About Arne and Carlos
updated 4/10/24
Norwegians Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrisson are highly regarded fashion designers, textile artists, YouTubers and authors. They are best known for their original, colourful and visually striking designs, as well as their knitwear and their books. Their work is highly influenced by their Scandinavian background and everyday life in rural Norway. They work under their artist name ARNE & CARLOS, established in 2001.
In 2010, ARNE & CARLOS’ first knitting book, Julekuler (55 Christmas Balls to Knit), became an immediate Norwegian best-seller. It consequently went on to become a best-selling book in North America, Europe and Asia. Today, ARNE & CARLOS have published ten books which are available in Norwegian, English, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
The two Scandinavian designers have collaborated with many prestigious international brands, including Urban Outfitters (2009) and high-end cult Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons (2008). Today, they design for and work closely with Rowan and Regia yarns.
ARNE & CARLOS’ creative base is located 170 kilometres north of Oslo, Norway, in the mountainous region known as Valdres.
Awards
ARNE & CARLOS have received many nominations and awards throughout their career. They received the Norwegian fashion magazine HENNE’s design prize for “Designer of the Year” in 2004 and Stiftelsen Schleiber’s “Talent Award for Design” in 2005.
In 2010, Norway’s Arts and Crafts Association – Norges Husflidslag – awarded Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison its highest medal of recognition, the medal in gold. They received this recognition for “revitalising and highlighting Norwegian arts and crafts in the Norwegian and international design scene”. The medals were presented to the designers at a ceremony during Norges Husflidslag’s centenary celebrations on June 12th, 2010, in the presence of the association’s high patron, Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway.
Books
ARNE & CARLOS have written ten books. The complete list can be found on their website.
Read more about Arne & Carlo on their website at ArneCarlos.com
and check out their YouTube channel at Arne & Carlos.
Update – all attendees at the April Guild meeting will receive a copy of Rowan Norwegian Wool Book One – a gift provided by Rowan!
Guaranteed seating is full. Contact Programs AT SanDiegoKnitters DOT com to be be added to the wait list for cancellations.
Arne & Carlos will teach four workshops:
Note: as of 2/25, Workshop 1 is sold out, and limited space is available for the remaining three.
April 17 AM Workshop 1 – Knitting and Purling the Norwegian Way SOLD OUT.
April 17 PM Workshop 2 – Norwegian Stranded Color Work Knitting A few seats are available
April 18 AM Workshop 3 – Layered Colorwork Knitting SOLD OUT.
April 18 PM Workshop 4 – Explorations in Norwegian Cables A few seats are available
Click on the workshop titles for class details and how to register.
Read about Arne & Carlo’s presentation to the April 16 meeting here.
