How to Make Nettle String (Nettle Fiber & Nettle Cordage)

Well, after some intriguing comments on my nettle page, I decided to whip up a fun tutorial on transforming nettles into string. I even manage to create some fine enough for sewing and end up crafting a lovely nettle necklace!

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 Garden
01:02 Nettle Harvesting

03:01 Stripping the Leaves
03:54 Crushing the Stems
04:48 Taking out the Pith
07:51 Fibre Ready to Dry
08:42 Dried Nettles
08:56 Making the String
16:28 Finished Length
17:39 Nettle Necklace

[maxinewright]

Marion, l love everything you do. I wrote a long flowery text about how much I admire your teaching and that genius of yours. You have taught me so much and your joy seems to come through the TV and makes me happy. I tried to send that first one but it went into YouTube Land. What I wanted you to know is that learning from you is fun. You always cheer me.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[lorrainerichardson]

I learned to do this using a different plant, the cabbage tree in New Zealand. It's fun and a good skill to learn. Thanks Marion. =-)

[louisea]

wow. gosh i wish i had known this when i was a kid and we had patches of nettles.

[marjanwolfs]

Nettles are amazing plants. I made bracelets with nettles a few years ago on a kind of information fair/market in my village. I showed people what they could make and eat with plants in the autum. Every year I tried something new: color wool with plants or use nettle leaves to make pesto. Some men of our plant-group were the guides and they told visitors where everything was growing. I love the very thin thread you made. You can use it in your book, Have a nice week.

[BusyBethansAllotmentPlot]

You are definately a Woman of many talents Marion 😊

[lindaherrington]

Fascinating to watch the process. Every video is an invitation to learn something new. Thank you Marion

[shinybreesilver]

Oh wow, never seem anything like this! Your World is full of surprises! Thanks for another lovely video.

[tammydayfl]

Very interesting technique. Thank you so much for sharing this 😊.

[createandcraftwithchristine]

Oh my goodness my skin is prickling just watching - fascinating though! Thanks Marion! Cheers, Christine

[teresabrown]

Good evening Marion, so many talents, thank you so much for showing us, and pass on the information. Hope your arms are not to sore after pulling some many nettles. Have a good weekend soft hugs Teresa xx

[Susie-semv]

Fantastic, thanks Marion. I’ve got copious amounts of lovely long nettles growing around my garden. It’s on my to do list!

[jeanmansfield]

Fascinating to watch the nettle transformation Marion

[nicolajames]

Omg if I pulled nettles like you my arms would look like nappy rash 😂😂

[mariakirchner]

Thank-you Marion, it was fascinating watching the process as you turned the nettles into fiber. I have a very old blanket which my mother and grandmother created by using the fiber of the broome bush if I recall right. It is quite heavy and rough to touch but amazing. The necklace is lovely, thanks for sharing. 💚💚

[kelliecorum]

❤ TFS ! Your talents seem to be never-ending. How amazing it must be to have all of your knowledge. You are truly remarkable. I love the nettle necklace!

[carolentringer]

Your overgrown garden looks heavenly. We are in drought and my landscape is rocks and dirt. But, passionflower thrives and I’m excited to use some of the strong but delicate looking curled up vines. For what I’m not sure yet. Your videos inspire me. I am in central south Texas. It will be 105 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon. 🥵

[rachelphelps]

How interesting! I bought some nettle leaves to use for tea. It says it's supposed to help with allergies, and other things! I love this use of the fibers!! That is amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

[nancytaber]

Fascinating. I never knew so much about nettles.

[cynthiaroberts]

Marion! You're amazing! Another thing I've never heard of!

[franwilson]

Thanks for sharing your bits of knowledge, I am learning a great deal and having fun practising!