Entrelac 2

Entrelac2

ROSEMARY DRYSDALE

75 StitchPatterns+

25 Designs

New Techniques for Interlace Knitting

Copyright © 2014 by Rosemary Drysdale

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataDrysdale, Rosemary.Entrelac 2 : new techniques for interlace knitting / Rosemary Drysdale.

pages cmISBN 978-1-936096-63-3 (hardback)1. Entrelac knitting. 2. Knitting—Patterns. I. Title.TT820.D7655 2014746.43’2—dc23

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�INTRODUCTION

Entrelac Enhanced 5

CHAPTER 1

Entrelac Essentials 6How-to: Basic Entrelac 8

How-to: Picking Up Stitches 14

How-to: Beading 15

Basic Patterns 17

Beading Patterns 22

Cable Patterns 26

Lace Patterns 33

Buttonhole Patterns 37

Triangle Patterns 43

CHAPTER 2

Beyond the Basics 50How-to: Stars 52

How-to: Extended Stars 53

How-to: Braids 54

How-to: Zigzags 55

4-Star Patterns 57

5-Star Patterns 63

6-Star Patterns 76

Zigzag Patterns 84

Braid/Coil Patterns 90

CHAPTER 3

The Projects 94Cabled Openwork Scarf 96

Color Block Mohair Tee 100

Variegated Slouchy Hat 104

Pinwheel Pillows 107

Beaded Cashmere Scarf 111

Children’s Lacy Star Hat 114

Eye for Color Eyeglass Case 117

Pretty Patchwork Tunic 120

Shades of Gray Pillows 126

Hexagonal Star Bag 131

Buttoned Coil Cowl 134

Cuffed Cutie Booties 136

Zigzag Scarves 140

Ribbed Medallion Jabot 144

Garter Stitch Openwork Top 146

Leaf Lace Mohair Scarf 150

Slouchy Striped Hat 153

Children’s Star Hats 159

Pincushion Cover 163

Aran Poncho 166

Abbreviations and More 172

Resources 174

Acknowledgments 175

Index 176


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While working on my previous book,Entrelac, I was enthralled with the myriadpossibilities that were revealed as I gotmore and more creative with my knitting.Of course, one has to stop experimenting at some point and getthe book published. I was thrilled when so many people boughtmy book, learned to knit entrelac, and did some experimenting oftheir own, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed teaching hundreds ofknitters in person at yarn shops, shows, and guilds. So manyreaders contacted me, sharing their love for the technique andsending photos of their work. This feedback and encouragementled to a conversation with my publisher, and we decided totake 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 timearound I started out knitting circularly. It was immensely excitingto see what worked, what didn’t, and where I could take theideas I had. In addition, I became intrigued by using thetechnique without base triangles at all, focusing just on the playof right-side and wrong-side rectangles. Other shapes emerged,too: stars, hexagons, coils, and more.

All this resulted in an extensive new stitch dictionary thatincludes more than 75 stitch patterns, along with 28 originalgarment, accessory, and home projects based on many ofthese stitches. I hope you feel as inspired as I did by theresults of my newest journey. �

INTRODUCTION

Entrelac Enhanced



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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 your method of choice, cast on 24stitches. 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 17 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.

Basic Entrelac

BASE TRIANGLES

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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. Kfb 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. Kfb, k2,ssk, turn. P5, turn. Kfb, k3, ssk, turn. P6, turn.Kfb, 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, purl 3 stitches,turn.

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

RIGHT-HAND CORNER TRIANGLE

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

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Basicspage 17

This section teaches you the basicentrelac technique, worked in one, two,

or three colors, as well as a fewother stitch patterns.

Beadingpage 22

Simple entrelac patterns can beenhanced with beads. All you need to knowis how to thread the beads onto the yarnand work them into the knitting—you’ll

see how easy it is.

Cablespage 26

Adding cables to basic entrelacgives you a myriad of patterns.

