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ROSEMARY DRYSDALE is a designer and teacher of knitting and embroidery. While growing up in northern England, she learned to knit socks at age seven and studied textile science at university. Since relocating to the United States in her early twenties, she has enjoyed a decades-spanning career as an embroidery and knitting teacher and designer, at both Pratt Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. More recently, she was a yarn store owner and is currently an editor at Vogue Knitting and Knit Simple magazines and a consultant and designer in the yarn industry. Cover and still-life photographs by Marcus Tullis Model photography by Rose Callahan
Diamonds Are a Knitter’s Best Friend Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting delivers more than 65 unique pattern stitches and over 25 beautiful fashion and home décor designs—all featuring this hot trend in knitwear. The entrelac technique, which creates an interlocking diamond pattern, adds texture and visual interest to knitted fabrics and opens up a world of stitch possibilities. Whether you´re knitting entrelac for the first time or you´re looking to expand your skills, you´ll find everything you need in this essential resource. Designs include: ■
A luscious wrap knit in dazzling variegated yarns
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An urban-chic poncho with a cozy turtleneck and a beautiful entrelac panel
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A sweetly embroidered cardigan and other adorable knits for babies and kids
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Oversized pillows showcasing a variety of stitch patterns
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An eco-friendly linen tote to carry your groceries in style
$24.95 US $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1936096008
PRINTED IN CHINA
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Entrelac The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting
Entrelac The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting ROSEMARY DRYSDALE Entrelac, a technique that produces an interlocking diamond pattern, is one of today´s hottest trends in knitting. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create pieces with a striking woven-fabric look. Entrelac introduces this fun and fascinating effect with clear directions and tutorials, showcasing and highlighting the endless possibilities in lace, cables, colorwork and more. Entrelac features: ■ A 65+ stitch-pattern ˝glossary˝ with swatches that let you knit and explore entrelac from every angle More than 25 complete patterns for sweaters, wraps, accessories, home décor and adorable baby knits that will have you knitting entrelac in no time ■
Step-by-step instructions with full-color photos that thoroughly explain all the necessary techniques ■
ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 sixthandspringbooks.com
52495
Entrelac THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO INTERLACE KNITTING
CRAFTS KNITTING
$24.95 US $29.95 CAN
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161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2010 by Rosemary Drysdale All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means— graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage-andretrieval systems—without written permission of the publisher. The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any form for commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopy patterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser. Library of Congress Control Number:
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CHAPTER 3
Untangling Entrelac 3
The Patterns 74
CHAPTER 1
Stitch Sampler Floor Pillows 80
Basic Entrelac 6
Silk and Cashmere Cowl 84
Picking Up Stitches 12
Sassy Socks 86
Knitting Backward 13
Market Tote 90
Entrelac in the Round 14
Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket 93
Wrap and Turn 14
Geometric Motifs Blanket 96
Entrelac Triangle 15
Rose Garden Baby Cardi 100 Edwardian Cardigan 104 Tweed Beret 110 Quick-Knit Kerchief 113 Jolie Jabot 116 Shades of Gray Vest 118 Felted Shoulder Bag 124 Triangle Throw 128
Designing with Entrelac 152 Figuring Out Gauge 156 Abbreviations and More 157 Resources 158 Index 159 Acknowledgments 160
notes
CHAPTER 2
Eyelet Wristers 136
Swatch Glossary 16
Fruit and Veggie Caps 139
■ While all of the yarns used in the patterns were available at the time of printing, some of them may have since been discontinued. To find a substitute, look at the yarn weight symbol in the materials list and choose a yarn that has the same number. (See page 157 for a table of standard yarn weights.) Be sure to knit a gauge swatch and take care that both the stitch and row gauge match those listed in the instructions. Also note that yarn amounts may vary depending on the weight and yardage of the substitute yarn. ■ There are many ways to approach entrelac, and the variety of projects addresses many different techniques Follow the patterns carefully.
