So you already know your way around a crochet hook. How about exploring one of the lesser-known crafts that share a kinship with crochet? Meet the family: nålbinding, Tunisian crochet, cro-tatting and Bosnian crochet – four loopy yarn crafts to expand your repertoire and connect you with textile history. Each has their own fascinating story, and if you dig in, you might just discover a whole new crafty passion!
NÅLBINDING
Before knitting and crochet came along, there was nålbinding. It’s worked primarily in the round with a needle and produces a robust, cosy fabric with a woven appearance. This heritage craft was big news in Scandinavia during the Viking age, but its reach was global. The
