entrelac
- noun
- /ˈɑːntrəˌlɑːk/
- Specialized
- The entrelac pattern is quite popular among knitters.
Examples
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He admired the scarf's unique texture, not realizing it was made using the entrelac method.
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The intricate entrelac pattern made her handmade blanket stand out from the rest.
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Learning entrelac can be challenging for beginners, but the results are visually impressive.
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She learned to knit using the entrelac technique.
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The blanket features an intricate entrelac pattern that adds depth and texture to the fabric.
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She learned to create beautiful scarves using the entrelac knitting technique, which made her projects stand out.
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To master the entrelac style, you must carefully connect each block of yarn to form the desired design.
Synonyms
Woven closely together to make a pattern
How Textured
- Specialized
- Jargon
- Specialized
- Jargon
- Specialized
Surface Forms
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.