How-to information about naalbinding or needle netting.
I have often wondered whether the Sámi people did nalbinding. I haven’t seen much information about this, but I am thinking that they probably did and some may still practice this form of ‘knitting’ though it isn’t in wide use.… Read more...
This nalbound hat is stitched with the Finnish 2+2 stitch. I have used the Japanese Noro Yarns Ito for this project.… Read more...
A Naalbinding pattern to stitch a pair of hand warmers using the Finnish 2+2 Stitch. In the Finnish 2 plus 2 stitch, after picking up the new stitch from the previous row, 2 loops are picked up from behind the thumb, the needle is turned counter-clockwise and 2 remaining stitches are picked up from on the thumb.… Read more...
Nalbinding Wrist Warmer Pattern – Oslo Stitch
This pair of wrist warmers worked in Oslo stitch is a good project for beginner nalbinding.… Read more...
Nalbinding Hat Pattern – Mammen
A pattern for making a naalbinding hat using the Mammen Stitch. (Finnish 1+2)
Nalbinding stitches are formed by making loops that are wrapped around your thumb, rather than using a knitting needle or crochet hook.… Read more...
In October 2003 I had the chance to visit the fascinating exhibit of ancient Finnish textiles, in Tampere, Finland.… Read more...
