Nalbinding For Beginners Part 1 - Getting Started

[@moonflower5553]

I am a firm believer in the concept that if you can do it with the wrong tools, you'll do great with the right tools. (For example, i learned to knit with two chopsticks). That being said, my tapestry needles are in for a wild ride in the morning.

[@YlvaTheRed]

There are very few types of needles I would say naalbinding doesn't suit, you'll do just fine with tapestry needles!

[@moonflower5553]

@@YlvaTheRed fantastic

[@Copper_Coins]

My darning needles as well

[@TooHotTohandle4036]

SAME with the chopsticks, I sharpened mine in a pencil sharpener! Lol I couldn't find a large needle for nälbinding that wasn't uncomfortably sharp, so I hopped outside to my pine tree and whittled one 😂 Now to get up the gumption to try again (first try at learning was from a book - ugh!) Here's to those that "make do", and come out better for it!!

[@hippybecca]

I'm going to take an old hairstick that broke and drill a hole through it.

[@hollieinan8329]

Oh my god, I think this is what my great grandma used to do. My mom and grandma always said she knitted, but looking at all her awesome blankets, I could never figure out what stitch it was, and it never looked like crochet. Looking at pictures of nalbinding blankets, this must be it! Thank you!

[@TheDrawnie]

Making a whole blanket must take absolute aaaages! Props to your granny!

[@Padraigp]

That's amazing! My great grandmother made dresses and I have one green silk dress in peices and my granny did all sorts of crafts its so amazing we can hold onto these artifacts of history. ❤

[@hippybecca]

My mom had some of these needles in a collection of old fiber making tools but I never understood what they were for till now!

[@kaitlyngoode2556]

*watches to the point of actually seeing the process and recognizes it as a old stim habit* THIS IS WHAT THIS IS??? THIS HAS A NAME???

[@YlvaTheRed]

It's such a good stim too!

[@Grace-ms7un]

Stimming might just be remembering your ancestors survival habits. My theory about hording is that is a carryover from the hunter gatherer days were you collect things because you might need them for winter. Insomniacs would also make great night guards because they are already awake at night.

[@robertstuhmer6935]

I did it! I did it! I've been trying so hard to learn this because I'm obsessed with all things Viking, but I'm afraid I'm dumb as a rock when it comes to tying knots and such. Yours is the first video that got through to me and I'm actually making chains now. I'm perfectly content to practice my chains for quite a while before I move on to anything else. I really want to make one of those pointy hats for myself eventually. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

You are very welcome, I'm so glad my video was able to help you! Happy chaining!

[@Max-zk3oc]

This was very helpful! I have never naalbinded before and i struggle with keeping tension on other woven projects. I found that if you leave skack in the current loop you just made, then start the next loop leaving the needle in the middle. I found that i could then tighten the last loop around the needle for a consistent loop size every time. Im sure experts already do this, but it felt fun to find out in the moment

[@shannahenk1655]

I made myself a wooden needle, so now it's time to give it a go!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Awesome, happy stitching!

[@masterjarrus]

Length of thread and having the needle threaded first would be a great thing to mention since both crochet and knitting have you keep the rest attached

[@wolfyds]

Right. I've been trying to understand where all these treads are connected.

[@alexandrarunnels4854]

@@wolfyds if you use an animal fiber you just cut a new length of thread and felt the ends together :)

[@ThePhantazmya]

This is the method I needed. Everyone else shows the thumb loops and my thumbs are huge so I never get a satisfying result without using super bulky yarns. I want to use my hand-spun which is usually around a sport weight yarn. Maybe now I can finally make the hood I wanted for winter. Thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

You're very welcome, glad you found it useful! 😊

[@cassidydawn8758]

I really appreciate a tutorial for freestyle instead of on the thumb! I've been going down a rabbit hole of nalbinding today and have been getting frustrated with the thumb tutorials

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thanks for watching, I hope it's helping! 😊

[@cassidydawn8758]

@@YlvaTheRed Thanks to you I have finally made an acceptable albeit twisted chain, and the current struggle is round 2

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@cassidydawn8758 lucky I have a video for that too! 😉

[@TheDrawnie]

I have pretty small hands so the on the thumbs works much better for me, though I also try to keep it pretty much at the tip of the thumb 👍

[@944gemma]

I’d say you did an amazing job. I love knitting and spinning. I love history. AND I am bound and determined to learn this amazing, and ancient method used to keep people warm.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Happy stitching, let me know if I can help 1😊

[@PentiSam]

Well, like a tonne of other commenters here, this is the first tutorial to actually make sense and translate to physical progress for me. Thank you.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm very glad to be of assistance! Happy stitching!

