r/Nalbinding • u/oguxlue • 5d ago

Resources for Advanced Beginner?

I recently took up nalbinding and boy am I enjoying myself! I've made some swatches and socks, learned a few stitches, can increase and decrease, and gotten to the point where I can produce even stitch tension and follow a tutorial with relative confidence. But I feel like I don't have a good understanding of the technical underpinnings -- basically, I know the how, but I don't know the why, especially how different stitch constructions produce different effects and purposes. Why use this one over that one, etc. I love YouTube and the neulakintaat, but most of what I find is granular how-to tutorials. Does anyone have recs for a confident beginner looking to dive into meatier theory?

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u/craft-and-kittens 4d ago

I am also curious about the nalbinding bible. The best resource I have found is https://www.en.neulakintaat.fi/ A fantastic site with great explanations, videos and a huge number of swatches

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u/oguxlue 4d ago

That's what I'm referring to :) I've seen it referenced as such.

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u/Boring-Beginning2086 5d ago

Excuse me, what is the Nalbinding Bible?

As to your question: I’ve mostly relied on massive amounts of swatching and experimenting. I realize that’s probably not the answer you’re looking for, but it’s what I’ve got

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u/SigKit 3d ago

So different effects are not just due to stitch, but also gauge and yarn grist. All three factors must be taken into consideration when deciding on a project. Do you want a flat, smooth fabric? Then you will want to choose a stitch with intralacing that alternates every loop and an F1 or B1 connection because that only has two threads crossing at any one point. Do you want a thicker fabric, turning stitches or something with bends and a connection that is deeper or overlapping. Roped/ridges texture on one side? A mid connection will push the top welt up.

I host Nalbinding Get Togethers most Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings on Zoom where we are happy to discuss all kinds of details about nalbinding.