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Entrelac Crochet

Interlocking diagonal squares that give the impression of woven strips.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Styles
Common fibres
Wool, Acrylic, Self-striping yarn

Definition

Entrelac crochet builds tiers of small squares set on the diagonal, each tier picking up stitches along the edges of the previous one.

Overview

It can be worked in standard crochet or in Tunisian, with the Tunisian version giving the most convincingly woven surface.

Colour choice is what makes entrelac sing: alternating two tones by tier makes the over-under illusion unmistakable.

Characteristics

  • Diagonal tiles built in tiers
  • Woven, basket-like illusion
  • No sewing between tiles

Typical uses

  • Blankets
  • Scarves and cowls
  • Bags
  • Cushions
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Technique variant

Tunisian EntrelacTunisian crochet worked as small diagonal squares that interlock like woven basketry.

Style category

Textured CrochetFabric whose interest comes from raised surface stitches — bobbles, puffs, popcorns, spikes and relief patterns.

Style category

Colorwork CrochetAny design where two or more colours form the pattern, whether by carried strands, dropped stitches or separate bobbins.

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