Learn Portuguese Knitting Class - Monday Afternoons - January

Monday afternoons with Kari from 1-3 PM
January 13, 20, 27 & February 3

Portuguese knitting is easy to learn and master. It’s fast, efficient and low strain on wrists, hands, arms, shoulders and upper back. Individuals with pain in these areas may find the Portuguese knitting method more comfortable than English or continental knitting as it uses different muscles and movements. 

Students also remark how neat stitches and fabric look with this method. More advanced techniques like colourwork are also easier when using the Portuguese method. 

In this class, you will learn all of the stitches needed for Portuguese knitting (cast on, bind off, knit, purl, yarnovers, increases, decreases and more). 

If you would like, you will have an opportunity to start a project of your choice in this class.

“I am so happy to have found Portuguese knitting. I absolutely love to knit; however, my sessions have often been cut short because of pain and stiffness in my fingers, wrists and shoulders and tightness in my forearms. This method was really easy to pick up and I find that I can now knit for hours with minimal strain. It has been a true game changer!” — Janelle, Portuguese knitting student, March 2024

Skill level: Intermediate
Class fee: $70
Supplies needed: 

• worsted weight yarn (preferably yarn with some wool content so it has some stretch)
• US 8/5mm - 32”/80cm circular needle.