[@Arcane_canis]

Thank you for the videos! Picking up the craft!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Happy stitching! 😊

[@duskyclench8457]

It's taken three evenings of noodling and multiple tutorials but yours was the one that stuck. I managed a not entirely terrible chain, thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad you got something from it! Keep persevering! ❤

[@slhughes1267]

Egads! I tried teaching myself nalbinding 20 yrs ago. Made a hash job of it on my own. Now there's this lovely video. Will have to try it again with all this in mid. Will undoubtedly be *much* easier. Thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Practice makes pretty good! Good luck!

[@darkembers1]

This has been amazing for me. I'm left handed and trying to do the on the thumb method has had me ridiculously frustrated, just cant seem to even get started. This way works brilliantly and as its York stitch its authentic for the UK for the only sock found here (that im aware of) so I can start making my own socks and mittens for re-enacting. Within 3 goes ive had an even chain of stitching thats better than i ever expected. Thank you so much !

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm so glad you're finding success, and I hope you're having much fun with reenactment!

[@amandalampert8485]

I found a book about this a few years ago in Denmark. I have finally sat down to learn, and I am finding your video SO much easier to understand! Thank you so much for being so informative. I am still having problems joining the pieces, but I have managed the basic part so far! I also loved your video about the short history!

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@amandalampert8485 thanks for watching 😊

[@maggieomara2825]

This is a very easy to follow tutorial. Very watchable nothing offensive and thorough. I have never seen this before and have now made 1 chain. I can’t wait to do more.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm so glad you found it useful, happy stitching!

[@jcortese3300]

The off-the-thumb business was incredibly helpful. I had trouble visualizing what was going on until I saw that, and now suddenly it makes a ton more sense what's actually happening. It always helps to be able to read your work -- thanks.

[@junglejarnies1695]

Hey, that worked! I have a beautiful chain! I’ll practice that a bit more then go to the next tutorial. Many thanks for a great tute.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Well done! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@jeijeirenee6330]

This makes so much more sense than the thumb method!

[@YlvaTheRed]

I hope it helps you!

[@patricia753]

Thank you! I could actually see exactly what you were doing with the yarn, needle, and thumb!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I can begin! 😃👍👍

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@patricia753 happy stitching! 😊

[@dianeevans6487]

I also have “stout” thumbs, so it was a real turning point in my learning to have the on-the-hand instructions! Did did 5 chains successfully and am ready for my next lesson. Thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@dianeevans6487 happy stitching! 😊

[@brendajekel2975]

I am so glad I came across your tutorial. I so appreciated the clear, step-by-step instructions. After trying both methods, I too prefer "off the thumb". Now to practice! Thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Glad it helped!

[@lindalines603]

Thank you so much Ylva. Your video is beautiful, clear, and very helpful.

[@abcd543217]

Oh you teach it the best way and you have such patience! Thank you I will try it asap. I love it.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps!

[@victoriaaddams4051]

Thank you, you explain it much better than most

[@YlvaTheRed]

Glad it helps!

[@caseycollins2775]

Just stumbled across your video and since I love history and crafts I'm giving this a try, I'm very excited.❤

[@YlvaTheRed]

Oh that's exciting, happy stitching and thanks for watching! 😊

[@dianafernandez930]

I love it I will start practicing thank you 🙏

[@YlvaTheRed]

Happy stitching! 😊

[@celineneveu4848]

Thank you! Loving this, I'm hooked. You're very good at teaching 😊

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thank you!

