I really loved this tecnique! It helped me be less stressed as I started practicing! It even gave me a "we don't care" attitude! I'm looking foward to learning more!

I would love to learn how to knit Portuguese style.  This would be a great starter.

English people think I am from another planet when they see me knitting. I was very pleased to see Andrea Wong using it and proving that it is a very easy way of knitting. I do enjoy this site.

I had serious problems knitting (I was an avid crocheter) until I tried to knit this way.  Now I'm addicted!  I knit everything this way and have made many, many projects.  It's wonderful!

My Grandmother was from the Isle of Crete, Greece and taught me to purl by putting the yarn around my neck and flipping the yarn with my thumb. She knitted the conventional throwing method. I still use her method to purl but only when doing a lot of purl stitches in a row so I would like to learn to do both knit and purl using this method.

This format for knitting is interesting and will make it much easier for me to knit for longer times.  

Women who knit in my family have been known for arthritis in their hands.  The Portuguese style looks like a great alternative to the way I currently knit and provide gifts for the rest of my life.  

Thank you for the opportunity to view your video.  Maybe someday I can take one of your classes.  Awesome!

Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

I am intrigued! I would love to be the winner and get to try the Portuguese style of knitting myself!

I wonder how difficult to be to knit socks this way. Andrea, have you ever knit socks portuguese style?

I was so disappointed to not get into Andrea's class at the Madrona Arts Festival.  This method looks like it will be so much more ergonomic while providing even stitches.  I, along with many others, would love to win the book and pin.

I was so disappointed to not get into Andrea's class at the Madrona Arts Festival.  This method looks like it will be so much more ergonomic while providing even stitches.  I, along with many others, would love to win the book and pin.

I was so disappointed to not get into Andrea's class at the Madrona Arts Festival.  This method looks like it will be so much more ergonomic while providing even stitches.  I, along with many others, would love to win the book and pin.

I was so disappointed to not get into Andrea's class at the Madrona Arts Festival.  This method looks like it will be so much more ergonomic while providing even stitches.  I, along with many others, would love to win the book and pin.

I was so disappointed to not get into Andrea's class at the Madrona Arts Festival.  This method looks like it will be so much more ergonomic while providing even stitches.  I, along with many others, would love to win the book and pin.

i'm a beginner knitter and i usually drop the knitting needle and "throw" the yarn, i wonder if portuguese type knitting would improve my technique some.

I love this method because it saves so much movement of your hands -- efficient and wise for longevity of use.  Thanks for sharing it, Andrea.

What an interesting technique, will need to give it a try.

It is so inspiring to see new or forgotten styles of knitting revived. Needlework of all kinds is part of human history, and should never be forgotten. Thanks, Andrea. By the way, that is my name as well, though I spell mine as Andria.

We have a young woman in our knitting group that knits using the Portuguese knitting method and she is amazing!  I love learning new ways of doing things!  It's all about the "process".  My friend and I recently purchased the pins at Stitches West but have not figured out quite how to use them yet.  Looking forward to learning something new.

I've been looking at Portuguese Knitting for a long time and contemplating learning this style. I hate things around my neck so I've been looking for a pin. Apparently they are not easy to come by! I'd love to win the book and pin.

I love learning the history of knitting around the world, thank you for the information. Do you think this method would be easier for someone with arthritis? Where can one purchase the pin?

how lovely and interesting. This is really helpful for me. I most certainly will look into this type of knitting. Thanks!

This looks like a much faster way to knit than the American style.  Is it time consuming converting patterns from knit to purl?

Anxious to try your method.  Thanks for sharing.  Margie

This is such an interesting way to knit.  I love it!  It makes so much more sense.  I can not wait to try it.  Thank goodness I am halfway done with a small project.  It would be great to have all the tools to try this technique!

This is such an interesting way to knit.  I love it!  It makes so much more sense.  I can not wait to try it.  Thank goodness I am halfway done with a small project.  It would be great to have all the tools to try this technique!

I've always preferred the purl stitch for its quickness--I'd love to try the Portugese method and REALLY streamline the process!

I am definitely  going to experiment.  I wonder if this would be an easier way to each kids.

This method looks interesting and I am eager to learn it.  Thanks for bringing such interesting material for us to check out and try out!

Looks to be an interesting technique!  I'd like to try it.

I am not sure if you are left or right handed.  However, do you find that lefties pick up the Portuguese knitting technique as easily as the right-handers do?  Does the main hand influence the placement of the pin?  

So very interesting!  I can't wait to give it a go!

Wow!  I definitely want to learn this - it seems like a fascinating technique!  Many thanks Andrea!  ~ Kyle Dennett from Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom.

I've tried continental knitting but the portugese method see easier. It's amazing how the pin controls the tension. I definitely will be trying this method.

I've tried continental knitting but the portugese method see easier. It's amazing how the pin controls the tension. I definitely will be trying this method.

This looks like a wonderful new technique to try! I would love to win the book. (Pick me!) :)

This looks like there is less fatigue to arthritic fingers, I am anxious to try it.   Just wondering where you can purchase the pins?

I'd love to learn this technique -- I think it is fascinating too!!

I can't wait to try this technique -- fascinating!!

This looks like it would make stranded knitting so much easier! I can't wait to try!

Fascinating that pearling is easier than knitting.  Love how the two color knitting doesn't get all tangled up together.

Very interested in trying this method!  It appears to be faster and more efficient than the American method.  Anxious to learn more and how to do cabling.

I would love to try this method of knitting.

I'm new to knitting and I am eager to try this new method.  Seems so easy.

I look forward to trying Portuguese knitting. Thank you Andrea for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I hope this will help me be able to knit longer.

I am fascinated by this method. It might allow me to knit longer. Thank you Andrea for sharing this style.

I have heard of Portuguese knitting and have been wanting to try it!

Andrea makes it look so effortless.  I'd love to be able to knit this way.  I think it's smart to know several knitting methods.

Looks fascinating and something that might be especially useful as my hands age and my broken-wrist scars increase limitations!  A question--how does the shoulder pin influence tension and does that create the likelihood of making pinholes in the fabric on a knitter's shoulder fabric? noseycat (IdelleB)

I would love to see a complicated lace pattern, using knits, purls, yarn overs and knit two or more together, etc, demonstrated with this method.

I've been intrigued by Portuguese knitting since I heard about it. I'm kind of an eclectic combination knitter and would love to try it.

That technique looks facinating, I would love to give it a try!

Love this knitting style! Very clear instructions!

Wow, that's so cool, I wanta learn how!

This was fascinating! There are a few Portuguese women in my knitting guild; they tension their yarn around the back of the neck. I didn't know that using a knitting pin was an option; nor did I know about all of the other benefits of this ancient knitting style.  Thank you for sharing, and I'll look for Andrea's book.

I LOVE this way of knitting.  I have carpal tunnel syndrome and I think that this would be easier on my wrists than the American (or throwing) style.  I am going to get some yarn and needles right now and I am going to rewatch the video as I try it out.  Thank You!!!

I like how efficient this method of knitting is.  Easy on the wrists.

Very interesting.  Looking forward to using this method.

Very interesting.  Looking forward to using this method.

How fascinating.  I like new challenges.  I am a relatively new knitter who has arthritis in both hands and can only knit for a short time at one sitting.  I'm excited to try the Portuguese method I just watched.  I have two new grand-neices and one grand-nephew on the way.  They are all going to get a pair of the baby booties you showed us knitted in the Portuguese style of knitting.

I would love to learn the Portuguese style of knitting. My hands get tired after using them at work all day. I think this would help my hands and to go FASTER.

Portuguese Knitting- it looks interesting and potentially fun to try.  I don't quite get how to do it but maybe I will win the book and can dive in.  

This part Portuguese girl with a Portuguese dog has wanted to try Portuguese knitting since she saw it in interweave knits advertisement section years ago...would love to win Portuguese knitting book and special pin...especially now i see that I could do this!!! Great video! Thanks!

This part Portuguese girl with a Portuguese dog has wanted to try Portuguese knitting since she saw it in interweave knits advertisement section years ago...would love to win Portuguese knitting book and special pin...especially now i see that I could do this!!! Great video! Thanks!

