The Portuguese Style of Knitting

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Japanese Sideways Sock	Japanese Sideways Garter Stitch Sock: These socks are easily knitted flat on circular needles 24” long using Garter Stitch (in Portuguese Style Knitting this means purl every row). The shaping in minimum and it’s a fun way to use left over yarn. PAT-110 —$5.00

Cotton Candy Sock	Cotton Candy Sock: These socks have the classic French heel and the round toe shape (which avoids the Kitchener stitch for finishing). For an elastic cuff I used the tubular cast on. The sample was knitted using Hand Painted by Claudia yarn. This pattern will teach you some variations from the classic sock pattern. PAT-111—$5.00

Jean's Sock	Jean's Sock: This is a classic sock pattern. It will teach you the basics on sock construction. You can choose to knit these socks with double pointed needles, two circs or one long circular needle. PAT-112—$5.00

Andrea's Fair Isle Sock	Andrea's Fair Isle Sock: These socks are knitted inside out, purling every round. Working two colors on the non public side assures a longer and loser float and a neat Fair Isle pattern. PAT-113—$5.00

Child's Andean Hat	Child's Andean Hat: This hat is knit like the Peruvians knit—inside out and purling every round! This is easier when you use the Portuguese Style of Knitting and also guarantees a loose float on your two color knitting. The project is small but perfect for you to practice the technique! Pattern—$5.00

Angora Mittens	Angora Mittens: These are the most soft and warm mittens you will have! The pattern is very simple to knit, but the yarn is what makes it so beautiful and comfortable! The yarn hand spun and it is 99% angora, 1% cotton. The cuffs are knit with Sublime angora merino from Sirdar. Pattern—$5.00

Baby Rose Sweater	Baby Rose Sweater: This lovely baby sweater is knitted from the top down. The pattern allows flexibility. You might insert your favorite stitch pattern at the body if you wish, it is unisex and you might choose to wear it buttons on the front or on the back. If you want a bigger size, just use sport or worsted weight yarn.

Carolina’s Baby Sweater	Carolina’s Sweater: I have knitted this sweater for my daughter when she was born. It won a contest for Knitter’s Magazine. The construction of it is based on short rows and it has only two seams under the arms to be done when you finish knitting it. I prefer using fingering lace yarn. Yarn substitutions: Baby Ull (Dale of Norway), Dreambaby (Plymouth).

Easy Baby Booties	Easy Baby Booties: These baby booties are very easy to knit! They are worked flat on regular needles and sewn upon completion. Every beginner will feel very confident in knitting this project—a new expectant mother or anyone looking for a darling baby gift! Great to use your stash

Hope’s Poncho	Hope’s Poncho: This poncho is easy and quick to knit. You start at the neck and knit down to the length that suits you. One size fits girls (10 and up) up to adults. The yarn is Optimum but it can be knitted in Galway, Encore or any other worsted weight yarn.

Cintia's Sweater	Cintia’s Sweater: No shaping involved! Knitted with 2 strands of cotton together, it’s a quick and easy portable project. Yarn: Cotton Classic (Tahki).

Suzi’s Entrelac Purse	Suzi’s Bag: a good beginner’s entrelac project. Starting with plain stockinet stitch, you pick up sts at the edge and work triangles and rectangles until they all meet in the center making the side of the bag . It’s is felted after it is completed. Yarn used: Lamb's Pride. Other substitutions: Cascade 220 and Galway.