Portuguese style of knitting book

Poseidons children by alastair reynolds free download. The portuguese style changes the way you hold the yarn, insert your needle for the knit stitch and move the working yarn for both knit and purl stitches. The book includes 10 projects as well as a brief history of the ancient technique. In this tutorial, andrea wong teaches us how to knit portuguese style. Distinguished knitting author andrea wong, originally from sao paulo, brazil, is the woman who brought an olde world style of knitting to the worldwide stage with her workshops and her book portuguese. Portuguese style knitters are also famous for preferring the purl stitch over the knit stitch. Portuguese knitting ever wanted to speed up your knitting. Portuguese knitting 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. My knitting is more even with less hand strain and gauge is more consistent.

Portuguese knitting, also known as turkish knitting, incan knitting. Let me know if you find out about the knitting styles of arab and spanish knitters and how they compare to the styles of latin american knitters. 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. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques by. The history and practice of knitting in portugal, with 20 beautiful, traditionallyinspired patterns. 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. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques by andrea wong ebook online pdf. Portuguese style of knitting history traditions and techniques by andrea wong. The technique gradually spread north from africa and the middle east to the mediterranean, the balkans especially bulgaria and greece, the iberian peninsula and eventually came to south america. The history and practice of knitting in portugal, with 20 beautiful, traditionally inspired patterns.

Andrea wong teaches the portuguese style of knitting with detailed photos and explanations. Mar 17, 2012 enter to win andreas portuguese knitting book and a knitting pin. Portuguese knitting bundle the knitting boutique locally. Ebook online poseidons arrow dirk pitt adventure by clive cussler, dirk cussler free download. The main proponent of this style of knitting in the united states is andrea wong, who has a dvd outlining the method and demonstrating its use. Next, the yarn should go through the middle finger on the left. Mahalia jackson andrea wong introduced her new knitting book, portuguese style of knitting, at the tnna convention in columbus, ohio in june of 2010. The yarn should be placed around the neck for your tension or through a pin on the shirt. Mar 22, 2020 my favorite way of purling a left leaning decrease using the portuguese knitting technique, or slip, slip, purl. Instead, portuguese knitters wrap the yarn around the back of their necks. 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. Portuguese knitting rosa pomar bok 97817822172 bokus.

This method also called the arabic method is considered faster and easier and is popular in the country of portugal, known for its crafts of spinning yarn and knitting. Jun 19, 20 there is a new trend in the knitting community for portuguese knitting where you put the yarn around your neck or over a pin on your shoulder. Ebook online portuguese style of knitting history, traditions. Its not that im not knitting more that im cogitating as my dad used to say. Even if youre perfectly happy with the way you knit, i encourage you to give this video a looksie. Ebook online portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques by andrea wong free download. The reason so many knitters like this style is that it frees up the fingers for speed. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, portuguese. I am in the process of making the knitting pins for portuguese knitting and hope to sell these at some point on line. 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 knitting traditions, history and techniques.

Portuguese knitting is especially a good choice for people with joint pains and arthritis because of the little movement reasons to learn brazilian portuguese. Well worth the time it took to learn knitting in the portuguese style kdtv 307 with andrea wong. It also includes a brief history of portugal, its crafts and some facts on spinning. My grandmother did not teach me this method of knitting but it still has sentimental value to me. There is a new trend in the knitting community for portuguese knitting where you put the yarn around your neck or over a pin on your shoulder.

Her travel photos open a window on the colorful world of portugal. Portuguese style of knittingbook graphic design notes. How to knit and purl in the portuguesestyle of knitting. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and techniques book. Knitting in the portuguese style kdtv 307 with andrea wong.