Looks great! Now to switch it to left handed knitting! thanks Jessie

Very interested in learning this technique  after watching this video!!

This looks like a solution for arthritic hands to be able to knit without much movement.  What can you use instead of your neck if you don't have a pin?

Excellent showing of a fascinating technique!

What an excellent showing of an interesting technique! It would be great to learn!

I have purchased her video and loved it but I learn much better from a book. Besides I lost my knitting pin and want to re-learn how to do this style of knitting to give my hands some arthritis relief!

As my hands stiffen with age, I find this technique fascinating.  I tried to follow along during the broadcast, but would love to find out more.  The purl stitch seems to simple.

I was really excited about this style of knitting.  I was taught the throw style of knitting, which takes forever to make anything.  And strand knitting forget it.  I would be dead before I ever finished.  I've had a stroke and tried to teach myself the pick style, but my left hand won't cooperate for long.  I do believe this style may work for me.  Can't wait to try it.  I'm thinking a safety pin may work for the knitting pin. ?

    Patsy Halloran,  2591 Elm St., Napa,ca. 94558.    541-601-5031  

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I've not heard about that before. Would love to try it!

I took a class with Andrea and loved it. I have not seen her book yet, and would like to pursue her technique further. I wish we got KDTV in my area.  A question for Andrea: where can we get the needles with a hook on the end? I cannot find them.

Portuguese knitting has always intrigued me. I would love to learn this technique and find out if my knitting looks any different.

This is fascinating!  I love learning how different cultures, in different eras have faced the same problems and developed different solutions!

Knitting Daily: Thank you all so very much for having such talented hosts on your your show and continuing to bring on some of the most interesting and creative people to share their skills and talents from all over the world. I always learn new things from your show. I will definitely be giving this style of knitting a a try. Andrea certainly makes it look easy. It does take rethinking the way you knit things if like me you are accustomed to knitting American or Continental style. It is good to be challenged to think in new ways. The thing I like best is it uses less hand movements. Andrea I can't wait to check out your website. Thank you so very much for sharing.

I love trying new knitting techniques  and these how to videos take the frustration out of interpreting written instructions

Sznn

I'd love to try that style of knitting. The color changing looks quite a lot easier than what I learned and I do need a knitting style that decreases the hand and arm fatigue.

How very cool! It's always nice to see other styles of making knots with string! Thank you for sharing!

Really interesting way to knit, might have to try it.  

Really interesting way to knit, might have to try it.  

Georgia

Really interesting way to knit, might have to try it.  

Georgia

Really interesting way to knit, might have to try it.  

Georgia

Really interesting way to knit, might have to try it.  

Georgia

Dear Andrea

Thank you for the wonderful demo and explanation of Portugese Knitting.  I had seen photos of Peruvian men with the yarn around their necks and knitting in the round inside out but until today I did not understand how simple it could be.  I always thought that multistrand knitting inside out would be extremely difficult.

I will practise this new technique.

thank you

Sharon Langley

Sounds like a great technique, especially in regards to purling. Would love to learn more.

I used to know a group of knitters who knitted in this style.  I always meant to try it, but ...  Maybe this is a good reminder!  Thank you for the generous offer.

I love watching Andrea demonstrate Portuguese knitting.  Using it to do colorwork looks so smooth and easy, I can't wait to try it!  I am wondering if there is a way to incorporate a third color while using this technique, as much of the patterns that I create use three colors.  Thanks for any advice you can give me on this and for the opportunity to enter this contest.  I think we are all winners for learning this technique.

This looks like an easy & quick way to knit. Thanks for the offer.

I'm looking forward to trying this. It looks like fun!

I would live to win this however, I will try this method of knitting.  Always love to try something new.  

When I first resumed knitting as an adult, I knitting similarly to this technique - It would be fun to try to learn how again - it seems so intuitive!

I starting knitting Portuguese style several years ago, after watching Andrea on Knitting Daily. I love it and now knit this way exclusively.

I can't wait to try this out.  I am having a ball reconnecting with knitting after not knitting for twenty years!  

I have wanted to try colorwork for a long time now and this method has encouraged me to try it.  I have a hard time keeping the correct tension while purling and am excited to see if this style will eliminate the problem. Thanks so much for the video and the opportunity to win Andrea's Portuguese Knitting book and knitting pin.

I can't hardly WAIT to try this technique!  It looks SO simple (but then, experts ALWAYS seem to make anything look simple...) and it seems to work up very quickly.  I'd love to win the knitting pin - but I think to start, I'm just going to wrap the yarn around my neck.  Wish me luck with my first endeavor!

wow, I have been trying to increase my knitting speed by using continental but just can't seem to get tensioning with my left hand down.  This may be the answer for me.  I can't wait to try it!  

A new technique to learn and try out. Thanks

Saw a quick demo of this at a fiber show recently but couldn't remember how it was done when I got home. Looking forward to trying it out, now that I have a visual reference at my fingertips.  This seems a much simpler way to deal with color work.  Have a couple color work pieces I have been putting off, This technique makes me much more enthused about getting started on them.  

It looks like having an extra hand =) to help in knitting

Sounds like an interesting technique!

I am looking forward to trying this, I love the pin!

I can't wait to try this interesting technique!

What an interesting technique.

I have been seeing this type of knitting for a long time.  Looks so less stressful on the joints than standard knitting.

I like adding new skills especially different knitting styles of knitting.  It helps me stay engaged, allows me to knit longer without aggravating arthritic fingers and keeps me in a learning mode which I find exhilarating.  Would love to try the Portuguese style.  

I have pain in my thumb joints and I wonder if this would help.  I knit constantly for my grandchildren and friends and do not want to give it up.  I will give this a try.

Interesting technique!  I plan to try it.

This looks like something I can really do. I have a very hard time knitting the way I was taught. I always felt akward with the way the tension and my hands were working. The use of a pin or having the yarn around your neck to help with tension is alot easier on my hands. And the purl stitch is now doable. Thanks for sharing a wonderful history of craft from another country!!

looks like a great way to do two-color knitting!

Very interesting technique. I wonder if the pin idea could be adapted for crocheting as well to relieve the left hand.

Now I get it! Great to see this technique in action. (I'd love to have the pin...around the neck doesn't work so well for me...) Thanks for the clip!

I am unable to watch the videos for some reason, but this technique sounds interesting. I have never heard of knitting this way before.

I really need to check out this book!  I always do Portuguese on the purl rows but I've never quite gotten the hang of any other stitches.

Very interesting technique.

i find this very interesting.  i am doing a newborn t-shirt and i am going to try to knit it using portuguese knitting techniques.  i have tried to research this type of knitting on the internet and also on you tube and have not come up with anything so far.  thanks so much for the video.  i did find andrea wong's book on amazon.com.  i have already made a pin and it works beautifully.  if you have ever done any wire work in jewelery it takes just a few minutes to make the pin.  i am very excited about trying this method as i am a very slow knitter.  i always look forward to trying something new.  again, thanks so much for the post and videa.

I'm from Brasil, and I was 5 years old when my grandma taught me how to knit. After a long time without knitting, i've returned to my needles about 2 years ago and I've found a new world of techniques on YouTube. But in the videos people are knitting on a different way, without the yarn around the neck, and I thought "well, it seems grandma taught me the wrong way...". Now, after this post, I know that's not wrong with that. Thank you, Andrea! By the way, I love this style, it's easy to keep the tension, and it's fast. And only when it's a very hot weather I use the hook, to avoid the contact of the yarn with the neck skin.

This sounds fascinating. I can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for the post and video.

I'm excited to try this technique.  Thanks for this interesting video.  It will be fun to share this with friends.

WOW!  I had seen a picture of Peruvian men knitting in Marianne Isager's Inca Knits and wondered about the technique with the wool around their necks...I had no idea and now I see your video!  WOW! so very interesting.

WOW!  I have seen a picture of Peruvian men knitting in Marianne Isager's Inca Knits and wondered about the technique, I had no idea!!!  WOW!

What a beautifully elegant style of knitting! Much simpler than holding one color in each hand. I'm amazed at the simplicity. I imagine it might be confusing to get used to knitting inside out, so to speak, but the result looks beautiful. The knit stitches look a bit more difficult, I wonder is there a tradition of steeking as well?

