WHAT IS RUSTIC YARN?

Rustic yarn has been the hottest thing to knit for the last couple of years. But what is it? What does Rustic really mean? And do you HAVE to have a basket? Let's talk all things rustic yarn and wool in this episode of my knitting podcast. Bonus: includes analysis of cultural history, from a Certified Fashion Historian! This video covers: -The technical properties of 'rustic yarn' -Why it's special -The kinds of techniques and knitting projects that it's great for -Why is it often so expensive? -How can you get it for cheap? -Is it itchy? -It is like being back in the 1970s? -Why does everyone seem to like it so much? Join The Crimson Stitchery on PATREON to support this channel, in exchange for bonus content and other membership perks!   / thecrimsonstitchery   +Support the podcast by buying me a coffee (thank you!): https://ko-fi.com/V7V2QFBX +Sign up for my monthly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b73ae1bf5517/crims... +My knitting patterns on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sour... +Knitting patterns on Payhip: https://payhip.com/thecrimsonstitchery FEATURED DESIGNS: Brandy Butter Hat Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/8ywY Ginger Snaps Fingerless Mitts Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr... Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/0tyr ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MORE VIDEOS TO ENJOY! Knitting with Holst Supersoft:    • Part 1: Knitting with Holst SuperSoft yarn...   Knitting & Crochet on a Budget:    • KNITTING & CROCHET ON A BUDGET  :: Thrifty...   How to Take Your Knitting to the Next Level:    • 5 ways to to take your knitting to the nex...   How to Knit Faster:    • 5 simple ways to knit faster & finish more...   Sweater Tour: Cardigans:    • SWEATER TOUR I: CARDIGANS! knitting vintag...   Sweater Tour: Jumpers:    • SWEATER TOUR II: JUMPERS! knitting dramati...   6 Sweaters I Knit in 2020:    • The Seven Hand-Knitted Sweaters  I Finishe...   Yarn Substitution 101:    • YARN SUBSTITUTION 101: how to choose yarns...   Why Bother Knitting Socks?    • Why bother knitting socks?   Essential Sock Knitting Techniques:    • ESSENTIAL knitting techniques for socks   How to Wind Yarn With NO Equipment:    • How to wind yarn with NO equipment   Stretchy Cast-On Knitting Tutorial:    • STRETCHY CAST ON KNITTING TUTORIAL :: 2 fa...   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Projects featured on bushes: Underwing Mitts using Jamieson & Smith yarn (Shetland) Pink cardigan uses Hjelholts Uldspinderi yarn (Danish) Grey sweater used Rauwerk non-superwash Merino yarn (German - Bavarian) Yarns/brands mentioned: Jamieson & Smith (Shetland) Jamieson's of Shetland (Shetland) Holst Garn (Danish) Rauma Garn (Norwegian) I am unsponsored and have no affiliation with these brands ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Crimson Stitchery: making all that's beautiful and useful Making and mending in London, UK Hosted by Anushka. (Music is by me!) Find me elsewhere: Instagram:   / thecrimsonstitchery   Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/asou... Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-cr... #TheCrimsonStitchery