Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Marny — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:59:39 GMT

Thought you'd enjoy knowing that I actually was able to do my first entrelac!! -- made into a baby blanket.

However, falling asleep while knitting entrelac proved to produce a very strange mess, which I realized AFTER waking up and beginning to knit again.

Too bad I didn't take pictures -- but I did wind up frogging a lot!!!

Thanks for the help on learning entrelac.

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

LindaPDX — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:25:24 GMT

I took entrelac classes at my LYS about 8 years ago. Made a vest and socks. We were taught to knit back backwards so there was no turning every row. (The purl rows are knit from the front). Why is this method not being taught now? It is so much simpler. There are tutorials online and on YouTube.

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Cynthia Christie Peven — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:07:22 GMT

"Who'll take this woman with the skinny legs and all??!!" Let's talk about those Eunny Socks--I started my pair when the magazine was published, but was soon outpaced by a fellow knitter when i put them aside for Christmas knitting-- a common fate of socks at my house, alas! My speed-knitter friend brought to my attention that the calf area of this kilt/kneehigh sock is VERY NARROW, making it too tight for many people who had tried it on (or tried to try it on?). I had been all focused on the height and foot length of my pair, and sure enough, when I tried my 3/4 done sock on, it was stretched and distorted in the calf, so i am ripping back to the ankle and undertaking some (GASP!) entrelac shaping, both by going up a needle size or more, and by adding stitches to the squares. I have about a 15" calf, and I am not inordinately big. This fits better at my 9" ankle. Anybody out there already worked out the shaping to increase the size, or do I just have to wing it?

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Lucille Reilly — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:49:51 GMT

Thank you SO much for making this information availalble! Entrelac and steeks are my personal stretches for 2009, and I am looking forward to giving this pattern a try! (Oh, and a PS to CarolD: It's pronounced ON-treh-LOCK. Nice French work that, I guess, means "between lace"?)

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Danielle — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:40:54 GMT

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re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Pam@13 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:31:10 GMT

No problem downloading with AOL. Hello fellow worriers. Have knitted two cowl necks jumpers. Entrelac front and back, straight up the front and down the back. One six stitches per square and the of 10. Can't read patterns so all help welcome for a left handed knitter.Bless all from Pam in UK

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Laurelena — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:20:43 GMT

I checked the FAQ and did not find my answer, nor did I find a link or email that I could use to ask for help. I suddenly stopped received Knitting Daily emails. They are not in my spam folder either. I checked my account and the YES box is clicked for receiving emails. I have not changed a thing Can I please get my emails back and why is there no one to ask for help with this stuff???????

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

McKennaO — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:42:07 GMT

Oooooh, yum. It's been years since I've dabbled in entrelac, long before hand painted wools were en vogue. I distinctly recall being irked at being required to changing colours while also learning a new technique. Just to freshen my skills, I've started Lisa Shroyer's Easy Entrelac Scarf - although I'm working it on 5mm needles and in Jojoland's Rhythm (50g/100m), colour M05, just because I had a few spare skeins to hand. The colourway is not as pronounced as Lisa's choice of the Noro, but the subtle shadow effect is quite lovely, and I'm seriously considering incorporating entrelac into the front panel of a 'faux" aran that's been in the back of my mind...

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

CarolF@2 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:53:00 GMT

I cannot download the patterns via Adobe. Are others having problems that you are aware of? The document starts to download and immediately stops. I get a message that says there's an error opening the document. I use Adobe frequently. Carol F.

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

AnnieR — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:45:23 GMT

Help I am one of those knit wits that can't download entrelac scarf pattern..I even updated adobe acro- to see if that would help ..just keeps bouncing back to download button where it wants us to get subcription..I love love your patterns and up to date information your site gives us.. help "Agent Annie"

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

JudithR@2 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:02:23 GMT

I would love to download the free scarf pattern and learn entrelac. However, I cannot get it to download - a dialog box tells me the file is corrupted or is not an acrobat file. I get this with all patterns from your site, but usually if I go up and sign in, then go to the pattern I can open it. This one won't even do that. It's really not fair to your readers to tantalize us like this. I have a brand new computer, so don't think it's the problem. Please take pity on my and let me download this pattern. asharame

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

Liz@7 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:33:50 GMT

Like the other commenters, I am thrilled to have a chance to try Entrelac. You do a wonderful job at Knittingdaily. I so look forward to your daily postings to my email. Thanks for everything. You keep me inspired!

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

ElizabethS — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:56:29 GMT

i liked using entrelac but cant understand why it is not used more often for a triangler shawl if I could send you a photo i would show you the one I have made and it easy and a much nicer view I think of enterlac than all the straight shawls elizabeth

re: Two Freebies! Entrelac Tutorial and Easy Entrelac Scarf Pattern

CarolD@9 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:12:57 GMT

Okay, I feel like a total idiot because I know how to work it, but what I want to know is how the heck to you say 'Entrelac'? Is it like 'lace' or 'lack' or none of the above? I'll check back later to see if anyone has had pity on me. Thanks!

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Susie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:07:19 GMT

Susie R.-Love the color work that comes out in the scarf, but it's pricy yarn! Can you suggest an alternate changing colors yarn to use? no trouble downloading at least.