Basic Patterns 19 Lace Stitches 29 Relief Designs 44 Geometrics 50 Colorwork 56 Mélanges 62 Embroidery 70
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Scarf Set 130
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First Edition
Uptown Poncho 76
Entrelac Step by Step 4
Cable Patterns 40
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
untangling entrelac
entre nous Throughout this book you will find tip boxes with bits of extra information to make knitting the swatch or garment easier or give you ideas for variations on projects. It´s just entre nous (between us)!
The word entrelac comes from the French entrelacer, which means to interlace. The technique is so named because it resembles a basketweave pattern. The basic pattern is made up of triangles and rectangles that look like slightly elongated diamonds and is usually worked in stockinette stitch. Although entrelac may look tricky, all you need to know for the basic technique is how to cast on, knit, purl, pick up stitches, increase and decrease. However, entrelac can be worked in almost any stitch or color pattern. I first became interested in entrelac in the 1970s when I was asked by a yarn company to teach an entrelac class. Recently, after a conversation with another designer about entrelac, I began to think about how much potential there is in this technique. I started to explore the possibilities of entrelac and am thrilled to be able to share what I have learned in this book. To make it as easy as possible, I begin with step-by-step photos and instructions for the basic entrelac technique as well as knitting entrelac in the round and knitting a triangle. The next section is a stitch dictionary with more than 65 patterns. I´ve included a little bit of everything, from lace to cables to colorwork designs to beaded and embroidered patterns. More than 25 complete patterns for sweaters, scarves, wraps, blankets, baby knits and other projects explore the myriad possibilities of incorporating entrelac into design. Finally, for adventurous knitters, I share some tips for designing with entrelac. I hope you have as much fun discovering this fascinating technique as I have had sharing it with you. 3
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Lace
How to Use the Patterns
Basic Patterns page 19
Lace Stitches page 29
Cable Patterns page 40
Relief Designs page 44
This section demonstrates the amazing range of patterns you can create with just knit and purl stitches.
Even the simplest lace patterns add incredible complexity to entrelac. Try them in different yarns for varied effects.
Like lace, cables are an easy way to put entrelac patterns over the top. Any of the ones featured here would make a beautiful design focal point.
Bobbles and other textured stitches make these patterns really stand out! Use them as accents in your designs so they don´t overpower.
Geometrics page 50
Colorwork page 56
Mélanges page 62
Embroidery page 70
Entrelac gets graphic when you change the colors of the triangles and rectangles. Use the grid on page 154 to come up with your own designs.
For even more subtle and complex color effects, you can knit the individual rectangles in stripes or Fair Isle patterns.
Here we´ve mixed together a number of techniques and materials—felting, novelty yarns, beads and more.
Embroidery can add a beautiful touch to entrelac in a number of ways: Use it to outline the rectangles or as accents in centers or at the intersections.
Embroidery
Mélanges
Colorwork
Geometrics
Relief
Cables
If you´ve never worked in entrelac, first practice the basic Stockinette Stitch sample on the opposite page. Once you feel comfortable with the technique, you can try some of the different pattern stitches. When working a cable, lace or other pattern you´re not familiar with, first practice just the stitch, then try it in the entrelac pattern. All of the patterns give easy-to-follow directions, so go ahead and knit a few!
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Basic
Rep from * across row—2 RS Rectangles have been worked.
Stockinette Stitch ■
Cast on 24 sts (a multiple of 8).
BASE TRIANGLES *Row 1 (WS) P2, turn. Row 2 (RS) K2, turn. Row 3 P3, turn. Row 4 K3, turn. Row 5 P4, turn. Row 6 K4, turn. Row 7 P5, turn. Row 8 K5, turn. Row 9 P6, turn. Row 10 K6, turn. Row 11 P7, turn. Row 12 K7, turn. Row 13 P8, do not turn. Rep from * for two more triangles—3 Base Triangles made. Turn. RH CORNER TRIANGLE Row 1 (RS) K2, turn. Row 2 (WS) P2, turn. Row 3 Inc in first st by knitting into front and back of st, ssk, turn. Row 4 P3, turn.
