is a designer and teacher ofknitting and embroidery.While growing up innorthern England, shelearned to knit socks at ageseven and studied textilescience at university.Since relocating to theUnited States in herearly twenties, she hasenjoyed a decades-spanningcareer as an embroideryand knitting teacher anddesigner, at both PrattInstitute and the FashionInstitute of Technology(FIT) in New York. Morerecently, she was a yarnstore owner and iscurrently an editor atVogue Knitting andKnit Simple magazines anda consultant and designerto the yarn industry.

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Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting delivers more than 65 unique pattern stitchesand 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 visualinterest to knitted fabrics and opens up a world of stitch possibilities. Whether you´re knittingentrelac for the first time or you´re looking to expand your skills, you´ll find everything youneed in this essential resource. Designs include:

� Luscious wrap knit in dazzling variegated yarns

� 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

� A eco-friendly linen tote to carry your groceries in style

ISBN 978-1936096008

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CRAFTS�KN ITTING

Diamonds Are a Knitter’s Best Friend

$24.95 US�$29.95 CAN

Entrelac, a technique that produces an interlockingdiamond pattern, is one of today’s hottest trends inknitting. Using only simple knit and purl stitches,knitters can create pieces with a striking, woven-fabric look. Entrelac introduces this fun andfascinating effect with clear directions andtutorials, showcasing and highlighting the endlesspossibilities in lace, cables, colorwork and more.

Entrelac features:� A 65+ stitch-pattern “glossary” with swatches thatlet you knit and explore entrelac from every angle

� More than 25 complete patterns for sweaters,wraps, accessories, home décor and adorable babyknits that will have you knitting entrelac in no time

� Step-by-step instructions with full-colorphotos that thoroughly explain all thenecessary techniques

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Copyright © 2010by Rosemary Drysdale

All rights reserved. No partof this publication may bereproduced or used in anyform or by any means—graphic, electronic, ormechanical, includingphotocopying, recording, orinformation storage-and-retrieval systems—withoutwritten permission of thepublisher.

The written instructions,photographs, designs,projects and patterns areintended for the personal,noncommercial use of theretail purchaser and areunder federal copyrightlaws; they are not to bereproduced in any form forcommercial use. Permissionis granted to photocopypatterns for the personal useof the retail purchaser.

Library of CongressControl Number:2010932159

ISBN: 978-1-936096-00-8

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CHAPTER 1

EntrelacStep by Step 4Basic Entrelac 6

Picking Up Stitches 12

Knitting Backward 13

Entrelac in the Round 14

Wrap and Turn 14

Entrelac Triangle 15

CHAPTER 2

Swatch Glossary 16Basic Patterns 19

Lace Stitches 29

Cable Patterns 40

Relief Designs 44

Geometrics 50

Colorwork 56

Mélanges 62

Embroidery 70

notes� While all of the yarns used in thepatterns were available at the time ofprinting, some of them may havesince been discontinued. To find asubstitute, look at the yarn weightsymbol in the materials list andchoose a yarn that has the samenumber. (See page 157 for a table ofstandard yarn weights.) Be sure toknit a gauge swatch and take carethat both the stitch and row gaugematch those listed in the instructions.Also note that yarn amounts may varydepending on the weight and yardageof the substitute yarn.� There are many ways to approachentrelac, and the variety of projectsaddresses many different techniquesFollow the patterns carefully.

CHAPTER 3

The Patterns 74Uptown Poncho 76

Stitch Sampler FloorPillows 80

Silk and Cashmere Cowl 84

Sassy Socks 86

Market Tote 90

Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket 93

Geometric Motifs Blanket 96

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

Scarf Set 130

Eyelet Wristers 136

Fruit and Veggie Caps 139

Garden Path Jacket 144

Accent on Angora Shawl 148

CHAPTER 4

Designing withEntrelac 152

INTRODUCTION

Untangling Entrelac 3161 Avenue of the Americas,New York, NY 10013

Figuring Out Gauge 156Abbreviations and More 157Resources 158Index 159Acknowledgments 160

