Portuguese style knitting ~ 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
• 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 helpful

Materials Needed:  Worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn).  

Either straight or circular needles in size appropriate for your yarn.  

Usual knitting supplies

Homework:None

Materials Fee:  $8.00 for Portuguese Knitting Pin and authorized Handouts