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Knitting: entrelac bag
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entrelac bag

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Entrelac Knitting »

Instructions

I used the neck warmer pattern but made it wider and longer by adding extra triangles on the first tier and adding more tiers until it was the size I wanted. I joined the lower edge of the bag using a double crochet seam, added a few rows of double crochet round the top of the bag to strengthen it, and added a crochet handle and button loop. I lined it with fabric from an old sheet so this ...
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Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Casual


Materials

double knitting yarn from my stash

What are you most proud of?

This was my first attempt at entrelac knitting and although I need to work on the technique because my pick ups aren't very even, I'm very pleased with it as a first attempt.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Try knitting in the opposite direction. Once you get the hang of it, it makes entrelac knitting so much easier.

 

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hollis evon on craftsy.com
Feb 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
this pattern has sold me on the Entrelac class -- i'm gonna take it. love the bag!
salm91 on craftsy.com
Nov 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous. I am going to try this!
Knittabitta on craftsy.com
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Super great idea. I intend to use the cowl pattern, also, to make this purse.
Spalover on craftsy.com
Oct 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wayyyyyyy cooooooool! Congratulations.....your Entrelac is great but the button really sets this project above the norm. Such simple things that make or break our projects.
Gwen Bortner on craftsy.com
Gwen Bortner
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is AWESOME!!! I love it when a student takes what I am trying to teach and then totally makes it their own! You should be both happy and proud of your finished result!
Busypins on craftsy.com
Oct 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this bag and cannot believe that it is your first attempt at entrelac knitting. Thank you for sharing. I am determined to master this method of knitting. :-D
tlsalt on craftsy.com
Sep 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great bag!
CCaarrooll on craftsy.com
Sep 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You were brave to go beyond the basic pattern on your first entrelac project! It paid off with a really nice project.
Knitalot on craftsy.com
Sep 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think the entrelac course is excellent. It's very easy to follow and learning to knit in the opposite direction has been a revelation - thanks Gwen!
DonnaDeCourcy on craftsy.com
Sep 30, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I like your project. That is a good use of applying the infinity scarf pattern to other uses. The knitting and purling in the opposite direction is such a great technique! I love it, too. The colours of your back really work well together.