Introduction to Portuguese Knitting
with Marianne Hurley
In this workshop, knitters will learn how to tension yarn in the Portuguese style, how to knit and purl, increase and decrease, and cast-on and bind-off in the Portuguese style.
Portuguese Knitting is ergonomically efficient and is gentle on the hands and wrists unless the knitter has arthritis in their left thumb, in which case it will cause discomfort and is not recommended.
SKILL LEVEL: This workshop is appropriate for intermediate and experienced knitters, those who already understand knitting basics.
WHAT TO BRING: 2-4 oz. (50-100 gm) of a light-colored sport, DK or worsted weight yarn, your favorite needles for the weight of yarn you are bringing, and your favorite knitting notion basics.
MATERIALS PROVIDED: An illustrated Portuguese Knitting Handbook and 2 Portuguese knitting pins.
MATERIALS FEE: $15 payable to the instructor.
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$95
Meet your instructor…
I am the daughter of Portuguese immigrants and learned to knit from my mother and grandmother. I love sharing my knitting heritage! I have taught Portuguese Knitting, continental style knitting (picking) and English style knitting (throwing) for over 40 years and I love teaching. I have been knitting for over 70 years - since I was 5!