Thanks for the interesting video! Michele Miller, Brooklyn, NY

It's always wonderful to learn new ways of knitting especially when it's a new technique that will lengthen a person's knitting life.

Between my Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, my hands go to sleep very quickly when I knit.  I would love to try this to see if this technique would fix that.  Thanks.

Pick me, pick me, pick me.

I have tried to learn knitting for a decade.

Her technique just may be the key to breaking my barriers.

I am a confused handed person, left handed by nature but forced into other handed techniques because its easier for others to try to instruct me.  It always feels like my left hand needs more to do, to balance me, and my work.  

This looks very interesting. I want to learn more and give it a try.

wow, this kinda blows my mind a bit.  sounds interesting to check out!

Can't wait to try this!

I had heard of this technique but the video makes it look so simple. May be the answer to wrist pain that has recently started. Sure hope I win!

Thank you for posting these videos. The Portuguese technique is so interesting!

I'm a knitting instructor and I'd love to try this and pass it on to my students.

:)

Happy Knitting!  

This method was recommended to me when I was having issues with my wrists; it does seem to take less movement to make stitches, at least for me.

I have very bad arthritis in my whole body.  I love to knit but can't use any of the traditional needles any more.  I am fortunate to have discovered  bamboo needles and now can knit with the circular needles but find that my hands get tired very quickly.  I hope I win this pin so that I can try  this style of knitting as it looks as if it will be much easier on my hands.

This looks like an interesting technique. I need to learn more!

This sounds quite interesting. A new fun thing to learn.

Good to see an actual demo via video.  Much clearer to see than to just read instructions!

Greetings from 'down under'!

I can across this style awhile ago on the Internet. It was an interview with you (Angela) about a fascinating form of knitting known as 'Portuguese Knitting'.

Spoke to a number of people in my knitting, spinning and weaving group and none had heard, nor knew about this knitting form.

Your book was available for purchase. Search the web to purchase a pin

but to no avail.

Will checkout your  website!

An Aussie Knitter wanting to learn Portuguese style.

I have had difficulty knitting since I had a neck surgery go badly that caused nerve damage to my arm and hand.  Might this make knitting easier for me?

This style of knitting looks very interesting.  I can't wait to try it.  I hope it will help me to knit faster.

It is wonderful to learn another method of knitting. Can wait to give it a try. Has anyone ever catalogued the actual number of different knitting methods around the word. Thank you Andrea for demostrating and sharing the Portugues knitting method.

Stephanie B.

The ergonomic factor is definitely a plus for me, so I'm ready and willing to learn all about Portuguese knitting.

Oh I saw that episode and was like.. WOW that is a different way to knit lol. Mom said  it looked easier and the way they described it.. (both here/on the tv/in my own "exploration") it is fairly simple. The book would be a welcome addition to my relatively small library of knitting reference books.

I am SO excited to try this!  One of the best knitting tv segments I've seen.  I've tried to use the flicking-with-the-thumb method before, without realizing it was an actual technique.  I was missing the pin or putting the yarn around my neck.  I think it's going to make my knitting easier and faster!  :)

would love to learn this way of knitting !   Wish I had known about this sooner but I will investigate this some more.

As others have noted, the technique is great and the pin looks really neat ! another accessory, what is not to love ? Thanks so much.

This technique looks very interesting and I'd love to learn more about it!

This is so interesting!  Maybe it will relieve a few aches and pains in one arm if I learn to knit this way.

Great technique & easy on your hands.

Looks interesting! I would love to try it.

This looks so interesting. I had heard of it but never seen it in action--can't wait to try it.

I am having problems with my hands and wear a knitting glove so I would like to try this method to put less stress on my hands.

thank you

I am having problems with my hands and wear a knitting glove so I would like to try this method to put less stress on my hands.

thank you

Is the Portuguese technique suitable for those (like myself) who knit holding the yarn in the "Continental" style? I'm intrigued by the statement that two color knitting is easier done using this technique, and since I'm over 60, I'd appreciate a more ergonomic method of knitting. I do knit most every day.

Love this technique! I am sure going to keep using it.  Thanks.

Would like to try this technique

Would like to try this technique

This is so fascinating!  I want to try this for sure!

Finally, a demonstration of Portuguese knitting. It's a intriguing method of knitting. I plan to give it a go.

Joan

I was fascinated by this technique and so I had to try it -- it is fun and amazingly easy!

Great technique! I would love to try it and, of course, to win.

I would love to give this a try. Thanks for having the giveaway!

This may be the answer to my tension problems and avoidance of seed stitch!  It looks like a very relaxed way of handling color stranding too.  I'd love to try it!  Thanx for bringing "Portuguese Knitting" to our attention.

Very cool.  Can't wait to dive right in!

I can't wait to try Portuguese knitting!  I'd purchased a knitting pin from Andrea two years ago, but was not able to attend her workshop.  Andrea explains the basics so well in video 307, I'm ready to try.  Thanks!

Portuguese knitting looks SO fun!

Portuguese looks SO fun!

This method looks very promising. If I don't win-- could someone tell me where to get the knitting pins. I really llike to try this.

So interesting! I can't wait to try it!

So interesting! I can't wait to try it!

Taught myself to knit. My tension is always off, too tight or too loose.

This may help, and also to knit faster.  Never heard of this method before.

LOVE TO WIN !!!

I am currently knitting Fair Isle Gloves the traditional way - can they be done the Portugese way?  I like the idea of the pins it looks neater - are they ever used with the traditional way of Fair Isle knitting?  

wow!  This style of knitting is sooo cool!!!   Can't wait to try it and make those cute booties!!  Thank you1

This looks very interesting.  I wonder if this would also alleviate some of wrist pain i have?

I have been wanting to try this technique ever since I first learned about it!  I have problems with my wrists, and it seems like it would help with that.  Thank-you for the give-away.

Oh, this looks so interesting! My son currently lives in Portugal and I was thinking it would be fun to learn something from 'his corner of the world'. I'll have to look into to this!

The Portuguese way of knitting looks really interesting!  I'd love to learn how to do it.

I've tired this a couple of times, but need more practice. I love the ergonomics of this knitting style.

Very lovely.

i am a fairly new knitter with carpal tunnel that flares and fibro this loks like it could be a solution love the way it looks going to start trying it right away hope i learn it quickly ..of course winning the contest would help but i am determined to get started now

I tried this style of knitting and it works well.  Glad I found it!  I get some interesting comments and looks when I do it :)

This sounds like a perfect way to help even out my tension.  I have been looking for something like this for a while.

Thanks for meeting a need.

When I lived in Ankara, Turkey for one year in 1999-2000, a local Turkish lady showed us how to knit the Portuguese style.  She had the yarn around her neck.  All patterns were in her head, learned from village women.  She made a pair of knitted stockings (white) for my daughter and son-in-law.  They were wedding stockings.  Delightful.  Thanks for the video instruction.

Maureen65

Thank you for demonstrating this method.  I tend to have carpal-tunnel issues with the continental method, so I will have to give this method a try.

Fascinating!  Can't seem to get my tension even with continental method-looks like this might do the trick. Also knitting inside out in the round should help with making your floats more even.  Will make stranded knitting faster as well as ribbing and seed stitch- some of the things I tend to avoid in pattern choices.

Where can I get needles for this ? My Albanian friend is working with her mother's old needles and really wants another set. to teach me with.

Love to win this.  I have been knitting for many years and this looks much faster

The toe up

This looks like an interesting change, and I'd like very much to try it.

This looks like an interesting technique and it looks like it would be easy on your hands.  I was wondering if it would be easy on the shoulders, too.  

This way of knitting looks fun and easy, will have to try it.

I want to learn this new technique and can see it would be very much easier.

Deirdre

This way of knitting changed my life. I have permanent bi-lateral nerve damage to my arms, shoulders, hands, and my neck. This method allows me to still knit. Purling is way easier and faster with this method and keeping even tension is a breeze. Switching between knit and purl is also easier and faster. I used to avoid ribbing and the seed/moss stich before I learned this method. Give it a try!

