Entrelac2

New Techniques for Interlace Knitting

75 Stitch
Patterns +
25 Designs

ROSEMARY DRYSDALE
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161 Avenue of the Americas Copyright © 2014 by Rosemary Drysdale

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contents

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 3
Entrelac Enhanced 5 The Projects 94
Cabled Openwork Scarf 96
CHAPTER 1 Color Block Mohair Tee 100
Entrelac Essentials 6 Variegated Slouchy Hat 104
How-to: Basic Entrelac 8
Pinwheel Pillows 107
How-to: Picking Up Stitches 14
Beaded Cashmere Scarf 111
How-to: Beading 15
Children’s Lacy Star Hat 114
Basic Patterns 17
Eye for Color Eyeglass Case 117
Beading Patterns 22
Pretty Patchwork Tunic 120
Cable Patterns 26
Shades of Gray Pillows 126
Lace Patterns 33
Hexagonal Star Bag 131
Buttonhole Patterns 37
Buttoned Coil Cowl 134
Triangle Patterns 43
Cuffed Cutie Booties 136
Zigzag Scarves 140
CHAPTER 2
Beyond the Basics 50 Ribbed Medallion Jabot 144
How-to: Stars 52 Garter Stitch Openwork Top 146
How-to: Extended Stars 53 Leaf Lace Mohair Scarf 150
How-to: Braids 54 Slouchy Striped Hat 153
How-to: Zigzags 55 Children’s Star Hats 159
4-Star Patterns 57 Pincushion Cover 163
5-Star Patterns 63 Aran Poncho 166
6-Star Patterns 76
Zigzag Patterns 84 Abbreviations and More 172
Braid/Coil Patterns 90 Resources 174
Acknowledgments 175
Index 176

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INTRODUCTION

Entrelac Enhanced
While working on my previous book,
Entrelac, I was enthralled with the myriad
possibilities that were revealed as I got
more and more creative with my knitting.
Of course, one has to stop experimenting at some point and get
the book published. I was thrilled when so many people bought
my book, learned to knit entrelac, and did some experimenting of
their own, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed teaching hundreds of
knitters in person at yarn shops, shows, and guilds. So many
readers contacted me, sharing their love for the technique and
sending photos of their work. This feedback and encouragement
led to a conversation with my publisher, and we decided to
take entrelac to yet another level.

It took another year of experimentation, a lot of ripping out,

and a few tears, but at last another book was born. This time
around I started out knitting circularly. It was immensely exciting
to see what worked, what didn’t, and where I could take the
ideas I had. In addition, I became intrigued by using the
technique without base triangles at all, focusing just on the play
of right-side and wrong-side rectangles. Other shapes emerged,
too: stars, hexagons, coils, and more.

All this resulted in an extensive new stitch dictionary that

includes more than 75 stitch patterns, along with 28 original
garment, accessory, and home projects based on many of
these stitches. I hope you feel as inspired as I did by the
results of my newest journey. ❖

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CHAPTER 1

entrelac essentials
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Basic Entrelac
In this example, you will learn how to create an entrelac swatch that consists of five rows of stockinette stitch
triangles 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 17 for complete written instructions.) Once you get the hang of it, you will be
ready 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.
BASE TRIANGLES

1. Using your method of choice, cast on 24 2. To work the first Base Triangle, purl 2 sts 3. Turn the work again and k5 on the right
stitches. You will be creating 3 Base on the wrong side of the work. Turn to the side (shown here). Continue in this way,
Triangles, each 8 stitches wide. Place right side and k2, turn, p3, turn, k3, turn, p4, working 1 more stitch every wrong-side row
markers at every 8-stitch interval to help turn, k4, turn, p5 (shown here). until 8 purl stitches have been worked. Do
distinguish each triangle. not turn. You are now ready to work a
second triangle.

