Portuguese Style of Knitting – Basics
The Portuguese Style has advantages over the English and German styles for being very efficient.
Portuguese Style of Knitting – Basics (Saturday 9-12)
Instructor: Andrea Wong
Skill Level: Beginner
During this workshop knitters will have the opportunity to learn and practice the style of knitting I use which appears to be popular in Greece, Portugal, Egypt, and Turkey. The main characteristic is that the yarn is either wrapped behind the neck or looped the through a pin attached to the shoulder in order to maintain a tension which is constant. The advantages of knitting this way are:
It’s faster than either the American or Continental styles. It requires less hand movement – great for those suffering from Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It helps maintain constant tension, even for beginners. Blind knitters are overjoyed because they always know where the yarn is – the yarn is never dropped.
Supplies: Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, pencil and paper to take notes. Needles:size US 7 or 8 (circular or straights) and one 16” circular needle size 7 or 8. One tunisian crochet hook any size for practice. Yarn: worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
Materials Fee: $10.00