Intermediate Nålbinding: Scandinavian Nålbound Slippers
We continue our series of intermediate nålbinding classes with Laura Danielsson Ninnemann by offering traditional Scandinavian slippers. These slippers tend to be quite warm and cozy, and offer the added benefit of sporting heels that can be replaced when worn-out.
By the end of this class, you will learn how to create your own unique pair using the Oslo and Korgan stitches.
Skills learned will include:
- A brief review of the Oslo stitch
- The Korgen stitch
- The round start
- Increasing & decreasing
- Flat-work turning
- Creating the heel opening
- Heel construction
- Replacing worn-out heels
- Adding accent colors
- Top edge finishing
Prerequisite: This is not a beginner-level class. Students must have sufficient nålbinding skill to work independently so that class time can focus on learning new skills.
The instructor will provide students with a customizable pattern written for use with Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride bulky weight yarn, as well as loaner snips to trim yarn ends for joining.
This class is capped at seven students for hands-on instruction.
- Skill level Intermediate
- Age appropriate 18+
- Materials fee None
- Students should bring
Approx. 3 - 4 oz of Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride bulky weight yarn in one or more colors [available at Fiber Arts on 4th]; Nålbinding tools - fraying tool, spray bottle, stitch markers [kits available for purchase $10]; Nålbinding needle [hand-finished bone & wood needles available for purchase $18-$28]; Sharpened pencil w/eraser; Eye magnification, if needed; Drink and snack or lunch, and Note-taking materials.
Instructor
Laura Danielsson NinnemannLaura learned to knit and sew at an early age from her mother and grandmother in pursuit of her Scandinavian roots and is the creative passion behind Lone Raven Studio™. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO at the age of 56, Laura enjoyed a ten-year career as an archaeologist at Mesa Verde National Park before retiring in 2014 to pursue her love of fiber arts full-time. Her current interests include designing and creating limited-edition Norse Gnomes, nålbound garments and accessories, Northern Lights felted luminaries, and Krokbragd rigid heddle weavings, in addition to her own branded line of handknit, woven and felted apparel and accessories. Laura teaches a variety of workshops at her Santa Fe studio and other area locations.
