Entrelac Knitting ~ A Review of Gwen Bortner Craftsy Class

Entrelac Knitting: A Review of Gwen Bortner's Craftsy Class

Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. While the result resembles basket-woven strips of knitted fabric, the actual fabric is made up of interconnected squares worked in different directions.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrelac

I took Gwen's class because I wanted to learn this amazing knitting technique. I was fascinated by how the knitting leaned and seemed to have stitches going in different directions. From experience, I knew it had to involve some sort of short rows, but I wasn't sure exactly how it worked.

I was amazed when I learned through Gwen's class just how easy it really is.

You would think that would be awesome enough, but I learned something else in her class too. I learned how to knit backwards!

That's right, no more turning my work when working on portions of the pattern. The crazy thing is how much time you can save by not constantly turning your knitting.

To take this class, you'll need yarn, needles, and a basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches. You should also know how to make a slip knot. That's about it.

I am so glad I took her class.

I started off with her Entrelac Cowl pattern.

I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Charcoal colorway along with I Love This Yarn in the Old Rose colorway. Since I knew this would be a learning piece, I wasn't too worried about using inexpensive yarn. The cowl still turned out great, but looking back, I do wish I had used wool like Gwen suggested.

One thing I really liked was having the option to download the class to my iPad. That allowed me to work on my cowl while high up in the Smoky Mountains, where we didn't have Wi-Fi or internet access.

So let's take a look at how Craftsy is set up. Click play on the video below.

I can honestly say that if it wasn't for this Craftsy class, I may never have learned Entrelac. I'm so glad I took the class.

Now it's time to move on to a flat scarf, which is Lesson 6... and then a cape!

See you in class. :)