Spinning A Yarn's Tale

Episode 8 - Fazer Meia - Portuguese Knitting

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Welcome to Portugal! Today, we speak all about the history of Portuguese knitting and different traditional garments to be found in Portugal. Turns out they knit quite a bit differently in Portugal, using a knitting pin! Enjoy this insightful episode and check out the links below for extra inspiration or to try out this knitting technique for yourself!


Resources

  • Pomar, Rosa. Portuguese Knitting. Search Press Limited. (2020) 

  • VeryPinkKnits teaching about portuguese knitting technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-1j8Z16OM&ab_channel=VeryPinkKnits 

  • Rosa Pomar and her Boreia yarn https://fancytigercrafts.com/blogs/travel/portuguese-yarn-traditions-with-rosa-pomar 

    • Patterns mentioned throughout this episode: 

    • Campfire quilt (log cabin baby quilt Denise made) https://suzyquilts.com/shop/campfire-quilt-pattern-download/ 

    • Hopi Pattern By Linka Neumann https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hopi-4

    • Bonnie Cardigan by Orlane Sucche https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonnie-27

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