Learn Portuguese Knitting - Friday Afternoons - October

Friday afternoons with Kari from 1-3 PM
October 11, 18, 25 & November 1

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 how to cast on, bind off, knit, purl and work yarn overs, increases and decreases all while Portuguese knitting!

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 8/5.0 mm, 24”/60mm - 32””/80mm circular needle.