This way of knitting changed my life. I have permanent bi-lateral nerve damage to my arms, shoulders, hands, and my neck. This method allows me to still knit. Purling is way easier and faster with this method and keeping even tension is a breeze. Switching between knit and purl is also easier and faster. I used to avoid ribbing and the seed/moss stich before I learned this method. Give it a try!

I think I should knit that way all the time.  I would love to know more.  Please pick me.

This looks to be the answer to my tension problems with knitting.  Have got to give it a try.  Great video but would like to see more.

This looks really cool and would love to learn!

It is really interesting to see that knitting can be done in so many different ways and still end up with the same look. I haven't tried to knit the portuguese stile before, but want to do it now. I am especially interested in trying the portuguese way of binding off. The Portuguese Knitting book seems very interesting!

Thanks for a great new way to do two color knitting!

Great clear video on Portuguese knitting!

It's true what my friends say and think about me:  I am a pssionate knitter, and as such, can never hve enough technique books!  thanks for this opportunity to learn something old yet new to me:-)

I would love to learn this technique. I enjoy knitting in the round and it would be great to add more color to my knitting.

Excellent ! I would love to try it.

I've heard about Portuguese knitting but have never tried it (even though I'm of Porrtuguese ancestry). I would love the opportunity to try it & thanks for the chance to win!

So amazing

This looks like a knitting technique I should really acquire. I bet you can knit longer using this method - less strain on the wrists.

Wow, am excited to try it! Normally I try to avoid lots of purling, as it's more cumbersome when I knit continental, but I love to knit in the round!

I've never heard of this technique but would love to give it a try!

This looks like an interesting method.  I currently knit continental and feel it would be easier.

What an interesting technique -- I had heard about it before but had never seen it demonstrated.

I've always wanted to learn this method!

I'm always interesed in more efficient, more ergonomic methods!  Thanks for sharing this skill!

Looks like it would take some adjusting, but I can certainly see where it would be easier on hands and tension. Going to have to try this one!

I have wanted to learn this method since the first time I saw it.

Love the connection - Peru : I had a breeding herd of alpacas until a couple of years ago, and Turkey, where I now live.  Must try knitting my Turkish socks inside out!

I am glad to see the Portuguese way of knitting on line. I only knit that way as it was how I was taught at the age of 7! Holding crochet is also diferent from the English way. I think that both are a lot easier.

I have tried different techniques but this seem easier with the double knitting I have been doing.  The most trouble I have is keeping the tension so that my knitting looks smoothe.  I think this pin might do the trick and the book would give me the needed information.

I am eager to learn this style of knitting. I am having difficulty with arthritis in my thumbs and index finger and hope that changes techniques will relieve some of the pain.

I have done other techniques both American and continental but from what I saw on the videos, this way seems to make the double knitting I have been doing ,much easier.  I will try it with items I have on hand but having the book and pin, I am sure, would make it easier in understanding the techniques.

I knit continental, but I purl like this, throwing the yarn with my thumb. I love purling, so I've got to try knitting in this style too!

I'd love to learn a new technique and I like the idea that this is more ergonomic!

I recently fell & sprained my right wrist, making my knitting difficult. But I kept at it! This technic would certainly help & would be easier on the wrist! Can't wait to try this!

This looks like a great way to knit keeping such an even tension.  I would love to learn this to add to my repetoire!

This style sounds very interesting indeed...... haven't had a chance to try it yet.

I have heard about trailing yarn around your neck, but the shoulder knitting pin looks very intresting.  Thanks for sharing.  I would love to try this method!!!

The technique looks interesting....I am wondering if there is a benefit to using this style of knitting other than the ease of the moves....

I absolutely *love* learning different styles of knitting.  I wish there were more books that went into detail about different styles and techniques used around the world.  So far the internet has been my best resource (thank god for the internet!).  To have a whole book to read on the subject of Portuguese knitting would be a real treat.

I think this way to knit is just fascinating!  I like to learn about various knitting techniques and anything about fiber.  I also collect knitting needles!  I don't get much time to knit, so when I do, I like to make it count.  The Portuguese way seems it would be much faster and easier to use. Thanks Andrea for sharing with us!

Can I get the supplies at stores in California?   Are they expensive?   I checked Michael's and Joanne's--no go!

How would you adapt this for a left handed knitter?

This is so fascinating. I had an issue of "spin knit" showing Peruvian people knitting and spinning. They use a shoulder pin and predominantly perl. I tried doing it but didn't quite catch on. (Didn't stick with it long enough) Would like to try again and learn what Portuguese people knit (colors, styles and designs)

The Peruvian people say they knit that way because that is how they always have. Supose there's an historical connection between them? (those knitting styles)

Would a large safety pin work with this technique?

I love learning new things & this looks like a fun thing to try.

My reverse stockinette tends to have tension issues, especially if I am knitting continental style.  Do you think this would help?  I have a pattern I am longing to knit which is in reverse stockinette.  

This looks like it would help even out tension and probably let your hands be a little more relaxed.

I would love the chance to win the book and supplies.  Thank you!

Like a couple of dozen (or hundred?) other knitters, I'd love to win the Portuguese Knitting book and pin.  Thanks.  Lee Wells

I took a class with Andrea to learn this technique.  Very interesting!

Another new knitting technique, it looks interesting and I'd love to have a go at it.  It is interesting that there are special knitting tools.

Very interesting! I am a left handed knitter, and have always found perling easier, but would love a technique that helps with my tension. I am excited to show this to my mother-in-law, who has stopped knitting because of hand pain.

Does your book contain any traditional middle-eastern patterns or pictures of knitted artifacts?

I've tried Portuguese knitting with yarn across shoulders (love it), and would love to try it with the pin!

I have RA and I think this technique will help with my knitting and be less painful on my joints. Thanks

i too would like to try this method, sounds fun

that looks like a fascinating thing to try & it seems so logical to watch.

I am headed for my knitting needles right now, can't wait to try this and make it my own.

Excellent introduction to a new technique.  I'm going to try it :)

Looks fun and interesting.  Always like to try new ways of knitting!

I have never heard of this technique before.  Wonderful way to control that silly purl stitch and make it friendly while still keeping even tension.  Now to find a knitting pin....

I would also love to try this technique.  

Thank you for showing this. It seems that this might actually solve my wrist problem! I'd sure love to give it a try!

Thanks for this -- I've never seen this style of knitting.  I am interested to try it.

At a Fiber Festival in Oregon, I saw several new Portuguese knitters practicing their newly learned skills.  It looks amazing, I it is on my bucket list.

Protuguese knitting is fascinating to me.  I like to knit with seveal colours and this technique seems to be well suited.  It is so interesting that I will try it out and see if I can adapt to it.  Have been knitting for decades, this would be an improvement.

I am always looking for more ergonomic knitting methods, and am very interested in seeing how Andrea Wong's Portuguese Knitting fulfills that need.

I have seen women knitting in the Portuguese style, so fast and smooth, and hoped to find someone to teach me.  Tonight I  will give it a try.

Thank you

Joan

I tried knitting with yarn around the neck once. The pin seems like such a simple, brilliant solution, where could I find one of these?

I would love to learn a technique that would allow for less movement and stress in my hands.  Thanks

I've heard so much recently about the Portuguese method - I'd absolutely love to give it a try!  More ergonomic is always good too!  :)

When I was growing up, I always wanted to learn to speak Portuguese.  I never got that chance, so it will be great to learn Portuguese knitting....and maybe I'll try to pick up the language.

I am going to try this technique. You made it much more user friendly with demonstration. Thank you.

Oh, I love this method! I just recently discovered it and it has transformed my knitting! Currently I do it around the neck, but would love to try it with a pin!!

I've been a knitter for 23 years and am looking for new techniques to try.  This also really interested me as I'm Portuguese and didn't know anything about this method!

Fascinating. I love all things fiber and would love to add this style to my repitore. Thanks for sharing!

I would love to try !

Interesting technique

My tension has always suffered and this style of knitting looks the one for me. I have only been knitting a few years, so I am in the beginner stage.

My tension has always suffered and this style of knitting looks the one for me. I have only been knitting a few years, so I am in the beginner stage.

I am a Continental Knitter and would love to be able to Purl faster!

Have tried Portuguese knitting and it's fun!

