"This treasure of a book was originally published in Norway; and with the Scandinavian design aesthetic being at the height of fashion right now, it's the perfect time to grab the brand new, ultra interesting English-language translation… an exciting collection of knitting, crochet, and craft patterns…I'm simply enchanted." —KnittingandCrochet.net
“Everybody’s favorite bespectacled Nordic charmers, Arne Nerjordet & Carlos Zachrison, have shown us the fun in all sorts of knitting techniques and items ... Their latest book is literally a greatest hits album, plus 15 new designs. If you missed their darling Field Guide to Knitted Birds, for example, this is your chance to sample a few species before committing to the full aviary of 40!”—Mason-Dixon Knitting
“It’s one thing to make a handmade book, but it’s another to fill it. Make Your Own Ideabook with Arne & Carlos has fantastic ideas and techniques for both!” —Cloth, Paper, Scissors"These delightful knitted creations will appeal to bird lovers and fans of stranded colorwork, as well as knitters who enjoy amigurumi-style projects." —Library Journal“The irrepressible Scandinavian design duo have gone big, turning their attention to garments and accessories[, and] reimagining traditional designs in their own whimsical style. … We can't wait to see what's next.” —Vogue Knitting“These handmade smash books are glorious. … Make Your Own Ideabook is so fun and inspiring and will make you want to make your own books and fill them with all sorts of great stuff." —CraftGossip.com
“Rara avises fly around the roost of Arne & Carlos, a clothing design company founded by Nerjorder and Zachrison (Easter Knits). Their knitted birds are the whimsical designs of two creative people, who write as one about ‘designer birds’: birdies that began as Christmas decorations, knitted in one color, as well as ones patterned after real birds, the kind that fly about the men's Norse home. This brightly colored book introduces the flock's expansion into winter and spring birds, green birds embroidered with sequins and contrasting flow, and birds of paradise. The authors figure their readers already know how to knit and have most of the trappings, including bits of yarn leftover from bigger projects. The first chapter, which includes the basic pattern (repeated for easy reference on the back overlays), explains the materials and gauges needed for knitting, filling, and decorating as well for the wire stands that keep the wagtail, turdus, and titmouse from flopping over. The cutest avians wear Norwegian sweaters or Peruvian hats with pom-poms.”—Publisher's Weekly
“Arne & Carlos are an addiction. Be prepared.” —Examiner.com“Arne & Carlos get inspired by Norway's Setesdal knitting tradition, incorporating motifs from embroidery, tapestry, and knitting to create projects with folksy flair. … Vintage patterns, folk art, and even old Christmas cards are photographed along with projects, giving readers a glimpse into the designers’ creative process.” —Knit Simple“If you love colorful knitting, the knits of Scandinavia, and the style of Arne & Carlos, this is a must-read. … This book is full of goodies that will help keep you warm and make your winter brighter.” —About.com Knitting Expert Sarah E. White“The quirky design team of Arne & Carlos has done it again. … This book is a treasure trove of designs full of ideas sure to inspire you to create your own gems.” —Cast On magazine"Nejordet and Zachrison, also known as Arne & Carlos, are Scandinavian knitters acclaimed for their clever, contemporary interpretations of stranded colorwork. Here they bring their trademark style to a flock of knitted and embellished birds. A simple start featuring a solid-colored bird wearing a festive scarf and hat is followed by a series of fanciful birds embroidered using duplicate stitch; realistic birds combining colorwork and duplicate stitch; birds in traditional Scandinavian-style sweaters; and rare birds of paradise embellished with beads, sequins, and feathers. Most of the creatures perch atop wire legs (instructions for building the legs are provided); an alternative placement–atop a tea cozy–is also included. —VERDICT These delightful knitted creations will appeal to bird lovers and fans of stranded colorwork, as well as knitters who enjoy amigurumi-style projects." —Library Journal