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�The word entrelac comes from the Frenchentrelacer, which means to interlace. Thetechnique is so named because it resembles abasketweave pattern. The basic pattern is madeup of triangles and rectangles that look likeslightly elongated diamonds and is usuallyworked in stockinette stitch. Althoughentrelac may look tricky, all you need toknow for the basic technique is how tocast on, knit, purl, pick up stitches,increase and decrease. However,entrelac can be worked in almostany stitch or color pattern.I first became interested in

entrelac in the 1970s when I wasasked by a yarn company to teach an

entrelac class. Recently, after a conversationwith another designer about entrelac, I beganto think about how much potential there is inthis technique. I started to explore thepossibilities of entrelac and am thrilled to beable 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 thebasic entrelac technique as well as knittingentrelac in the round and knitting a triangle.The next section is a stitch dictionary with

more than 65 patterns. I´ve included a little bitof everything, from lace to cables to colorworkdesigns to beaded and embroidered patterns.More than 25 complete patterns for

sweaters, scarves, wraps, blankets, baby knitsand other projects explore the myriadpossibilities of incorporating entrelac intodesign. Finally, for adventurous knitters, I sharesome tips for designing with entrelac.I hope you have as much fun discovering

this fascinating technique as I have hadsharing it with you.�

untanglingentrelac

INTRODUCTION

entre nousThroughout this book youwill find tip boxes with bitsof extra information tomake knitting the swatch orgarment easier or giveyou ideas for variations onprojects. It s just entrenous (between us)!

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entrelacstep by step

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5. Work the third triangle as you did thefirst and second. Turn. You may thinkyou have done something wrong, but thisis how it should look—3 triangles thatare attached to one another and curlup at the tips. The Base Trianglesare now complete.�

4. Work the second triangle as you did thefirst. Do not turn. You are now ready tostart the third base triangle.

3. Turn the work again and k5 on the rightside (shown here). Continue in this way,working 1 more stitch every wrong-side rowuntil 8 purl stitches have been worked. Donot turn. You are now ready to work asecond triangle.

2. To work the first Base Triangle, purl 2 stson the wrong side of the work. Turn to theright side and k2, turn, p3, turn, k3, turn, p4,turn, k4, turn, p5 (shown here).

1. Using the method of your choice, caston 24 stitches. You will be creating 3 BaseTriangles, each 8 stitches wide. Placemarkers at every 8-stitch interval to helpdistinguish each triangle.

In this example, you will learn how to create an entrelac swatch that consists of five rows of stockinette-stitchtriangles and rectangles. This is the most basic entrelac pattern, and it serves as the starting point for all of the entrelac

patterns in this book. (See page 19 for complete written instructions.) Once you get the hang of it, you will beready to tackle the other patterns and the projects. To make it easier to distinguish between sections,

you can use two different colors of yarn as I have done here.

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5. On the next row, k1fb, k5,ssk in the last stitch of the BaseTriangle—8 stitches are onright-hand needle and a CornerTriangle is made.�

4. K1fb in the first stitch to increase, k1,then work an ssk decrease at the end of therow—there are 4 stitches on the needle,shown here. Turn, p 4 stitches, turn. K1fb,k2, ssk, turn. P5, turn. K1fb, k3, ssk, turn. P6,turn. K1fb, k4, ssk, turn. P7, turn.

3. Slip, slip, knit (ssk—see explanationbelow) with the dark stitch on right-handneedle and the light stitch on left-handneedle of the Base Triangle to decrease 1stitch (shown here). Turn, p 3 stitches, turn.

2. On the right side, increase 1 stitch byknitting into the front and then the back(k1fb) of the first stitch.

1. You are now ready to begin the Right-hand (RH) Corner Triangle. (I changed to adarker color yarn for clarity, but you can usethe same color.) Knit 2 stitches (shown here)and turn. Purl 2 stitches and turn.

entre nousSSK If you are not familiar withthis decrease, here´s how: Slip2 sts knitwise, one at a time, toRH needle, insert LH needleinto fronts of these 2 stsand knit them together.

RIGHT-HAND CORNER TRIANGLE

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Basic Patternspage 19This section demonstrates theamazing range of patterns youcan create with just knit andpurl stitches.