Wonderful alternative to continental - and looks to save both the tendonitis and carpal tunnel.  Will have to give it a try soon.  Will practice with the booties as spring is arriving in Canada and will start to work on smaller projects.

I saw her demonstrate this once before, and I was fascinated. Looks so easy for purl stitch. Thanks.

I purchased Andrea's DVDs and do use Portuguese knitting techniques, especially the bind-off and if I'm purling a lot. I have tried to learn how to knit Continental style, but found Portuguese knitting very easy to learn and I was able to keep the tension very even. Thanks, Andrea, for bringing this style to the US! I'd love to have a copy of your book - if I don't win, I may have to buy it, not only for the Portuguese technique, but for the history, as well.

That is very interesting. I would like to learn this technique. I am one of those knitters that is not too crazy about purling and this technique makes it look so effortless. Thanks for the video.

I took Andrea's class at Stitches West, and LOVED it.  The purl stitch is SO easy, and I'm getting better at the knit stitch.  Wonderful technique!  I'm hoping she'll teach two-color knitting in the Portuguese style next year.

I've been wanting to learn this method of knitting since I first heard about it last year.  I've noticed that as I grow older I'm dealing with carpel tunnel in one hand and a couple of my fingers are starting to show signs of arthritis, and this method is supposed to be easier on hands.  I live in a 55+ community and belong to a knitting group here; I would love to introduce this method to these older women, so this book would belong to the group for all of us to use, and maybe if I get proficient at it I could teach them.

am putting "Portuguese Knitting" at the top of my list of new techniques to learn!

Wow, that looks so effortless and smooth. I hope I'm coordinated enough to make it seem so easy. I feel like I'm such a slow knitter sometimes. I'd love to learn a new method that flows so easily. I've tried to learn continental, but had trouble with the yarn slipping off and keeping nice tension. This looks like it might help.  thanks!

This is fascinating.  I would love to give it a try.  Thanks for the opportunity.

I am anxious to explore the Portuguese knitting technique and the smaller hand movements as I have some nerve damage in my left arm!  

I used to knit like this eons ago, and when I picked up my knitting needles again last year, I could not find a resource to refresh my skills or recall the technique. Thank you!!! I am eager to resume this wonderful way of knitting.

Arthritis in the thumb makes some tensioning painful.  Looks like this may be a good alternative!

I never heard of Portuguese knitting, but it has intrigued me.  I am going to show a friend who has had trouble with hand cramping, this may be her answer.  

It is always fun to learn a new technique !!!

This is fabulous.  I haven't been inspired so quickly in a long time.

This looks like SO much fun!  I can't wait to show it to my knitting group!  I wonder how easy it is to adapt my patterns for the "inside out" technique you use for circular 2 color hat knitting?

This looks like such a good way of knitting. My wrists and hands are getting very sore from years of knitting and spinning.  I think this must be a much better way to achieve tension for stranded knitting.

Seems like it will help prevent hand cramping. BTW what is the significance of having a hook on the end of a knitting needle? is it to pick up dropped stiches?

Shannon

I have always been intrigued by this knitting style, ever since I first read about it in Piecework magazine.

I love this technique esp. because I have carpal tunnel, but circular needles have really minimized those issues.  Also, this type of knitting is very good if you're knitting in a small area, like on an airplane, subway, car, etc.  I think I'm going to try this technique especially with purling a row!!!! Thank you Ms. Cohen for reviving this technique.

So fun to see such an interesting technique!  Would love to give it a try.

Wow!  That has got to be the best way to bind off I have every seen.  I always dread binding off as I am a novice knitter and I always worry about dropping stitches.  I am going to try this out for sure.  I would love to know more about the history of this technic as well. I love knowing the history of needlework as well as learning technics.

I learned this technique from a Portuguese friend and it is indeed wonderful! I usually put the wool behind my neck, but in the summertime when it's hot, the pin is much more comfortable.

I would love to learn how to do colour changes this way.

Wow.  Can one make a knitting pin or where can one buy it?

I would love to learn this style of knitting because sometimes when I am knitting, my hands will cramp so much that I have to stop for a while. This makes it take longer for me to complete any of my projects. I saw a segment last season on this style of knitting, but it went by so fast that I couldn't grasp the technique. I am one of those knitters that learn better by watching it on DVD or the web, so this may be something I need to purchase from her website.

How fascinating!  I'd love to learn this technique and share it with friends!

I started knitting this way and it is much easier on my hands. I would love to learn how to do two color knitting this way.

I remember when this first seen. Very intriguing. Love the show.

Methods and approaches that are new - at least to me - are always of interest. How nice of you to offer an affordable way to try this one!

Very interesting and want to learn this way to pearl.

This looks very interesting and I want to try this way to knit or I should say pearl. Glad you are sharing your knowledge. Wonder about when it was first used.

Very interesting style!

I would love to learn a new technique. :-)

Wow, didn't know this even existed.

Andrea, this is really interesting. I love history and lost arts. I would love to try Portuguese Knitting and will probably do so whether or not I win this contest. I particularly like the pin, it's so unique.

The video was really interesting. I taught myself continental knitting so I could knit faster, and it appears that Portuguese Knitting could be faster also. I love to knit socks and shawls.

Thanks!

I have a bit of arthritis in  my fingers, so I would love to try this method and see if it helps.  It looks so simple, I don't think I'd have any problems learning it.  I can't wait to try it.

I learned to crochet when I was a child, and I am trying to teach myself knitting. Knitting is so awkward for me...this looks like it would be much easier. I'll have to try it...Thanks!!

I started knitting this way a couple weeks ago after watching the first segment shown here.  I started a seed stitch scarf and have found it much easier on my hands to knit in this style.  I've ordered Andrea's first DVD and can't wait for it to arrive.

g_dare@charter.net

Looks very comfortable.  Osteoarthritis in finger joints and wrists cause problems in finding a way to keep tension even.  Enjoyed your demonstrating and explaining everything so clearly.

This is new to me. Something that I've missed during a lifetime of knitting, but I definitely want to give this a try. This appears to be even more efficient than continental knitting. I love the idea of the pin(s) for the yarn. I've used bandaids and such to prevent yarn-burn on my hand and fingers.  Portugal knitting would eliminate the problem of the tension being set by rubbing across your skin.  Wonderful!!

I've watched your video and now I purl that way all the time. I love it . It's so easy to purl that way. Thanks

WOW!   Never knew, now I would love to add this new technique to my repertoire.

I tried this style of knitting a while ago and really loved it.  I don't know why I reverted to my old style of knitting.  Old habits die hard I guess.  It's a fantastic way of knitting and makes the tension very even, for knits and purl rows.  If I could just keep track of that pin though!  

This looks like fun!  It will be my next to do.

I would love to learn this technique...My stash is so huge I need something to speed up my knitting!

Wow! What a wonderful segment. I have to say that this way of knitting really intrigues me. And Anders is a wonderful teacher! Thanks for bringing us a new and exciting way to knit.

Very interesting. My LYS offered a class like this but without the pin. Unfortunately it was not a convenient time for me. I'd love to give it a try though!

Looks very interesting!! Would love to try it!

I love to learn new techniques.  I like to mix and match to make something unique.  I would love to learn this.

I loved the show and I am crossing my fingers and toes so that I may be the winner of the kit.  The book looks lovely and I have never seen the pin before the show.  Good luck everyone!

This really looks like fun!  I would love to try it!  I have been stuck in a knitting rut and this would pull me out of it...

Great article, thanks!

Yay women of the world, Go unite your knitting powers!

Niina

Yeah! Another knitting technique to stimulate my brain! I want to try it!

This really looks like fun!  What a great technique...would love to try it!

Lynn 52          I Would love to learn to knit the Portugese way, as myGreat Great Grandfather on my Mothers' side came from Portugual.

Always interested in trying new techniques. Portuguese style looks so neat and efficient. Looking forward to experimenting with this technique.

I have never heard of Portuguese knitting before.  Because I am elderly any method that is ergonomic is of interest to me.  This has me wondering how long it would take to learn the technique.

Barbara Abler

I definitely have to give this a try.  A friend I am teaching to knit said, just yesterday, that purling is very awkward for her.  I think she needs to see this video!

I definitely have to give this a try.  A friend I am teaching to knit said, just yesterday, that purling is very awkward for her.  I think she needs to see this video!

