Neighborhood Knits - Portuguese-Style Knitting with Mary Jo Harris

In Portuguese-style knitting the yarn is tensioned around a knitting pin on your shoulder or around your neck. Stitches are created by a flick of your thumb, making this an easy way to knit without stressing your hands or wrists. 

Participants will Learn:

•    The history of Portuguese Knitting
•    The advantages of Portuguese Knitting
•    How to purl using the Portuguese method

•    How to knit using the Portuguese method.

Necessary materials:

• Two very different colors of worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn).
• Either straight or circular needles in size appropriate for you yarn.
• Usual knitting accessories
• Portuguese-style Knitting Pin

Required advance work: Portuguese-style Knitting Pin can be purchased at the Wisconsin Craft Market or through other sources.

Experience level: know how to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl helpful.