Making a knit stitch in continental knitting isnt any more difficult than other methods of knitting. Knitting daily tv series 300 free knitting patterns. Portuguese knitting style verypink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from staci perry. Andrea wong book portuguese style of knitting with detailed photos and explanations, the learning portuguese knit dvd, plus a portuguese style knitting necklace. Shes also demonstrated the basics for a segment on knitting daily tv. She has taught in yarn shops, different knitting guilds, retreats and groups in the united states and abroad. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques by. Stitches are created by a flick of your thumb making this an easy way to knit without stressing your hands or wrists. Easytofollow instructions and clear illustrations allow beginners or more. It is often a new concept for american knitters and others who learn the english method first. This technique is known for its speed, so it is a great knitting technique to learn if you want to work faster.
However, there are two main families of knitting styles. Andrea teaches many knitters how to knit in the way that her mother taught her, portuguesestyle knitting, now for the first time, she offers an indepth look at this ancient. In this tutorial, andrea wong teaches us how to knit portuguese style. Learn to knit portuguese style workshop the knitting. The needle you choose affects the gauge, or stitches and rows per inch, of your finished knitting. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques. For those who want to take their knitting to the next stage. Portuguese knitting sometimes called andean, peruvian or bosnian knitting is a knitting style that involves more than just attaching a pretty pin to your shirt.
Portuguese knitting is especially a good choice for people with joint pains and arthritis because of the little movement needed to form the stitches. Im adept at both continental and englishstyle knitting picking and throwing, respectively, but theres a third method that may help even more. More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, portuguese knitting is a. The english method is done while holding the yarn in the right hand and is the method used by most knitters, according to knitting help. Most people know about the common methods of knitting known as english and continental styles, but there are other ways to get stitches on the needle, and one of those is often called portuguese knitting. Book portuguese style of knitting history traditions and. In knitting daily tv episode 307, meet andrea wong as she. Her travel photos open a window on the colorful world of portugal.
It really works well if you have arthritic hands or carpel tunnel problems cause you only have to flick the yarn with your thumb. Portuguese knitting beginning with linda timms learn to knit portuguese style where the yarn is tensioned through a knitting pin. Next, the yarn should go through the middle finger on the left. The main difference between the two methods is that with english knitting you hold the yarn in your right hand and. The continental, also sometimes called the german method, is done while holding the yarn in the left hand. Win portuguese knitting supplies from andrea wong knits knitting daily andrea wong shows the basic setup for doing portuguese knitting, tensioning the meet one of the key voices behind the portuguese style knitting method, andrea wong. Yes, to answer your question i do have a sock dvd all about socks and also have a pattern for a sock in my book portuguese style of. Detailed images and explanations offer knitters the opportunity to practice this style of knitting a style that, once mastered, is easy on the hands and relaxing. And since andrea just released a video tutorial, learn to knit in the portuguese style, my timing is perfect. The portuguese style of knitting involves draping the yarn around the neck to hold it taut or with a pin, or pendant, fastened to your shoulder as a yarn guide. It also includes a brief history of portugal, its crafts and some facts on spinning.
The author is well known as the leading advocate of this style of knitting and the book does a good job of introducing the basics knit and purl stitches along with the additional techniques youll need to really use this method of knitting e. Portuguesestyle knitting uses these knitting pins to create a style of knitting that requires very little hand movement and can be helpful to knitters who find it difficult to tension the yarn using their hands, as well as those with arthritis or hand injuries. Poseidons arrow dirk pitt adventure by clive cussler, dirk cussler ebook online pdf. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques by andrea wong ebook online pdf. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions, and techniques is the first book in the usa that explains step by step how to knit portuguese style, a very ergonomic and easy way of hand knitting. This is one of the oldest ways of knitting that started in the middle east. Fast, ultraefficient portuguesestyle knitting just might change the. Knitting videos, how to knit videos, knitting pattern videos. Peruvian knitting is a way of holding your knitting needles and working yarn. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and.
And its supposed to be a great way for blind or visually impaired to knit because the working yarn stays put and you can. Portuguese knitting dishcloths pattern by staci perry. In this drops video we show you how to knit in the portuguese style. The history of portuguese knitting the advantages of portuguese knitting. Portuguese knitting is kind of mindblowing, and the resulting stitches are identical to. Pins and necklaces used for portuguese style knitting. I first heard about it a few years ago, as a better way to purl. Baby booties to knit in the portuguese style by andrea wong. My grandmother did not teach me this method of knitting but it still has sentimental value to me.