Use your favorite cable and createyour own unique designs.

Lacepage 33

Lace patterns can be worked withheavy yarn for a less open look or with

fine yarn for a delicate effect.

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 incorporateit into entrelac only when you’ve mastered it.

How to Use the Patterns

Buttonholespage 37

This is the same technique used inthe Basics section, but binding off and

casting on stitches over thetriangles and rectangles to form

a “Buttonhole” effect.

Trianglespage 43

These are very easy to make. Just worka Base Triangle, a Right-Hand and

Left-Hand Triangle, and an End Triangle.The possibilities are endless.

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� Cast on 24 sts(multiple of 8 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, 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 * until 3 Base Triangleshave been worked. Turn.

RH CORNER TRIANGLERow 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 (WS) P2, turn.Row 3 Kfb, ssk, turn.Row 4 P3, turn.Row 5 Kfb, k1, ssk, turn.Row 6 P4, turn.Row 7 Kfb, k2, ssk, turn.

Row 8 P5, turn.Row 9 Kfb, k3, ssk, turn.Row 10 P6, turn.Row 11 Kfb, k4, ssk, turn.Row 12 P7, turn.Row 13 Kfb, 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 2until all 8 sts from LH needle areused up. Do not turn.Rep from * until 2 RS Rectangleshave been worked.

LH CORNER TRIANGLEPick-up row (RS) Pick up and k8 sts along edge of lasttriangle/rectangle, turn.

One-Color Stockinette StitchRow 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 strem 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 2until all sts from triangle/rectangle are used up.Do not turn.

Next row (WS) Pick up andp 8 sts evenly along edge of nextRS Rectangle. Turn.Rep from * until 3 WS Rectangleshave been worked. Turn.

Work 1 RH Corner Triangle. Work2 RS Rectangles. Do not turn.Work 1 LH Corner Triangle.NOTE For the sample swatchshown here, this is the last rowbefore the End Triangles. Tocomplete the swatch, work theEnd Triangles below, or rep from** to desired length, ending with aLH Corner Triangle completed—1st rem on RH 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 (last st ofEnd Triangle with next st ofprevious triangle/rectangle), 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 stover 2nd st—1 st rem on RHneedle. Do not turn.Rep from * until 3 End Triangleshave been worked, picking upsts along edge of rectanglesinstead of triangle.Fasten off last st. �

Basics

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

Beyond the Basic Patterns

Braid/Coilpage 90

An interesting effect is achievedwith this technique.

It’s easy to do and a great way toexperiment with color.

Zigzagpage 84

Zigzags are worked by casting onand binding off rectangles.

Incorporate your favorite stitchpatterns into simple projects,

such as scarves.

Now it’s time to think outside of the box (or should we say rectangle?). Here I give you unitsof four, five, and six, incorporating many stitch and color techniques.

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FIRST RECTANGLEWork in St st for 23 rows.Do not turn.

SECOND RECTANGLEPick-up row (RS) Pick up and k12 sts evenly along edge of FirstRectangle, turn.Beg with a p row, cont in St stover 12 sts for 22 rows.Next row (WS) Bind off 11 stspurlwise—1 st rem on RH needle,do not turn.

THIRD RECTANGLEPick-up row (WS) Pick up and p

Four-Star Stockinette Stitch11 sts evenly along edge ofSecond Rectangle, turn.Note Be sure to pick up last stclose to previous pick-up row toavoid leaving a hole.Beg with a knit row, cont in St stover 12 sts for 23 rows, turn.Next row (WS) Bind off 11 stspurlwise—1 st on RH needle, donot turn.

FOURTH RECTANGLEPick-up row (WS) Pick up and p11 sts evenly along edge of ThirdRectangle, turn.Next row (RS) K12, turn.

Next row (WS) P11, p2tog (1 stfrom Fourth Rectangle and 1 stfrom First Rectangle), turn.Note Work the p2tog tightly.

