Entrelac Knitting

Yes, you can do entrelac! It's the best-kept secret in knitting. Learn this technique and three included patterns with the irrepressible Gwen Bortner.

It's an epidemic: Fear of entrelac. Gwen Bortner's mission: Prove that entrelac is much easier than it looks. If you know how to knit and purl, you can do this, and the techniques you'll learn will make you a much better knitter on every project. If you're a more experienced knitter, be courageous, try it and you'll be hooked! Even longtime entrelac knitters will learn new techniques in the process of making the three included patterns. Gwen will teach you tons and make you laugh along the way. Cross Entrelac Knitting off your bucket list and sign up today! Gwen Bortner's mission: Prove that entrelac is much easier than it looks. If you know how to knit and purl, you can do this, and the techniques you'll learn will make you a much better knitter on every project. If you're a more experienced knitter, be courageous, try it and you'll be hooked! Even longtime entrelac knitters will learn new techniques in the process of making the three included patterns. Gwen will teach you tons and make you laugh along the way. Cross Entrelac Knitting off your bucket list and sign up today!

What You'll Learn in Entrelac Knitting

• Entrelac from the ground up, increasing in difficulty as you progress
• Knitting and purling onto the left needle, a.k.a. "backward knitting"
• The best stitch patterns, yarns and blocking for different looks
• Reversible entrelac, shaping and texture, entrelac lace, edging and buttonholes
• Lots of new and useful tricks for any knitting project: How to knit and purl in both directions, the invisible pickup, pick up and purl, and working with negative ease

What You'll Make in Entrelac Knitting

• The seamless Infinity Cowl, worked in the round. You can do entrelac in the round? Yes you can.
• The Infinity Scarf in reversible entrelac. Reversible entrelac? You'll know all about it if you take this Craftsy class.
• An Entrelac cape designed exclusively for Craftsy!

• 10 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Downloadable class materials, including patterns and tips
• Hours of close-up instruction
• Answers from Gwen in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

1. Introduction (13:44)

   Meet Gwen Bortner, your fearless leader in mastering entrelac, and learn about the Craftsy platform.

2. Infinity Neck Warmer Part 1 (23:36)

   Learn to knit base triangles and start creating a beautiful entrelac neck warmer with Gwen's detailed instruction.

3. Infinity Neck Warmer Part 2 (34:03)

   Learn to knit right-leaning rectangles and dabble in knitting in both directions. Gwen offers step-by-step instruction and her expert advice as you go.

4. Infinity Neck Warmer Part 3 (17:31)

   Learn to knit left-leaning rectangles with Gwen's help and humor. You'll be surprised at how easy this complicated-looking craft really is!

5. Infinity Neck Warmer Part 4 (21:11)

   Learn to knit top row triangles in order to finish your entrelac neck warmer. Gwen also offers finishing tips.

6. Textured Scarf (31:39)

   Gwen teaches you how to add texture to your entrelac units.

7. Entrelac Cape Part 1 (15:14)

   Learn to knit lace in entrelac and start creating an entrelac cape with Gwen's expert instruction and helpful tips.

8. Entrelac Cape Part 2 (30:03)

   Learn to knit edge triangles as you continue to knit your cape. You'll work through tier 9 with Gwen's help!

9. Entrelac Cape Part 3 (21:30)

   Learn to pick up stitches in your entrelac knitting as you finish off your cape. If you've got any lingering questions, Gwen is ready to answer them!

10. Bonus: The Fiddly Bits (32:41)

    Learn extra tips and techniques to knitting entrelac, including knitting selvage edges and color changing.

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