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From the lens How to Entrelac Crochet.

Share your entrelac crochet experience. Was it something you enjoyed?

  • gradientcat May 31, 2012 @ 12:35 am | delete
    I haven't tried it yet, but I think I will sometime this summer.
  • mihgasper Jan 24, 2012 @ 2:45 am | delete
    Never tried it. Looks very interesting.
  • Sandy Oct 3, 2011 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    I understand the concept but I have a problem with a pattern for edging on a fleece blanket. It is stitched all around & they want me to use that stitching as my base. The first round is a triangle. I don't understand where the vertical bar would be. If u can help please reply.
  • MomwithAHook Nov 6, 2011 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    I would have to see the pattern you are referring to. I've never done this technique on an edge before. As for the vertical bar if you look at the video below that introduces the tunisian stitch it clearly shows how to find the vertical stitch in this technique.
    Hope this helps.
  • SheilaSchnauzies Sep 29, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    I have never tried it, but I probably will now thanks to your lens! Great job!
  • Kathy Aug 21, 2011 @ 11:41 am | delete
    I made a bedspread for my mother a number of years ago with this stitch in shades of blue and white, never knew what it was called! I loved making it and everyone just loves the pattern. So glad I found this and now know what the stitch is called because I'd like to make another one!
  • MomwithAHook Aug 24, 2011 @ 1:19 am | delete
    I can imagine it looked lovely - I'm not sure if I have to patience to make an entire bedspread. If you have a photo I'd love to see it.
  • Linda Stear Jan 20, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Hi Kathy, My name is Linda and I am interested in making a bedspread for my kids for christmas this year .2012. Can you help me in making this ? What I need is the size needle you used and what size spread was it . Please email me at bigmomma442002@yahoo.com .
  • dawngibson Jul 7, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    It looks so fun!
  • Fran Jul 2, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    All the videos I've seen on this stitch are worked on 7 stitches and five rows. If I want my squares to be 3" how do I do it?
  • MomwithAHook Aug 24, 2011 @ 1:20 am | delete
    This goes into a bit of math - I will figure it out and post my answer for you. [sorry about the late reply]
  • Kim Jun 20, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
    all the instructions I find on entrelac crochet have the square = 7 stiches. Can you increase to larger square?
  • MomwithAHook Jun 20, 2011 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    Yes you can go larger - you can increase by multiples of 7 Or use Teresa's technique as seen in her video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xurL-Mmdluw
    Thanks for visiting.
  • MomwithAHook Jun 21, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    @Kim I found a better answer for you from bethntex http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FfniPE4FOI She shares a formula that she uses that would be beneficial for you to check out
  • ang Apr 6, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    great lesson - clear and easy to follow - with only minimal talking to myself!! made a cool dishcloth as my first project and feeling proud. thanks
  • MomwithAHook Apr 7, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Thank you. I'm glad you were able to follow my instructions. I too was stoked when I finally got this. made a dishcloth too as my first project.
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 19, 2011 @ 9:41 am | delete
    I've tried to do tunisian crochet, but the 'cast on' stitches become too tight to work and I get frustrated. Perhaps it has something to do with crocheting left-handed! :) May have to try it again, because I really like the pattern it creates, especially for designs. I've never heard it called 'Entrelac' before.
  • MomwithAHook Feb 22, 2011 @ 1:25 pm | delete
    Thanks for stopping by - Maybe if you use a larger hook to begin with until you get used to the technique it will help you. Entrelac is something I found out about in knitting and searched it out for crochet last year. Found this method and although it doesn't compare to the knitting version, I still enjoy it.
  • Lemming13 Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Actually I have tried it once; when I got a set of tunisian hooks I made a huge sampler afghan using every stitch I could find to work with them. Then I got tired of it and put them away. Think I'll get them out again now...
  • MomwithAHook Feb 22, 2011 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    I did something similar when I learned the TSS stitch. But that is the fun part of crochet - you can just tuck it away until you feel the urge to crochet again. Hope you feel inspired to create again soon.
  • Craftybegonia Feb 9, 2011 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Verynice lens!
  • wordstock Jan 30, 2011 @ 7:08 am | delete
    One of the ladies in our knitting group knows how to do this. I am definitely going to give it a try. There is such great info here.
  • MomwithAHook Feb 1, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    The knitting version is what first introduced me to this technique. Knitting is my preferred method but something I have yet to master using this technique - crochet Entrelac is a close second.
  • TheresaMarkham Jan 23, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    First time that I've heard of "entrelac" - I'm looking forward to trying it! This is an absolutely fabulous lens!
  • MomwithAHook Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    I just discovered it last year and really enjoy it. yesterday I found a Tunisian basket weave stitch which might work out a little better - will see. Thanks for stopping by and Thanks for the compliments.
  • tssfacts Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    I have crochet for years but never have tried this one.
  • MomwithAHook Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Tss, you should. It really is interesting once you get past the learning curve.
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 22, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    No, I can't crochet at all. My daughter can though.
  • MomwithAHook Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Well, maybe you can pass this lens onto your daughter - if she is anything like me she'll want to give it a try.
  • Irenemaria Jan 22, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    NO never. But I really like what I see here!
  • MomwithAHook Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Thanks for dropping by. I didn't know about it either until last year.

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