Lace Stitchespage 29Even the simplest lace patternsadd incredible complexity toentrelac. Try them in differentyarns for varied effects.

Relief Designspage 44Bobbles and other texturedstitches make these patternsreally stand out! Use them asaccents in your designs so theydon´t overpower.

Cable Patternspage 40Like lace, cables are an easy wayto put entrelac patterns overthe top. Any of the onesfeatured here would make abeautiful design focal point.

Geometricspage 50Entrelac gets graphic when youchange the colors of thetriangles and rectangles. Usethe grid on page 154 to comeup with your own designs.

Colorworkpage 56For even more subtle andcomplex color effects, you canknit the individual rectangles instripes or Fair Isle patterns.

Mélangespage 62Here we´ve mixed together anumber of techniques andmaterials—felting, noveltyyarns, beads and more.

Embroiderypage 70Embroidery can add a beautifultouch to entrelac in a numberof ways: Use it to outline therectangles or as accents incenters or at the intersections.

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 theentrelac pattern. All of the patterns give easy-to-follow directions, so go ahead and knit a few!

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Stockinette Stitch

Rep from * across row—2 RSRectangles have been worked.

LH CORNER TRIANGLEPick-up row (RS) Pick up and k8 sts along edge of lasttriangle/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 stremains on RH needle.

**WS RECTANGLESPick-up row (WS) Pick up and p7 sts evenly along edge oftriangle just worked—8 sts on RHneedle, turn.*Row 1 K8, turn.Row 2 P7, p2tog (with last st ofrectangle and first st of nexttriangle/rectangle), turn.Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2seven times. Do not turn.Next row (WS) Pick up and p 8sts evenly along edge of next RSrectangle.Rep from * across row—3 WSRectangles have been worked.Turn.

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.

NOTE For the sample swatchshown here, this is the last rowbefore the End Triangles. Tocomplete the swatch, work theEnd Triangles below.Rep from ** to desired length,ending with a LH Corner Trianglecompleted—1 st remains on theRH needle. Do not turn.

END TRIANGLES*Pick-up row (WS) Pick up andp 7 sts evenly along edge oftriangle just worked—8 sts on RHneedle. 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 1stst over 2nd st—1 st remains onRH needle. Do not turn.Rep from * across row, pickingup sts along edge of rectangleinstead of triangle.Fasten off rem st.�

� 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 moretriangles—3 Base Triangles made.Turn.

RH CORNER TRIANGLERow 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 (WS) P2, turn.Row 3 Inc in first st by knittinginto 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 iscomplete. Leave 8 sts on RHneedle.

RS RECTANGLES*Pick-up row (RS) Pick up andk 8 sts evenly along edge of nexttriangle/rectangle, turn.Row 1 (WS) P8, turn.Row 2 K7, ssk (with last st ofrectangle and first st of nexttriangle/rectangle), turn.Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2seven times. Do not turn at endof last row.

Basic

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rose gardenbaby cardi

What could be sweeter than apint-sized cardigan bordered with entrelacand tiny embroidered rosebuds?

SIZES

Sized for 6–9 months(9–12 months, 12–18 months);shown in size 6–9 months.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest (buttoned) 23 (24½,25)"/58 (62, 65.5)cmLength 11 (111/2, 12)"/28 (29,30.5)cm

MATERIALS

� 3 (3, 4) 1¾oz/50g balls (eachapprox 181yd/166m) of FilaturaDi Crosa/Tahki•Stacy Charles,Inc. Zarina (wool) in#1510 pink� One pair size 3 (3.25mm)needles OR SIZE TO OBTAINGAUGE� 1 (2, 2) skein of DMC #5 PerleCotton in #893 dark pink� 1 skein each in #818 lightpink and #503 green� Crochet hook size B/1(2.25mm)� Three ¾"/20mm buttons� Stitch markers and holders

GAUGE

26 sts and 33 rows = 4”/10cmover St st using size 3 (3.25mm)needles.TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

EXPERIENCED

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LEFT FRONT

Cast on 40 (42, 44) sts. Work in Stst for 3½ (4, 4)”/9 (10, 10)cm, endwith a WS row.

