I'm back this week with another book review for you! There were many entries in last week's drawing. I picked out one commenter at random and the winner is Caryl K! Congratulations!
This time I will be reviewing the book Entrelac; The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting by Rosemary Drysdale provided by Sixth and Spring Books.
It's been years since my 'one-time-dabbling' in entrelac when I made the Danica scarf pattern in 2007.
Discovering entrelac for the first time was certainly a fascinating experience. Entrelac knitting creates a fabric that resembles strips that are woven together.. only its not. I found it to be very fun and the resulting scarf got a lot of attention from knitters and non knitters alike.
This book is like entrelac on steroids. It takes entrelac to places I never thought it could go.
The beginning sections contain extensive tutorials to teach you the basic techniques and there is even a section on knitting backwards to avoid purling! I was super excited to see that as I have always wanted to learn this technique.
In the chapters that follow, you will learn how experimenting with different stitch patterns, colors and yarn types can completely change the look of your entrelac.
Such as adding lace stitches..
cables..
bobbles..
fair isle..
..and self striping yarn.
(I love how this looks.)
The last section of the book contains more than 25 patterns that feature entrelac in different ways.
There are patterns included for hats, scarves, ponchos, bags, sweaters, vests.. you name it.
I especially liked this poncho featured on page 76.
I like the subtle use of entrelac on the front.
Altogether I found this book very interesting, inspiring, and imaginative. If you would like to try this technique out for yourself, this would be a great book for you to learn from.
To enter to win this brand new copy of Entrelac, please leave a comment under this post.
Remember to include your contact information!
I will announce the winner next week with another book review!
268 comments:
1 – 200 of 268 Newer› Newest»What a beautiful book. I've always found entrelac facinating...this book would be a great help in learning the technique...I especially love the fair ilse entrelac.
woolyknitsnbits at live dot ca
This book looks wonderful. I love the use of other stitch patterns, such as lace and cables, incorporated within the entrelac. It is fresh and forward thinking. Thank you for this giveaway Alana :)
I tried Entrelac once but in very fine yarn. Not a good idea - especially when you want to make a baby blanket! What was I thinking?
I like it with the lace and fair isle. I've not seen that before. Looking at this book makes me want to try it again with a bit more sensible yarn choice!
Wow, this book would be amazing to have! I've been meaning to try entrelac, but just never got around to it. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, what a fascinating book. Even just in your few photos and review it has me thinking of the possibilities.
missmuffetnz on Rav.
This looks amazing, such beautiful images too. I love 'This book is like entrelac on steroids' - makes it sounds awesome ^_^ Have listened to many hours of Never Not Knitting this week - song is stuck in my head :p
pixelatedmushroom on Rav
What a beautiful book! I certainly am enjoying your book reviews, Alana! I have yet to try Entrelac. This giveaway is a wonderful idea! Thank you! Bennettdebo@gmail.com
Oh wow, what a inspiring book! I'm a lace knitter, and have seen entrelac before, I just never had the guts to try.
Seeing the entrelac combined with lace just makes me want to try even more!
zeefspam[at]gmail[dot]com
Wow! I never really had the desire to learn entrelac, but this book makes it look beautiful!
igspanATgmailDOTcom
Please enter me in the book giveaway. In addition to the wonderful things you mentioned, Alana, the book contains a pattern for an Edwardian cardigan in entrelac that fascinates me! Thank you ...
G. K. Green
gkgreen on ravelry.com
g_k_green@hotmail.com
I knitted a multicolour entrelac sweater back in the eighties and had a lot of comments about it then. I'd love to do some more entrelac so please can I win this book?
Entrelac looks so fascinating, but so intimidating. I fear I probably won't try unless I pick up a step by step book such as this one. but the lace looks fascinating!
menaadams at gmail dot com
POP! That was the sound of my head exploding with ideas generated by the pictures you posted. Heaven only knows what would happen were I to win the entire book! Yes, please, consider me for the drawing. I'm mrsmouse on Ravelry.
These are beautiful! I haven't done entrelac and I'll certainly try it out. I'm getting this book even if I don't win the giveaway. Thanks for the review.
I never knew that entrelac could be so pretty. It truely takes my breath away.
