Naalbinding needles explained – materials, shapes and use.

Naalbinding requires a simple but essential tool: a needle.

Unlike sewing needles, needle binding needles are:

larger

blunt (not sharp)

often made from wood, bone, or antler

The size of the needle affects:

Traditional materials like bone or wood were commonly used in the past and are still preferred today for authenticity.

Choosing the right needle depends on yarn thickness and personal preference.

Naalbinding is not only about tools — it is about technique and material working together. You can see how finished items look here:

I prefer wooden needles, I make them by myself.

I used to have needles made of mammoth ivory, they were so beautiful, here you can see them:

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