Rep last 2 rows until all sts fromfirst rectangle are used up—12 stson RH needle, turn.Bind off knitwise on RS. �

� Cast on 12 sts.

entre nousNotice that in the followinggroup of swatches, whichhave four sections, theresult often more closelyresembles a squarethan a star.

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the projectsCHAPTER 3

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tunicSandi Prosser’s pullover is a masterpieceof detail: flattering diagonals, eyelets andscalloped edges, a dropped waist,and a narrow cable at the boatneck.

SIZESSized for Woman’s Small,Medium, Large, and X-Large.Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTSBust 36 (40, 44, 48)"/91.5 (101.5,112, 122)cm

Back length (including peplum)21½ (23, 24½, 26)"/54.5(58.5, 62, 66)cm

Upper arm 12 (12¾, 13½,14)"/30.5 (32.5, 34.5, 35.5)cm

MATERIALS� 13 (16, 18, 21) 1¾oz/50gballs (each approx 120yd/110m)of Classic Elite Yarns Magnolia(merino wool/silk) in #5449sapphire

� One pair size 6 (4mm) needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

� Stitch markers

� Cable needle (cn)

�GAUGE22 sts and 38 rows = 4"/10cmover garter stripe pat (see pageTK) using size 6 (4mm) needles.TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

stitchGARTER LACE PATTERN(multiple of 11 sts plus 2)Row 1 (RS) K1, *k2tog, k3,yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk; rep from *to last st, k1.Row 2 K1, *k4, p3, k4; repfrom * to last st, k1.Rep rows 1–2 for garterlace pat.

BACKGARTER WAISTBANDWith size 6 (4mm) needles, caston 13 sts. Work in garter st(k every row) until piecemeasures 16 (18, 20, 22)"/40.5(45.5, 51, 56)cm from beg. Bindoff all sts knitwise.

LOWER PEPLUMWith size 6 (4mm) needles andRS facing, pick up and k 92 (101,110, 119) sts evenly along onelong edge of garter waistband.Row 1 (WS) K5, *p1, k8; repfrom * to last 6 sts, p1, k5.Row 2 K5, *yo, k1, yo, k8; repfrom * to last 6 sts, yo, k1, yo,k5—112 (123, 134, 145) sts.Beg garter lace patBeg with row 1, work in garterlace pat until piece measures5"/12.5cm from pick-up row, end

with a WS row. Bind off all stsknitwise.

MAIN BODICEWith WS facing, pick up and p72 (80, 88, 96) sts evenly alongrem long edge of garterwaistband. Work in entrelac patas foll:

BASE TRIANGLES*Row 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 P2, turn.Row 3 K3, turn.Row 4 P3, turn.

Beg with row 7 of garter stripepat, cont in this way, working 1more st at end of every RS rowuntil row 69 (77, 85, 93) isworked as foll:Row 69 (77, 85, 93)Workin pat for 36 (40, 44, 48) sts,do not turn. Rep from * for onemore triangle—2 triangles made.Turn.

RH CORNER TRIANGLERow 1 (WS)With WS facingand working into sts fromprevious triangle, p2, turn.Row 2 Inc in first st by knittinginto front and back of st, k1,turn—3 sts.Row 3 P2, p next st togwith next st from Base Triangle,turn—3 sts.Row 4 K1, inc in next st byknitting into front and back of st,k1, turn—4 sts.Row 5 K3, k next st tog withnext st from Base Triangle—4 sts.Starting with row 9 of garterstripe pat, cont in this way,inc 1 st at beg of every RS row

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shades of graypillows

Traditional stitch patterns knit inmodern neutrals fit in fashionablywith any style of décor.

solids andstripes pillowFINISHED MEASUREMENTSApprox 16"/40cm square

MATERIALS� 2 8oz/227g hanks (eachapprox 132yd/120m) of BrownSheep Co. Burly Spun (wool)in #03 grey heather (A)

� 1 hank in #04 charcoalheather (B)

n One pair size 13 (9mm) needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

� 1 pillow form, 16"/40cmsquare

GAUGE8 sts and 13 rows = 4"/10cmover St st using size 13 (9mm)needles.TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

STRIPE PATTERN*2 rows A, 2 rows B; rep from *(4 rows) for stripe pat.