5. Work the third triangle as you did the

first and second. Turn. You may think
you have done something wrong, but this
is how it should look—3 triangles that
are attached to one another and curl

are now complete.

up at the tips. The Base Triangles

4. Work the second triangle as you did the

first. Do not turn. You are now ready to
start the third base triangle.

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RIGHT-HAND CORNER TRIANGLE

1. You are now ready to begin the Right- 2. On the right side, increase 1 stitch by 3. Slip, slip, knit (ssk—see explanation
hand (RH) Corner Triangle. (I changed to a knitting into the front and then the back below) with the dark stitch on right-hand
darker color yarn for clarity, but you can use (kfb) of the first stitch. needle and the light stitch on left-hand
the same color.) Knit 2 stitches (shown here) needle of the Base Triangle to decrease 1
and turn. Purl 2 stitches and turn. stitch (shown here). Turn, purl 3 stitches,
turn.

5. On the next row, k1fb, k5,

ssk in the last stitch of the Base
Triangle—8 stitches are on

Triangle is made.
right-hand needle and a Corner

4. Kfb in the first stitch to increase, k1,

then work an ssk decrease at the end of the
row—there are 4 stitches on the needle,
shown here. Turn, p 4 stitches, turn. Kfb, k2,
ssk, turn. P5, turn. Kfb, k3, ssk, turn. P6, turn.
Kfb, k4, ssk, turn. P7, turn.

entre nous
SSK If you have not worked this
decrease before, here´s how: Slip
2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to
RH needle, insert LH needle
into fronts of these 2 sts
and knit them together.

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Basics

How to Use the Patterns

If you have never worked in Entrelac, practice the One-Color Stockinette Stitch sample on the opposite page.
Once you feel comfortable with the technique, add beads, cables and lace, and try the buttonhole patterns.
When working a stitch that is new to you, practice it in regular knitting and incorporate
Beading

it into entrelac only when you’ve mastered it.

Cables

Basics Beading Cables

Lace

page 17 page 22 page 26

This section teaches you the basic Simple entrelac patterns can be Adding cables to basic entrelac
entrelac technique, worked in one, two, enhanced with beads. All you need to know gives you a myriad of patterns.
or three colors, as well as a few is how to thread the beads onto the yarn Use your favorite cable and create
other stitch patterns. and work them into the knitting—you’ll your own unique designs.
see how easy it is.
Buttonholes
Triangles

Lace Buttonholes Triangles

page 33 page 37 page 43
Lace patterns can be worked with This is the same technique used in These are very easy to make. Just work
heavy yarn for a less open look or with the Basics section, but binding off and a Base Triangle, a Right-Hand and
fine yarn for a delicate effect. casting on stitches over the Left-Hand Triangle, and an End Triangle.
triangles and rectangles to form The possibilities are endless.
a “Buttonhole” effect.

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Basics
Next row (WS) Pick up and
p 8 sts evenly along edge of next
RS Rectangle. Turn.
Rep from * until 3 WS Rectangles
have been worked. Turn.

Work 1 RH Corner Triangle. Work

2 RS Rectangles. Do not turn.
Work 1 LH Corner Triangle.
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, or rep from
** to desired length, ending with a
LH Corner Triangle completed—1
st rem on RH needle. Do not turn.