Row 5 Inc in first st, k1, ssk, turn. Row 6 P4, turn. Row 7 Inc in first st, k2, ssk, turn. Row 8 P5, turn. Row 9 Inc in first st, k3, ssk, turn. Row 10 P6, turn. Row 11 Inc in first st, k4, ssk, turn. Row 12 P7, turn. Row 13 Inc in first st, k5, ssk, do not turn. The RH Corner Triangle is complete. Leave 8 sts on RH needle. RS RECTANGLES *Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k 8 sts evenly along edge of next triangle/rectangle, turn. Row 1 (WS) P8, turn. Row 2 K7, ssk (with last st of rectangle and first st of next triangle/rectangle), turn. Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2 seven times. Do not turn at end of last row.
LH CORNER TRIANGLE Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k 8 sts along edge of last triangle/rectangle, turn. Row 1 P2tog, p6, turn. Row 2 K7, turn. Row 3 P2tog, p5, turn. Row 4 K6, turn. Row 5 P2tog, p4, turn. Row 6 K5, turn. Row 7 P2tog, p3, turn. Row 8 K4, turn. Row 9 P2tog, p2, turn. Row 10 K3, turn. Row 11 P2tog, p1, turn. Row 12 K2, turn. Row 13 P2tog, do not turn—1 st remains on RH needle. **WS RECTANGLES Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p 7 sts evenly along edge of triangle just worked—8 sts on RH needle, turn. *Row 1 K8, turn. Row 2 P7, p2tog (with last st of rectangle and first st of next triangle/rectangle), turn. Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2 seven times. Do not turn. Next row (WS) Pick up and p 8 sts evenly along edge of next RS rectangle. Rep from * across row—3 WS Rectangles have been worked. Turn.
NOTE For the sample swatch shown here, this is the last row before the End Triangles. To complete the swatch, work the End Triangles below. Rep from ** to desired length, ending with a LH Corner Triangle completed—1 st remains on the RH needle. Do not turn. END TRIANGLES *Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p 7 sts evenly along edge of triangle just worked—8 sts on RH needle. Turn. Row 1 (RS) K8, turn. Row 2 P2tog, p5, p2tog, turn. Row 3 K7, turn. Row 4 P2tog, p4, p2tog, turn. Row 5 K6, turn. Row 6 P2tog, p3, p2tog, turn. Row 7 K5, turn. Row 8 P2tog, p2, p2tog, turn. Row 9 K4, turn. Row 10 P2tog, p1, p2tog, turn. Row 11 K3, turn. Row 12 P2tog, p2tog, turn. Row 13 K2, turn. Row 14 P2tog, p2tog, pass 1st st over 2nd st—1 st remains on RH needle. Do not turn. Rep from * across row, picking up sts along edge of rectangle instead of triangle. Fasten off rem st.
Work 1 RH Corner Triangle. Work 1 row of RS Rectangles. Do not turn. Work 1 LH Corner Triangle. Work a row of WS Rectangles.
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entre nous The designer chose the ribbed pattern on the back to give this vest a tailored look without a great deal of shaping.
