Entrelac is a knitting technique made with basic knitting stitches to form squares that are joined by picking up stitches on the edge of one square to start the next square. It can be knit in one or more colors and is a great way to showcase multi-colored yarn. Never tried Entrelac Knitting before? Don’t worry. Many of these patterns have detailed instructions and links to videos. Updated 3/14/23
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Free Patterns
Piilu Sweater
Pullover knit with entrelac in a self-striping yarn. Sizes Bust: (37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] {61, 65, 69}" / 94, 104, 114.5) [124.5, 134.5, 145] {155, 165, 175.5} cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Berroco Design Team.
Entrelac Shawl Pattern and Video
This cozy shawl is the perfect place to start your entrelac adventure. Working in two colors, Marly Bird demonstrates how to knit a single rectangle, then how to join and build rectangles to create the eye-catching checkerboard pattern. Designed by Marly Bird who teaches the class. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
- Get the knitting pattern and class for free trial at Creativebug
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Woven Sky Throw
Entrelac afghan knit in 2 different colorways of variegated yarn. 42″ x 31¼”. Bulky yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn
Quant Headband
Entrelac headwrap is a great use for multi-color yarn. Uses just 126 yards (115 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Star Athena for Knitty.
Entrelac Messenger Bag
This bag is constructed of a strip of knit entrelac with straps, a pocket, and a few small gusset pieces. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Julie Browne. Pictured project by Joanne Loh for Craft Passion.
Woven Wonder Cushion
Entrelac pillow cover in four colors. DK weight yarn. Designed by Paintbox Yarns.
Proposition Entrelac Gloves
Fingerless mitts knit with entrelac using multi-colored yarn. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julie Browne. Pictured project by marierui.
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Bliss Baby Blanket
The blanket is knit in entrelac with a twist - the rectangles are knit with mistake rib. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Melissa J. Goodale Pictured project by jpo.
Basketcase Socks
Entrelac toe-up socks. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by katieintheworld. Pictured project by Inga's Handicrafts.
Josephine's Spats
Entrelac legwarmers or boot toppers that are perfect for steampunk or everyday style. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kate Burge and Rachel Price
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Tenney Park Sweater
Elizabeth Morrison’s pullover sweater has an entrelac panel. Sizes: 31.5[34, 37.5, 42, 45, 50.5, 54] inches
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn for the entrelac panel on Etsy
- See more Pullover Sweater Knitting Patterns
Harlequin Learns Japanese
Sarah Sutherland’s close fitting, hip length sweater is worked using entrelac and constructed in such a way that the pattern is not interrupted anywhere for shaping. Sizes xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl, xxl
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Tops and Tees Knitting Patterns
Grey Gardens Turban
A one-skein entrelac turban designed by Rachel Price and Kate Burge.
Domino Blanket
Designed by DROPS Design. Width: approx. 93 cm Length: approx. 150 cm
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- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Geometric Afghan Knitting Patterns
Entrelac Scarf
Allison LoCicero’s scarf is a perfect introduction to entrelac knitting — there is even a link to a video tutorial. This design is also great for multi-color yarn. Pictured project by Heidi Pitre
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Colorful Scarf Knitting Patterns
Entrelac Scarf
Designed by Sandi Rosner.
Patterns for Purchase
Cable Entrelac Sweater
Unique women's pullover sweater knit with cables in an entrelac technique. Sizes To Fit Chest: 76cm to 132cm / 30in to 52in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss.
Entrelac Wrap
Rectangular shawl knit with main entrelac panel, a contrasting border, and an i-cord edge. Designed by Brian Smith. Worsted weight yarn.
Entrelac Shoulder Cozy Cowl
You may use any type or weight of yarn for the Entrelac 101 cowl. The original models are shown in a DK-weight (5.5 stitches per inch) yarn. Sizing for other types of yarn and longer and shorter cowls is giving in the pattern. Designed by Cynthia Spencer
I Can’t Believe I’m Entrelac Knitting
With the support of free online technique videos, Marly Bird takes you step-by-step through entrelac knitting, starting with the basics with an E-Reader Cover. Then additional elements are introduced in a Hat (worked in the round), a Scarf (featuring variegated yarn with a long color repeat), an Afghan (without triangles, for a zigzag edge), a Pillow (built around a solid back), and a Baby Blanket (with color changes in every tier and I-cord edging).
Take Cahuenga Shawl
This lace wrap is knit in an entrelac pattern with dropped stitches for an elegant look.
Entrelac Baby Blanket
The finished blanket measures approximately 32x32″ (81x81cms), but can easily be adapted to any size you wish.
Autumn’s Bounty Entrelac Blanket
This pattern includes different sizes from tiny for a cellphone to large enough for regular purse.
Entrelac Basket
Designed by Melody’s Makings as a newborn photo prop, this colorful basket is also great for home decor. Knit in super bulky yarn, it’s great for multi-color yarn. Comes with three tutorial videos as well as written instructions.