Free sock pattern andrea wong knits knitting portuguese style. Portuguese style of knitting includes a brief history of portugal and its crafts of knitting and spinning. Book portuguese style of knitting history traditions and. Poseidons arrow dirk pitt adventure by clive cussler, dirk cussler ebook online pdf. Its always great to learn different ways of knitting, including the portuguese style. Its a style that also involves movements that are totally different from the usual continental and english styles were so accustomed to seeing. See more ideas about knitting, portuguese and knitting stitches. I am a passionate knitter and teacher for portuguese style of knitting.

At the time, i was facing loooong stretches of purling on a big, slouchy cardigan and they were killing me. Andrea has a pleasant and thourough method of teaching portuguese style knitting that makes portuguese knitting easy to learn. Portuguese knitting technique previous pinner says. In this beautiful book rosa pomar gives us a detailed account of portugals rich knitting history spanning from the 14th century to our days. Many of the fastest knitters in the world use the continental style, and it makes sense that it would be faster, given that youre making a. History of the brioche knitting, covered in nancy marchants book explorations in brioche knitting. Portuguese style of knitting history, traditions and. I first heard about it a few years ago, as a better way to purl. Born and raised in brazil, andrea learned to crochet from her mother at age 7. Simply by comment on this post before noon central time on monday, march 26th, and youre automatically entered to win. I am so happy to be learning portuguese knitting and this book is so. With this knitting style, the yarn doesnt go straight from the ball or skein to.

Two great relaxing ideas, travel and knitting, come with a remarkable hook on this vacation of a lifetime. Mar 07, 2016 im adept at both continental and englishstyle knitting picking and throwing, respectively, but theres a third method that may help even more. Portuguese knitting is an especially unique knitting hold because the tension of the yarn is not held in the hands at all. Poseidons arrow dirk pitt adventure by clive cussler, dirk cussler. Im adept at both continental and englishstyle knitting picking and throwing, respectively, but theres a third method that may help even more. Portuguese knitting technique yarn tension created with a knitting pin. Knitting in the portuguese style kdtv 307 with andrea wong okay, there are purls here but they are so easy in this technique portugese knitting ive got to try this. Andrea has a pleasant and thourough method of teaching portuguese style knitting that. Andrea wong book portuguese style of knitting with detailed photos and explanations, the learning portuguese knit dvd, plus a portuguese style knitting necklace. 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. Mar 04, 2011 its not that im not knitting more that im cogitating as my dad used to say. Wong says that portuguese knitting is a good choice for people with carpal tunnel, arthritis, and joint pain because little movement is needed to form the stitches. Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place. 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.

Enter to win andreas portuguese knitting book and a knitting pin. How to knit and purl in the portuguesestyle of knitting bluprint. Portuguese knitting teacher andrea wong marly bird. 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. In the portuguese style of knitting the knitter wraps the working yarn around ones ne.

Although i learned to knit english as a kid started out throwing. Portuguese knitters work with the yarn tensioned round their neck, or secured on a hook attached to the chest. I cant believe how easy it is to knit now, especially when it comes to purling. Her first visit to the show makes our happy friday. For those who want to take their knitting to the next stage. Portuguese knitting is kind of mindblowing, and the resu. Im now going to search for every book i can find on portuguese style. Mar 20, 2011 andrea wong introduced her new knitting book, portuguese style of knitting, at the tnna convention in columbus, ohio in june of 2010. 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. Ebook online poseidons arrow dirk pitt adventure by. She and i worked together on the layout and design of the book. Learn to knit portuguese style workshop the knitting. 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. 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.

I am in the process of making the knitting pins for portuguese. A short slow motion video showing how to knit in the portuguese way. A multistranded history of a timehonored tradition by lela nargi. Portuguese style of knitting the knitting boutique. Portuguese knitting the knitting needle and the damage done.

