Maintaining Bushcraft Gear - Patching Burn Holes in a Wool Blanket

I haven't seen a lot of information shared on repairing holes in wool blankets so I thought I'd share a quick video demonstrating the process I use. By no means is this a professional way of repairing a hole in a wool blanket but it's worked great for me over the years. Relying on fire so often throughout the winter months for warmth it's almost impossible to avoid getting the odd hole in my blankets. Thankfully repairing a hole is quick and easy.
Let me know if you have any suggestions or comments regarding my methods. Thank you to everyone who watches! God bless.

[@jetmuchacho]

Recently bought one of these expensive wool anoraks, and wouldn't you know it the first time I had a campfire I burnt a quarter sized hole in it somehow. Hundreds of fires wearing cheapo walmart sweaters without a single hole, and when I finally buy something good I burn a hole in it first go. So anyway thank you for this I finally know how to patch it!

[@gregb3457]

God bless you too. This was a fun thing to watch. Resourceful, helpful, kind. TY Greetings from Virginia.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Good stuff! Learning how to "darn" is one of those things that used to be taught, but has since gone by the wayside. One thing I suggest is that when you have two holes that close together, it can look better if you make the patch long enough to cover both of them. It's more work for you, but it also leaves you with something that can look a lot better. Also, look into getting an Embroidery Hoop to hold the material steady. They are great for this kind of repair, but most folks don't ever think to use them.

[@Dobermanator]

Believe it or not I used to darn weave my socks, I do not think socks were expensive or anything just that if you had a hole, well, you fixed it. Nowadays everything seems like throw away. Great video, these smalls things all up up to be of big importance.

[@alexsmith7313]

Everytime he says “Once again I’m not pulling this tight…” I hear Bob Ross saying “No pressure…”. Very informative and well filmed, it can’t have been easy to get the focusing and framing right but the effort you put in really shows through in the final product.

[@beat10boy]

I've used wool felting/roving and a punch tool to patch blankets with holes. It has worked great so far and I have even successfully repaired quarter size holes and significant rips. I like this method also.

[@michaeleveleth7979]

This has been a very worthwhile method or repair for all of my wool garments and blnkets! Thanks

[@JK-il9up]

ur voice is so relaxing. please do more camping in cold wilderness videos.

[@CaptainRScott]

Nicely done . Better than i can do currently . Thank you.

[@HankyPanky44]

Well I didn't think I'd spend my saturday night watching sewing videos on KZbin, but hey, props to you for making this interesting! KUTGW

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks for watching!

[@bryantcs0]

Thank you for showing sewing stuff. Learning how to sew is on my list of things to learn.

[@danielbirch212]

What a beautiful green!

[@stevefisher2121]

Excellent instructional video on a topic not covered very much in the outdoor community. Thank you!!!!

[@garywood702]

Very informative! I've often wondered what the best way to repair a hole in wool blankets might be. This certainly seems to be the best way to repair them.

[@becnoremac-mail7307]

Thank you so much. Every repair video I watched before this was useless for me. They were seemlessly repairing holes, but they used perfect match yarn, special tools, and no instructions. Though they said beginer, they were clearly using skills above my ability. The music was pleasant, the repairs were amazing, but completely unachievable by me. Mine is a camping wool blanket and not a cashmere sweater, I dont need perfect, I need practical. This video is actually helpful.

[@cindytaylor6657]

Very nice. The best mend I have seen. Thank you. I have a blanket to work on

[@abbysorenson6685]

You explain things they way I need people to explain them! What a gift! Thank you! ❤ that was beautiful!

[@arunabhaskarramavarapu893]

Nice patching woolen blanket, good 🌃

[@ColeVasco]

I'll never go camping in the wild because I work a boring corporate job but I still watched the whole video lol really envy you

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks for watching!

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Tell Babylon to take a hike and enjoy the outdoors.

[@awayinthewilderness4319]

Very useful! I'll be referencing this video down the line I'm sure. Thanks!

[@Kodiac]

Love videos like these, thank you for your variety of content

[@okiadventure6031]

Outstanding presentation! I have a hole in my favorite sweatshirt I'm going to use this on😊

[@johnvallandigham5467]

Super usefull demonstration. I have an old Pendelton red Scotch pattern with tassels that needs some attention. Thanks!

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Such a greatly helpful video. Thanks so much. Blessings

[@Trondro]

Definitely useful skill!

[@mrbakerskatz]

Very nice ! That’s one to use often !

