Arne & Carlos’ Favorite Designs: Greatest Hits and New Inspirations

Nerjordet and Zachrison, who have developed a cult following since the launch of their knitwear brand Arne & Carlos 16 years ago, select 70 of their favorite patterns alongside 15 new ones in this crowd-pleasing collection. Known for their colorful reinterpretations of traditional Norwegian patterns and kitschy craft guides in which the authors model their own designs, Nerjordet and Zachrison also experiment with shape and form, crafting toy dolls, Easter eggs, and more from yarn and needle. This book features popular patterns (some from earlier books) such as “the easiest socks in the world” and “the second easiest socks in the world” and a selection of Norwegian motif Christmas ball ornaments. It also includes inventive twists on classics, including the granny square throw, and a delightful collection of knitted dolls, birds, and mice dressed in colorful sweaters, mittens, and socks. The patterns call for double-pointed needles and involve complicated knitting charts and colorwork, making this a good match for advanced knitters. Color photos. (Apr.)