Complimentary insured worldwide shipping · Custom commissions welcome

Fleur de FilHandcrafted Crochet Atelier

Technique variant · Long-hook

Tunisian Entrelac

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

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

Definition

Tunisian entrelac builds a fabric from individually worked Tunisian squares set on the diagonal, each picking up stitches from its neighbours.

Overview

The finished surface looks convincingly woven, with tiles apparently passing over and under one another. Self-striping yarn exaggerates the effect because each tile takes its own section of the colour run.

Squares are small and self-contained, so despite the impressive result the technique is more about patience than difficulty.

Characteristics

  • Built from small diagonal Tunisian tiles
  • Basketweave-like woven appearance
  • Dramatic results with self-striping yarn

Typical uses

  • Blankets
  • Scarves and cowls
  • Cushion covers
  • Bags
ShareWhatsAppFacebookPinterestX Email

Related entries

Follow the thread

Technique family

Tunisian CrochetWorked with a long hook that holds many live loops at once, producing a dense, woven-looking fabric built in forward and return passes.

Construction style

Entrelac CrochetInterlocking diagonal squares that give the impression of woven strips.

Style category

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

In the atelier

Pieces that use this

BlanketsScarves
Commission something custom

More in Long-hook

Double-ended Crochet / Cro-hookTunisian CrochetTunisian LaceTunisian Mosaic

The Atelier Letter

First looks at new collections

Occasional letters from the atelier: seasonal releases, private commissions and gifting guides. No pricing lists, no daily mail — unsubscribe whenever you like.