Nalbinding needles with two holes

[@kbyom]

Great video!

[@jeffandthings77]

Thanks for the kind words, and the thorough analysis! Making me think a bit more about what I do, and what I should still try as well!

[@kbyom]

@@jeffandthings77 There are so many different things to try an d discover in this craft which makes it super exciting to me. The most important message of all is keeping the craft alive which I commend you for doing ♥ Especially by making the tools that people are still having difficulty finding ♥

[@pacojuggles]

I also prefer 2-hole needles. For all the reasons you mentioned, plus it makes it very obvious that this needle is for something *special.*

[@jeffandthings77]

Never thought of it-but definitely. "This isn't just some other needle being used, it has a special purpose." So true!!

[@OnePaperPlane]

I LOVE two-hole needles! My favorite personal one is made out of bone, but I have several wood and a couple of horn ones as well. Personally, I find that bone or horn needles make for a more ergonomic experience, especially if your yarn is particularly fuzzy, because sometimes it feels like the wool can get caught on the wood a bit. That being said, I'm definitely going to make one of those needle holders now

[@jeffandthings77]

I definitely agree about the superiority of bone or antler (haven't had a chance with horn) but I should say that burnishing wood definitely makes a difference in how much it catches on the yarn. Those needle holders are a great small project for practicing a stitch-and getting something super useful out of it. Have fun!!

[@JustWriter]

Sometimes when I'm weaving in ends, the end gets too short, before I finish. I imagine if I had another hole closer to the tip I could get it through that last bit more easily. This is also helped with a curved needle, or if I just stick the needle through and then add the thread back in through the eye. I haven't tried nalbinding yet, but it strongly reminds me of embroidery and Native American basketweaving. I seem to be on a mission to try all kinds of yarn crafts I can find. I really enjoy fingerloop braiding and loom knitting. I'm trying crochet and needle knitting. Nalbinding almost feels instinctive, just watching the few videos I've seen. I haven't yet tried macrame, and latch-hooking was different.

[@jeffandthings77]

You're on the same type of "try everything" path I am! Watch out- it gets addictive, and there's a LOT to try! I'm getting into spinning and weaving now.....maybe they'll show up here eventually.

[@theurbanabo]

NICE! I gotta get nalbinding down. Great work!

[@jeffandthings77]

Thanks for checking it out! Let me know if you need any help with it-I'll do what I can!

[@danareed1656]

wow really nice collation of needles and even cooler cus you made them!

[@jeffandthings77]

Thanks for the kind words. Any hobby I get into, I get into HARD. lol

[@danareed1656]

@@jeffandthings77 oh yes me too!

[@steakwolf9]

I learned the hard way that Asle is pronounced "Ahsz-lah" 😅

[@jeffandthings77]

Interesting, didn't know that! Now to see if I can REMEMBER that in the future!!

[@mcdpoor]

Looks like a cool hobby and good info..

[@jeffandthings77]

Always share whatever info I can. There's several Facebook groups for nalbinding, and this video is for all the folks that keep asking about two hole needles.

[@k1a2t3i4a5]

😂 “i have a problem. I can’t see any stuff…” I was asking “why so many needles?” 😅 I was in a beach last week and saw a fisherman weaving a net with a kind of wood needle. I began to think about doing it too! So I found nalbiding! I had never been heard about this before! 😮

[@jeffandthings77]

Quite the story! I hope you can find plenty of inspiration and guidance for nalbinding in my videos, and in others that teach it even better!

[@RookKnight]

I don't know why, but I want all those needles lol. They just look so cool. Are they all wood or is some of them bone or antler? I have this urge to make one now.

[@RookKnight]

Question, what size holes are in them?

[@jeffandthings77]

Most of those are wood, but there are three antler and one bone hiding in there. Hole size varies based on wood and what bit I have handy, but I think most are holes are 1/8" to 3/16"

[@RookKnight]

@@jeffandthings77 thank you, they look really neat. Definitely going to make one.

[@claudiameier666]

if you use two threads it would make 5he fabric thicker like a winter coat

[@jeffandthings77]

Yes indeed! I did that for a pair of wrist warmers for my daughter one winter, very handy.

[@brendam5591]

Some of your stitching technique is off camera, so it is hard to see what you are doing…

[@jeffandthings77]

Sorry about that-it was hard to keep it all in frame and still close enough to see the details. Definitely need a better set up and better planning for these sorts of instructionals!