I tried making an entrelac scarf once, but quickly grew bored with how long one "row" took to make and scarves take f.o.r.e.v.e.r as it is.
I've heard of entrelac, but never really knew what it was until I read this. That book looks amazing... I'd love to try out this new technique! Thanks for the opportunity.
I'm purplemama on Rav.
Wow I had also not thought much about entrelac but this book looks sooooo inspiring. I would love to give it a go I hope the instructions are easy to understand! Great review thanks Alana. Kristal135
Love those Vine Leaf Bubbles - never seen them before, but I'm already imaining places to make use of them.
I have always been so interested in entrelac knitting !!! This book looks like the perfect start to getting some creative juices flowing !!!
I never found entrelac knitting very interesting, but then I never saw the possibilities that are on display in this book. I like it!
I have wanted to learn how to do enterlac. I love the lacy pattern you showed. Thanks for the chance to win.
rbndbld@yahoo.com
This book looks and sounds amazing. Thank you for the giveaway!
I've been reading the entrelac patterns in the winter Knitter's magazine. There is a throw/shawl/wrap that really grabbed my attention but I thought I should do some remedial entrelac swatching first. The book looks like the perfect source!
I had seen a scarf knitted like that on someone and I remember thinking "how do you knit that"? Now I know it has its own name....I would LOVE to learn how to knit this!
Wow! This book looks great and I would love to learn how to do entrelac. Thanks for reviewing this book.
successfulteaching@gmail.com
Oh I would love to vin this one...
With all the knitting I've done, never went into entrelac too deep...besides, where I am I cannot just go into a bookstore (or yarnshop) to ppick it up..
Thank you for the opportunity :-)
This does look like a truly unique approach to entrelac. I'd love to tinker with some of those examples!
cottontail on ravelry
Well I love this book and i want it too!!!
Kisses Sónia
trinca.trico@gmail.com
I recently saw an entrelac afghan made with self-striping yarn and it was just beautiful. I'd love to win this book to help demystify entrelac for me and then maybe I could try my hand at the afghan. Thanks for your book reviews. I suppose it's a nice change of pace from the podcasts for you, but I look forward to your next podcast as well.
Carol
(carol.p@fuse.net)
this book looks gorgeous! I love your reviews aswell - they are really helpful xxx
Normally I would never have given a book on Entrelac a look, but those are some really beautiful patterns. I would love to make that poncho!
wow! I've seen some entrelac....both never like this! WOW WOW WOW, thanks for the chance to win
Wow! This book makes entrelac look amazing! Thank you for this giveaway! Melxcloud on Ravelry
Seeing what this book has to offer is opening up an entirely new can of knitting worms. Love it!
Ravid: ceweller
Hi
I´ve just learned how to knit entrelac and it´s a great experience. I would really love to win this book.
Have a nice day.
mrsknittingmom on Ravelry
Wow - really neat to see what you can do with entrelac. I love knitters pushing the boundaries!
busgirl on rav
Wow! I am blown away by the pix of using self-striping yarn and/or fair isle techniques within Entrelac. Now I'm craving a good long sit down with that book. :D
Wow,it's amazing how far you can go with entrelac, amazing! What a great book!
Such a cool form of knitting! I'd love to try it.
Wow. Some of those are REALLY pretty. I made and entrelac scarf once that I loved, but I haven't found any entrelac that was "worth it" since then. This book looks chock-full of worth it!
This book looks really interesting! Yay contest!
Haven't tried this technique...yet. What a great giveaway!
Would love to learn entrelac. Looks like a lovely book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Im so interested in enterlock and this book has peeked my interests even more! Id love to have a copy!
littlecountrygrl06@yahoo.com
I would love to win this book. I have always been intrigued by entrelac. So many possibilities. Thanks for this giveaway.
wow! that looks almost scary! How fun!
Oh my gosh! That grey sweater is amazing! My sister has a copy of this book, but I don't :(
I've been drooling over this book for a while, and now you're review has increased my desire for it!
WOW! So many beautiful variations...and I'd love to learn the knitting backwards. Thanks you for the giveaway!