This is a slender volume that teaches the basics of portuguese knitting as well as some of its history. The daily knitter offers free knitting patterns, knitting yarn, knitting instructions, knitting books, knitting stores, knitting articles, yarn shop directory, yarn company listing. Dear andrea, today is the first time i have heard of the portuguese way of knitting. Andrea wong introduced me to this method of knitting a few years ago in a segment on knitting daily tv, and its been in the back of my mind ever since. Portuguesestyle knitters are also famous for preferring the purl stitch. Start a free trial for unlimited access to every project, pattern, recipe and tutorial on. Portuguese style of knitting includes a brief history of portugal and its crafts of knitting and spinning. Purchase this portuguese knitting bundle and be well on your way to learning the portuguese style of knitting. Crochet, knitting, portuguese knitting, traditions, yarn stuff ever since finding the pony double ended crochet hooks, about two years ago, i have been using experimenting with them for knitting thinking this might be good for kids and grown ups to help in learning knit. The author is well known as the leading advocate of this style of knitting and the book does a good job of introducing the basics knit and purl stitches along with. Knitting in the portuguese style kdtv 307 with andrea wong. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques book. In portuguesestyle knitting the yarn is tensioned around a knitting pin on your shoulder or around your neck. This method, also called turkish knitting, incan knitting, andean knitting and around the neck knitting, originated among arabic knitters and spread north from africa and the middle east to the mediterranean, the balkans bulgaria and greece in particular, the iberian peninsula and subsequently to south america through spanish and portuguese colonization.
Saffron mandala magnetic knitting pin for portuguese knitting with stitch marker option. Andrea is the author of 3 dvds on the subject and she has just selfpublished her first book. From social media to building more inclusive communities. Portuguese knitting requires less hand movement than english or continental style. Knitting needles usually are pointed at one end and have a knob at the other. Alternative methods and styles by patty lyons that looks at a bunch of different knitting methods and includes a 40minute lesson on portuguese knitting. Portuguese knitting super easy and ergonomic way to knit. Poseidons children by alastair reynolds ebook online pdf. Traditional colorwork, reinvented caitlins workshop debuts february, 2020 but is still included as part of knit stars 4. Travel, conferences andrea wong january 30, 2020 portuguese style of knitting, andrea wong knits, classes. There is also combination knitting, which is a blend of both styles. I am very interested but as i live in south africa, where the exchange rate is approximately 8 south african rand for each us dollar, it makes the purchase of a dvd very expensive for me as a senior citizen. My grandmother, who was portuguese taught me to knit and so when i saw a book on portuguese knitting i just had to have it. How to knit and purl in the portuguesestyle of knitting bluprint.
With portuguesestyle knitting, my tension is remarkably even and consistent, and because you can purl rather than knit and the purl side is the side that faces the knitter, theres far less chance of having floats that are too tight or too loose. Portuguese style knitting can help reduce the stress on. Its also sometimes called incan or andean knitting since this is the style thats commonly used in south america. Theres also a great craftsy class, improve your knitting. As it happens, there is a great youtube video from knitting daily with andrea wong demonstrating the stitches used, which was a great resource. Its a style that also involves movements that are totally different from the usual continental and english styles were so accustomed to seeing what makes portuguese knitting so unique is the. Theyre available in plastic, bamboo, wood, steel, and aluminum. Portuguese knitting is especially a good choice for people with joint pains and arthritis because. Buy a cheap copy of portuguese style of knitting history. Although i learned to knit english as a kid started out throwing.
Books of patterns offer great value, with a whole collection of knitting designs for one price. There are many ways to knit, whether its picking or throwing or even feeding the yarn around your neck or off a pin sometimes called portuguese knitting. We will make a swatch to learn how to knit and purl portuguese and our final project will be a slouchy hat. Free patterns andrea wong knits knitting portuguese style. The holding of the needles are the same but the working yarn should come from the left needle. In portuguese knitting, the yarn is tensioned around your neck. Its a style that also involves movements that are totally different from the usual continental and english styles were so accustomed to seeing. Even if youre perfectly happy with the way you knit, i encourage you to give this video a looksie. Portuguese knitters work with the yarn tensioned round their neck, or secured on a hook attached to the chest. The yarn should be placed around the neck for your tension or through a pin on the shirt. Verypink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from staci perry.
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