One-Color Stockinette Stitch END TRIANGLES

*Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and
■ Cast on 24 sts Row 8 P5, turn. Row 1 P2tog, p6, turn. p 7 sts evenly along edge of
(multiple of 8 sts). Row 9 Kfb, k3, ssk, turn. Row 2 K7, turn. triangle just worked—8 sts on RH
Row 10 P6, turn. Row 3 P2tog, p5, turn. needle. Turn.
BASE TRIANGLES Row 11 Kfb, k4, ssk, turn. Row 4 K6, turn. Row 1 (RS) K8, turn.
*Row 1 (WS) P2, turn. Row 12 P7, turn. Row 5 P2tog, p4, turn. Row 2 P2tog, p5, p2tog (last st of
Row 2 (RS) K2, turn. Row 13 Kfb, k5, ssk, do not turn. Row 6 K5, turn. End Triangle with next st of
Row 3 P3, turn. The RH Corner Triangle is Row 7 P2tog, p3, turn. previous triangle/rectangle), turn.
Row 4 K3, turn. complete. Leave 8 sts on RH Row 8 K4, turn. Row 3 K7, turn.
Row 5 P4, turn. needle. Row 9 P2tog, p2, turn. Row 4 P2tog, p4, p2tog, turn.
Row 6 K4, turn. Row 10 K3, turn. Row 5 K6, turn.
Row 7 P5, turn. RS RECTANGLES Row 11 P2tog, p1, turn. Row 6 P2tog, p3, p2tog, turn.
Row 8 K5, turn. *Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and Row 12 K2, turn. Row 7 K5, turn.
Row 9 P6, turn. k 8 sts evenly along edge of next Row 13 P2tog, do not turn—1 st Row 8 P2tog, p2, p2tog, turn.
Row 10 K6, turn. triangle/rectangle, turn. rem on RH needle. Row 9 K4, turn.
Row 11 P7, turn. Row 1 (WS) P8, turn. Row 10 P2tog, p1, p2tog, turn.
Row 12 K7, turn. Row 2 K7, ssk (with last st of **WS RECTANGLES Row 11 K3, turn.
Row 13 P8, do not turn. rectangle and first st of next Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p Row 12 P2tog, p2tog, turn.
Rep from * until 3 Base Triangles triangle/rectangle), turn. 7 sts evenly along edge of Row 13 K2, turn.
have been worked. Turn. Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2 triangle just worked—8 sts on RH Row 14 P2tog, p2tog, pass 1st st
until all 8 sts from LH needle are needle, turn. over 2nd st—1 st rem on RH
RH CORNER TRIANGLE used up. Do not turn. *Row 1 K8, turn. needle. Do not turn.
Row 1 (RS) K2, turn. Rep from * until 2 RS Rectangles Row 2 P7, p2tog (with last st of Rep from * until 3 End Triangles
Row 2 (WS) P2, turn. have been worked. rectangle and first st of next have been worked, picking up
Row 3 Kfb, ssk, turn. triangle/rectangle), turn. sts along edge of rectangles
Row 4 P3, turn. LH CORNER TRIANGLE Rows 3–16 Rep rows 1 and 2 instead of triangle.
Row 5 Kfb, k1, ssk, turn. Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k until all sts from triangle/ Fasten off last st. ❖
Row 6 P4, turn. 8 sts along edge of last rectangle are used up.
Row 7 Kfb, k2, ssk, turn. triangle/rectangle, turn. Do not turn.

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Beyond the Basic Patterns

Now that you’ve mastered the essential shapes and stitches, it’s time for some more adventurous entrelac
techniques. Have fun experimenting with some of the more unusual shapes and motifs in this chapter.

Four Star
Four Star

Five Star Six Star

page 57 page 63 page 76
Now it’s time to think outside of the box (or should we say rectangle?). Here I give you units .
of four, five, and six, incorporating many stitch and color techniques.
Five Star
Six Star

Zigzag Braid/Coil
Zigzag

page 84 page 90
Zigzags are worked by casting on An interesting effect is achieved
and binding off rectangles. with this technique.
Incorporate your favorite stitch It’s easy to do and a great way to
patterns into simple projects, experiment with color.
such as scarves.
Braid/Coil

