining. I started out watching while knitting, but now at times I just watch to watch. Thank you!

Love the look of the vintage ski wear and looking forward to the new mitten pattern!💝

🤗 Arne and Carlos I don’t think you know how much pleasure you guys bring to people who live alone and don’t get out much. I sit back and put my feet up and cross stitch or just sit and watch you visit and talk about anything that comes along, just like sitting down and visiting with friends over a cup of tea. Thank you so much for keeping me company every week. ❤️❤️

We have very few old traditions as NZ European. Our ancestors left their traditions behind 150 years ago and we are still creating new ones.

The series was fabulous! #1 - yes, please go back! #2 - yes, please design that sweater from the weaving segment!

I LOVED the series!!!❤ If you are going back, why not do it during th holidays and take us along with you. I would love to see the holiday traditions ❤ thank you again for your labor of love!

It's lovely sitting here this morning watching your video and crocheting a blanket. I appreciate you both so much! Thank you again for sharing your trip with us!

Lovely to see you back! Looking forward to Sundays sit and knit! You both looking ood!

I love the interaction between you two in the Sit and Knit episodes❤️

Big candle holders sound like a refurbishing craft project! I’m sure Arne could find something to use!

Even though it's sad to see the end of the Setesdal series it's so good to have a Sit and Knit for a Bit again. I always enjoy drinking my tea and listening to you talk about what you've been doing and buying. I love the boyish glee that Arne has for his shopping. It's a very dreary day here today and I had to put on my little heater because I was so cold. It's definitely turning to fall. I have to huddle under my quilt at night now and I'm wearing sweaters again. My little dog was groomed today and she is sitting right next to the heater because she is cold too. I'm glad you can enjoy your fireplace safely again.

Thanks for another fun visit with my two favorite guys! You make even the bad weather interesting and fun! Thanks for the always high quality time you share with all of us in your Arne and Carlos Family! The colors you were wearing in this espisode were quite different and they were very becoming to each of you. Thanks for your wonderful series about Setesdal. I'll be watching it again to see the beautiful country side and the lovely people you spoke with. The traditional crafts are truly stunning!

I loved knitting and watching 2 this morning! Always entertaining. I cannot wait until Sunday!

What a great way to start my day here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I look forward to every episode and thank you for all you do.

I loveddddddd the series. Really hope you do another one day. Christmas is great but I loved seeing craft traditions from another part of the world.

I was raised in Brazil and every time we visited my farmor in Sweden we would always bring back Swedish candles for they are still the best quality. I definitely think that over the next several years you should visit different areas of Norway and "study" their local crafts and folk songs, culture food etc. We'd love to follow along!

I, too, love candles and burn them responsibly. No leaving them lit when you leave the area!

Arne, I am sure that that “lost” bag of candy ended up in your stomach! Your unstructured videologs are perfect in their sponteneity, creativity and humor. For filming Norwegian cultural traditions, I wonder if you could get a grant for a documentary style film or short series. Probably a lot of work, but the material on Setesdal is invaluable. Stay well and use those Dracula teeth to scare those moose hunters away.

The Advent sweaters are so beautiful, another great video.

I purchased the advent calendar patterns and can't wait to get started. Thank you 😊

The two of you made me laugh out loud today! I loved this episode, just as I love every episode! Arne, I love the support you offered to Carlos regarding his parents. It was very touching. Looking forward to your tutorial on Sunday! Thank you!

Fabulous artwork behind you!! Also the fabric on your settee is gorgeous. This might be one of my most favorite spots in your house!

I just downloaded the mini sweater advent pattern. Thank you for making it simple to complete. Love your Christmas projects for us!!!! Glad your both feeling better from the Covid experiences!

All I can say about your series is YOU GUYS NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I use my treadmill everyday one hour and had done it for years. I hope Carlos you will not give up!

Arne and the candy teeth is high quality content. I was not disappointed! Love you fellows and the new collection is gorgeous. I also look forward to each.

