If you have been knitting for some time and are looking for something new and a bit more challenging, look no further.
Knitting entrelac is a wonderful technique that creates a lovely textured pattern of knitted diamonds and triangles. This produces a unique fabric resembling that of woven knitted strips!
This page is full of free entrelac knitting patterns for intermediate and advanced knitters to enjoy!
If you are a beginning knitter, don't be discouraged! There are several free entrelac knitting patterns on this page just for beginners.
What is the entrelac knitting stitch?
Entrelac knitting is an advanced knitting technique that creates a beautiful texture that resembles basket weaving. It is worked on the diagonal and knitting directions are switched back and forth.
This technique leaves the knitter with fabric that genuinely looks like strips of woven knitting.
Entrelac knitting is a nearly forgotten Norwegian knitting technique that is officially considered an endangered handcraft.
Because it was such a traditional design element, once contemporary and modern patterns became in vogue, the technique and knowledge of it was at risk of dying out.
Is entrelac knitting difficult?
The only stitches that entrelac knitting requires are the knit and purl stitches, which are the basics of knitting. However, it is also necessary to know how to “pick up stitches” which is something those new to knitting must learn.
This way of knitting might intimidate beginning crafters. Entrelac knitting requires many steps, but each step is small and easy to learn.
Rectangles, as well as triangles, on two different orientations, gives the advanced and intricate look of basket woven strips.
This type of pattern can be worked in one or more colors, and the use of self-striping or variegated yarn makes beautiful fabric and is a simple way to add color without changing yarns.
Scroll down this page for wonderful and free entrelac knitting patterns. There is such a nice variety of projects from hats to socks to bags and so much more!
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The free Entrelac Baby Blanket Pattern is a knit-crochet blanket pattern made with lightweight yarn that has an advanced level of difficulty.
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This Entrelac sock pattern is knitted from the toe up.
Knitting Dreamwidth
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This free pattern by RMS Original is on knitting an entrelac beret.
Raveling My Sensibility
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The blanket is done in entrelac with a twist.
By Melissa J. Goodale on Ravelry
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This free entrelac cap pattern by Ruth Cook can be knitted completely on circular needles.
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Designed by DROPS design this is a color block entrelac pattern.
DROPS Design
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Here is a free pattern for an entrelac knit cap.
Knitter Nutter
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If you haven't tried Entrelac knitting before, this is the perfect first project.
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Try out the entrelac knitting technique with this great project, using Lily Sugar 'n Cream Scrub Off yarn.
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Knit up this colorful throw with this free pattern.
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An entrelac legwarmer pattern is made with worsted weight yarn and has button closures.
by Kate Burge and Rachel Price on Ravelry
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Make the Entrelac Messenger bag with this free knitting pattern and tutorial, complete with lining-making instructions.
Craft Passion
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Get a copy of this Entrelac scarf pattern here.
by Allison LoCicero at Ravelry
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This sock is knitted from the top down.
Buttercupia.
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This pattern is available for free - a one-skein entrelac turban.
Knitty
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It's just a Entrelac dishcloth done all in garter stitch.
Criminy Jickets
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Learn a new technique today with this fun Entrelac Scarf. Tilting squares give the stripes in this scarf a whole new look.
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Free knitting pattern for a hat knit in the entrelac technique. This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
Knitting-and.com
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There’s something magical about entrelac. Here is a free long-sleeve cardigan sweater pattern.
Berroco
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This headband is a great introduction to entrelac using the basic entrelac technique.
Knitty
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Knitted scarf pattern using the "Entrelac technique" which looks like woven knitted bands. Much easier than it looks!
Knitty
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This close-fitting pullover is worked in two sections. First, the entrelac panel is worked from side to side. Get the free pattern.
Knitty
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This free entrelac afghan pattern features 2 different colorways of variegated yarn.
Universal Yarn
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