[@shaylasosa9892]

Just found your video and I'd been wanting to try this for a long time lol thank you so much for the clear step by step instructions! I'm more of a visual learner so it helped a lot seeing it being done!

[@morgotha42]

FINALLY A tutorial I can understand!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Glad it helped!

[@N3utr0n1umAlchemist]

Thank you for this! It’s the first tutorial that made real sense to me! I’m lefthanded with large thumbs and the usual methods just were not working. I really hope you do tutorials on the other stitches. Cheers!

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad it helped! I've wanted to make other stitch tutorials for a while, maybe I should pull my finger out!

[@N3utr0n1umAlchemist]

@@YlvaTheRed Please, please do! I am working on making the items in my reenacting kit more accurate and nålebinding is my latest fun skill obsession.

[@veronicaottone8026]

I love the off the thumb method. Thank you for sharing!

[@YlvaTheRed]

You're welcome!

[@pickingupsticks6767]

Clearest, easiest to follow, nalbinding video I have seen yet and I have watched quite a few. Well done and many thanks.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Aww thank you so much! I've been trying to refine my process 😊

[@19AnUUne42]

I never heard of nalbinding until to day! and came upon your video by chance. I'll be back, but proably after Christmas (Im a knitter'' and have projects to finish). THANK YOU!

[@YlvaTheRed]

If you're anything like the knitters I know, the UFO pile never really ends! 😂 I'm glad you found the video interesting, we'll see you in the new year!

[@patwallace8765]

Pat Wallace Never seen the 'off the thumb' - great !!! Practising !!

[@cyndifoore7743]

Thank you for this tutorial, makes me want to try this again.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Good luck and happy nalbinding!

[@zillahrhodes3848]

Thank you so much for this amazing first tutorial! I have tried this craft many times, I crochet and knit avidly, but have never managed with anty other tutorials to master this. You explain clearly and most importantly for me , visually, I can actually see exactly what you are doing! I am off to practise my chains and will soon be back for more once I am happy with my chains! Thanks again so very much from the UK, , ZIllah x

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm very glad you found it useful! Happy chaining ☺

[@deblucero4685]

So glad I found your video. Watched a couple others and yours shows each step/stitch so I can see how it is done. Have tons of homespun to practice with. Thank you! Now to watch your next video in this craft.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad you found it useful! 🙂

[@kitkristjanson6875]

Thank you Ylva! I've been trying to get started nalbinding using a few books that I've acquired, but couldn't get it! Your video was so easy to follow and I'm now able to make the chain to start! Onward to the next step...

[@YlvaTheRed]

Awesome, happy stitching!

[@barbaramatthews4735]

Thank you for your video. You were clear and concise. If I had the materials hand, I believe I world get it. I'm going to save it to my favorites.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenl6959]

Thank you. I only learned of this craft a couple weeks ago, but I am quite interested. You made this fairly simple to follow. Once I can find/make a needle, I will give it a go

[@YlvaTheRed]

Welcome to the hobby! I'm sure once you get the hang of it you'll be crafting non stop! 🙂

[@arcaneapothecary1122]

Hi! I’m just picking up nålbinding this evening, so I’m not too sure if this is a great idea, but I made a needle with an old pair of takeaway chopsticks that I had hanging around! I carved the tip into a blunt but still pretty precise point, with a sharp (I used scissors, not the best plan I know, but hey! it works) blade, point or drill to make a hole in its body. I cut the tip to about a quarter of an inch or roughly a centimeter after the hole, then cut it. I then sanded it down so it was ✨smooth✨ and, if you want or need, you could use wood sealant, sealant spray or some other sealant to finish it off. This could work with a thin wooden dowel or sone thin-ish wood that you cut down to size, but chopsticks are cheaper, easier to work with since they start out basically the right shape, and almost everyone has some. I hope that this helped! (It probably didn’t but oh well) Have a nice day random stranger of the internet!

[@pamelajpeterson1661]

Ditto Dusky Clench. 5 stars for your instructions, thank you. Pam Peterson

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad you found them useful! 😊

[@GretchenHewitt]

Ahh! I'm back to trying again. I like that on the off the thumb method you can comfortably see the chain growing. I'll go for that method. Thank you very much for your great instruction!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@fiona36b]

I like your second technique better than the first ❤

[@YlvaTheRed]

Me too!