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Four Star
Four-Star Stockinette Stitch
■ Cast on 12 sts. FIRST RECTANGLE 11 sts evenly along edge of Next row (WS) P11, p2tog (1 st
Work in St st for 23 rows. Second Rectangle, turn. from Fourth Rectangle and 1 st
Note Be sure to pick up last st
entre nous Do not turn.
close to previous pick-up row to
from First Rectangle), turn.
Note Work the p2tog tightly.
Notice that in the following SECOND RECTANGLE avoid leaving a hole.
group of swatches, which Pick-up row (RS) Pick up and k Beg with a knit row, cont in St st Rep last 2 rows until all sts from
have four sections, the 12 sts evenly along edge of First over 12 sts for 23 rows, turn. first rectangle are used up—12 sts
result often more closely Rectangle, turn. Next row (WS) Bind off 11 sts on RH needle, turn.
resembles a square Beg with a p row, cont in St st purlwise—1 st on RH needle, do Bind off knitwise on RS. ❖
than a star. over 12 sts for 22 rows. not turn.
Next row (WS) Bind off 11 sts
purlwise—1 st rem on RH needle, FOURTH RECTANGLE
do not turn. Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p
11 sts evenly along edge of Third
THIRD RECTANGLE Rectangle, turn.
Pick-up row (WS) Pick up and p Next row (RS) K12, turn.

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CHAPTER 3

the projects
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pretty
patchwork Sandi Prosser’s pullover is a masterpiece
of detail: flattering diagonals, eyelets and

tunic scalloped edges, a dropped waist,


and a narrow cable at the boatneck.

SIZES GAUGE Beg with row 7 of garter stripe

Sized for Woman’s Small,
Medium, Large, and X-Large.
Shown in size Small.
22 sts and 38 rows = 4"/10cm
over garter stripe pat (see page
TK) using size 6 (4mm) needles.
stitch
GARTER LACE PATTERN
pat, cont in this way, working 1
more st at end of every RS row
until row 69 (77, 85, 93) is
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE. (multiple of 11 sts plus 2) worked as foll:
Row 1 (RS) K1, *k2tog, k3, Row 69 (77, 85, 93) Work
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS BACK yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk; rep from * in pat for 36 (40, 44, 48) sts,
Bust 36 (40, 44, 48)"/91.5 (101.5, GARTER WAISTBAND to last st, k1. do not turn. Rep from * for one
112, 122)cm With size 6 (4mm) needles, cast Row 2 K1, *k4, p3, k4; rep more triangle—2 triangles made.
Back length (including peplum) on 13 sts. Work in garter st from * to last st, k1. Turn.
21½ (23, 24½, 26)"/54.5 (k every row) until piece Rep rows 1–2 for garter
(58.5, 62, 66)cm measures 16 (18, 20, 22)"/40.5 lace pat. RH CORNER TRIANGLE
Upper arm 12 (12¾, 13½, (45.5, 51, 56)cm from beg. Bind Row 1 (WS) With WS facing
14)"/30.5 (32.5, 34.5, 35.5)cm off all sts knitwise. and working into sts from
with a WS row. Bind off all sts previous triangle, p2, turn.
LOWER PEPLUM knitwise. Row 2 Inc in first st by knitting
MATERIALS With size 6 (4mm) needles and into front and back of st, k1,
■ 13 (16, 18, 21) 1¾oz/50g RS facing, pick up and k 92 (101, MAIN BODICE turn—3 sts.
balls (each approx 120yd/110m) 110, 119) sts evenly along one With WS facing, pick up and p Row 3 P2, p next st tog
of Classic Elite Yarns Magnolia long edge of garter waistband. 72 (80, 88, 96) sts evenly along with next st from Base Triangle,
(merino wool/silk) in #5449 Row 1 (WS) K5, *p1, k8; rep rem long edge of garter turn—3 sts.
sapphire from * to last 6 sts, p1, k5. waistband. Work in entrelac pat Row 4 K1, inc in next st by
■ One pair size 6 (4mm) needles Row 2 K5, *yo, k1, yo, k8; rep as foll: knitting into front and back of st,
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE from * to last 6 sts, yo, k1, yo, k1, turn—4 sts.
■ Stitch markers k5—112 (123, 134, 145) sts. BASE TRIANGLES Row 5 K3, k next st tog with
Beg garter lace pat *Row 1 (RS) K2, turn. next st from Base Triangle—4 sts.
■ Cable needle (cn)
Beg with row 1, work in garter Row 2 P2, turn. Starting with row 9 of garter
lace pat until piece measures Row 3 K3, turn. stripe pat, cont in this way,
5"/12.5cm from pick-up row, end Row 4 P3, turn. inc 1 st at beg of every RS row

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shades of gray Traditional stitch patterns knit in

pillows modern neutrals fit in fashionably


with any style of décor.

