Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We try rug tufting for the first time and test a cheap kit vs an expensive kit! Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to squarespace.com/evanandkatelyn for 10% off your first purchase. Merch at shopevanandkatelyn.com
Great tutorial by Chrystal Christie youtube.com/watch?v=fzGjZugubUw
Great tutorial by RhodyRugs 様 youtu.be/7fyazSOkDB8?si=rw1-Jnj9lUgJsEG0
Mia’s Cheap vs Expensive Rug Making Video youtube.com/watch?v=mMEQB-AuLw4
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
• The secret Evan kept from us all
• how long ago we “started” this project
• our huge concern halfway through filming
• why this cheap vs expensive was harder to pick a winner for
• Things we learned
Patreon members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/134940508?pr=true&forSale=true
YouTube Members, watch it here: youtu.be/g8iuIA8lids
Not a Patron yet? Join here: patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
Not a YouTube Member? Join here: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn/join
TOOLS & MATERIALS (some affiliate and/or sponsor links)
Expensive kit clawlab.com/products/clawlab-tufting-kit-h1
Cheap kit (no frame) amzn.to/43xqPl3
Frame amzn.to/4lBxjHx
Carpet adhesive/rug glue amzn.to/4lxxVxX
Electric trimmer/shears/carving clipper amzn.to/4ilt0gQ (included in cheap kit)
🛒 Our favorite tools/materials on our Amazon page amazon.com/shop/evanandkatelyn
Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
🎮 Gaming: youtube.com/evanandkatelyngaming
🎙️ Podcast: youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
🎮 Gaming Uncut: bit.ly/ekuncut
👫 E&K 2: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
👫 E&K Uncut: youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
📺 Twitch live streams twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn
✂ Clips youtube.com/c/EvanandKatelynClips
SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
💵 Patrons can watch our Aftershow here patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
👕 Merch shopevanandkatelyn.com
📸 Instagram & 📣 Twitter: @evanandkatelyn
💬 Discord discord.gg/evanandkatelyn
👽 Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
🎥 FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
🎬 TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:11 Unboxing cheap kit
1:56 Building cheap frame
4:39 Testing cheap tufting gun
8:41 Revealing our designs
9:22 Pikachu with cheap kit
13:56 Finishing Pikachu
17:35 Charmander with expensive kit
22:58 Finishing Charmander
24:24 Final reveal and comparison of kits
🎼 MUSIC
Kevin MacLeod: Anguish, Chee Zee Cave, Covert Affair, Dances and Dames, Electro Cabello, Happy Boy Theme, Infinite Perspective, Laconic Granny, No Frills Cumbia, Not as it Seems
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
John Bartman: Bouncy Gypsy Beats, Jazzy Detective, Kiddie Thief, Smooth Criminal, Sneaky Detective
Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License johnbartmann.com
Frank Schroeter: Jazzi 3
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: filmmusic.io/standard-license
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
We try rug tufting for the first time and test a cheap kit vs an expensive kit! Thanks to our sponsor Squarespace, go to squarespace.com/evanandkatelyn for 10% off your first purchase. Merch at shopevanandkatelyn.com
Great tutorial by Chrystal Christie youtube.com/watch?v=fzGjZugubUw
Great tutorial by RhodyRugs 様 youtu.be/7fyazSOkDB8?si=rw1-Jnj9lUgJsEG0
Mia’s Cheap vs Expensive Rug Making Video youtube.com/watch?v=mMEQB-AuLw4
Want behind-the-scenes content? Check out the Aftershow for:
• The secret Evan kept from us all
• how long ago we “started” this project
• our huge concern halfway through filming
• why this cheap vs expensive was harder to pick a winner for
• Things we learned
Patreon members watch it here: patreon.com/posts/134940508?pr=true&forSale=true
YouTube Members, watch it here: youtu.be/g8iuIA8lids
Not a Patron yet? Join here: patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
Not a YouTube Member? Join here: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn/join
TOOLS & MATERIALS (some affiliate and/or sponsor links)
Expensive kit clawlab.com/products/clawlab-tufting-kit-h1
Cheap kit (no frame) amzn.to/43xqPl3
Frame amzn.to/4lBxjHx
Carpet adhesive/rug glue amzn.to/4lxxVxX
Electric trimmer/shears/carving clipper amzn.to/4ilt0gQ (included in cheap kit)
🛒 Our favorite tools/materials on our Amazon page amazon.com/shop/evanandkatelyn
Want more E&K videos? We have more channels:
🎮 Gaming: youtube.com/evanandkatelyngaming
🎙️ Podcast: youtube.com/evanandkatelynpodcast
🎮 Gaming Uncut: bit.ly/ekuncut
👫 E&K 2: youtube.com/evanandkatelyn2
👫 E&K Uncut: youtube.com/channel/UCdq4aWLdfL6BSkkMjkxuAlw
📺 Twitch live streams twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn
✂ Clips youtube.com/c/EvanandKatelynClips
SOCIAL/SUPPORT LINKS
💵 Patrons can watch our Aftershow here patreon.com/evanandkatelyn
👕 Merch shopevanandkatelyn.com
📸 Instagram & 📣 Twitter: @evanandkatelyn
💬 Discord discord.gg/evanandkatelyn
👽 Reddit reddit.com/r/EvanandKatelyn
🎥 FILMING GEAR (affiliate)
bit.ly/eandkfilminggear
🎬 TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:11 Unboxing cheap kit
1:56 Building cheap frame
4:39 Testing cheap tufting gun
8:41 Revealing our designs
9:22 Pikachu with cheap kit
13:56 Finishing Pikachu
17:35 Charmander with expensive kit
22:58 Finishing Charmander
24:24 Final reveal and comparison of kits
🎼 MUSIC
Kevin MacLeod: Anguish, Chee Zee Cave, Covert Affair, Dances and Dames, Electro Cabello, Happy Boy Theme, Infinite Perspective, Laconic Granny, No Frills Cumbia, Not as it Seems
License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
John Bartman: Bouncy Gypsy Beats, Jazzy Detective, Kiddie Thief, Smooth Criminal, Sneaky Detective
Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License johnbartmann.com
Frank Schroeter: Jazzi 3
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: filmmusic.io/standard-license
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