I've always wanted to try this type of knitting! It would be fun to  win and give it a try :)

On interesting technique and I think that it should maintain an even tension when working rough or slippery yarns too. Looking forward to reading the book and discovering something new.

I would love to try this technique!

I'm always looking to try new techniques, and this one looks like it would be both productive and fun!

I've wanted to do this for a long time!  I hope the book is very successful.

This looks so easy! I will be looking into this more. I'd love to win a set of the Andrea Wong sets. I think it's be fun to try this "new" method of knitting!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

I have sent this webpage to my knitting group. I am going to try it today. Ithink it would be good for some of my friends with arthritis.

I love learning new knitting techniques, and this one sounds interesting.

Been wanting to try Portuguese knitting for years - would love to win!

quinn on rav

My husband is of Portuguese  decent as his mother is Portuguese with her parents having come to this country and one of her brother-in-laws directly from Portugal.  I would love to learn this technique as my husband has said that his grandmother would knit but not in the way that I knit. Now I know what the difference is that he was talking about.

Great videos! I can't wait to explore this technique more!

Purling looks so easy but the knit stitch looks way more complicated.

I'm looking forward to trying this new to me knitting process!

I've always wanted to learn about using a knitting pin. I like having the yarn feeding from above my knitting, instead of pulling it up from the floor. Sometimes I drape the yarn over the top of my favorite wingback knitting chair.

voxceleste--I would love to learn how to do this! Looks so much easier--holding all the yarn and the needles is sometimes hard on the hands.

I have never heard of this technique but it looks fantastic!

I have been hesitant to try two color knitting because of the tension in the floats.  This method addresses the issue so logically!  Can't wait to try it!

this technique paves the path to become the world's fastest knitter!

looks very interesting - would like to try

I am interested in trying this technique.  I think it would help with diminishing the joint pain in the fingers.  I am planning to get a ball of yarn out and my needles.  Thanks for sharing.  

You can youtube Andrea Wong and teach yourself; it's super easy - I did!!  That hardest part was getting the right tension but just knit a dish towel and you'll have it down pat!!  I can't believe how much FASTER this way of knitting is!!  The biggest benefit if that your hands done move that much - less wear and tear on the hands so we can knit as long as we want

This technique looks like one I would really like to learn.  If it helps knitter's elbow that would be terrific.  Thanks for the opportunity.

How wonderful! More knitting toys... you should see my collection now.  

I'd like to try this technique again.  

I've been wanting to learn Portuguese style knitting, as I have an ulnar nerve injury in my left arm that gets aggarvated by regualr knitting. It might be a lot easier on my arm and hands.

This looks like it would really help when my hands are hurting

this looks very interesting I really need to persue it

This looks very interesting--I will definitely will try it and suggest it to my mother who no longer knits much because of carpal tunnel issues.

I'm curious if/how's this technique is used for intarsia or other 2or more colors of yarn?

I'm going to give this a try soon.  This looks like just the thing to even out my tension. Thanks for the great videos.

This makes two-color knitting look so easy! Thanks for sharing.

I would love to try this, please pick me!

This looks like something I could learn to do.  I would love to win

I am always looking to learn new knitting techniques, especially ones less stressful on my body.

While my time is limited now, I look forward to possibly trying this new method over the summer.  I have a large stash of yarn and new challenges are a great way to help work through it!

This looks so interesting - I'd love to try this!

I have been wanting to try this knitting style, thank you for the chance to win!

That looks like something I could learn to do.  I would love towin the book and pin.

very interesting about the pin on the shoulder.  learn something new every day.

Wow that really sounds interesting!  I would love to learn more about this method of knitting.

Mary

This looks like it would be so neat to try. Plus, my mom always says she wishes she could knit, but when I offer to teach her, she says she can't because of arthritis/carpal tunnel, etc. in her hands. Perhaps this method would work for her.

I know the basics of Portuguese knitting and use it whenever I have to purl full rows, but I need to brush up on using this technique for more than just purl. I used to have a pin but somehow it has disappeared into thin air. I miss it!

I've never heard of this before but the technique looks facinating - I'd love to try it and winning the kit would be the ideal opportunity!

Portuguese knitting looks fascinating. Love the idea of the pin. It's wonderful to continue learning new knitting after 30 years of knitting. Many thanks for this.

I have been looking for something to kind of refresh knitting for me, this looks so neat!

I always love to try new techniques. This one looks like fun!

This is a great find! I tried it briefly and think it is something that I could learn to do.  I am having trouble with my hands and arms getting tingly or hurting when I knit for too long or too frequently.  I don't want to give up knitting, but switching from throwing my yarn to picking my yarn did not help.  Thanks for sharing this method with us.  I will give it a try.  I would love to have the book to understand it better.  Thanks : )

I am looking forward to learning this knitting technique. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my hands which limits how much knitting I can do. This will help immeasurably to my ability to make things for my children and grandchildren. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for the opportunity to enter the contest! What a great prize. This is something new to me and I'd love, love, love to learn it!

LesleyAnn

I moved to this very small southern town several years ago. After getting settled in, I decided I wanted to learn to knit; but BAD NEWS: there's no LYS and I haven't been able to find any other knitters here yet.

So, I have been teaching myself using books and videos exclusively. I would love to learn the Portuguese style, and having these materials would really be a big help.

Thanks so much for the contest; it's a generous gesture!

Hello, New Purl Stitch!

This style of knitting looking very inviting. I will have to try the around-the-neck maneouver to try out this technique.

Thanks for posting these videos. : )

I've been experimenting lately with new stitches and I've been wanting to try this technique but could not get the hang of it from other videos. This one has made it easier for me to understand! Thank you so much!

This is exciting.  My rheumatoid arthritis may be eased during my long hours of knitting.  I am currently making 27 knitted gifts for my cousins at a reunion next Sept.  This method may speed up my scarvesw, table mats and potholders!!!

I enjoy learning new techniques.  This looks like a winner.

I tried this technique a couple of years ago but, watching the video clips and realising again just how easy Portuguese knitting is, I'm wondering why I haven't used it since!  Silly me!

This is a very interesting type of knitting, I can see how easy it could be. I will try it, probably with a modification or two, as I have severe arthritis,which forces me to change things just a little. It's so smooth in hand movements, I imagine it would be less tiring. I'd like to see more tutorials on this and other styles of needlework.

I love learning new techniques! This looks right up my alley.

I think I might need to give this a try. After all, it's always nice to have another tool in the bag.

Wonderful! I will definitely be trying this out...and passing it on to my knitting group!

I have been playing with Portuguese knitting for the past year and a half... I have not mastered all techniques yet, and would absolutely love to win this book.

Here's hoping!

I find the fact that this method is easier on the hands or wrists very appealing.  When I knit or crochet for long periods of time my wrists do get sore!  Thank you so much for the post!

Would love to try the tensioning device - might help as fingers get older and stiffer!

Wow!  Just when I start to get bored with the same old knit/purl, something new to challenge me!  Can't wait to try it!

This is a new way of knitting for me - I know.  The style has been around for centuries!   Looks like an interesting way to knit. sign me up.

First time I ever saw this way of Kitting. I liked it please enter me in the contest to win a book and a pin. Georgianne

I am half Portuguese, so I really should try this style! I like the idea of it being more ergonomically pleasing.

Sara

I learned to knit in PT Style when I was a kid (being from portugal and all), but then having moved around the world a bit, I was forced to learn English/Continental style knitting at school.

Being back in Portugal now I finally came back to this way of knitting, and IMO it's absolutely the best way, you can be sitting in a cramped space and still knit without bothering anyone. I love it.

bye,

Raquel

I really have to try this technique. Thank you so much for sharing!

Facinating.  I'm so glad I watched this.  Never heard of it until now.  I like the idea of having the floats in front of you and would love to try this.  See if I can keep my tension consistent.

I must try this!  As most have said, it seems it would ease some of the stress on my hands from endless knitting! But, can an old dog learn new tricks?  I have been knitting the American method for almost 50 years!

This looks so interesting!!! I would love to learn it! I taught myself to knit about 4 years ago and I just love it! I have a very vast collection of knitting supplies as I consider myself to be quite 'addicted'!  :)  I would love to win these articles!!

