Pre-Knitting nålbinding
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nålbinding (a pre-knitting technique)
Guest artist, Lisa Willey, will be teaching an ancient fiber creation technique predating crocheting and knitting. The earliest example of nalbinding item was found in a cave in Israel in 6500 BCE and in Denmark in 4200 BCE. The Vikings used the technique in Scandinavia from 793-1066 CE. It employs single ply wool yarn and an oversized dull needle with a large eye. This needle traditionally was made out of wood, bone, or antler. You’ll learn basic nalbinding technique and get started on the classic Viking “milk strainer” hat.
Lisa is a medieval re-enactor and have been nålbinding hats, mittens, and socks for 10 years. She demonstrated nålbinding at Fiber College in Searsport, Maine in September 2019 and will be teaching at Fiber College in September 2020.
Limited to 6 students (17 yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Level: Beginner
Guest artist, Lisa Willey, will be teaching an ancient fiber creation technique predating crocheting and knitting. The earliest example of nalbinding item was found in a cave in Israel in 6500 BCE and in Denmark in 4200 BCE. The Vikings used the technique in Scandinavia from 793-1066 CE. It employs single ply wool yarn and an oversized dull needle with a large eye. This needle traditionally was made out of wood, bone, or antler. You’ll learn basic nalbinding technique and get started on the classic Viking “milk strainer” hat.
Lisa is a medieval re-enactor and have been nålbinding hats, mittens, and socks for 10 years. She demonstrated nålbinding at Fiber College in Searsport, Maine in September 2019 and will be teaching at Fiber College in September 2020.
Limited to 6 students (17 yrs of age or older); 2 students required for class to meet. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Level: Beginner
- We provide: Lisa! Single-ply yarn, and a handcrafted oversized wooden needle.
- You bring: Yourself! And your sense of adventure.
- Class length: 3 hours
- Please note: There are NO store credits given at any time for classes with special guest instructors and artists. Your seat may be transferred to a friend if you cannot attend.
Online participants will:
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- Need to pickup supplies prior to the class session.
- Receive a Zoom invitation link the morning of the workshop.
Masks are required for all guests inside gather here, regardless of vaccination status.
**Proof that you are up-to-date on COVID vaccination is required for in person class participation.**
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