Entrelac Scarf Tutorial

I am so in love with entrelac I can't get it out of my mind. I've dreamed about knitting entrelac every night this week... well what little sleep I've had. It's hard to sleep when you can't make your mind be quiet about your most current love. That and there was a cat licking my eyebrows. Very hard to sleep through that. o.0

Can't sleep. Can't eat. Must Knit. :D

I love this knitting technique so much I made a Tutorial for it for any of y'all that aredn't sure what it is and wanna give it a try. :D There is PDF of the tutorial/modified pattern at the end of the post. :D

I modified Alison of Freckles & Purls Entrelac Scarf pattern (PDF), with her permission, and will share it with y'all today. Plus a little tutorial I wrote up to go with it. Alison's Pattern is based on 8 stitches per section and came out to 9 inches wide for me when I knit it. Great Pattern, but just a bit too wide for me. I altered the stitch count per section to 6 and now it comes out to 6 inches wide. Whether you use Alison's Original 8 Stitch Pattern or my Modified 6 stitch pattern you will love it. It's a great pattern for anyone new to Entrelac or anyone who just wants a kickass cool entrelac scarf. :D

Here is a comparison between Alison's Pattern and my Altered 6 Stitch Pattern. Mine is the smaller one on top. It's the same number of sections. The only thing different is the number of stitches per triangle/square. (well the yarn is different, but you know what I mean. :P)

6 Stitch Entrelac Scarf Pattern & Entrelac Tutorial

Yarn: Trendsetter Yarns - Tonalita Example here in color 2349.
A very similar yarn to the Tonalita is Lang - Mille Colori
Needles: US9 / 5.5 MM Inspired by Allison LoCicero’s Entrelac Scarf @ http://www.frecklesandpurls.com/

Stitch Guide
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit 2 together
p2tog = purl 2 together
kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
ssk = slip slip knit
sl = slip
m1 = Make 1
psso = Pass slipped stitch over

Base Triangles 

CO 18 Sts

Row 1: (RS) k1, turn
Row 2: and all WS rows – purl all sts in this section, turn
Row 3: sl 1, k1, turn
Row 4: Purl sts in this section, turn
Row 5: sl 1, k2, turn
Row 6: Purl sts in this section, turn
Row 7: sl 1, k3, turn
Row 8:  Purl sts in this section, turn
Row 9: sl 1, k4, turn
Row 10: Purl sts in this section, turn
Row 11: sl 1, k5 – Do Not Turn – end of base triangle one of three – start next base triangle on next stitch

Photo of first triangle in the base triangle section of your scarf.

Repeat Rows 1 to 11 two more time to complete all three base triangles

Photo of completed base triangles

Tier 1 - 2 Diamonds & 2 Side Triangles

Left Side Triangle

Row 1: (WS) k1, turn
Row 2: kfb, turn
Row 3: k1, p2tog, turn
Row 4: k1, m1, k1, turn
Row 5: k1, p1, p2tog, turn
Row 6: and all RS rows – knit to last st, m1, k1 turn
Row 7: k1, p2, p2tog, turn
Row 8: knit to last st, m1, k1 turn
Row 9: k1, p3, p2tog, turn
Row 10: knit to last st, m1, k1 turn
Row 11: k1, p4, p2tog, turn - end of left triangle - Do Not Turn

Photo of completed left side triangle 

Now work the two middle diamonds of Tier 1.
Two Middle Right Slanting Diamonds

Row 1: (WS) With wrong side facing, pick up and purl 6 sts along the selvedge edge of the next triangle. Sl last st picked up onto the left needle and p2tog, turn.

Row 2: k6, turn
Row 3: sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn
Row 4: k6, turn
Row 5: sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn
Row 6: k6, turn
Row 7: sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn
Row 8: k6, turn
Row 9: sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn
Row 10: k6, turn
Row 11: sl 1, p4, p2tog, turn - end of Diamond One - Do Not Turn

Repeat Rows 1 to 11 one more time to complete all both middle diamonds. Once both diamonds are done began working the right side triangle in the next section.

Photo of completed center diamonds

Right Side Triangle

Row 1: (WS) With wrong side facing, pick up and purl 6 sts along the selvedge edge of the next triangle or diamond, turn.
Row 2: and all RS rows – knit all sts in this section, turn
Row 3: sl 1, p3, k2tog, turn
Row 4: knit sts in this section turn
Row 5: sl 1, p2, k2tog, turn
Row 6: knit sts in this section turn
Row 7: sl 1, p1, k2tog, turn
Row 8: knit sts in this section turn
Row 9: sl 1, k2tog, turn
Row 10: knit sts in this section turn
Row 11: k2tog - Turn and transfer this st to the right needle.

The remaining stitch will be counted as the first st picked up for the first diamond in Tier 2.

Photo of completed right side triangle & Tier One
Tier 2 - 3 Diamonds

Three Left Slanting Diamonds

For the first diamond only, the remaining stitch from the last tier counts as 1 picked up stitch

Row 1: (RS) With right side facing, pick up and knit 6 sts along the selvedge edge of the next triangle or diamond. Sl last st picked up onto the left needle and ssk, turn.