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Now that you´ve perhaps tried your hand at working entrelac swatches with various stitches and knit a garment or two, you might want to design some entrelac pieces of your own.
designing with entrelac
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Abbreviations & More Abbreviations approx beg CC ch cm cn cont dec dpn(s) foll g inc k k1fb k2tog LH lp(s) m mm MC M1 oz p p1fb pat(s) pm psso p2tog
approximately begin(ning) contrasting color chain centimeter(s) cable needle continu(e)(ing) decreas(e)(ing) double-pointed needle(s) follow(s)(ing) gram(s) increas(e)(ing) knit knit into the front and back of a stitch—one stitch has been increased knit 2 stitches together—one stitch has been decreased left-hand loop(s) meter(s) millimeter(s) main color make one stitch ounce(s) purl purl into front and back of a stitch—one stitch has been increased pattern(s) place marker pass slip stitch(es) over purl two stitches together—one stitch has been decreased
Standard Yarn Weight System rem rep RH RS rnd(s) SKP
remain(s)(ing) repeat right-hand right side(s) round(s) slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over—one stitch has been decreased SK2P slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together—two stitches have been decreased S2KP slip 2 stitches together, knit 1, pass 2 slip stitches over knit 1 sc single crochet sl slip sl st slip stitch spp slip, purl, pass sl st over ssk (ssp) slip, slip, knit (purl) sssk slip, slip, slip, knit st(s) stitch(es) St st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop(s) tog together WS wrong side(s) wyib with yarn in back wyif with yarn in front yd yard(s) yo yarn over needle * repeat directions following * as many times as indicated [] repeat directions inside brackets as many times as indicated
Skill Levels
BEGINNER
BEGINNER For knitters who have some knitting experience but are trying entrelac for the first time.
EASY
EASY For knitters who have mastered the basic entrelac technique and are ready to move on to patterns with more involved stitches.
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE For knitters with experience working intricate stitches and some shaping and finishing.
EXPERIENCED
EXPERIENCED For knitters able to work patterns with complicated shaping and finishing.
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resources ARTYARNS
LOUET NORTH AMERICA
39 Westmoreland Avenue White Plains, NY 10606 www.artyarns.com
808 Commerce Park Drive Ogdensburg, NY 13669 www.louet.com
CASCADE YARNS
MOKUBA
1224 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 www.cascadeyarns.com
55 West 39th Street New York, NY 10018 www.mokubany.com
CLASSIC ELITE YARNS
NASHUA HANDKNITS
122 Western Avenue Lowell, MA 01851 www.classiceliteyarns.com
Dist. by Westminster Fibers, Inc. www.nashuaknits.com
NORO DMC
Dist. by Knitting Fever Inc.
10 Basin Drive, Suite 130 Kearny, NJ 07032 www.dmc-usa.com
PRISM
FIESTA YARNS
ROWAN
5401 San Diego Ave. NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 www.fiestayarns.com
Dist. by Westminster Fibers, Inc. www.knitrowan.com
www.prismyarn.com
SKACEL COLLECTION FILATURA DI CROSA
Dist. by Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.
P.O. Box 88110 Seattle, WA 98138 www.skacelknitting.com
KNITTING FEVER INC. (KFI)
P.O. Box 336 315 Bayview Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 www.knittingfever.com
TAHKI•STACY CHARLES, INC.
KOIGU WOOL DESIGNS
TAHKI YARNS
P.O. Box 158 Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0 Canada www.koigu.com
Dist. by Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.
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70-30 80th Street, Building 36 Ridgewood, NY 11385 www.tahkistacycharles.com
WESTMINSTER FIBERS, INC.