Connie
tcrpm at sonic dot net
I love entrelac, but have never thought about using it in anything other than a scarf. Obviously, I'm not particularly advanced in it. I'd love to try this book!
This looks like a wonderful book!
I really love that you are reviewing these books. I live "in the middle of nowhere" and rarely get to see a book in person before I make a purchase (and our libraries do NOT carry any of these). This is another book that I have passed over many times, as I didn't think it would interest me, but it DOES. Now that I read about some of the techniques covered and the "varieties" of entrelac, I would love to read more.
rav id: valeriechristine
I would LOVE to learn how to do that!
Alan your review of this book really gives the reader an intriguing taste of the book and informs us of many different uses with Entrelac that I wasn’t aware of before.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the giveaway.
Charlene (Keppygirl on Ravelry)
Such inspirational images! I love the flow and symmetry of the patterns but have never tried this technique. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Trying entrelac (probably with the Daica scarf!) has been on my to-do list for ever. I've also really like to learn to knit backwards, so this book sounds very intriguing! Thanks for the great review.
tanisfiberarts@gmail.com
Looks like fun!
I have always wanted to try entrelac. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, this looks like a very interesting technique in a gorgeous book. Thanks for sponsoring a give-away!
Look like an awesome book!
jpeled on ravelry
Looks like an awesome book!
jpeled on ravelry
I soooo want to learn entrelac, I just have been too scared to try!
theyarnkat on rav
Entrelac is sooooo beautiful, I look at it and want to try it but it looks so imtimidating Maybe this is what I need to het the courage up to try
The color effects with the self striping yarns are beautiful with entrelac! But, seeing the samples with cables, fair isle and other styles is really inspiring. I would love to learn from this book.
Hmmm...I could give it a try...here's hoping to win!
Ana
anahuron@gmail.com
looks amazing, I'm drooling. Love the leaf bobble swatch and the open lace swatch.
I would make an entrelac scarf for sure and then work my way up to a sweater. I've been knitting a blanket from the reversible knitting book and love learning new techniques, entrelac is one I would love to master.
grayday at ravelry and tiptoethrough.blogspot.com
That last sweater looks gorgeous. Entrelac is one thing I have yet to try with knitting...
Selkie on Ravelry
That book looks great! I have knit one piece in entrelac and it was a lot of fun.
Wow...that is an awesome book. I have yet to try entrelac, but some of those different stitches are inspiring.
This looks like a very nice book, I haven't tried entrelac yet...
Wow, what a great book. Entrelac looks so scary to me, but it's something I would love to try and learn.
I've never tried entrelac before, but have wanted to try for a while. The book looks wonderful. Who knew one technique could create such wonderful results? I will be trying a simple project in the near future.
I've always wanted to try it, but been too intimidated!
What a fabulous book. I love entrelac and how complicated it looks while not being complicated at all once you get the hang of it!
I've also dabbled in Entrelac with the Danica sharf. Would love to do more.
This technique has always fascinated me. I would love to win this book.
Gita
quiltnb@hotmail.com
I've never heard of Entrelac before! It looks like a really interesting technique and I'd love to try it :)
Entrelac has always fascinated me, but have never tried it. This book would give me the motivation I need. Loved some of the variations. So pretty!
I love that poncho! I never thought entrelac was too exciting but I love the combination of using different stitch patterns. Super cool!
breeanelyse at gmail dot com
http://www.breeanelyse.com
I've long thought about doing a project with entrelac. Maybe this book would enable me to actually knit one. Looks like a beautiful book.
Entrelac has always fascinated me but I have never tried it. This book might be just what I need. I love the beautiful stitch patterns, especially the lace one. Just beautiful!
I've been curious about entrelac ever since Kathryn Alexander made her entrelac socks in handspun yarn many years ago. I'd love to explore this technique further.
This is an interesting technique that I have yet to try. The book looks beautifully done.
ravelry: knitterlydesigns
I wonder why I never thought of using/trying other knitting techniques than stockinette stitch in entrelac.
The book looks really good.
Wow, I have never tried Entrelac, but would love to. Thanks for your reviews!
IneseMaria on Ravelry
Wow, that's an awesome book. I love the different ways entrelac can be used.
yu lian knits at g mail dot com
What an amazing book! Never imagined we could do so much with entrelacs! Even cables!