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

I love the name chaos fairy. I might have to take that thank you. This is excellent. I’m using a needle designed to sew crocheted pieces together and it’s actually working just fine. I’m so proud of my little string of loops. Thank you.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thats so cool, if the needle works for you, then that's all that matters! Happy stitching 😊

[@Ailanpa]

thank you very much for this great tutorial 💜

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@arwenwestrop5404]

Brilliant tutorial - so clear! Thank you very much for doing this for us, Ylva! Great name, by the way!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahboykin5900]

your nails are beautiful!😍

[@Darvit_Nu]

You are a godsend! I've tried every other method I could find and the thumb method always - ALWAYS looked a hot awful mess. The very first time I followed along with you on you off the thumb method my loops are all consistent, even and actually look like a chain! I'm staying with you to learn from :) Subscribed, liked, and bookmarked your channel! Thank you so much you're a very good teacher!!!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Oh wow, I'm really glad you found my video helpful, hopefully I can keep helping you! Thanks for watching 😊

[@elf6460]

I love this series! The foundation chain FINALLY stuck!!!! I wish you would make more, like how to so Oslo and other stitches off the thumb as well as the corresponding chains (I'm told the more "complex" stitches like Oslo have a certain chain they use).

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm glad you found it useful! There are plans to tackle other stitches once some personal/real life matter have resolved, so I will get there!

[@lisamariejung2748]

I decided about a year ago to learn and looked up tutorials. I stumbled across you about a week or so ago. I had never seen 'off the thumb' before and I love it. Finally....It's clicked! You wouldn't believe the satisfaction of actually making a chain! I mean it's not perfect but I now actually understand where I have gone wrong! Thank you!

[@YlvaTheRed]

I am very glad to have helped nudge you towards a method that better suits you! Happy nalbinding 😊

[@cathietaggart4307]

I’m excited to give this a try but it’s finding the all wool yarn here in the US that pulls apart. Having a hard time with that part, but will keep searching. Or eventually I will try and order from you. 😊 Blessed Be

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@TheOaken1]

Thank you, just started last week, this was very helpful. Some more practice making chains with different yarns then onto lesson two

[@YlvaTheRed]

Fantastic! Happy chaining!

[@my_name_is_too_long]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Thank you for showing off the thumb method. I have started to learn nålbinding a few days ago but I was stuck up because my loops were just too big and messy and so on. No matter how I tried, it just wasn't that. I was thinking that maybe I could work without a thumb (I don't think I have big thumbs, but still the loops were always becoming huge. Like really huge 😂😂), but I couldn't find any source, any explanation for the off the thumb method. Well I wasn't even sure if it's possible, but even this question remained without an answer. So ... Thank you. I finally made some progress and I'm really happy now. 🥰🌻

[@YlvaTheRed]

Well done on persevering! Happy stitching!

[@davidlove236]

Thank you for this series. This looks like it will be a fun craft to learn. Trying the two methods (with a tapestry needle I had on hand for now), off the thumb is what is working beat for me so far. So, I’ll practice that for a bit before moving on to the next video.

[@YlvaTheRed]

It can take a few goes to get your tension sorted, but I have no doubt you'll have it down in no time! 🙂 thanks for watching!

[@wandadumas5810]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico. Yo se tejer con una y dos agujas, pero esta técnica de tejido no la conocía y cuando vi un video quevla mostraba, decidí aprenderla. Ya me compré las agujas y gracias a ti ya estoy practicando hacer las cadenetas. Eres excelente explicando. 🎖

[@YlvaTheRed]

¡Eso es emocionante! Gracias por ver mi vídeo. Espero que te diviertas practicando ❤️

[@theverbind]

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed your tutorial and found it very helpful :D

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thank you for watching, glad it was iseful!

[@Runeufie]

Thank you sharing

[@robbieatvic]

That was cool and served as a great distraction. Thanks 👍

[@YlvaTheRed]

More distractions to come!

