Nalbinding Needles

Nalbinding is worked with a single, blunt needle (also called a nal or naal) that can be made out of numerous materials ranging from antler to wood to even plastic and acrylic. The needle can range in size from just a couple of inches long to over 6 inches in length depending on the preference of the person using it. I have numerous needles but my favorite is hand made out of the tip of a deer antler about 4 inches in length with a slight curve to it. Check them out:

From top to bottom:

Blue plastic from Aunt Philly's Toothbrush Rugs website
Double-ended wood from The Bellwether online store
Skinny wood from The Bellwether online store
Wood one I bought at the Fall Fiber Festival of Virginia held in Charlottesville, VA each year—not sure which vendor I bought it from.
Another lovely wood one from The Bellwether online store.
My favorite deer antler needle from Katy and Ross MacLean. See closeup pics of this needle.
My first antler needle made by my dear friend and Laurel, Master Finnr Grimulfsson, who passed away on February 27, 2003.

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