First post!

I have started this blog to record and share my progress as I learn more about historical needlecrafts. I am interested in the period between the dark ages (i.e. Viking and Saxon needlecrafts) and the medieval period. I have always enjoyed knitting, crochet and sewing, and when my brother joined a local re-enactment group, it seemed like the ideal opportunity to learn more about the origins of my favourite hobby.

I can't pretend to be a source of great knowledge, I am just beginning to discover all sorts of new skills and learn more about our history, especially that of all the women who have gone before us. My main source of info is the Internet, and other more knowledgable folk.

So, there you are. At first you can expect posts on natural dyes



Medieval inspired knitting



Finger loop braiding



And my newest discovery, naalbinding! So new I dont have a picture yet!

Please be patient as it will take me a while to organise categories, tags etc, but I hope someone finds it interesting!

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