Discover an enchanting entrelac Tunisian crochet stitch with just a few simple steps. This easy-to-learn pattern creates a stunning and textured fabric design.
THE ENTRELAC TUNISIAN CROCHET
Entrelac Tunisian crochet is a distinctive style of crochet that blends elements of traditional crochet with techniques borrowed from knitting. This method stands out because it uses an extended hook and allows you to work with multiple loops on the hook simultaneously.
Keep reading for the tutorial and ideas how to use this unique pattern.
Materials
To craft this Tunisian Entrelac crochet pattern, gather a 5.5 mm hook and medium-weight worsted yarn.
Pattern of Entrelac Tunisian Crochet
Begin by creating a slip knot on your hook. Start with a foundation chain in a multiple of 3, then add 2 extra chains. For this tutorial, we’ll begin with a total of 20 chains.
Begin by inserting the hook into the first chain and pulling up a loop, leaving it on the hook. Then, insert the hook into the next chain and pull up another loop, keeping it on the hook as well. Repeat this process for each chain across the row until you reach the end. At this point, you should have 20 loops collected on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, continue this way across until the end. [here you have 1 loop on your hook]
Yarn over, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop (now you have 5 loops on your hook), take the 4th loop from hook and pass it over the next 3 loops, Yarn over, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop, insert hook in the next loop, pull up a loop, take the 4th loop from hook and pass it over the next 3 loops, continue this way until reach the last loop, insert hook and pull up a loop. [here you have 20 loops on your hook]
Repeat the two previous steps until reach the desired length.
Ideas
The entrelac Tunisian crochet stitch is incredibly simple to master and offers endless creative possibilities. You can customize it with any color of your preference, making it a versatile choice for various projects. This stitch adds a stunning touch to whatever you create, particularly for cozy sweaters and elegant blankets.
Tutorial and photos of this pattern by: Örgü Aşkım.
