New Book Release: Nalbinding – It’s Not Knitting: Heritage Techniques for the Contemporary Textile Crafter

Nalbinding – It’s Not Knitting: Heritage Techniques for the Contemporary Textile Crafter

We are excited to share news about an upcoming book from EXARC member and award-winning heritage educator, Sally Pointer!

Mark your calendars for January 15, 2026, for the release of Nalbinding – It’s Not Knitting: Heritage Techniques for the Contemporary Textile Crafter.

Published in association with Heritage Crafts, this comprehensive guide invites readers to explore the ancient skill of nalbinding, often mistaken for knitting or crochet. Sally Pointer, an archaeologist with an MSc in Experimental Archaeology and an Honorary Associate Research Fellow at Exeter University, brings her expertise to showcase the technique's versatility and unique history.

The book will discuss:

  • Historical Techniques: Learn traditional nalbinding stitches dating from prehistory and Ancient Egypt through the Viking Age to 19th-century Scandinavia.
  • 20 Projects: The book features 20 projects, each paying homage to a specific historical stitch (like Coptic, York, or Dalby), complete with historical context, step-by-step instructions, and photographs.

Look for a possible feature or review of this exciting release in the EXARC Journal soon!