[@bonitabren1395]

easy to follow your directions thank you

[@YlvaTheRed]

You're welcome! 😊

[@elskestar]

As a spinner of yarn... As far as the ply on yarn itself, the big bulky red yarn is a single ply, a single ply can be anywhere from the size of a sewing thread to bigger than the red yarn.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Fundamentally you're correct if we're talking about structure, but if we're talking about the thickness of the yarn, it goes into TPI and as I said, that's a whole other video to talk about that!

[@elskestar]

@@YlvaTheRed if you meant to talk about the thickness of yarn, WPI or wraps per inch probably would be the best descriptor, or even meters per gram.

[@sophroniel]

Great summary! I've basically tought myself from the ground up. I started using a flat bodkin/ribbon, and finally got some wood ones made, and it's a bit of an adjustment as I'm used to such a flat needle! I started using the "on the thumb" method, and had real trouble using it as a fixed measurement for when I wanted to start using my own spun wool; Sally Pointer has some good net making videos that are really good for visualizing how to use a gauge stick for beginners I think, esp in a way I'd not considered (and also poses cool ideas for maybe using a way of keeping more wool maybe on a shuttle or bobbin, or other fun things!) I'm currently knitting with copper wire and silk embroidery thread going bonkers, so enjoying your vids :D

[@YlvaTheRed]

Thanks for the feedback! Changing needles sometimes does take an adjustment period, that's for sure. I have no patience for wire knitting, but I'm happy to keep you company while you do it! 😊

[@GoldenOwlEvents]

I've never knitted in my life but now I feel like this is something I could learn how to make actual garments out of... Eventually. Thank you for your clear video instructions! I had no idea you made videos until a video suggestion popped up in my KZbin feed and I thought 'Ylva The Red? Don't I know that name...?' and sure enough, it's you! Found your whole channel. Huzzah!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Hey there stranger! Yeah, I'm still working n the whole self promotion thing, I'm too self conscious to spam people 😅 glad you found the video helpful, you know where to find me if you need extra help! 😊

[@bonnierobertson478]

So this wan an amazing tutorial and has officially gotten me started on my journey! Only thing I would say could maybe be helpful is explaining that you can’t work from the skein 😅 I’m a little dumb and it took me forever to figure out that I had to cut a working length of yarn to be able to do this

[@YlvaTheRed]

It is a bit different in that way! Happy stitching!

[@Rox-in5pu]

This is so lovely thank you!!! im following along with you now :)

[@YlvaTheRed]

Awesome, hope you find them useful!

[@juliemorrison4348]

Just discovered your videos about nalbinding after my son bought a hat made in this method from a reinactment camp. I knit and crotchet but this method looks very interesting. Wondering where you are situated? 👏♥️🇦🇺

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm based in Victoria. Was your son at Armidale this year?

[@juliemorrison4348]

@@YlvaTheRed Yes he was. Had a great week out there.

[@Astrocolligraphy]

Thank you ! This is my 6th video and i finally made a decent chain !

[@YlvaTheRed]

That's awesome! Well done!

[@Astrocolligraphy]

@@YlvaTheRed after a day on part 1 and 2 now I'm coming for the part 3 and hopefully manage to knit something beanie-like before September aha Your videos are great, thank you so much for the work.

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@Astrocolligraphy I'm so glad you're finding them helpful!

[@cannibalcreep6180]

That was really interesting thank you.

[@YlvaTheRed]

You're welcome!

[@beneditaoliveira8831]

Interessante!! Eu não conhecia este tipo de trabalho com esses pontos! Muito bonito ❤❤❤ 💖💖💖🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@kimquinn7728]

8:21🤔🤪 waaaaiiit a minute! Please forgive me but Im 65 and the cells don't compute so fast. I crochet and there is a tail end and the working strand attatched to the skein or ball or cake of yarn. It looks like your yarn is tied to the eye of your needle. .? Do you need to cut off a length of yarn first? What am i missing please?

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@kimquinn7728 yep, it's a length cut off the ball and threaded through a needle! I have a short video showing how I thread my needle if you want to check it out 😊

[@biblicallyaccurateangel2476]

i wittled a needle for it and i love it honestly :D

[@YlvaTheRed]

Wonderful! Happy stitching!