This looks so interesting!!! I would love to learn it! I taught myself to knit about 4 years ago and I just love it! I have a very vast collection of knitting supplies as I consider myself to be quite 'addicted'!  :)  I would love to win these articles!!

Hi Andrea,

I started a comment but it disappeared? Anyway I love your Dvd and pin that I purchased about 4 or 5 yrs ago. I would love to win your new book and I sure could use a new pin. I hope more folks learn this great technique for knitting. Thanks so much for bringing it to us!

Rose

I have seen this type of knitting before and would really love to learn how to do it.  I think, as I get older, that a more ergonomic method would help stop cramping in my hands and perhaps shoulder stiffness which is present almost every time I knit.

Thanks for the opportunity!

Oh my, I love that the P. style of knitting may relieve some muscle aches-seems to be ergonomically efficient! Thank you Andrea for sharing your techniques.

This could really help with my hand cramping when I am holding tension in the yarn.

I have tried this style of knitting using conventional needles and absolutely love the PK purl stitch!  It is so fast and requires so little movement to accomplish!  Still working on the PK knit stitch.

Absolutely fascinating! I have to give this a try.  I love learning new knitting techniques.  It keeps the art alive - it is never boring.

Always fascinating to learn alternatives ways of doing things.

Wow.  It's so amazing to learn how other cultures do things just a LITTLE bit different.  Fascinating!

I am of Portuguese decent on my mother's side of the family;y I would love to win this and regain some of my family heritage.

Fantastic! I think I found a new dedication.

I would love to learn this way of knitting. I have watched it done on you tube and it looks different and fun

This is a very interesting technique. I tend to knit a bit tight and experience pain when I knit too much. Thanks for providing such a wonderful option.

it would be so fun to win this as my family is from the Portugal a few generations back so it would be great to learn some of my heritage.

I would love to win the supplies to learn this technique.

Very interesting.  I am left handed and knit awkwardly.  This looks like it will make my knitting more efficient!

As a German knitt-aholic , (hence the screen name Loopygirl)  who married into a Portugese family, I would Love to win these wonderful supplies, and maybe help to introduce this beautiful style to family members.  

Soo exciting!

So neat.  I have a new friend that learned to knit like this from her mother.  She now knits American style, I enjoyed seeing what she has been talking about for months.  

This is very interesting.  We have a knitter who's sister knits like this.  I would love to learn how. Thanks for the giveaway.

Very interesting. I'll definitely be trying this since my purling technique is a little weird already!

I met her recently at Madrona Fiber Arts Retreat and got to watch her in action.  

I took a class years ago on Peruvian knitting and really enjoyed it.  I would LOVE to be able to re-learn this so I can do it again... also, since I have been having problems with my hands, this looks like a method that might let me knit more without having pain and I would like to explore it more from that aspect as well.

Another wonderful technique to learn to add to anyone's knitting skills

This technique looks perfect for my arthritic fingers - would love to try it, as I can't get on with continental knitting after so my years of knitting british style!

This is a very intriguing style.  Knitting inside out sound like fun.

I love this.  Would love to try it.

I'll have to look for a knitting pin. Can't wait to try it.

wow, totally different than anything I've seen before.  I'm definitely intrigued.

Been interested in checking this out, just haven't seen it in person.

I have never heard of this either but am very interested in the more ergonomic aspects of the technique.  Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.  

The Portuguese style of knitting looks very interesting! I enjoy learning new techniques.

I'm interested to try this.  Makes a lot more sense to me than around the neck since I have problems with the muscles in my neck becoming sore...even the weight of a light necklace can bother me sometimes.

I've never tried this technique. I'd love to give it a go, it looks very interesting and I'm always interested in new and different techniques in knitting and crochet.

I love Interweave knits and the way you are constantly bringing new ideas and challenging me to learn new techniques.  I sometimes struggle with "knitting fatigue", sore hands and elbows and wonder if the Portuguese style might help.  I look forward to trying it.

This looks really neat - I will have to give it a try!

Always up for learning a new technique!!  Looks very interesting!!

This looks really neat.  I might have to try it!

Wow, this is a great idea. Since, I usually work  with 2 colors at the same time, I've always trying to find different ways to hold my yarns, so it would be more efficient, easier and faster to work with. And now that my mom started to knit, it would make it less strenuous for her hands, and maybe help with the tensions of  the yarn.

I hadn't heard of portuguese knitting before! my right wrist is damaged so i sometimes have difficulty knitting, but i bet this technique would work much better. thank you for posting!

What a neat way to knit beautiful items! I found both videos very interesting and they peaked my interest in this way of knitting. I would love to learn this technique as well as learn all about the history or Portuguese knitting.

I love to learn new techniques!  This one looks like fun.

I tried this technique a few years ago & really liked the rythm of it.  I didn't use a pin though, I just put the yarn behinnd my back.  I would love to try again.

I am not at all familiar with this type of knitting.  It's looks like a fun new way to play with.  Thank you for the videos.

Just embarking on a two color knitting project, now I'm thinking I should do it this way rather than as my Norwegian mother taught me. Would that be disloyal? Naw, she was always willing to try something new!

I have been knitting for over 43 years and I love learning new techniques. I would love to have the opportunity to learn this style of knitting.

I'd love to try this!!!

It is so exciting for me to learn this method of knitting because I am going to Peru next month. Also, I am always looking for new ways to knit faster.

Ergonomic!! I saw this style of knitting from a Quecha woman in Peru. One of the highlights of my trip was to sit in front of her home and have her try to teach  this style to an English throw knitter. She really laughed at my way of knitting

It's THE technique. I'm portuguese, so I've always been knitting this way, as has everybody I know around me. Out of curiosity I've looked into other styles of knitting, but never used them because they seemed so difficult. Turns out I was right :)

I'd love to try this - I have arthritis in my hands and elbow and it looks like it would be a real help.  I'd love to win the book and  the pin.

After already having carpal tunnel surgery on one hand, I'm definitely going to try this. The trickiest part will be learning to think inside out!

I have tried the around the neck method and liked it! However, that pin looks like a much better way and I'd love to win!

This looks like a really cool technique.  I'd love to give it a try!

I have been wanting to give this style a try since I read about Andrea's knitting style and her pin.  keeping my fingers crossed that I may get to try this out :D

This is such an AWESOME method! I have only been knitting for 3-4 years, and I was taught to knit by an "English" Knitter. I had a tough time catching-on. So, I hit the internet & learned the "Continental" method. Strangely, purl stitches were still ackward until I learned to manipulate my thumb in the same way as demonstrated in the video!

I am looking forward to tying to knit (and purl) Portugese Style. Are the hooks available in local yarn shops? I can always put the yarn around my neck though, can't I? Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

I wish I could take classes or workshops with Andrea.  I have been hearing about her for a long time now.

Looks intriguing - can't wait to watch the video again...and again

I would really love to win the book and pin.  I live in a small area and we don't get many visiting teachers or classes.  This is awesome and something I definitely want to try!

i have tried the style of knitting and like it very much. i have to 'remember' that i want to knit like this, but when i do it is very easy. hopefully it can become a habit.

I would so love to win this book.  I was registered, and paid, to attend a class with Andrea a couple of years ago but was sick in bed with pneumonia the day of the class.  I later bought a pin and tried to teach myself, but could really use some more instruction.  The reason for my interest is a growing problem with arthritis in my hands and the need to find an alternative knitting style.

Guess I'll be trying this soon!  Looks really easy and a nice change!

I could get used to the Portuguese style of knitting.  It's always intrigued me, so I tried it with the yarn around my neck with the video.  

I wanted to learn to knit and had a friend teach me. She sat next to me. Imagine a right handed person knitting left handed using their right hand? It doesn't work! I was frustrated and ready to give up until a friend taught me how to do Portuguese knitting. I am still learning and loving it!

I really want to try this way of knitting.  It looks it will help the arthritis in my hand by my hand not having to move as much.  Thank you!

I can't wait to try this! I love learning new ways to do things. Thanks for sharing.

I am determined to teach myself this way of knitting.  So excited to try it out.  Hoping to win too.  :)

I have been knitting for 65 years and still love to learn new techniques. Thanks for the very clear demo.  

