Description: 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
- How to Bind off using the Portuguese method
- How to make a scarf using the Portuguese method
- Increases using the Portuguese method
- Decreases using the Portuguese method
- Resources available on Portuguese Knitting
Skill Level: Knowing how to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl
Homework: None
Tools Needed: Two very different colors of worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn). Either straight or circular needles in size appropriate for your yarn. Usual knitting accessories
Materials Fee: $8.00 for Portuguese Knitting Pin and authorized handouts
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