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Nalbinding

Nalbinding (nålbinding) is an ancient, single-needle fabric technique predating knitting and crochet by thousands of years, with roots dating back to 6,000 BCE in Israel. Primarily used to create durable, non-raveling, and warm clothing—especially socks and mittens—it was common in Scandinavia during the Viking Age (8th–11th centuries) before being largely replaced by knitting.

It is often called "single-needle knitting" or "Viking knitting"

Technique: Unlike knitting, which uses two needles and creates interlocking loops that can unravel, nalbinding uses a single needle and short lengths of yarn to create a series of knots that do not unravel, even if cut.

So this my 4th attempt of the cast on row. The 3 attempt I think I was yarn which was too thin, so went to the stash room and this ball was shouting the loudest (Icelandic Lopi Alafosslopi) 😂, Then something click...

As they say watch this space...

Ohh yeah still not finished the cardigan

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