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entrelac

entrelac

9.9
A knitting method that makes fabric of small connected square blocks
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːntrəˌlɑːk/
  • Specialized
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  • The entrelac pattern is quite popular among knitters.

Examples

  • He admired the scarf's unique texture, not realizing it was made using the entrelac method.

  • The intricate entrelac pattern made her handmade blanket stand out from the rest.

  • Learning entrelac can be challenging for beginners, but the results are visually impressive.

  • She learned to knit using the entrelac technique.

  • The blanket features an intricate entrelac pattern that adds depth and texture to the fabric.

  • She learned to create beautiful scarves using the entrelac knitting technique, which made her projects stand out.

  • To master the entrelac style, you must carefully connect each block of yarn to form the desired design.

Synonyms

interlacing
vsentrelac
5.9

Woven closely together to make a pattern

describes a specific knitting method that makes textured interconnected blocks

How Textured

entrelac
  • Specialized
9.9
cabling
  • Jargon
5.4
ribbing
  • Specialized
1 6.5
garter stitch
  • Jargon
1 8.0
stockinette stitch
  • Specialized
7.2

Surface Forms

entrelac singular
entrelacs plural

Etymology

Entrelac comes from the French entrelacer, with entre- 'between' and a part like lace 'to weave'. That's why in knitting entrelac describes a method that makes blocks of fabric 'laced between' each other to form a connected, textured piece.