165 Ledge Street Nashua, NH 03060 www.nashuaknits.com
YARNS USED IN SWATCH GLOSSARY (pp. 16–73)
Cashsoft DK from Rowan Yarns: pp. 19–34, 36 (top), 40–49 Superior from Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 36 (bottom), 37–39, 64 Lana from Tahki Yarns/Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 35, 57, 61 Zara from Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 50–52, 56, 60, 70 Cascade 220 from Cascade Yarns: pp. 53–55, 58–59 Montera from Classic Elite Yarns: pp. 62, 65, 66 (top right), 67 (top left), 72 (top) Donegal Tweed from Tahki Yarns/ Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: p. 63 Ritratto from S. Charles/ Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 64, 67 (top right) Sahara from S. Charles/Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 66 (top left), 72 (bottom) African Bead Ball from Be Sweet: pp. 66 (top right), 67 (top left) Rock Star Rattan from Tilli Tomas: p. 66 (bottom) Tempo from Filatura Di Crosa/ Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: p. 67 (bottom) Painter's Palette Premium Merino from Koigu Wool Designs: p. 68 Nepal Print by Tahki Yarns/Tahki• Stacy Charles, Inc.: p. 69 (top left) Iro from Noro Yarns: p. 69 (right) Rain from Tahki Yarns/Tahki•Stacy Charles, Inc.: pp. 71, 73
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abbreviations 157 Accent on Angora Shawl 148–151 Alternating Bobbles 45 Aran Diamond 42–43
designing with entrelac 152–156
b bags and totes Felted Shoulder Bag 124–127 Market Tote 90–92 Base Triangles 6 basic entrelac 6–11 Bat Wing Lace 38–39 Beaded Rib 27 Bead Stitch & Garter 32 Bells 49 Beret, Tweed 110–112 blankets and throws Geometric Motifs Blanket 96–99 Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket 93–95 Triangle Throw 128–129 Bow Knot 48 Bullion Roses 70
c cable patterns 40–43 Caps, Fruit and Veggie 139–143 cardigans Edwardian Cardigan 104–109 Rose Garden Baby Cardi 100–103 Cat´s Paw 37 Cluster Stitch 47 colorwork 56–61 Cowl, Silk and Cashmere 84–85 Crazy Quilt 73
entre nous The piece on the cover is knit in Magnolia by Classic Elite Yarns. The needles were provided by Signature Needle Arts. ■
The needles shown on pages 4–15 are from ChiaoGoo. ■
e Edwardian Cardigan 104–109 Embossed Leaf 34 embroidery 70–73 End Triangles 11 entrelac in the round 14 entrelac triangle 15 Eyelet Wristers 136–138
f Faggoting, Basic 29 Fair Isle Checks 59 Fair Isle Diamonds 58 Felted & Striped Garter Stitch 62 Felted Shades of Blue 63 Felted Shoulder Bag 124–127 4-Stitch Cable Panel 42 Fruit and Veggie Caps 139–143
g Garden Path Jacket 144–147 Garter Stitch 20 Garter-Stitch Diamonds 50–51 Garter Stripes & Daisies 71 gauge 156 Geometric Motifs Blanket 96–99 geometrics 50–55 Gull Wings 38
h Hearts 60 Horseshoe Cable 40–41
j Jabot, Jolie 116–117 Jacket, Garden Path 144–147 Jolie Jabot 116–117
k Kerchief, Quick-Knit 113–115 knitting backward 13
l Lace Chain 33 lace stitches 29–39 Left-Hand Corner Triangle 9 Little Arrowhead Lace 36
m
Patchwork Quilt 55 patterns basic 19–28 creating 153 project 74–151 picking up stitches 12 Pillows, Stitch Sampler Floor 80–83 Poncho, Uptown 76–79
with Ribbon Yarn 66 Stockinette & Moss Stitch 25 Stockinette & Seed Stitch 24 Stockinette & Seed Stitch in 3 Colors 65 Stockinette Stitch 19 Stockinette Stitch & K1, P1 Rib 26 Stockinette Stitch & K2, P2 Rib 26 Stockinette Stitch with Beaded Yarn 66 Stockinette Stitch with Beads 67 Stockinette Stitch with Multicolored Yarn 67 Stockinette with Multicolored and Textured Yarn 69 Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket 93–95
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Quadrefoil Eyelet 31 Quick-Knit Kerchief 113–115
throws. see blankets and throws Tiny Bobbles 44 Tiny Ribbon Buds 70 Triangle Throw 128–129 Tweed Beret 110–112 Two-Color Alternating Stripes & Solids 57 Two-Color Basketweave (large) 53 Two-Color Basketweave (small) 54 Two-Color Chevrons 50–51 Two-Color Dots 60–61 Two-Color Garter Stripes 56, 64 Two-Color Stockinette 50 Two-Color Stockinette with Daisies 72 Two-Color Zigzag 60–61 Two-Yarn Stockinette (large) 66 Two-Yarn Stockinette (small) 67
