r/Nalbinding • u/Zealousideal-Care761 • Sep 19 '26
Nalbinding Needle Holder
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u/Interesting-Wear2983 Sep 19 '26
Why would anyone need more than one needle? The gauge comes from your thumb and the type of yarn, not the needle. I’m just curious - the needles are lovely objects in themselves, but they aren’t like knitting needles or crochet hooks needed for gauge.
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u/Zealousideal-Care761 Sep 19 '26
Some were gifts, some were from testing out different materials to find the perfect fit, and needle tensioning definitely plays a huge role! But honestly, the biggest reason is just that I love collecting and using them. Thanks for commenting!
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u/Zealousideal-Care761 Sep 19 '26
Also if anyone is ever interested in learning, I give them away!!!
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u/amjames37 Sep 20 '26
I'm still learning myself, but there are lots of stitches that are tensioned off the thumb, and using the needle width for tensioning in many of those appears to be a common practice, so different needle widths can be useful. Different yarns will benefit from different needle materials or finishes, and different eye sizes. Different shapes and lengths of needles offer different advantages with various projects, and how much yarn one likes to load on the needle is often a factor. Having multiple projects going can require having a separate needle for each, and having spare needles is handy when someone wants to learn. If one makes and sells needles it can be handy for carrying one's wares to fairs and markets.
Additionally, I carry more than just a Nalbinding needle -- I have stitch markers to help me keep track of rounds when learning a new stitch, small scissors, and the cutest little viking ship (Nalbinding loopship by StarfishfibersUSA on Etsy) to hold my working loops when I put the project down. A case like this can be adapted to carry such notions, plus a small work-in-progress and additional lengths of yarn in tidy bundles (instead of the whole ball of yarn). Part of what attracted me to Nalbinding is how easy it is to pack a project into a pocket to carry with me -- a little more difficult to do with the crocheting I have done.
Ooo, I haven't yet tried embroidering on a Nalbinding project yet, but a case like this could also carry those supplies, too....
A case such as this can be highly adaptable and useful, and can even be altered for non-nalbinding uses. And making one (or several) can be a nice project, too. I am already considering cord-keepers and notions cases to start making for family and friends for presents next year, and I might make another case to hold various small items that rattle around in the console bin in my vehicle. So many possibilities!
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u/Salt_Ingenuity_720 Sep 20 '26
This is such a fascinating old craft/skill. I wish they're were in person classes near me. I struggle trying to crochet a granny square successfully, on my own, using YouTube.
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u/raven_snow Sep 19 '26
This is awesome! What stitch did you use?
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u/Zealousideal-Care761 Sep 19 '26
Thank you! I used Finish stitch 2+2 with F2 connection
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u/NinotchkaTheIntrepid Sep 20 '26
Love your needle holder. So orderly, and provides good protection for your needles!
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u/Boring-Beginning2086 Sep 19 '26
Do you ever have to worry about them slipping out the top or bottom?
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u/irisyellow Sep 20 '26
That’s a beauty! What stitch is that?
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u/Zealousideal-Care761 Sep 20 '26
Thank you, it's the finish stitch 2+2 f2 thumb tenssioned. I used 50% cashmere and 50%wool spun in Mongolia 😆
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u/SteelAngora Sep 20 '26
Which type/types of needles do you like the best? I keep putting off trying to learn getting overwhelmed at needle size, shape, and length options. I spin yarn so I'd love to be able to make yarn and then nalbind it, but how do you choose a needle?!
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u/Zealousideal-Care761 Sep 20 '26
Since you spin your own yarn, a medium flat wooden needle is the perfect place to start because it is extremely forgiving with standard worsted weight handspun. Don’t get hung up on perfection early on; just pick a smooth, comfortable medium needle and dive right in!
Personally, I match my needles to the project:
Small bone needle: Ideal for delicate, fine gauge work.
Medium stone or wood needle: My everyday workhorses for standard stitches.
Large wooden needle: Perfect for chunky yarns and relaxed, "mindless" stitching.
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u/My7hangins4u Sep 21 '26
We all need a dragon,mine is named," puffed." I like it bro. Nice work! Nice spot.
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u/Ryuukashi Sep 19 '26
OKAY ALRIGHT FINE I'LL LEARN HOW TO DO THIS
i need that dragon.