�edge of RH Triangle—23 sts onneedle, turn.Row 1 (WS) P23, turn.Row 2 (RS) Ssk, k20, ssk (last sttog with next st from RHTriangle), turn.Row 3 (WS) P22.Row 2 (RS) Ssk, k19, ssk, turn.Row 3 (WS) P21.Cont in this way, working 1 lessst between dec’s every RS row,until last WS row P2, turn hasbeen worked.Last row (RS) Ssk, ssk, pass firstst over 2nd st. Fasten off last st.

BACKWith A, cast on 32 sts. Work in Stst and stripe pat for 50 rows,endi with 2 rows A. Piecemeasures approx 16”/40cm frombeg. With A, bind off.

FINISHINGBlock pieces to measurements.Sew front and back togetherover 3 sides. Insert pillow formand sew rem seam. �

rows and one more p st beforep2tog at end of every WS row,until last RS row With B, p22,turn, carrying A across wrong sidehas been worked.Next row (WS) With B, pfb, p20,p2tog—23 sts, do not turn.

RH TRIANGLECont in purl garter st (p everyrow) and stripe pat as foll:Pick-up row (WS) With B, pickup and p 23 sts evenly alongedge of first triangle, turn.Row 1 With B, p2tog, p21, turn.Row 2 With A, p22, turn.Row 3 With A, p2tog, p20, turn.Row 4 With B, p21, turn.Cont in this way, working p2togat beg of RS rows, until last WSrow With B, p2tog, p1, turn hasbeen worked.Next row (WS) With A, p2, turn.Next row (RS) With A, p2tog, donot turn. Cut B.

LAST TRIANGLECont in St st with A only, as foll:Pick-up row (RS) With A, pickup and k 22 sts evenly along

NOTEThis design is based on the Two-Color Garter Stitch StripedSquare (Right Slanting) patternshown on page 46.

FRONTFIRST TRIANGLEWith A, cast on 23 sts.Row 1 (RS) K2, turn.Row 2 (WS) P2, turn.Row 3 K3, turn.Row 4 P3, turn.Cont in this way, working 1 morest at end of every RS row, untilall 23 sts have been worked, endwith a RS row. Turn.

LH TRIANGLEWork in purl garter st (p everyrow) and stripe pat as foll:Row 1 (WS) Join B, p2, turn.Row 2 (RS) With B, p2, turn.Row 3 With A, pfb, p2tog, turn.Row 4 With A, p3, turn.Row 5 With B, pfb, p1, p2tog,turn.Row 6 With B, p4, turn.Cont in purl garter st and stripepat, working pfb at beg of WS

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C R A F T S ❖ K N I T T I N G

In Entrelac 2: New Techniques for Interlace Knitting, Rosemary Drysdale follows up her bestsellingEntrelac with an even more innovative and comprehensive look at the technique, with over 75 uniquestitch patterns and more than 25 garment, accessory, and home projects, all revealing the beautifulpotential of one of the hottest trends in knitting. If you’re new to entrelac, this book will provide a clearand inspirational introduction. And if you think you know all there is to know, Rosemary will showyou possibilities for entrelac you never dreamed of. Designs include:

■ A feminine stitch-sampler tunic, a color block mohair tee, and other fresh, modern fashions

■ Adorable baby hats and booties: a quick way to give entrelac a try

■ Chunky-knit pillows showing off simple but striking stitch patterns

■ Cozy scarves that feature beading, zigzags, and other unique design elements

Take a look inside and discover a whole new world of entrelac!

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