Such a neat technique, can't wait to try it!

I love trying different techniques (I'm usually a combination knitter, but I can do continental well, too). I'd be really interested to try this one out!

I have trouble with carpal tunnel/joint problems, but love knitting so much! I will definitely be using this technique in the future!

Tried posting a comment.  I haven't seen it on the comment section so will try once more. Have tried this technic and love it.  I didn't have the pin so I put the yard around my neck.  I think the pin is a great idea.

What an iunteresting way to do purling.

I am always interested in learning new techniques.

Portuguese knitting sounds very interesting. I would love to win the supplies so that I could give it a try!

I have done this, learned it from my LYS owner who took the class.  Love it.  Much faster, especially for ribbing.

I find this method simply fascinating! I would love to give it a try.

I will definitely have to try this technique. It is very interesting.

Don't know if my previous comment went through, it's not showing up. Trying again...

I have a shower coming up so need to find my pattern, I think I have, that is Portuguese knit baby booties.

I love to learn new ways of knitting, but this one has inspired me to try it immediately! Thank you for sharing this.

A new technique! Looks like fun.I cant wait to try it.

I have a pattern somewhere, I think, that is Portuguese knit baby booties. I will have to find it! Need to make some things for a shower coming up!

Have tried this style and still need practice. Love the ease of purling.

Lovely!  Perhaps this technique would help even out my tension problems.  It looks like it would be much easier on your wrists, as well.  

Thanks for this demonstration.

I am starting to get a line on my index finger where I hold my working yarn, maybe a pin would do the job better without lines! :)

Wow--what a cool technique!

I would love to learn this technique for knitting ! it looks like it would be easier on my hands.

Looks like fun.  I can't wait to try it.

My Portuguese friend told me about the differences in the knitting styles years ago. I'd like to learn!

wow - never heard or seen this way of knitting before! Would love to give it a go :)

I would like to give this method a try. Can you use it for fairisle work?

I took a class with Andrea, at Webs and loved the technique!  Glad she is out and teaching and feeling better now!  

I love this style, I'm from Brazil like Andrea and have had the great privilege of talking to her. She's a sweet lady and I love her. I have yet to get this stuff, so I'm hoping to be the winner!!!!!! :o) The Portuguese style of knitting is great to learn, I find it really fast way to knit.

Very interesting technique. Definitely need to try it!

This book would be a really nice addition to my library, as well as motivation to try this technique.  With WWKIP just a few months away, an "international" technique would fit right in!

Would love to own the book and pin! I have been practicing this technique for a short time. I really like it...much easier.

Can't wait to give this a try - I love variations on our favorite sport of knitting!

It never stops getting more interesting as we learn the variations!

Now I know what those strange hooked needles in my mother's stash of supplies really are!  And would love to learn to use them.

I love learning new knitting techniques!

I've already switched to this technique for purling during stockinette stitch.  Would love to have the book so I can learn more.

I'm wondering if this technique can be translated to patterns that didn't have it in mind.  I tend to wind up doing most of my items circularly and inside out.  Not on purpose it just... winds up that way.  This would be fun to get into more.

I'm fascinated by this technique...interestingly enough it comes at a time when I'm learning Fair Isle knitting...I want to make a vest, Portuguese knitting skills might be helpful for this project. Gosh, I wish someone would teach a workshop on this technique here in Chicago.

Winning this would be really great!

I have learned a little bit of Portuguese on short-term mission trips to Brasil, and I love to knit.

Thanks!

I just began knitting and have found it can be stressful on my wrists, especially when purling.  I definitely look forward to giving this technique a try!

Great tecnique. Looking forward to trying it.I am not an expert knitter but I am looking forward to becoming one. This will be a great start.I share this with those whom I knit with and they are excited. I am hoping to work it first.LOL they will be suprise.This is a goo gift.

Great tecnique. Looking forward to trying it.I am not an expert knitter but I am looking forward to becoming one. This will be a great start.I share this with those whom I knit with and they are excited. I am hoping to work it first.LOL they will be suprise.This is a goo gift.

Hi ,I am excited to try portuguese knitting.I am not an expert knitter yet.but I am on my way.I like that it is easy on the hands.I am entering for te contest because yes I would like to recieve the gifts.I am sharing with others who I knit with  who haven"t heard about it they also would like to learn. We are excited about learnng new tecniques.But I am intending to learn it frist/ LOL.

Andrea, this is perfect for a left- handed knitter!

Do you ever use the hook needles and, if so, do you find them to be easier or quicker?

Oh, thank you!  I saw thjs on Knitting Daily a while ago, but when I went to try it, I couldn't remember what she was doing with her hand motions.  Glad to get a second look at it.

Andrea is so generous to do this. I love to knit and am fascinated with this technique. I would love to learn from her book!

I had to give up crochet due to hand pain. In order to avoid that happening with knitting, I'm trying to become a multi-technique, ambidexterous knitter. Portugueses knitting is high up on my list, so I'd love this book!

I am a self taught knitter and had been struggling with pearl stitches. I have been trying to do it continental style and was very slow at purling.

I was hunting around the internet and found a video showing the Portugese method and a lightbulb clicked on in my head...

I tried it and it became so much easier and I'm improved my speed and use this method for the purl stiches and back to continental for the knit.. Now I'm excited to try all the knitting this way as it seems easier for me.

I love that I just have to flick my thumb and I get the stitch...

Thank you so much for providing more info for me to continue studying this method.

I have watched several videos on youtube about this knitting method. I have yet to try it. I would love to have this book to help me along. Thank you.

This way makes pearling look so easy.  I think I want to try it.

As a person who has fought with nerve issues in my hands, I'm always looking for ways to reduce the stress I put on them so I can continue to knit.

I love learning new knitting techniques!!

That is really cool!

I've never seen this, looks like I could become a lover of purling. Can't wait to try it.

I've been meaning to try this for years since I first saw an article about Andrea Wong and the Portuguese style of knitting in a magazine (Interweave Knits??).  This is my opportunity!  Thanks!

This looks fascinating, I'm already hooked on their fibers, the techniques should be fun to learn!

Very interesting!  I would love to learn a new knitting technique!

I've seen people do this and I want to try to too!

I have seen this on TV before and thought that it looked so interesting. Would love to learn this technique.

How interesting!  I would love to learn this technique!

Always love trying new techniques!

This looks very interesting. I will have to try it.

I saw Andrea on knitting daily Nd tried this technique I love it..will be teaching some friends to knit and will us this as a teaching tool. I think it will be easier for yarn control and tension.

I first heard about  Portuguese knitting  about a month ago.  I've been using it on purl rows. It is fast and very easy on my hands.  I would love to read Andrea's book as I would like to master this knitting style.  Thanks for the opportunity to have a chance to win it!

Wow! Can't wait to try this. It just seems to be a much faster way to knit. Thanks!

I'm usually a continental knitter, but after watching this episode, I tried using the Portugese style for the purl rows on the stockinette portions of the last cardigan I knit. Wow! It worked like a charm, and once I got the hang of it, I think it was easier and faster than regular continental purling! I'd love to get Andrea's book & a knitting pin so I can master this technique for real. :)

What a fascinating technique! I will definitely being trying this technique in the future.

I have not tried the Portuguese knitting technique yet, but I think I may need to look into it as a way to keep the wrists from hurting.

Thank you!

This looks like a fascinating way of knitting -- so much easier on the hands and wrists.  I'd love to learn this method!

Oh this is so exciting!!  I have carpal Tunnel syndrome and everything I do seems to agravate it.  being able to knit in this way would be a change that might let me knit longer (and better, hopefully).  thanks for this offer.  

This is so fascinating! I've been having some muscular issues lately, related to my knitting. It would be interesting to try this approach, see if things improve!

I am so curious about this way of knitting, and I wonder if it would be easier on my hands.

How interesting and intriguing!  I love learning new things, especially related to knitting.  Thank you for the interesting video clips and also for the generous giveaway.  

I was lucky enough to learn of this technique last year when I was first learning to knit and am doing a variation with the yarn around my neck. It has greatly simplified knitting for me. Anyone who doesn't like to purl should try this!

I am looking forward to reading Andrea's book!