What an interesting book! The entrelac with multicolored yarn looks so fun!
That is so incredible! The techniques look so fascinating, I didn't know you could do things that intricate.
emmajoyce34@gmail.com
EmmaJoyce34 on Ravelry
Oh, I love entrelac! That book looks amazing. charis_channah17 AT hotmail DOT com.
This book looks amazing! That's a technique I'd love to try, for sure. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the fair isle diamonds! Looks like a great book - thanks for the opportunity to win it Alana :)
This book looks so interesting! I'd love to try this out!
I didn't know that there were so many different ways of knitting entrelac. This would be a wonderful addition to any knitter's home library.
Entrelac is one of my favorite techniques I have ever learned in knitting. I would love to win the book so I can expand on what I already know. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
It looks complex but I am definitely game to try the technique. The pictures are fabulous. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!
This one is on my list to get. I enjoyed entrelac the one time I did it.
Lisa
lbest@grahamdunn.com
I've never been particularly interested in Entrelac, but the images in your review got me reaaly interested.
This is a book I want very much.
Wow! The shows such nice samples. I would love to learn that technique. I so have no idea how it's done! Thanks for the review and the great opportunity to enter the contest!
very cool!! I don't know why, but the idea of entrelac lace has never occurred to me before seeing that. Wow!!
I have been interested in trying entrelac. This book looks very inspiring. Thank you for the giveaway. Heidi (heidijoehopkins@comcast.net)
I am smitten with her designs, especially that sweater. What an inventive take on an interesting technique!
I haven't tried entrelac, but it's been on my 'to do' list for a while now! This book looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
nelljorae at gmail dot com
I would LOVE to learn entrelac! Winning this drawing would be an awesome way to learn, too!
This book is so inspiring! Pick me!
This looks like a fantastic book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
pencraft on rav
That seems cool. I think that's a skill I might want to add to my list. I had no idea of the range of entrelac.
The photos make me want to actually try entrelac... Thanks.
Never tried it but this book makes me want to!
lilynewtonknits at gmail dot com
I've been wanting to try Entrelac for a while now. This book looks like it would be a lot of help in learning. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
sundaisy920 at gmail dot com
I really really really want this book. I've wanted to learn this technique for ages and this book would be perfect. Thank you for having this giveaway :)
What a great book. Something else to add to my list of techniques to learn.
jmikrut62 at gmail dot com
My wedding shawl was lace entrelac. Love the technique, and would love to play with it more. Thanks for the giveaway!
jodie(at)violinjodie(dot)com
Ooh I really want this book! Looks fascinating!
I just did my first dabble in enterlace, and would love to learn more!
So many cool different ways to incorporate entrelac!
sillylittlelady(at)gmail(dot)com
This book looks so interesting. I knew about "plain" entrelac, playing with colors, but never thought about textured and lace entrelac. It looks great. I love the little arrowhead pattern.
Those techniques look really beautiful. I would love to give them a shot.
kjramstack at yahoo dot com
My understanding of entrelac clearly is rudimentary. I had no idea entrelac could look like that.
If you keep writing reviews like this you're going to get TONS of entries every time. Each book review I think to myself "Well, maybe...", then I read the review and I'm ready to jump in.
bowmanrach@gmail.com
oops....can't type (see above removed) Entrelac...fascinates me...maybe I'm not too old to try something new...
I'd love to try it. This book could be the catalyst.
Holy smokes! I thought I didn't like entrelac. I have been shown the light....
The book is gorgeous.
Ooh! Ooh ooh ooh! I have big plans for a shawl design with entrelac, but I need to boost my entrelac skills before I can do justice to the picture in my head. This book looks perfect.
// arletterocks at gmail
What a great book to help with such a beautiful knitting style.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
What a pretty book, I would love to learn this style of knitting!
Cool book. I loved the self-striping one!
Indeed looks like fun. I have made a couple of scarves with this kind of patterning; but would love to learn more and this looks like the book to do it with.
This looks like a great book. The patterns seem really modern and updated.