Candles and fish; you guys crack me up! Good for you! Setesdal was awesome: loved every episode: so well done. Wonderful to learn about the arts, music, heritage and history.

Thank you so much for the Setesdal series - for sharing your culture and fascinating people with us. I loved hearing Norwegian spoken and had no trouble following the subtitles. And it's great that we can revisit any or all episodes via KZfaq. Glad to hear that Norwegians are so responsible that you have conquered Covid - would that people in other countires would follow your lead. It's still rampant in the U. S. Be safe around the hunters!

I want to go shopping with Arne!! I had a great shopping trip yesterday for Christmas presents!

Quality of your podcasts in-fact everything out do and produce is of a very high standard and quality! Arne I would love to go shopping with you as you always buy interesting things! Love the Rowan new pattern books and Norwegian wool gorgeous absolutely beautiful! Thank you as you are my dinner guests on Wednesday so always look forward to Wednesday night! Thank you as always! Hugs & xx 🤩🥰🤩

I used to turn off all the electric light and read by candlelight every once in a while . No music or television on. Silence. It was a great way to relax.

I am your neighbor "across the pond", what's for supper tonight? I am ready to join you! 😁😆🤣😂 It is sad that the craft videos are over. But I think it is safe to say there will be more to come! I hope you do make a pattern available that favors the beautiful sweater the weaver made. It is also nice to know we will see what the black belt shopper bought! As for candles, you can never have too many! You should do videos of you doing your local treasure shopping to give us an idea of your local area! I want to go shopping with you two. I will bring my black belt. I'll knit one! I am now in knitting mode with the change in weather. All my exercise equipment is gathering dust as we speak. Knitting is exercise, right? I just love listening to you during our weekly visits. Thanks for all you share with us. You are truly appreciated!

Dear Arne and Carlos, spending time with you is always quality time!

Thank you for letting us buy the pattern in oct so we can start making the advents now!

Invite Dolly to sing in your garden, she just might accept, as I tell my children ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’😀

Great episode. Can’t wait to start on the cute little sweaters 🎉 They are adorable. Missed seeing Freymar today ;) Now I want some candy, Arne!

Arne, here's a little tip my dad used when he saw deer hunters near his property, he would go out and fire up the chain saw and cut some wood. Worked like a charm 🤔 My dad loved everything in nature. Give it a try.

Great episode, as always! It sounds like you need a fire screen if your wood is "popping" and throwing sparks. Looking forward to the little Advent sweaters!

Content is fabulous and the traditional craft series was great and all descriptions were described very well. Congratulations x

I’m happy to hear about birch wood. We have a little fireplace in our cabin and I will save the wood from the birch tree we have to cut down for that. We burn wood in a little wood stove in our house to keep the chill out on those really cold -30F days and nights.

Love the experience of the Setesdal series!

Loved joining you for Sit and Knit today. Lit the woodburner and settled down with my coffee and crumpets for 15mins of cheer on a gloomy day here in Wales.☺️

Mary Goodwin Hello!! Just finished watching your Sit and Knit for a bit. It's the most relaxing thing I do....next to knitting!! Currently I am simply making dishcloths. But seeing your Advent sweaters inspires me to branch out after I get these done and try a little colorwork!! You both are always an inspiration!! Thank you!!

And BTW, as a Mainer, I REALLY HOPE you're keeping all those chimneys and stoves CLEAN! No chimney fires!

Hey guys. I missed the Setesdal episodes! I've been busy the last 6 weeks. I will go back and watch them. Good to see you two relaxed and back to the regular schedule. 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁

I love sit and knit for a bit! It’s my kind of high-quality content! 😊❤️☕️🇳🇴

Loved the Craft series! So we’ll done and informative. Love to listen and knit with you!

I really enjoyed and learned so much from the Setesda series. Now that the weather is cooling off and winter is coming, I am really looking forward to seeing all of the series again as I work on knitting projects.

The chime is a great idea. I am having so much fun knitting your draft stoppers pattern. It is so easy to follow the pattern.

