#nalbinding

[itsheckinwes]

People who call all yarn arts "knitting" upon seeing shibari for the first time: This, too, is knitting

[speedwagons-glorious-mane]

PSA for all the people who have a pet Fibre Artist, whether you have a Knitter, a Crocheter or perhaps one of the more rare breeds like Spinners and Lace-Makers, make sure that they take frequent breaks from their craft by playing with them and taking them on walks since Fibre Artists are prone to giving themselves RSIs and Carpal Tunnel when left to their own devices for too long!

[charlemane]

listening to podcasts or audiobooks while i work on my silly little fiber crafts really makes me feel like i'm engaging in the ancient human tradition of shared storytelling while we work

⚠️this post was written by a TRANSSEXUAL DEGENERATE⚠️

[dinosaurcharcuterie]

No matter which textile craft you look at, it has weaving in ends, and everyone hates it with a burning passion.

[milkweedman]

Saw a post where someone talked about only having one project going at a time, and it baffled me--I always have like 3-5 projects going at any given time with no problem. So I'm curious:

[crochetgobbo]

Me: “Oh, it’d be so cool to make my own socks! Oh, but I apparently bought the wrong length circular needles.”

Knitting Goblin, living in my brain with $0/month rent: “Ooh! Double pointed needles! You prefer metal needles and they’re shiny!”

My WIPs: “Or you could finish the scarf, bag, cat toy, or doll before you start a new hobby.”

Crochet Goblin, somehow paying even less rent: “Or you could try tapestry crochet? Perhaps an amigurumi dog?”

Nälbinding: “Didn’t you want to try me, too?”

Embroidery Hoop: “She hasn’t even looked at me in months! Wait your fucking turn!”

Mending: “Oh, she thinks about me daily. Patches. Embroidering over the little holes. SHE HASN’T EVEN ATTEMPTED.”

[a-treatise-on-velociraptors]

Not knitting nor crochet but a secret third thing

(Finally got the hang of nalbinding--here im working with some merino i spun up with a drop spindle)

[mothusband]

first nålbinding project finished: a little basket! it was originally going to be a pouch but i made it a bit too wide.

[mappsiemakesthings]

My first Nålbinding Hat is finished!

Yarn: Ístex Léttlopi in colourways 1407 Pine Green and 1411 Sun Yellow

Stitch: Korgen (Finnish 1+2 F1)

This one took a while bc of the big head it's supposed to fit on, the thin-ish yarn, and i did the extra step of tensioning the loop behind the thumb - not to the needle, but sorta around/to my finger tip? It's not as precise as tensioning to the needle, but i think I have developed a good enough feeling for it to have an even texture in the end.

If you look closely you can actually see at the top when I started the tensioning!

This has been washed and dried and the ends weaved in, and it will soon go to my friend who introduced me to nålbinding 5 years ago ^_^

[folio-sprout]

The non-yarn items I got at NY Sheep & Wool! A Nålbinding needle, a Lucet and some fiber for spinning. The braid on the left has 20% yak hair in it so I'm excited to see how it spins!

[buckets-of-dirt]

I have a new toy! Coppergate sock replica here I come (after a LOT more practice)

[mcbadger]

friendly reminder to always check your pockets before throwing your clothes into the washing machine

not sure how long I've been working on this sock but rest in peace

[leiyahime]

I've got a pair of Socks!!!🎵

how it started:

How it ended:

The violet part wasn't enough for the second tip but they are waaarm nd my first ever pair of socks so I'm happy!

[ithinkwehitametaphor]

More nålbinding socks made from plant-dyed wool. 🧶

[i-knit-you-not]

Does anyone know of a foolproof nalbinding tutorial? I have watched a couple of videos and tried to follow the book i bought with the needle but i just don't get it 😔

[milkweedman]

Knitting a freehand bag and started wondering how often people even use patterns, anyway. So--how often do you use a pattern when you make things ? This include knitting/crochet/sewing/weaving/nalbinding/bobbin lace/tatting/etc but also things like woodworking, cooking, and baking. If you want to just pick the thing you do most often that's fine.

I personally do not use patterns as I find them far more confusing than just figuring out the construction of an item and simply making it. I do very occasionally browse ravelry for inspiration but have downloaded maybe 2. In the 5 or so years since I joined. And have followed exactly 1, which I modified every single aspect of. In my defense, dyslexia.