Thanks for making this available. Very educational. I'm a fiber crafter from the US who has been trying for a few years now (off and on) to "get" nalbinding. I think I finally have the idea, thanks to a relatively recent video someone made. (can't remember who it was, sorry). Anyway, I'm starting to get it, and glad to find your videos as a resource. Thanks!
You're very welcome, glad you found it informative 😀 I think one of the biggest sticking points in learning Nalbinding that I've observed with my students, is that sometimes folks over think the stitch formation or are unsure where to go with the needle. That's where simple looping, as a Nalbinding form is a great help, because it teaches you the basic techniques and structure that can then be applied to other more complex stitches. So practice and patience pays off for sure!
@@nidavellnirnalbindinguk You can try to make a Mammen stitch version of the Coptic sock which the pattern is similar to the original one,but instead it’s makes your feet more warmer during the winter months.
I am from the US and learned to Nålbind about 3 years ago. I love your content it’s very interesting. My question is about larger Nålbinded projects like sweaters. Is there any indication or evidence that larger clothing articles were made using this method on a regular basis or in fact at all? Thank you for the content you make. I greatly appreciate it 😎
Thanks so much for such an lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed the lecture. 😊🙏💜 Regarding your question, Nalbinding historically has never been used to make larger items of clothing in the past, as you had the ability to weave large swathes of fabric on a loom for that purpose. So it was more time and cost effective to utilise that woven fabric for full garments. Making nalbound sweaters has however, in the last 30years become a bit of a nuanced thing, where some fiber artist have utilised modern knitting patterns to create them. Its a great modern craft project if you have the skill and patience. However, sadly, no historical or archaeological evidence that this was done in past.
There are some amazing full body suits made in Nålbinding from Africa. One of them is (well, was last May at least) in permanent exhibition in National Museum of Danmark, in Copenhagen. It is from mid 19th century Congo, the Pende people.
As a crocheter and knitter I find this fascinating.
Thanks for making this available. Very educational. I'm a fiber crafter from the US who has been trying for a few years now (off and on) to "get" nalbinding. I think I finally have the idea, thanks to a relatively recent video someone made. (can't remember who it was, sorry). Anyway, I'm starting to get it, and glad to find your videos as a resource. Thanks!
You're very welcome, glad you found it informative 😀
I think one of the biggest sticking points in learning Nalbinding that I've observed with my students, is that sometimes folks over think the stitch formation or are unsure where to go with the needle. That's where simple looping, as a Nalbinding form is a great help, because it teaches you the basic techniques and structure that can then be applied to other more complex stitches. So practice and patience pays off for sure!
Emma it is a Very Very beautiful video 😀
Thank you so much! 😊🙏
Thx for making the remake version of it. I was wondering if you had tried the Mammen stitch,and not to mention like making the Coptic sock tutorial.
Thanks so much!! Yes indeedy I have tried Mammen as well as Coptic Stitch. Both very different, but very awesome to use 😊
@@nidavellnirnalbindinguk You can try to make a Mammen stitch version of the Coptic sock which the pattern is similar to the original one,but instead it’s makes your feet more warmer during the winter months.
I am from the US and learned to Nålbind about 3 years ago.
I love your content it’s very interesting.
My question is about larger Nålbinded projects like sweaters.
Is there any indication or evidence that larger clothing articles were made using this method on a regular basis or in fact at all?
Thank you for the content you make. I greatly appreciate it 😎
Thanks so much for such an lovely comment. Glad you enjoyed the lecture. 😊🙏💜
Regarding your question, Nalbinding historically has never been used to make larger items of clothing in the past, as you had the ability to weave large swathes of fabric on a loom for that purpose. So it was more time and cost effective to utilise that woven fabric for full garments. Making nalbound sweaters has however, in the last 30years become a bit of a nuanced thing, where some fiber artist have utilised modern knitting patterns to create them. Its a great modern craft project if you have the skill and patience. However, sadly, no historical or archaeological evidence that this was done in past.
There are some amazing full body suits made in Nålbinding from Africa. One of them is (well, was last May at least) in permanent exhibition in National Museum of Danmark, in Copenhagen. It is from mid 19th century Congo, the Pende people.