Market Tote 90–92 mélanges 62–69
o Openwork Diamonds 35
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Red & White Triangles 52 relief designs 44–49 resources 158 Reverse Stockinette 22 Ribbon Roses 72 Ridged Eyelet Ribbon with Purl Garter Stitch 30 Ridge Stitch 23 Ridge Stitch in Self-Striping Yarn 69 Right-Hand Corner Triangle 7 Right-Side Rectangles 8 Rose Garden Baby Cardi 100–103
s Sassy Socks 86–89 Scarf Set 130–135 Scotch Faggoting Cable 40 Seeded Rib 28 Seed Stitch 21 Shades of Gray Vest 118–123 Shawl, Accent on Angora 148–151 Silk and Cashmere Cowl 84–85 skill level icons 157 Socks, Sassy 86–89 Stash Buster 68 stitches, picking up 12 Stitch Sampler Floor Pillows 80–83 Stockinette & Double Seed Stitch 25 Stockinette & Double Seed Stitch
u Uptown Poncho 76–79
v Vest, Shades of Gray 118–123 Vine Leaf Bobbles 46
w wrap and turn technique 14 Wristers, Eyelet 136–138 Wrong-Side Rectangles 10
y yarn weight system, standard 157
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ROSEMARY DRYSDALE is a designer and teacher of knitting and embroidery. While growing up in northern England, she learned to knit socks at age seven and studied textile science at university. Since relocating to the United States in her early twenties, she has enjoyed a decades-spanning career as an embroidery and knitting teacher and designer, at both Pratt Institute and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. More recently, she was a yarn store owner and is currently an editor at Vogue Knitting and Knit Simple magazines and a consultant and designer in the yarn industry. Cover and still-life photographs by Marcus Tullis Model photography by Rose Callahan
Diamonds Are a Knitter’s Best Friend Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting delivers more than 65 unique pattern stitches and over 25 beautiful fashion and home décor designs—all featuring this hot trend in knitwear. The entrelac technique, which creates an interlocking diamond pattern, adds texture and visual interest to knitted fabrics and opens up a world of stitch possibilities. Whether you´re knitting entrelac for the first time or you´re looking to expand your skills, you´ll find everything you need in this essential resource. Designs include: ■
A luscious wrap knit in dazzling variegated yarns
■
An urban-chic poncho with a cozy turtleneck and a beautiful entrelac panel
■
A sweetly embroidered cardigan and other adorable knits for babies and kids
■
Oversized pillows showcasing a variety of stitch patterns
■
An eco-friendly linen tote to carry your groceries in style
$24.95 US $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1936096008
PRINTED IN CHINA
9 781936 096008
Entrelac The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting
Entrelac The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting ROSEMARY DRYSDALE Entrelac, a technique that produces an interlocking diamond pattern, is one of today´s hottest trends in knitting. Using only simple knit and purl stitches, knitters can create pieces with a striking woven-fabric look. Entrelac introduces this fun and fascinating effect with clear directions and tutorials, showcasing and highlighting the endless possibilities in lace, cables, colorwork and more. Entrelac features: ■ A 65+ stitch-pattern ˝glossary˝ with swatches that let you knit and explore entrelac from every angle More than 25 complete patterns for sweaters, wraps, accessories, home décor and adorable baby knits that will have you knitting entrelac in no time ■
Step-by-step instructions with full-color photos that thoroughly explain all the necessary techniques ■
ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 sixthandspringbooks.com
52495
Entrelac THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO INTERLACE KNITTING
CRAFTS KNITTING
$24.95 US $29.95 CAN
ROSEMARY DRYSDALE