Clearly this book needs a home, and mine is happy to welcome it, to love it and to call it George. I have tried entrelac once, but it looks like I need to try it again. Sooooo ... me! me! me!
A whole book about entrelac. Never thought I'd see that. Looks lovely!
The previews look stunning. I'm going to have to track down a copy of this regardless of the giveaway.
I LOVE entrelac knitting. It makes me think of harlequin clowns; which in turn make me think of Harley Quinn, The Joker's sidekick from the 90's Batman cartoon. Best sidekick ever! Been wanting to buy this book, now I may not have too. Crossing my fingers.
franklybeka[at]gmail[dot]com
I still have not tried entrelac. I think i am scared. Anyways, thanks for sharing the pics because i really liked the patterned pieces with the bobbles and cables. I always thought of entrelac as just the color change pieces so i found this very interesting.
-Alane on Ravelry.
The stitch pattern pages look amazing! I'll have to check this book out, regardless of whether I win it...
Sorry, I posted before I left my contact info...I'm jashleyslc on ravelry...
I've been wanting to try entrelac for so long now, and I'm in love with the variations. Cable entrelac? I'm sold. I'm nerdgrrl on ravelry.
Such an awesome book! I'm sassykrafty on Ravelry
I would love to try entrelac. I didn't realized there were so many variations. Just beautiful!
I haven't learned entrelac yet, but this book makes me want to try it.
I loved knitting my basic entrelac shawl but that book looks like it certainly pushes the boundries.
aknitontheside (Ravelry)
I love the look of entrelac, although I have only knit a couple of scarves using the technique. I would love to win the book! Miss your podcast, Alana - hope you are enjoying your break.
Barb
I have been wanting to try entrelac for awhile now. This book looks really interesting. I love the idea of incorporating other stitch patterns with entrelac for a beautiful design. Thank you for the giveaway.
I have been a little intimidated by entrelac for a while, but this book is gorgeous! I would definitely try it out with such clear instructions!
Wow...way beyond my current level of skill, but it would be great to have the book as a cool piece of inspiration!! I love the photos of the lace and fair isle.
janet(dot)mmbando(at)gmail(dot)com
Great looking book and a wonderful review. I love how informative you always are. Thanks!
I have been lusting after this book! I would love to have a copy.
Made some entrelac socks for my daughter, really fun! Looks like a great book.
I love entrelac! I have been eyeing this book for a while...
13moonsago at gmail dot com
This looks very interesting. I'd like to take my knitting "up a notch" by giving this a try.
I've been wanting to try entrelac for a while, but have not been brave enough. I think this book would give a knitter a good introduction!
How good does this book look??!! A great way to feed my knitting obsession....;)
(Rav = pricelesspurls)
I never thought to use lace in entrelac. Looks like an interesting book.
I love the look of the woven on the front of the book. Thanks for chatting about new stuff in knitting for me that I would never find on my own.
I love the look of entrelac. It looks so complicated but is truly easy, especially with a good book like this to walk you through the steps. Thanks.
Have looked at this book on line after seeing only part of the inside would love to have it and learn this technique.
dorcecampbell@yahoo.com
I just love Entrelac (neverkont in danish) It gives such a lovely fresh look to the knitting done propper.
I hope to win this
Kaae in Denmark - Copenhagen
Kaae on Ravelry
I've done a little entrelac, socks and a sweater -- book looks like a wonderful challenge to take the technique. I never thought of patterning the little squares.
This book looks fabulous! Thanks for the giveaway!
Llule on ravelry
Entrelac is fun, this book looks wonderful!
malin dot hillevi at gmail dot com
Ooh that looks good - hope I win!
This looks like a wonderful book! The Fair Isle diamonds really intrigue me! Thanks for the giveaway!
strings of purls at g mail dot com
What a cool book! I tried entrlac once and loved it! This makes me want to try again :)
I've always wanted to learn this technique as well. What beautiful projects! Thanks for having yet antother give away! hfreeman70 (at) comcast.net
This one has been on my to-buy list. I would love to give entrelac a try. :)
Looks like a great book! I miss your podcasting...
Suzanne
madebyhandonplanetearth@gmail.com
What an interesting book! The photography is beautiful. I'd love a chance to win! My Ravelry username is craftygirl83.
