Step back in time with nalbinding, a beautiful, ancient textile craft with hundreds of unique stitches and a language all its own. This ancient art uses a fascinating looping technique and short lengths of yarn to produce a fabric which does not unravel.
In this combined class beginners will learn Oslo stitch while more experienced students will explore a variety of interesting stitches.
Beginners: Will learn how to work Oslo stitch, control tension, work in a spiral to start a hat or a tube to make wrist warmers. Samples of the techniques will be supplied along with detailed notes and a full range of videos for future reference.
Intermediate students: will learn a variety of nalbinding stitches including Korgan, Mammen, Dalby, Dalarna, Broden, Caribou and Kaukola.
We will progress in easy stages adding a move or two at a time, allowing you work at your own pace to create a unique buttoned wristlet or cable tie.
A comprehensive set of notes will be provided including links to videos of each stitch for future reference.
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You will learn
- Nalbinding structure and terminology
- Beginners: Oslo stitch, joining yarn by felting, increasing, decreasing, changing colours, spiral and tubular starts
- Intermediate: Needle tensioning, working F1, F2, M1 and X connections, working with multiple loops behind the thumb, working buttonholes
You will get
- Comprehensive class notes and video links
- Yarn and buttons in a variety of colours to make your item
- Nals for use during the class
Appropriate for
Both beginners and those already familiar with nalbinding are welcome . The class will be taught right handed though lefthanders can easily be catered for.
What to bring
- Nalbinding needle (can be purchased on the day)
- Scissors and a large eyed blunt darning needle
- Optional - smooth feltable worsted or chunky weight yarn, a few buttons 20mm or larger
What to wear
Casual clothing
Jill is an enthusiastic practitioner of a range of ancient textile crafts as learnt over many years. Starting out as a knitter in childhood she added spinning and was then captivated by weaving. She loves to weave practical items, especially tea towels and usually has several inkle looms on the go. Now retired on their farm in North East Victoria, Jill and her husband Dave make handcrafted textile tools from local or repurposed timber and cattlebone.
Organized by
Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
500 reviewsThe Guild's aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts and to help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials.
Our Guild rooms house an excellent library and craft supply, sell members work and host a wonderful range of interest groups, classes and workshops.
We have members and affiliated groups throughout the state.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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Nalbinding for beginners and beyond
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