1rst attempt, Nailbinding Sock
I worked hard teaching myself to nailbind the last 3 weeks. I choose the Oslo Stitch and used Lots of Socks by Larry Schmitt and Nailbinding by Nusse Mellgren as well as every you tube video out there. In my first attempt I started at the toes, looped around.
In my next attempt I divided the heel. I used this site to construct my socks, http://valkrija.com/needle binding This time I started with a round start and divided where the heel starts, than added the heel latter. Because I have a wide foot and high instep, I had to add a lot more stitches and in places she does not tell you to. I love my finished pair! They fit well and are comfortable. Nailbinding can be found as far back as 10,000 years ago in a cave in Nahant Heartland Israel. We can also look at the Coppergate sock found in York England. For a good historical view check out Viking Lady Anne on WordPress. I finished these socks 3:00 am yesterday.
Hi Carmelina! I’m Valya, one of your judges. I’m impressed by how quickly you learned naalbinding and constructed your socks! I’m interested in seeing a closeup image of the finished socks in the future. Keep up the good work, and good luck!
I have a pile of frustrated starts, but I am determined and hopefully my next project for nailbinding, mittens will be even better!
I’m impressed you learned on Youtube! Way to go.
Great job figuring out nalbinding and getting socks that fit .