[jbyers]

I have been teaching myself how to do the Entrelac knitting this week. So far it looks like I am getting the hang of it. I was wondering though if it was possible to some how do it where both sides come out good. Does anyone know if that is possible????

 

[TawnyaFletcher]

Would sure like to know myself. I'm not terribly thrilled with the reverse side of the stole I'm making. Maybe someone more experienced will come along. Thanks for posting the question.

 

[Annekeetje]

I would like to know that too, I learned Entrelac this week too.

 

[AKnitWit]

Watching responses

 

[McOzzy72]

you can use the garter stitch Entrelac stitch it looks like on both sides.

here is a dishcloth that is done in the garter stitch Entrelac. you can follow this to make a scarf

http://criminyjickets.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/garterlac-dishcloth.html

 

[WVMaryBeth]

As far as I know, you will always have a back side that is rougher than the right side. This is,in part, because of the way you have to pick up the stitches for the next square. You can weave in the ends as you go and that helps. Also, if you garter stitch the squares that may make the pick-up stitches less noticeable (I've only used stockinette so far) Also Eunny Jang has a backwards knitting technique which may simplify (pretty-up) the wrong-side. Again I haven't mastered this yet but will before I make another large project. Good luck--all items I've seen look wonderful!

 

[RookieRetiree]

This is on my list of things to learn so I'm watching the postings --- starting with a washcloth makes a lot of sense.

 

[desireeross]

I've not tried it myself but if one knits in a rib it might look similar in on both sides.

 

[ayjay]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Okay all this is what I do-----I know this won't be the answer for all of you, but I like it and it works for me.
I crochet the back side where the different rows are connected together that most don't like. I just use the same or contrasting color yarn and do a single stitch crochet. It makes sorta triangles around each block.... Make the back side as pretty as the front. Can't send a picture as I just mailed it off.
ayjay

 

[sand334]

Both sides should come out even. I taught myself on a YouTube video. They have several but this one is the best in my opinion
http://verypink.com/2011/12/22/learn-to-

She is very good I just got my needles and yarn and sat in front of the computer until I got it.

Here is a picture of my Afghan

 

[Casey47]

You could always (fabric) line it.

 

[fergablu2]

I don't understand why people are so bothered when their projects have a wrong side. It doesn't trouble me at all.

 

[RookieRetiree]

That's why I want to make a purse out of entrelac --- can line it and no one is the wiser that there's a wrong side!

 

[jbyers]

Sand 334
Love your afghan in entrelac. Did both sides come out looking the same??? I agree about verypink.com that is how I have been learning she is really good. Thanks to all for your help its nice to hear what others think. I have been learning so much from all of you.

 

[sand334]

Sand 334
Love your afghan in entrelac. Did both sides come out looking the same??? I agree about verypink.com that is how I have been learning she is really good. Thanks to all for your help its nice to hear what others think. I have been learning so much from all of you.

Went back and looked and you are right, the wrong side shows the visible stitches but It is down on the bed. Don't worry about the wrong side. That is why they call it WRONG, You could line it. I just wash it and don't worry. Thank you for the comment.

 

[smokinneedles]

I have knitted /crochet an Entrelac blanket, the back of it is not so pretty. I wasn't happy with it the same for the back of the scarf it wasn't nice. It was fairly easy for me to do. Yes,Staci Perry is great her tutorials are very good and easy to understand.

 

[clippedwings]

I have made three scarfs with this method and once it is blocked the wrong side looks okay to me.

 

[donaldt]

Congratulations on learning Entrelac. Sometimes it does not seem worth all the effort when working on a piece. Don't worry about the back. Once you weave in all the tails and block the piece it will look just fine. In fact, it will almost look as good at the front. Just be sure to weave the tails neatly and into the same color.

 

[tamarque]

I raised this question myself some time ago and there was no answer other than to line the project or double it over and seam it. This is why I don't do entrelac knitting. I think the problem is not so severe with crochet or tunisian crochet entrelac

 

[Suo]

you can use the garter stitch Entrelac stitch it looks like on both sides.

here is a dishcloth that is done in the garter stitch Entrelac. you can follow this to make a scarf

http://criminyjickets.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/garterlac-dishcloth.html

This is very cool! Always wanted to try entrelac but never liked the reverse side. This gives me the push I needed! Thanks for posting!