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Steve EricksonBackerAs another fibre freak I would really like to try this technique but find very little "how to" available on line. This could be the perfect way to use all those shorts that result from moths getting into my spun yarns. Any direction toward instruction will be most appreciated. And I do hope we see the results of your investigations. Have a great trip.Mar 27, 20192
Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherThe best instruction I've found are from the books: "Nålbinding - What in the World is that?" and "Nålbinding - The easiest clearest guide ever!" It is a great way to use those moth scraps!Mar 28, 20190
Kate MichmerhuizenBackerI am so happy to see that you are studying Nalbinding! This is good work. I'm looking forward to seeing what you find and learning all I can about this ancient art that led to knitting. Meanwhile, I'm trying to learn how to do it! It's easy to do but hard to do with elegance (fe me anyway). Good Luck and I'll share with my fiber friends!Mar 27, 20191- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherThank you! I'm still learning nålbinding, so I'm not terribly elegant with it, but I do hope to find some fiber shops while I'm in Sweden and ask for help.Mar 28, 20190
- Thaddeus NelsonBackerHi. Keep up the research. I’m a textile archaeologist specializing in Iron Age weaving. This sounds really interesting.Mar 19, 20191
- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherI would love to be in contact with you!Mar 19, 20190
- Dani MountBackerLindsey, you are going to do great things!Mar 19, 20191
- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherThank you!Mar 19, 20190
Kit DonaldsonBackerYay. Sorted. I'm super excited about this project. It fascinates me as a crafter of viking heritage. I recently saw a possible example of nålbinding at national museum for Scotland's stores and it's such gorgeous fabric.Mar 19, 20191- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherI'm making another list of more places to visit to look at artifacts (Scotland, Ireland and Egypt are on it so far). I'd be very interested in talking with you about what viking heritage crafts you do! I spin and needle craft along with weave.Mar 19, 20190
- Kit DonaldsonBackerOh shoot. That's my awful grammar. I am a crafter. I am of viking heritage. Haha. I spin, weave, crochet, knit, embroider (mostly blackwork) and WILL learn nålbinding if it kills me!! :) Happy to host you in Edinburgh and see if we can visit nms stores.Mar 22, 20190
- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherI’ll be in London, won’t make it to Edinburgh this time! But if you find yourself in London 14 or 15 May, I’ll have my needles (knit and nålbinding, and maybe a crochet hook) and would love to meet up! I’ll also have my Turkish spindle with me.Mar 22, 20190
- Kit DonaldsonBacker$2??? Flawed form. I'll try again!Mar 19, 20190
Stephen RobinsonBackerThis is great project. I learnt to knit as a child, and have been interested in Scandinavian history for a long time. I'm a big fan of Icelandic sagas, too, so I I'm keen to learn more about these knitting techniquesMar 14, 20191- Lindsey Howell FranklinResearcherNålbindning is very interesting! It's different from modern double needle knitting in that it uses a single needle, and ties loops together. I'm excited to share what I find!Mar 15, 20190
