I remember the diagram of the cross knit or Coptic stitch patterns,for the right over left,I think there might be some little mistakes. Apparently,it seems that the yarn goes over when making knit,purl,increases and decreases. Increases are actually F or front while left over right on the other hand goes under the needle yarn and for increases,basically it appears to B or back. i traditionally use the right over left because I find it much more easier and simple. In the video by neulakinntaat or samato09,it appears to be right over left which in turn the needle yarn goes under. If there’s any suggestions or some other information that I could be mistaken,let me know in the comments.

I know it heavily depends on what yarn and foot size, I just need a rough idea so I know how much to buy. So if you‘ve made socks in the past, how much yarn did you need?

I kept going with my practice and made a pouch. All usual techniques used: starting chain, joining a round, increase, decrease, flat work and finishing. It's a really easy craft to learn but constantly joining yarn is a pita but I'm really happy that I can do something from ancient times.

Will try some stitches other than Oslo and find some 100% wool so the spit splice will work.

Maybe try something that I can felt too. A hat? 😁

My amazing partner made me a set of assorted 3D printed needles, and also this completely badass glitter rainbow tentacle yarn bowl.

It makes me giggle how we're both maker nerds, just playing in different centuries.

Hello r/nalbinding!

I’m supporting a lovely lady who is legally blind and I’m wondering if nalbinding would suit her. She used to enjoy knitting but as her vision as declined has found it frustrating to manage.

She really wants something simple to do with her hands and would be very happy making simple squares for a blanket or something else equally simple. I think the ‘process’ is what she craves most.

I have been trying to teach her to crochet and she understands the process of it but finds it hard to tension the yarn, manage the hook correctly, pull through the loops, etc.

• what is the most basic nalbinding stitch called? The less complex the better for her. I am hoping to get her started myself so that she can focus on working rows

• is it easier to nalbind in the round or flat, or no difference?

• any tips, insights, considerations would be very helpful!

Thank you kindly for reading 🧶

Slightly random post (I’ve never posted in here before!) but I just finished my second presentation of my final undergraduate research where I focused on nalbinding (specifically through experimental archaeology)! I just wanted to share this somewhere because doing this research made me so happy :) Deleted and reposting this just so I can add an image of the sock I made for it!

So, I'm a knitter and I tend to knit up a lot of gifts. I just picked up nålbinding a few months back and made things for me based upon trying it on frequently and altering it as I go. I would like to make some things for family but they're not really available to keep putting a frequent fit check on. How do I make something for someone else who isn't available? I guess, how do I accurately size something for someone who isn't close by?

Started to learn nalbinding today. I'm doing Oslo stitch with a metal darning needle.

I think I've got the hang of it. Joining isn't so easy with plastic wool so I'm trying different methods. With crochet I lay the ends next to each other and work the new yarn in. Neater because no knots. Surprisingly it works for nalbinding too although it's fiddly keeping the tension.

I saw a link to Russian joins which look neat but probably too time consuming for this.

I'll probably end up sewing the ends together with a couple of stay stitches then weave them in properly when I'm finished.

But for now I'm still learning and practising. I can join a circle, increase, decrease etc.

Watching bonsai woman on you tube is the best for me.

Recently I had the distinct pleasure to go visit a well known 11th century mitten that rather recently has been placed on display again in the new NOREGR - Medieval Stories exhibition at the Historical Museum in Oslo. And thus, the Oslo mitten joins the Nalbound Object of the Week series. I was able to capture a few nice photos through the glass. https://nalbound.com/2024/04/30/now-oslo-mitten-c28155/

I was wondering if there’s any patterns on how to make a poncho using nålbinding,if possible what stitch would be recommended to use. I know it’s not related to this subject,but I’m thinking bout making one from puss in boots that’s like death or what I call in Spanish lobo muerte. I know black is the most common color,but could dark grey and brown work in this case??

I’m trying to avoid another hobby that takes a lot of space. Suggestions welcome.

