Beginning Nalbinding

Earlier this month I taught a beginner nalbinding class at a local library. I taught the easiest stitch I know - York - so that students would be able to leave class being confident enough in their new skills to make a holiday gift. In two weeks I'm teaching the second class - nalbinding mittens. Students will learn increasing and decreasing, and tricks for making the thumb without leaving little holes. There are several ways to do this. I arrived at my favorite after examining many artifact mittens. That's the version I will teach. I'll also show students alternate methods, because just because it is my favorite, doesn't mean it will be yours. If you don't think you would like mittens, never fear - the same techniques work for making gloves.

So, if you know a nalbinding stitch and would like help with mittens or gloves, stop by the East Greenbush Library at 1:00 on December 9. Directions for the classes are posted here in the class handouts.