Portuguese Knitting (English book)

160 pages. In English

By Rosa Pomar

More than just a history book or a craft manual, *Portuguese Knitting* is a journey into the heart of Portugal’s yarn heritage. It rediscovers memories of knitting from the past, as well as traditional patterns and techniques that are updated in the form of beautiful modern pieces such as socks, hats, shawls, snoods, potholders and leg warmers.

Easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations allow both beginners and more experienced knitters to recreate historical pieces in an original, contemporary way that is always faithful to the Portuguese spirit. You can make these pieces as they are presented or use other colours to create your own unique and original gifts.

If the idea of ​​purling rows daunts you, then *Portuguese Knitting* might be the book for you. Most Portuguese knitters hold the yarn in a way that makes purling easy—so easy that they prefer it to knitting. For this technique, the yarn is passed around the back of the neck or through a special hook attached to a garment at shoulder height. With the yarn held at this angle and the right hand providing tension, the left thumb passes the yarn over the right needle, which then picks up the new stitch. Who knew purling could be so easy?