[@juliaorzoek1742]

Thanks you! I finnaly got that. I've been trying on the thumb method and I didn't understand what is wrong with it and why it is so loose and now i can finnaly see some progress ❤

[@YlvaTheRed]

Glad to be of assistance! 😊

[@rasa7338]

thank you

[@lisastephens9703]

Volume a little low for this senior...may use cc to see if it helps 💜

[@caroldelong8386]

Yes, please do make your videos with more volume.....very hard to hear. I would love to learn Nalebinding, so I will try the CC too. It looks lovely and I'm sure your history of the art will be wonderful when I can hear it without straining to hear. LOL

[@hilaryoudyk3271]

I'm curious as to why you say to always choose real wool - is that a true to history re-enactment thing, or does it actually make a difference with the finished project? I am allergic to wool (it makes me itchy and sneezy) so everything I work with is either mostly acrylic or cotton. The quick test run I made with my acrylic seemed to work okay but I only got 3 stitches in before I got frustrated trying to do it on the thumb lol so my next try will be off the thumb. Today my plastic darning needle, tomorrow maybe I'll start carving my own little wooden needle!

[@meghamcdowell]

I've been crocheting for many years now. I've tried knitting, but I knit like I'm crocheting. I've wanted to try nalbinging, and I think I will. I am however, allergic to wool. I'm going to try a super soft yarn that has a looser twist. Perhaps that may work out?

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@meghamcdowell I reckon it could work, give it a go and let me know how it turns out! 😊

[@Bowie_E]

My sister sent me this video to enlighten me and you had me at "general chaos faerie" 😘

[@YlvaTheRed]

Haha welcome! 😄

[@jessandsometimesacat8251]

Brilliant video! Is there a book or site that discusses other stitches using the thumb free method. Also for flat items. I am struggling to find this information!

[@YlvaTheRed]

There is a nalbinding group on Facebook where I'm pretty sure you can find a fair bit of info on flat work, otherwise, try Ravelry and see if they have patterns. Off-the-thumb workers seems to be in the minority, but there are more of us in the Facebook group that you can chat to!

[@jessandsometimesacat8251]

@@YlvaTheRed thank you very much! :) I have sent a request to the Facebook group.

[@mutekistar1]

There is only one book on Nålbinding (Nålbind"n "ing in Japan for some reason) and this book introduces the Oslo stitch as the third and the Broden stitch as the most basic, so people stop because it is too difficult. It is very sad.

[@YlvaTheRed]

Only one book in Japanese? There are definitely more books out there in other languages. It is indeed very sad that people find this beautiful craft difficult to get into. Hopefully you can help show people how wonderfully simple it can be!

[@sulekhabafna]

Thank you so much for such an easy tutorial. Loved the off the thumb method. Can I use cotton yarn because I'm from Mumbai, India and the climate here is hot n humid ? And how would I join the yarn then? Thanks a lot again 😊

[@YlvaTheRed]

Hi Sulekha, thanks for watching! There's nothing stopping you using cotton yarn instead of wool, but you may not be able to join the ends the same way, using felting. You may have to knot your ends together, and just tuck the tails in at the back of the work to make them discreet.

[@sangsterbassoon]

Can you show how to do Oslo stitch off the thumb?

[@YlvaTheRed]

That's a great suggestion!

[@sarahlangdon1965]

I absolutely love this, the only problem I have is that I can’t wear wool, it’s itchy. Is there anything else I can use that will join well?

[@YlvaTheRed]

Is it just sheep's wool that irritates your skin, or all animal fibres?

[@sarahlangdon1965]

I haven’t tried anything other than sheep’s wool, so maybe I should try something else.

[@sarahlangdon1965]

Linen is another one I can’t wear either due to itching.

[@YlvaTheRed]

If you're finding even linen irritates, then I'm wondering if there's a chemical used in the production process that's the irritant, rather than the fibre. I've not heard of someone being reactive to cellulose AND protein fibres before. But if it really is the fibres, there may be an acrylic or other synthetic fibre you could try, but I haven't tried many to be able to recommend something to you.