SLEEVE

Next row (RS) Cast on 28 (30,32) sts for sleeve, k to end—68(72, 76) sts. Cont in St st untilpiece measures 61/2 (7, 71/2)”/16.5(17.5, 19)cm from beg, end with aRS row.

SHAPE NECK

Next row (WS) Bind off 6 sts(neck edge), work to end. Cont tobind off from neck edge 2 ststwice, dec 1 st every other row 3times—55 (59, 63) sts. Work even,if necessary, until piece measures8 (8½, 9)”/20.5 (21.5, 23)cm frombeg. Place sts on a holder.

RIGHT FRONT

Work to correspond to Left Front,reversing all shaping.

SLEEVES AND BACK

Next row (RS) Work 55 (59, 63)sts from Left Front and Sleeveholder, cast on 26 sts for backneck, work 55 (59, 63) sts fromRight Front and Sleeve holder—136 (144, 152) sts. Place markerseach end of row for shoulders.Work even until sleeves measure41/2 (41/2, 5)"/11.5 (11.5, 12.5)cmabove shoulder markers. Bind off28 (30, 32) sts at beg of next 2rows—80 (84, 88) sts. Work evenuntil back measures same lengthas fronts. Bind off all sts.

ENTRELAC BAND

FOR LOWER EDGE (MAKE 2)

Cast on 15 sts (multiple of 5 sts).

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, do not turn.Rep from * twice more—3 BaseTriangles have been worked. Turn.

RH CORNER TRIANGLERow 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 (WS) P2, turn.Row 3 Inc in first st by knittinginto 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,do not turn. The RH CornerTriangle is complete. Leave 5 stson RH needle.

RS RECTANGLES*Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k5 sts evenly along edge of nexttriangle/rectangle, turn.Row 1 (WS) P5, turn.Row 2 K4, ssk (with last st ofrectangle and first st of nexttriangle/rectangle), turn.Rows 3–10 Rep rows 1 and 2four times. Do not turn at endof last row.

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COLOR SEQUENCE

FOR ENTRELACTIERS

Work 1 tier each with *A, MC, C,B, C, and MC; rep from * for colorsequence. Cut yarn after eachtier has been completed, thenjoin new color for next tier.

LEFT FRONT

TIER 1 BASE TRIANGLESWith larger needles and A, caston 30 (33, 36) sts (a multiple of

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shades ofgray vest

Theresa Schabes´s vest is a must-havefor any fall wardrobe. Three shades of grayaccented with black give it a classic look.

SIZE

Sized for Woman’s Small(Medium, Large).Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 34 (38, 42)"/86.5(96.5, 106.5)cm

Length 25"/63.5cm

MATERIALS

� 4 (5, 6) 13/4oz/50g skeins(each approx 164yd/149m) ofClassic Elite Yarns Fresco(wool/alpaca/angora) in #5377charcoal black (MC)

� 1 skein each in #5313 onyx(A) and #5303 cinder (B)

� 1 (1, 2) skeins in #5375graystone (C)

� One pair each sizes 4 and 5(3.5 and 3.75mm) needles ORSIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

� Size 5 (3.75mm) circularneedle, 40"/100cm long

� Stitch markers

� Seven 5⁄8"/16mm buttons

�then rep rows 1–18 (20, 22) oncemore—3 WS Rectangles made.

RH CORNER TRIANGLE (WS)Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p9 (10, 11) sts evenly along edgeof last triangle/rectangle, turn.Row 1 (RS) K9 (10, 11), turn.Row 2 P7 (8, 9), p2tog, turn.Row 3 K8 (9, 10), turn.Row 4 P6 (7, 8), p2tog, turn.Row 5 K7 (8, 9), turn.Row 6 P5 (6, 7), p2tog, turn.Cont to dec 1 st at end of everyWS row until 1 st remains. Turn.

