11 iconic knits that influenced pop culture | A video essay

[@AllHomesteading]

I filmed this video a few weeks ago and being the creature I am, though I had finished the video, kept reading up on these topics: just to add a curious coincidence I found out about the two Dennis the Menace characters- both the UK and US versions, of the same name were published on the same day, 12 March 1951. How weird is that?

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

The 4th doctors scarf is so iconic! Princess Di was a fashion icon herself. 🤩 Today, I learned that there's a UK Dennis the Menace. 🤯

[@AllHomesteading]

I knew the dr who would be up your alley, Roshelle! yeah apparently the uk and the American Dennis the menaces were devised on the same day!

[@mereina2193]

Absolutely loved this episode-as a 90s child myself, I totally identified with many of these trends. Thank you 😊

[@AllHomesteading]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll be keeping it 90s for my next video essay so keep your eyes peeled for that!

[@ericalovesyarn]

Loving this video essay, you’re as hilarious as clever and insightful 🧠

[@AllHomesteading]

Wow! What a compliment! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@BreathingYarn]

No way, this came out at the right time! I just watched Nightmare on Elm street for the first time yesterday and the sweater was (of course) the first thing I noticed lol. Great video - as always!

[@AllHomesteading]

Aww thank you! Fave part of the movie is how baby Johnny Depp meets his end 😂

[@redaleta]

Casting on the Little Dude and the black beret today!

[@AllHomesteading]

Yaaaasss! I LOVE the Little Dude more than the adult version! Happy knitting!

[@FyberPunkDoll]

LOVE this video, so fun and informative 😻🧶

[@AllHomesteading]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@rachelraye285]

Such a fun video to watch! So many memories and new cultural references. I had no idea that the UK had a different version of Dennis the Menace.

[@AllHomesteading]

Thank you! Yes, it was a fun vid to make...I love cultural nostalgia! I do remember the American Dennis the Menace, as I used to watch the cartoon as a kid, but I never made the connection between the two names. Thanks for watching!

[@aeastman59]

this was so interesting Natalie! its amazing how people can forget, there was not a pussy hat to be found this year sadly... thanks for the tip about jogless color knitting, I did not know about that! lol, you 'couldnt find him' (waldo) My favorite would be the fair isle, I cant think of any other iconic knits you covered it well! For some reason I remembered Peter Max, that would make a fun sweater!

[@AllHomesteading]

@@aeastman59 Oh yes, Peter Max paintings would make amazing colourwork sweaters! Yes, there needs to be a call for…resistance, doesn’t there….?

[@ravenmagill3717]

Your videos are so delightful. Thank you for them.

[@AllHomesteading]

Aww thank you for watching!

[@mechitalabonita]

I was very tickled by you saying you’d add Waldo but you couldn’t find him 😂

[@AllHomesteading]

😁

[@sweetplumknits]

Great video! I appreciate the research and time you spent putting this together. I knitted 'The Dude' pattern you mentioned for my husband earlier this year. ..it was a challenging knit but the result was really worth it. If you want to learn 'ladder back jacquard' floats, this is The Dude is the perfect project.

[@AllHomesteading]

Thank you for watching! Oh wow, you knitted the Dude! That's awesome! It definitely looks like a challenging knit. I have been tempted to learn ladderback jacquard on many occasions because it truly makes the back of colourwork look so much neater, especially for socks, but I have yet to encounter a tutorial I understand! 😆😭 The Marilyn cardigan looks great as well!

[@QuailsKnittingNest]

My favorite of the ones you mentioned is the Fair Isle. I would add the iconic Norwegian ski sweater.

[@AllHomesteading]

Oh yes! The Norwegian ski sweater! Thanks for watching!