My favorite way of purling a left leaning decrease using the portuguese knitting technique, or slip, slip, purl. Slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in front, slip another stitch knitwise with yarn. Simply by comment on this post before noon central time on monday, march. One lucky reader of this blog could win andreas portuguese style of knitting book and a knitting pin to get started. Oct 19, 2011 have you ever heard of portuguese style knitting. She and i worked together on the layout and design of the book for a year. The holding of the needles are the same but the working yarn should come from the left needle. In fact, purling is easier than knitting, and youll often see south american knitters who use this method working from the wrong side of the fabric because purling is easier for them, even when doing complex colorwork. Portuguese style of,knitting since i read this book and saw andreas class on craftsy i love knitting this way. Through popular demand, i was able to turn what i love to do into my business today. Portuguese knitting differs from regular knitting in the way the wool is held.

Traditional patterns and techniques are brought up to date in the form of beautiful modern pieces such as socks, hats, shawls, cowls, pot holders and leggings. Here is the fruit of this weeks cogitations, where i finally finished getting my head round portuguese knitting, played with a dalesstyle knitting sheath, and wrote some words we all knit in different ways. Learn the unique style of portuguese knitting where the wool and needles are held in one hand as with british knitting, so no need to swap hands. More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, portuguese knitting is a journey into portugals knitting heritage. In knitting daily tv episode meet andrea wong as she demonstrates the portuguese style of knitting on a simple baby bootie pattern. This is one of the oldest ways of knitting that started in the middle east. Book portuguese style of knitting history traditions and etsy. Poseidons children by alastair reynolds ebook online pdf.

In this drops video we show you how to knit in the portuguese style. Distinguished knitting author andrea wong, originally from sao paulo, brazil, is the woman who brought an olde world style of knitting to the worldwide stage with her workshops and her book portuguese style of knitting. Its also sometimes called incan or andean knitting since this is the style thats commonly used in south america. Purchase this portuguese knitting bundle and be well on your way to learning the portuguese style of knitting. Some people say that knitting continental style is faster than knitting english style, though i have seen people knit very quickly using both methods.

Many of the fastest knitters in the world use the continental style, and it makes sense that it would be faster, given that youre making a lot less movement to form the stitch. All your portuguese knitting needs in one by andreawongknits etsy. Portuguesestyle knitters are also famous for preferring the purl stitch over the knit stitch. Andrea wong book portuguese style of knitting with detailed photos and explanations, the learning portuguese knit dvd, plus a. Jan 15, 2016 i have a couple of andreas portuguese knitting dvds, but havent watched them yet. This is a variation, with the yarn behind the left needle. Books of patterns offer great value, with a whole collection of knitting designs for one price. Always be yourself unless you can be a portuguese water dog then be a portuguese water dog. Fast, ultraefficient portuguesestyle knitting just might change the way you stitch. Looking at various traditional garments and their significance amongst regional communities she reveals the incredible diversity of portuguese knitwear. Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from. 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.

This is a slender volume that teaches the basics of portuguese knitting as well as some of its history. Win portuguese knitting supplies from andrea wong knits. Jan 15, 2016 two great relaxing ideas, travel and knitting, come with a remarkable hook on this vacation of a lifetime. No previous experience is required just come along with some cotton yarn and a pair of needles and you will pick it up in no time. Portuguese knitting, also known as turkish knitting, incan knitting, andean knitting and around the neck knitting, originated among arabic knitters. Portuguese knitting uses small movements, so it puts less strain on your fingers and wrists than other knitting styles. Apr 06, 2014 when using the portuguese knitting technique, the yarn in play is wrapped around the right hand, and then strung around the knitters neck or through a pin fastened to the knitters shirt or sweater, before continuing to the piece being knitted. Apr 12, 2020 portuguese style of knitting history traditions and techniques by andrea wong. Portuguese knitting teacher andrea wong made time out of her busy schedule to visit the yarn thing podcast with marly bird. With this knitting style, the yarn doesnt go straight from the ball or skein to the. By the way, portugal and spain were the same country until about the 11th century so a lot of things in their culture will probably be the same. Andrea wong wrote a book and produced a dvd about it, but i learned how to do it from watching a video.