Archive for January 2012
Herringbone Stitch for Portuguese Style Knitting
Herringbone stitch is a strange one to do on Portuguese style knitting but it can be done. The trick is you have to do the knit stitches like an Eastern knit stitch, sorta. You don’t have to take the yarn from the usual Portuguese style position around you neck or off a pin or pendant, but rather manipulate it a bit with your index fingers. It’s not that hard when you get the knack of it. Here’s the video I did (special, crappy web cam version).
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Understanding Eastern Knitting and Western Knitting Styles and Knitting Faster
Understanding Eastern Knitting and Western Knitting Styles and Knitting Fast
In this article I will explain the difference between the Eastern and Western styles of knitting and how not to get confused. There will be some instruction in how to do them, yet while this is not so much a knitting lesson, what you learn here may be of great use to the beginner or transitioner. Read the rest of this entry »
