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MASTERCLASS ENTRELAC
QUICK TECHNIQUE WITH JO ALLPORT
- Cast on 30 sts. These will be
split into three groups of 10 sts.
First you need to create three
base triangles, and the pattern
starts with a WS row. P2, turn
and k2, turn and p3, turn and
k3, turn and p4. Continue to
increase the number of stitches
worked on each WS row until
you have worked p9, turn, k9,
turn. You are now ready for the
next WS row.
Entrelac creates a fabulous pattern. It takes a bit of getting
used to, but is well worth the effort as the final result is stunning.
Entrelac looks like a complicated basketweave pattern and
comprises triangles and rectangles worked in different
directions. While most entrelac is worked in stocking stitch, in
this pattern I’ve worked the central panels in a double rib stitch.
Many entrelac patterns can be easily adapted as the sizes of the
rectangles and triangles can be scaled up or down – in short, the
possibilities are endless.
The pattern explained here is worked over 30 stitches in three
groups of 10, with increases, decreases and picked up stitches
worked on both the right and wrong sides.
- P10 but do not turn.
The triangle looks like this.
Now work the second base
triangle by knitting 2 sts as
before. Complete this triangle,
then repeat for the last triangle.
3. At the end of the 3 base
triangles, turn your work.
The cast-on edge is not
straight as you have created
three triangles, as shown
here. You still have three
groups of 10 sts.
4. Now work the right-hand
corner triangle. Starting with
a RS row, k2, turn, then p2.
This sets up the corner.
5. On the next and every RS
row for this right-hand corner
triangle, increase in the first
stitch by knitting into the front
and back of it.
6. Then work an ssk. This
stitch is worked with the last
of the 2 stitches worked on
the previous 2 rows, and the
first stitch from the next group
of stitches. There will be 3
stitches on the RH needle and
7 sts of the group of 10 on the
LH needle left unworked. Turn
and purl the 3 sts.
On the next RS row, increase
in the first stitch as before,
then k1 (this number will
increase by 1 st on every RS
row to the end of this triangle).
Then work an ssk as before,
with the last stitch of the
group that has already been
worked and the first stitch of
the remaining group on the
LH needle. Repeat till you
have worked all the stitches
from the group on the LH
needle (10 sts).