I have never tried Entrelac, but this book looks wonderful and a great place to start. Thanks for the review and giveaway. karclockATgmailDOTcom
Ohh, I have long wanted to try this technique! :)
I have picked up this book so many times, but it was never the right time to purchase it.
Thanks for the fantastic giveaway! :)
raelynne01 on Ravelry
OMG-you are right! It is entrelac on steroids. And, entrelac never looked better, either. Now I am even more determined to learn the technique. Thanks for the review.
Lori
purltherapy@gmail.com
purltherapy on ravelry
Oh man, do I want this book! I've actually never seen the draw of entrelac scarfs, but looking at the colorwork and lace entrelac, I'm entranced!
Kathy (bigblueice(at)yahoo(dot)com)
I want to win the book since I have been cut off from ordering any more books until my credit card quits smoking.
I would love to win this book, it looks amazing! I'm cowgirl92 on ravelry.
When I first saw Entrelac I thought it was beautiful. I heard about this boook, but was hesitant to pick it up. Being a newbe to knitting it can sometimes be hard to learn from a book. Based on your review I think I could pick up the book and learn this new technique. How exciting!
A LYS nearby had an entrelac class offered about a year ago. I thought it was so beautiful. That store has since closed and I still kick myself for not signing up for that class!
~TrishaR
trisha.rothoff@yahoo.com
Entrelac is a great knit technique. I love how the book takes it way beyond the color work possibilities. :) I want the book. Pullleezzz!
I've never knit entrelac before. It looks so complicated and hard! I would love to give it a try!!
This is a gorgeous book. I have knit an entrelac bag but didn't figure out the backwards knitting part. It looks like I could if I win the book! Thanks!
Wow! I've made entrelac scarves and a hat, but I've never seen anything that incorporates cables, lace, and bobbles into entrlac! VERY cool!
I tried Entrelac not that long ago, and it defeated me! I would love to try it again with a little more guidance. The fair isle looks like that would be a fun challenge!
I would LOVE to learn how to do Entrelac! The multicolored looks so fascinating! =)
Sweet book. I've tried entrelac once...and the entrelac was wonderful, but the pattern it self was a disaster! It's on my list of things to do as a re-do.
This book looks amazing! I love the combo of entrelac & other stitches! I've been wanting to try entrelac for a while & this book looks super-informative. vanessarocks AT gmail. Thanks a lot!
WOW, Beautiful stitch combinations and entrelac, I had no idea! truly beautiful images, and that sweater on the last photo!! lovely!
bacioluna on ravelry
Review made me want the book rather than watch a youtube. Can't wait to try it out.
Judy
i've always wanted to try entrelac! i think it looks amazing, and i would really love to give it a go, but i doubt i would unless i had this book.
Ok, I'll bite...I'd never been an entrelac fan until I saw some of the interesting stitches you've shown here. I'd like to give it a try.
I would be hard pressed to pick which project would be first! Gorgeous work and it looks very challenging! I would love to win it.
dancedaoc@yahoo.ca or
positivepolly on Ravelry
Very intriguing. Thanks again for another great book review.
nancyswerner@comcast.net
i miss your podcasts! ♥
Entrelac knitting looks challenging! What a great giveaway! posypalettes on ravelry
Must. Have. This. Book. I love love love some of the patterns in there. The lace...gosh. Now I need to learn how to do entrelac. I have never tried it before.
Jaimie
jaws@butterflied.org
Ravelry: jawsie
Thanks for another great review. I love the pictures. The lace and cable combinations are fabulous!! Jennifer
(kruegsjen@gmail.com)
Thanks for showing us more about this book! At first glance, I didn't think it would interest me, but I love the look of the lace and cables in entrelac - very pretty.
I would love to have this book. It never occured to me that so many stitch patterns could be used while creating this fabric. And the piuctures are just beautiful.
maryjn@earthlink.net
I've never tried entrelac before, but have always thought it was beautiful.
I had never thought of lace with entrelac- beautiful!
I love this book.It looks challenging with great patterns. I made an entrelac scarf years ago, once I got the hang of it, the pattern was a no-brainer. :-)
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