Although Dalby stich is a little fiddly to do, I LOVE the result, no ridges and nice dense fabric.

Hey y'all! I'm a beginner at nalbinding, and I've had a lot of luck using the aforementioned 2+2 stitch, but I'm running into an issue with marking the end of a row in the round. It seems like it's spiralling a lot. It seems like when I mark a row finished each time I stitch in the loop that the stitch marker was in for the previous one, I'm still 3 or 4 stitches behind where the previous row had ended. Is this just a stitch that inherently lags behind like that or is there something I'm missing?

I remember getting these bout a yarn or 2 ago and I realized it’s perfect for celebrating pride month and I was wondering if there’s any pride month theme yarn to use for nålbinding. I find it pretty amazing that this would be something to use for it.

My wife works for a yarn retailer and recently came across nalbinding. She's been a knitter for ages. I was intrigued, and we've decided that we're going to try to teach ourselves the basics on our upcoming road trip to the Outer Hebrides. So, as my wife is going to provide the yarn, I said I'd make a selection of needles for us to experiment with. The first two - on the right in the image, I made from my son's old bamboo toothbrush (see the brand). Then, I tried with a bit of antler - centre, and finally a couple made from the broken bits of an old oak whisky barrel. I'm fairly pleased and will see how we get on. I've loved the process of upcycling things I had around the place.

This was sort of surprising - both swatches are 5 rounds at 30 stitches each. (Wool of the Andes, bone nål) The Mammen swatch is sooo much smaller. What stitch should I learn next? I’m leaning toward York, but only because I know the name of it.

Nothing special but the purple yarn was hand spun and kind of made mess of the other hand haha

Same stitch. (Oslo) Same yarn. (Wool of the Andes) The only difference between these two swatches is the nål I used. The bone nål makes a much better looking fabric in my opinion. The differences are subtle, and I’m not even sure I have the vocabulary to describe them. Whether that difference is a function of wood vs. bone or the dimensions of the nål (the wooden one is quite a bit larger) is to be determined. I’ve got both bones and wood to make more nåls. I also want to repeat this with different yarns and different stitches.

This is the first in a series of swatches I plan to make. I want to compare how different stitches, yarns, & needles impact the finished fabric. Each swatch will be 5 rounds, 30 stitches each. Oslo stitch. Bone nål. Wool of the Andes in Gosling. Oslo seems a lot faster than Mammen. (All my previous work has been Mammen stitch.) I like this yarn A LOT. 4 plies, felts nicely. Soft, smooth, stitches cleanly.

It's not great quality but I didn't know what else to do with it

Recently I heard bout yak yarn and it said to hypoallergenic,soft and more luxurious. I wasn’t sure if it’s suitable for nålbinding or not. I also wonder does it felt the same way as sheep’s wool. I think it might be a good idea to look for it and I may have to check on the prices.

I was wondering if it’s possible make a letter using nålbinding. Like if I were to use Coptic stitch,should I add the yarn to the flat place and use separate colors to make the letter and the other one as a main color,but if I were to make a chain of stitches,do I have to turn my work to the corner after I made a chain and should I make a chain off of the the part when pivoting to make keys say a letter K or M for example. Any ideas or tips for how it should it work, lemme know in the comments.

Diagramming @Daughter_of_Anagolay 's stitch as the comments won't let me add it.

I knew it was made with Coptic stitch,but I’m not sure if there’s a pattern available now. I heard some of it on the website,but on ravelry it costs money which I can’t afford it. So is there a free pattern for this one available online or do I have to order some items from Amazon,eBay,etc?? Lemme know in the comments and I might need some ideas.

Finally finished some fingerless gloves for my partner. His hands are shaped like giant plates, so I had to improvise on the shape. However, I'm very happy with these since this is the first time that I've made something that someone could wear, with my own hands. What a satisfying feeling! I'm already working on my own gloves! I cannot be stopped!