Learn the ancient craft of Nalbinding! While it is not actually knitting and in fact predates it by thousands of years, it creates a cloth that is very similar to the untrained eye. This technique uses a single needle and strands of yarn which create and connect loops to form an elastic fabric that does not unravel. While Nalbinding is cross-cultural (historic examples have been found all over the world) in this class we will focus on stitches that were in use in the Viking Age and it’s territories. I will get you started on making fingerless hand warmers and you will gain the basic understanding and skill necessary to carry on learning stitches of your own choosing and maybe even create some of  your own. We will also discuss some history and other items that can be made with Nalbinding. 

This can be a wonderful way for weavers to use up warp waste due to the use of strands of yarn rather than a continuous string. It can also be a great alternative for folks who have struggled with hand and wrist pain when using knitting needles. 

The class fee includes your own needle and your colour choice of a ball of Ashford DK yarn from the shop.

The included needle is a commercially made bone needle however hand carved wooden needles similar to the one pictured can be made available upon request and for an extra fee. Please contact Siobhan at manekeyneko@gmail.com to arrange this.

Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11-2
$110 includes needle and yarn.