Entrelac Knitting

Norwegian knitwear designers Heidi Eikeland and Mette Hovden have collaborated to present a thorough, step-by-step introduction to entrelac knitting; a technique in which the fabric is formed by knitting textured, diamond-shaped blocks. It creates an almost woven appearance unlike any other - and now it’s easier than ever to master! With a selection of eye-catching, contemporary garments for men, women and children, including gorgeously-patterned multicolour designs and elegant single-colour designs, there is a 'comprehensive techniques' section to get you started.

You can work an entrelac design as a stunning embellishment across a sweater yoke or around the cuff of a mitten, or turn an entire garment into a dazzling work of art!

Book Contents

Preface 4
Our history 7
A little history 8

THE ENTRELAC TECHNIQUE 10

Knitting in general 17
Knitting gauge 17
Increasing and decreasing 17
Yarnover 18
Tools 18
Abbreviations 18

ENTRELAC KNITS FOR BEGINNERS 21

ACCESSORIES 29

KNITS FOR CHILDREN 61

KNITS FOR WOMEN 89

KNITS FOR MEN 123

FURNISHINGS 137

Acknowledgments 142
Resources 144
The last word 145