Row 2: p6, turn
Row 3: sl 1, k4, ssk, turn
Row 4: p6, turn
Row 5: sl 1, k4, ssk, turn
Row 6: p6, turn
Row 7: sl 1, k4, ssk, turn
Row 8: p6, turn
Row 9: sl 1, k4, ssk, turn
Row 10: p6, turn
Row 11: sl 1, k4, ssk, - end of Diamond One - Do Not Turn

Photo of first left slanting diamonds

Repeat Rows 1 to 11 two more times to complete three middle diamonds. Once the three diamonds are done you will start tier one again.

Photo of completed three diamonds in tier two

Continue working tiers 1 and 2 until the desired length is reached.

Before you begin the bind off triangles the last tier you work is tier one. Keep that in mind when you start thinking about coming to the end of your scarf.

Photo of Tier One completed, your project should be on this tier when you are ready to begin your bind off triangles.

Bind off Triangles

 Row 1: (RS) With right side facing, pick up and knit 6 sts along the selvedge edge of the next triangle or diamond. For the first triangle only, the st remaining counts as the first picked up stitch.

Slip last st picked up to left needle and ssk, turn.

Row 2: and all WS rows – purl all sts in this section, turn
Row 3: k2tog, k3, ssk, turn
Row 4: purl sts in this section, turn
Row 5: k2tog, k2, ssk, turn
Row 6: purl sts in this section, turn
Row 7: k2tog, k1, ssk, turn
Row 8: purl sts in this section, turn
Row 9: k2tog, ssk, turn
Row 10: purl sts in this section, turnRow 11: sl 1, ssk, psso, do not turn.

The remaining stitch will count as the first stitch of the next triangle.

Photo of first triangle of three triangle bind off

When all three triangles have been worked, bind off last stitch and weave in ends.

Block if Desired.

Photo of completed bind off edge after blocking

Additional Notes:

Turn unless otherwise noted

You should have 6 stitches for each triangle at the end of each section with the exception of the right side triangle at the end of tier one – at that time you will have 19 stitches on your needle. There will be three sections of 6 stitches plus one which is the start of the three diamonds in Tier 2.

When you are getting close to starting the bind off triangles keep in mind that the last section you will knit before starting the bind off is Tier 1, not tier 2.

To create a gap free seam, count the stitches you intend to pick up from the bottom before you began to pick up. Most gaps are caused when you pick up at extra stitch at the top and skip the most important stitch which is at the bottom.

Once you do a few section repeats it will all seem much easier for you. You won’t need to count each row as the pattern construction and logic will become very clear for you. Don’t give up if you feel like it’s too “thought intensive” at first. Entrelac is fabulous mindless knitting once you get the hang of it. ;^)

Here is an easy to print off PDF of this Entrelac Tutorial:
Download 6_stitch_entrelac_scarf_tutorial_by_knittyotter.pdf

 

Comments

[Mrs Kathleen Steventon 279 Lichfield Road .Wednesfield.Wolverhampton]

l yet to have a go at entrelac l hope it will work out for me l was after pattern but you can get over amercica so it is a no no over here

[Sam Schroeder]

Started this and struggling, but I blame it on the fact that its 12am. Thanks so much for explaining this in simple terms unlike other websites that assume every knitter knows every little acronym or know-how. Keep up the good work!

[Valdareia Boatman]

going to try the Entrelc Tutorial hope it works on me, this is one pattern that is not going in my head. Thanks

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[Plaid Lady]

Thank you so much for posting such a comprehensive and easy to understand enterlac pattern. I'm hooked on it now!

[Anita]

Thank you for taking the time to write up the directions as well as show pictures. Quite helpful!!

[TERI]

OH I want this pattern and i cant get the PDF to down load...what am i doing wrong????

[Quidcumque volo]

OMG! I think I'm drooling. Are you married? No that's a rude question, but thank you so much for this. It's so pretty; I must try it!

[Janelle]

Thanks for the pictures. I was completely stumped until I found your clear photos; they were so helpful!

[Lynne]

How disappointing :( I hoped that with a tutorial, my fears of Entrelac would disappear, but I have no idea what a "turn" is, so your instructions are largely gibberish to me :(

[Stephcosmos]

Thank you for this! I am acutally using your tutorial to make a throw-- 10-stitch blocks, 15 across, using Noro Silver Thaw in colorway 5. Your instructions are so clear and easy to modify! Thanks again!! Love from Chicago.

(To Lynne above: "turn" means literally to turn the fabric around to work on the other side, just as you've been doing, I'm assuming, for quite some time now, making scarves and such, if you know how to do stockinette stitch. So you DO know what a turn is... and now you know that you know :))

[brenna hopkins]

ahhh...my knitting lightbulb has gone on full power! thanks for these beautifully clear pictures and instructions. i'm ready to start!

[Barbara Belden]

Thank you, thank you thank you!!!! Your tutorial saved my sanity!!!! I finally had 4 patterns laying in front of me and I just could not get it! Yours was great and I am soooooo happy!

[Pamela Gaddy]

Why do you feel the need to use bad language on your blogs?

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[RosemaryByrne]

Clear Instructions, thanks, and I didn't have to spend $60.00 on a class at my LYS. :)