TIER 3 RS RECTANGLESPick-up row (RS)With C, pick upand k 9 (10, 11) sts evenly alongedge of triangle/ rectangle—10(11, 12) sts on RH needle, k1 fromLH needle and pass last picked-upst over k1, turn.*Row 1 (WS) P10 (11, 12), turn.Row 2 K9 (10, 11), ssk, turn.Rows 3–18 (20, 22) Rep last 2rows 8 (9, 10) times. Do not turn.Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k10 (11, 12) sts evenly along edgeof next rectangle. Rep from * for1 more rectangle, then rep rows1–18 (20, 22) once more—3 RSRectangles made.

10 (11, 12) sts).*Row 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 (WS) P2, turn.Row 3 K3, turn.Row 4 P3, turn.Row 5 K4, turn.Row 6 P4, turn.Row 7 K5, turn.Row 8 P5, turn.Cont to work 1 more st every RSrow until last row worked is:Row 17 (19, 21) K10 (11, 12),do not turn.Rep from * for 2 more triangles—3 Base Triangles made. Cut A.Turn.

TIER 2WS RECTANGLES(WITH CORNER CAST-ON)Join MC, cast on 10 (11, 12) stsonto LH needle.Next row (WS) P10 (11, 12), sllast st purled to LH needle andp2tog, turn.*Row 1 (RS) K10 (11, 12), turn.Row 2 P9 (10, 11), p2tog, turn.Rows 3–18 (20, 22) Rep last 2rows 8 (9, 10) times. Do not turn.Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p10 (11, 12) sts evenly along nexttriangle, sl last picked-up st toLH needle and p2tog, turn.Rep from * for 1 more rectangle,

EXPERIENCED

EGAUGES

� 25 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cmover St st, using size 5(3.75mm) needles.

� 27 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cmover Farrow Rib (stretchedslightly), using size 5 (3.75mm)needles.TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES.

stitchFARROW RIB

(over a multiple of 3 sts)Row 1 (RS) *K2, p1; repfrom *, end k3.Row 2 (WS) Rep row 1. Reprows 1 and 2 for farrow rib.

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entre nousThe designer chose theribbed pattern on the backto give this vest a tailoredlook without a greatdeal of shaping.

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is a designer and teacher ofknitting and embroidery.While growing up innorthern England, shelearned to knit socks at ageseven and studied textilescience at university.Since relocating to theUnited States in herearly twenties, she hasenjoyed a decades-spanningcareer as an embroideryand knitting teacher anddesigner, at both PrattInstitute and the FashionInstitute of Technology(FIT) in New York. Morerecently, she was a yarnstore owner and iscurrently an editor atVogue Knitting andKnit Simple magazines anda consultant and designerto the yarn industry.

161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013sixthandspringbooks.com

ROSEMARYDRYSDALE

Cover and still-lifephotographs by Marcus TullisModel photographyby Rose Callahan

�

PRINTED IN CHINA

spine 17mm

Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting delivers more than 65 unique pattern stitchesand 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 visualinterest to knitted fabrics and opens up a world of stitch possibilities. Whether you´re knittingentrelac for the first time or you´re looking to expand your skills, you´ll find everything youneed in this essential resource. Designs include:

� Luscious wrap knit in dazzling variegated yarns

� 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

� A eco-friendly linen tote to carry your groceries in style

ISBN 978-1936096008

9 781936 096008

5 2 4 9 5

CRAFTS�KN ITTING

Diamonds Are a Knitter’s Best Friend

$24.95 US�$29.95 CAN

Entrelac, a technique that produces an interlockingdiamond pattern, is one of today’s hottest trends inknitting. Using only simple knit and purl stitches,knitters can create pieces with a striking, woven-fabric look. Entrelac introduces this fun andfascinating effect with clear directions andtutorials, showcasing and highlighting the endlesspossibilities in lace, cables, colorwork and more.

Entrelac features:� A 65+ stitch-pattern “glossary” with swatches thatlet you knit and explore entrelac from every angle

� More than 25 complete patterns for sweaters,wraps, accessories, home décor and adorable babyknits that will have you knitting entrelac in no time

� Step-by-step instructions with full-colorphotos that thoroughly explain all thenecessary techniques

$24.95 US� $29.95 CAN

EntrelacThe Essential Guide toInterlace KnittingROSEMARY DRYSDALE

EntrelacTHE

ESSENTIAL

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KNITTING

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EntrelacThe Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting

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