[@haypac5840]

Unravelling crochet and knitting projects to start over: easy and oddly satisfying at times Unravelling nalbinding to restart for practice: hahaha, good luck

[@YlvaTheRed]

Too true 🤣

[@sophuzzy]

I'm definitely missing something here. Am I working off the skein? Or with a cut piece of yarn?

[@YlvaTheRed]

A cut piece of yarn. I'd suggest no more than a metre to get the hand of things

[@sandraw9718]

Hello! Ive recently found your videos so 1st let me say thank you for the outstanding vids! I have one question about yarn type / stitch... you stated you use 8 ply yarn for the york stitch. Do you recommend 8ply for the Oslo stitch as well?

[@YlvaTheRed]

Hi Sandra, thanks for watching! Yes, I do also use 8 ply for Oslo stitch, and find it works well. Hope that helps!

[@JustWriter]

This reminds me more of Native American basket weaving than knitting or crochet.

[@DjMakurimaru]

That braid🅰️♀️💁

[@catsandravens]

What’s a good substitute for someone allergic to wool?

[@YlvaTheRed]

You can absolutely use acrylic if that works for you, some acrylics will let you do felted joins too!

[@crystalbilyeu8756]

How long is your yarn for craft challenged beginners? 😊

[@YlvaTheRed]

I would say start with a piece no longer than 1 metre long. As you get more practiced, you can work up to longer sections of yarn 😀

[@erincash8009]

Got a couple questions from a starter beginner. The on-the-thumb method from another video was already cramping my hand, and kept knotting. The freehand is much more comfortable and am able to get it to the 3rd stitch. However, I'm having difficulty seeing what you're doing here, and trying to find the spot between the 1st/2nd stitch to make the 3rd stitch. I'm assume it's the same spot I had just passed through to make the 3rd stitch, if that is correct? Then I'm having difficulty distinguishing the stitch before when going onto the 4th stitch. Does that mean where the 3rd/4th meet up or where 2/3 met up? Hopefully, that makes sense! Please and thank you :)

[@YlvaTheRed]

Hey there, thank you for seeking clarification. Yes, to make the third stitch, you past the needle through the same place as you did for the second stitch. Then for the fourth stitch, pass the needle where the 2nd and 3rd stitches overlap, leaving out the 1st stitch. Hope that helps!

[@erincash8009]

@@YlvaTheRed Thank you! Your clarification and larger loops made it happen. :) On we go!

[@YlvaTheRed]

Most excellent, well done! 😁

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Why can acrylic yarn not be used for this? You’re the second person who said you can only use wool. I have an allergy to wool but not acrylic. I don’t see why I can’t use synthetic. Has no one had success with it?

[@YlvaTheRed]

@@UrbanHomesteadMomma I have come across very few acrylics that join ends the way historical pieces appear to have been joined, so it's less that acrylics can't be used, and more it's not optimal. That said, if you're doing a different join, or not doing nalbinding as part of historical recreations (going for 100% accuracy to the finds) then acrylics can be used :)

[@MoniqueAO888]

The "off-the-thumb-method" seems to be quite interesting.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I definitely find it easier, but if you give it a good try and find it's not for you, that's ok too! 🙂

[@ziggyprice4780]

:/ can't see the stitches/loops multiple times throughout the tutorial section as the white yarn reflects the bright light.

[@YlvaTheRed]

I'm sorry to hear that, I'll take that feedback on board for future videos.

[@PopulaUrbanum]

Right from the beginning :)

[@YlvaTheRed]

Sometimes, we gotta revise and update, and oh lordy, did this video need it!

[@PopulaUrbanum]

@@YlvaTheRed I think some of my early videos will go the same way

[@caitthegreat2102]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahboykin5900]

interesting, my alter ego is Queen Quaos (chaos)

[@MoniqueAO888]

P.S.: The free-hand-method seems more logic to me, you see what you are doing and patterns like "Hansen's" can be applied better...I wish more people would demonstrate the off-the-thumb-method even if it is a little slower. 🙂