I Look forward to every episode of yours. I loved the wood ordering story.

I started watching you in Holland, my daughter Heidi and her husband Jos live there. I now watch you from Ohio. I am a knitter but only knit in one color. I really enjoy watching your videos.

I very much enjoy watching Sit & Knit. You have such great rapport and I love your “chaotic” episodes!!

Wellcome back home. You were missed, but after saying that, your recent podcasts were wonderful and awesome in their teaching of the norwedgian culture.Thank you for sharing. I kow you and Arne are so happy to be home.

Birch smells lovely. Ash, once it gets burning, will burn all night in a stove. Pine is a quick fire, if it's dry. Poplar or Aspen and the oaks are a slow burn too. Pine twigs (or pinecones), birch kindling, a couple bigger pieces, then the Aspen, oak, maple or ash makes a good warm evening.

Your series about setestal was so wonderful! Thank you! I would love to see you do a trip to Selbu and the history of the mittens there and the museum.

All good things must come to an end….so new ones can begin! 400 Candles!!! Lol. I met my match! I burn candles all of the time…my day isn’t complete unless my candles are burned…I light one first thing in the morning and at least one every night. I have a whole cabinet dedicated to my candles! I love seeing the candles when you burn them.

I look forward to seeing all of your fiery purchases from andirons to candelabra! Along with so many others, I really, really enjoyed the Setesdal series - bravo to all involved.

You are both doing wonderful! Arne, your English has become so much better. Carlos, you are doing great letting Arne use his English. Best wishes to you and your families!

Andirons the English word. The other thing to stack wood inside the fireplace is grate. Here the wood we use is hardwood like oak or maple. Soft woods like pine contain a lot of sap that snaps and sparks. The other issue with using wood that has a lot of sparking is that it tends to build up creosote. Creosote lines the chimney and cause chimney fires.

It is so nice to see you both in the Sit and Knit for a Bit setting. I missed this!

I purchased the Advent Calendar. The designs are so adorable. Not sure I'll get them all done but I will try.

Carlos, I can see you are very sad about your parents facing the challenges of aging. I went through the same thing with my parents. My father had tinnitus (ringing of the ears) and grew progressively hard of hearing. When I discovered he could no longer listen to music, it broke my heart. But I can tell you this: treasure the times you still have together. It will make your parents so happy. The older I get, the more I appreciate the little things like enjoying meals with my family, playing with the littler ones, and sharing stories from the past-especially good for people who aren’t so good at remembering anymore. God bless you and your parents!

So happy to be back and watching you guys! I only watch very high quality youtube videos since I don't have a lot of time. This made my day. My husband and I are exploring Central Coast of California as we moved there. So drama of moving and getting rid of my stuff took high priority. It was hard for me as I had to leave my mother who is 85 yrs old behind. She was invited to move this us yet refused. She wears an emergency alert plus there are Arlo cameras around that I can watch her during the day. Wishing Carlos' parents the very best in Sweden. Not easy to move! :-)

Hello Guy's, hv U found a welder too build Ur fireplace a metal screan, adding Ur touch too design and beauty, to keep safe during all fires in the beautiful Soapstone fireplace ❤ What a gift ours is, safety first!! Enjoy All 😊 Thank U for Sharing Ur day, U both are helping Me bringing Many Joy's too my day 😊 ❤

And still learning how to navigate making comments on KZfaq. I'm inspired to knit while I watch your shows and finishing up lots of my ufos. I love you guys and I'm learning a lot.💗💗 Katie from Maine USA

Great episode. Good to hear that your parents are good Carlos. Settling in to their new home. Arne is such a cheeky chap with his surprises!

So happy to hear that Carlos is so fit after recovering from covid!!

I too am sad the series is over. I know how much work that must have been but I hope there will be other similar cultural episodes in the future. I enjoy all your stories so much. It really makes me want to visit your beautiful country.

Love the chatter with you both thank you for all the time you put in to Sit and Knit for a Bit.