Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Entrelac Knitting!


Last night I took a class on entrelac knitting from Ginger, owner of the local yarn shop: In Sheep's Clothing in Torrington, CT. This is what I've knitted so far. It looks strange, but Ginger says it's right. Like most beginner projects, this will be a scarf. Haha.

Here's a beautiful example (below) of what a completed entrelac knit looks like. When I first saw it, I wanted to slide my finger between the squares to see if it was open, but it's not.


The photo above is from the book "Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting" by Rosemary Drysdale. I haven't read this book but I've seen excerpts. I think the instructions would be adequate if you were comfortable with knitting instructions. Otherwise, lessons are better. 


Isn't this skirt amazing? It's by Kathryn Alexander Designs. She's offering a class for this at the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY, this weekend. 
Any knitters out there? I like to dabble in all kinds of needlework now and then.




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10 comments:

  1. cottonreelOctober 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I also like dabbling but oooooh

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  2. The AfterCraftOctober 16, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    AAahhh.. My mother asks me everytime I talk to her if I have seen this.. now I have. It looks amazing!
    Is it on difficulty par of cable knitting?

    AKA organized knitting?

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  3. PeggySuesMomOctober 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I love to dabble too! The problem is there aren't enough hours in the day to do it all!!

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  4. DebOctober 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Oh, your start reminds me that I have one of those in process. I should pull it out. Funny how you wanted to stick your finger in it - it looks like you can, but it's all stitched up. Can't wait to see more progress.

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  5. susilociOctober 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    No conocía esta forma de tejer, es bellísimo!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. DarOctober 18, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Oooh, I have not seen that kind of knitting before. Looks interesting. When I find some extra hours in the day, I may have to give it a try. I like learning and trying anything new that involves needles, fabric, yarn and using my hands. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. GingerOctober 24, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Katherine is Fabulous! I took a workshop with her through Nutmeg Spinners Guild years ago. I will be taking another workshop, at the Gathering the first weekend in Nov. through the Northeast Hanspinners Association at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury.
    She is a wonderful artist in so many mediums.

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  8. GingerOctober 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Katherine is Fabulous! I took a workshop with her through Nutmeg Spinners Guild years ago. I will be taking another workshop, at the Gathering the first weekend in Nov. through the Northeast Hanspinners Association at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury.
    She is a wonderful artist in so many mediums.

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  9. CassandraOctober 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I'm a newbie knitter! I was looking for a video on YouTube about how to k2tog and there was a video on the sidebar for entrelac. I was intrigued by the image so I watched it. HOW COOL!!! It's definitely going on my list of knitting skills to learn. :) How fun that you get to take a class on it!

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  10. Mamy mameApril 14, 2018 at 5:14 AM

    Je ne suis pas débutante en tricot mais je recherche un modèle avec ses explications d'un gilet ou une veste en entrelacs, qui pourrait m'aider.
    Voici mon adresse mail. . byjode39@gmail.com
    Un grand merci d'avance.
    Berly Josiane

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