NOTE rows and one more p st before edge of RH Triangle—23 sts on

solids and This design is based on the Two- p2tog at end of every WS row, needle, turn.
stripes pillow Color Garter Stitch Striped until last RS row With B, p22, Row 1 (WS) P23, turn.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Square (Right Slanting) pattern turn, carrying A across wrong side Row 2 (RS) Ssk, k20, ssk (last st
Approx 16"/40cm square shown on page 46. has been worked. tog with next st from RH
Next row (WS) With B, pfb, p20, Triangle), turn.
MATERIALS FRONT p2tog—23 sts, do not turn. Row 3 (WS) P22.
■ 2 8oz/227g hanks (each FIRST TRIANGLE Row 2 (RS) Ssk, k19, ssk, turn.
approx 132yd/120m) of Brown With A, cast on 23 sts. RH TRIANGLE Row 3 (WS) P21.
Sheep Co. Burly Spun (wool) Row 1 (RS) K2, turn. Cont in purl garter st (p every Cont in this way, working 1 less
in #03 grey heather (A) Row 2 (WS) P2, turn. row) and stripe pat as foll: st between dec’s every RS row,
■ 1 hank in #04 charcoal Row 3 K3, turn. Pick-up row (WS) With B, pick until last WS row P2, turn has
heather (B) Row 4 P3, turn. up and p 23 sts evenly along been worked.
Cont in this way, working 1 more edge of first triangle, turn. Last row (RS) Ssk, ssk, pass first
n One pair size 13 (9mm) needles st at end of every RS row, until Row 1 With B, p2tog, p21, turn. st over 2nd st. Fasten off last st.
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE all 23 sts have been worked, end Row 2 With A, p22, turn.
■ 1 pillow form, 16"/40cm with a RS row. Turn. Row 3 With A, p2tog, p20, turn. BACK
square Row 4 With B, p21, turn. With A, cast on 32 sts. Work in St
LH TRIANGLE Cont in this way, working p2tog st and stripe pat for 50 rows,
GAUGE Work in purl garter st (p every at beg of RS rows, until last WS endi with 2 rows A. Piece
8 sts and 13 rows = 4"/10cm row) and stripe pat as foll: row With B, p2tog, p1, turn has measures approx 16”/40cm from
over St st using size 13 (9mm) Row 1 (WS) Join B, p2, turn. been worked. beg. With A, bind off.
needles. Row 2 (RS) With B, p2, turn. Next row (WS) With A, p2, turn.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE. Row 3 With A, pfb, p2tog, turn. Next row (RS) With A, p2tog, do FINISHING
Row 4 With A, p3, turn. not turn. Cut B. Block pieces to measurements.
Row 5 With B, pfb, p1, p2tog, Sew front and back together
STRIPE PATTERN
turn. LAST TRIANGLE over 3 sides. Insert pillow form
*2 rows A, 2 rows B; rep from *
Row 6 With B, p4, turn. Cont in St st with A only, as foll: and sew rem seam. ■
(4 rows) for stripe pat.
Cont in purl garter st and stripe Pick-up row (RS) With A, pick
pat, working pfb at beg of WS up and k 22 sts evenly along

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In Entrelac 2: New Techniques for Interlace Knitting, Rosemary Drysdale follows up her bestselling
Entrelac with an even more innovative and comprehensive look at the technique, with over 75 unique
stitch patterns and more than 25 garment, accessory, and home projects, all revealing the beautiful
potential of one of the hottest trends in knitting. If you’re new to entrelac, this book will provide a clear
and inspirational introduction. And if you think you know all there is to know, Rosemary will show
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