[@batayanfK]

We've been waiting! Now I can use the blanket near the fire

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Very useful video. I need to learn how to sew and patch, especially now that I have some wool blankets and Murphy's Laws can become reality. God bless.

[@KettleCamping]

Very useful! Thank you!👍

[@user-vb4fh3vb3s]

That's a good information.

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Nicely done

[@Jappert1234]

Awesome! You used to have videos on how to make your beautiful bow saw. I can't find them on your channel anymore. Is it possible to reupload this videos? Thanks in advance, greetings from Holland.

[@KuskBushcraft]

I will be remaking that video this summer! Stay tuned!

[@tkbmsquadfishing4027]

Thanks for sharing bro👍👍👍👍

[@user-fn5vk4hi1j]

Well done, please show us how to patch the waxed pants...

[@bluesideup007]

Fantastic! Thank you. I'm a medical provider and have done plenty of stitching in Urgent Care and the operating room, but clothing stitches have always been a mystery to me. I usually just wing it, and the results are less than satisfactory.

[@joanaplanabosch194]

Perfect❤

[@sammid7478]

Yay

[@petewatson9866]

Hi thanks for the upload very informative. I have always wanted to ask you are you self taught and if so where do you get all these ideas from? Have you thought on a pdf or downloadable book on surviving?

[@KuskBushcraft]

Thanks for watching! I've read many survival and bushcraft books over the years. A lot of what I have learned has been through experience though. Maybe one day I will look into writing a book but I still have a lot to learn and experience before I can venture down that road. Happy trails!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That was pretty awesome. Would that technique work for repairing socks? Cheers! ✌️🇨🇦

[@KuskBushcraft]

Hmmm there may be better ways to repair socks. I'll have to see what I can come up with. Might include sock repairs in this series of maintaining gear. Thanks for watching!

[@steadyshakey6599]

It's hard not to notice that he never takes a dump.

[@lcampm2]

Well Darnit

[@wulfboi8808]

I have checked out a number of bush craft channels over the years, subscribed to some but always deleted the subscription in short order. Your channel has really piqued my interest and ... subscribed. Ontario, Canada out in the country here. Not mega isolated and quiet though. Cottage country and red necks abound. At least it is Mo Nature's gorgeous country side with 26 species of birds last count and plenty of other wildlife. Everything from deer to moose, foxes, raccoons, skunks, ermine, porcupines, squirrels, chips and moles. There's even fishers!

[@WobblingHobGoblin]

cool

[@kullervo.]

💪🏻

[@fuzzytheduck6821]

Does this baseball/whipstitch method last? My instinct would be to darn the hole (for the uninitiated: weave new fabric over it with a needle) but if this method is durable it would save a lot of time.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Good question. For these tiny holes the baseball & whip stitch seem to hold up perfectly fine. Holes that I patched with this method are still holding up after a few years of use. If the hole was larger (2" or more) a different method would be necessary to fill the hole in properly and have it last. If I ever manage to damage one of my blankets that severely I will video the mending process.

[@fuzzytheduck6821]

@@KuskBushcraft thanks so much for the reply! I’ll definitely try your technique if the need arises.

[@flitdek]

Great video. I need to repair my OD green Military blanket. What Gauge yarn would you advise me to get? Would this be acceptable 2-ply 100% new wool yarn Light sport weight Gauge: 26 sts/10cm (4 in) on 3.00 mm (US 2.5) needles Weaving gauge: Nm 7/2 Weight: 50 gm (1.75 oz)/approx. 175 meters (191 yds) Thank you.

[@KuskBushcraft]

I'm sure that would do the job nicely

[@jonbarnard7186]

Any advice on where to buy a good wool blanket in Canada? Something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

[@KuskBushcraft]

Anything that's 100% wool and brand new will cost quite a bit. Most of mine have been bought second hand at flea markets or second hand stores for a fair price. You can buy 80% wool blankets online for fairly cheap ($30-$40). I think two 80% wool blankets paired together would be warmer than a single 100% wool blanket.

[@kingrafa3938]

I am too early today.

[@KuskBushcraft]

Early indeed! Do you ever sleep?? Haha thanks for tuning in.

[@kingrafa3938]

​@@KuskBushcraft yup 😂

[@lorenshultz1]

👊🏽😎

[@MrMarkar1959]

Rubber cement,,upholstery curved needle,,20 #catfish line. itz a burnt blanket!!

[@nm-ge4tb]

✌✌🙏🙏💖💖👍👍

[@littlejohnny4470]

I probably would have used duct tape! LOL! 😀Just Kidding!! An excellent video on bushcraft repairs! Thank you!!