Nålbinding - Learning the Oslo Stitch

Introduction to Nålbinding with the Oslo Stitch
Tutorial on getting started with nålbinding! Creating foundation stitches, forming a chain, and working in the round.
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Nålbinding (also known as nålebindning, nalebinding, naalbinding, or simply, ‘needle binding’) is one of the oldest forms of needlecraft. The oldest textile fragment of Nalbinding dates from c. 6500BC in Israel, and fragments of Nålbound garments have been found in Peru, Egypt, Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Nålbinding was widely used by the Scandinavian Vikings in between the 7th and 10th Century AD. Nålbinding predates knitting and crochet, which appeared around 13th Century and 19th Century, respectively.
Yarn: Cleckheaton California 8 ply
Needle: Hand-carved Nålbinding needle by Tawny Threads. Made with Australian Ecualyptus and stained with indigo.
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[@hannahrasmussen4030]

Finally! This is starting to make sense. I've been watching other tutorials and they left me completely confused. This video helped me a lot

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Oh I'm so pleased you found it useful! I'm hoping to upload some more with some other stitches, too. Happy nalbinding! x

[@happyneedlebinding]

Very nice tutorial pleasant voice to listen and clearly explaned 👏👏👏

[@carolentin8346]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post such clear instructions with additional helpful hints along the way. I, too, had used a couple of other videos, but yours covered some finer points that were omitted by other instructors. Now I actually like the looks of what I'm producing, thanks to you!

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Thank you so much for your kind comment!! I'm so glad it was helpful xx

[@carinavanteijlingen8845]

The very, very best video I’ve seen until now!!! FINALLY I get it 🎉 I hope you’ll make more because you’re a born teacher and explainer 👍🏼

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

WOW this is so kind, thank you so much. I'm so glad I could help you on your nalbinding journey! xx

[@johanluten5464]

very calm and clear video! very good learning! As a lefthanded i needed to mirror the video but that absolutely made it work for me!

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Ohh I'm so glad it was still useful for you! I have taught this technique to lefties and it can be tricky to do the flip, for sure. Thanks so much for viewing xx

[@kristad7731]

Thank you for the very clear instructions, especially about reading the fabric when you are joining for the round. I would love to see more videos from you doing the various stitches as I’ve never been able to progress past the Oslo.

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad it was helpful. I am now planning on some more videos of different stitches and techniques. Please let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see :)

[@kristad7731]

I’d like to try the York stitch if you know it. Thanks!

[@ah5721]

I wish I had found your video when I started nalbinding ! the Oslo stitch is so much more easier than the Mammen, Finish and other stitches !

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Thank you for your kind words! It can be tricky to get started, that's for sure! I think I will make some other videos looking at other stitch types too. Happy nalbinding! x

[@cindyleenoble7875]

Brilliant! Very clear! Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

You are so very welcome, thanks for viewing!

[@cf8664]

This video is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

You are so welcome, thanks for viewing!

[@NOWUNITEDUPDATES]

Recomended by Talas buan ❤️

[@mariateresat4991]

Questo punto e'spiegato molto bene.. Avevo visto altri video ma non avevo capito niente. Potresti fare un tutorial per fare una borsetta o un cappello? Grazie

[@qltygrl3187]

What stitch would be good for working flat? Will this stitch work for a circular blanket?

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Thank you for commenting! It is much more difficult to turn your work in nalbinding, but it is possible. You can use any stitch for this. And yes! you could use Oslo stitch for a circular blanket, you would expand it outwards by creating 2 stitches in each loop, similar to the way you would in crochet. I will try and make a video of this :)

[@kt1pl2]

They all go so quickly in the videos. If we could go that quickly we wouldn't need the videos.

[@tawnythreadsstudio6528]

Hi there, thank you for commenting. I'm planning on making some more videos (I did this one a couple of years ago, yikes!) so I will take this feedback on board.

[@donnaridenhour-mchenry240]

Three minutes in.............just one stitch............too gabby.