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Nalbinding is a single needle technique that pre-dates knitting. It was what the Vikings used for mittens, hats, socks, etc. And the Egyptians used it as well as parts of Europe up to the middle ages. I've put together a comprehensive tutorial to help you get started. The Tutorial, which includes videos, pictures and text, as well as a hat pattern, is housed in a blog.
I call the blog "Nalbind like a Viking". Below are pictures of a headband, a hat, and mittens I nalbinded (nalbound?)!
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It's easy and gives you one fiber that is soft and crimpy and great for "next to the skin" projects and another fiber that is great for spinning a yarn with great stitch definition and durability. And both fibers are great for felting!