Entrelac Shoulder Bag Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Chunky / Bulky
Designer

Helen Ardley
Needle Size

6.5mm, 7mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Entrelac

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Create a woven effect with Helen Ardley's bag, knitted in British wool

Create the look of woven fabric by using this classic knitting technique. The effect is achieved by picking up stitches; it's one of those patterns that looks questionable while you're doing it, but sorts itself out into a beautiful project at the end. Bags also make great Christmas presents, so what are you waiting for?

Need help with entrelac? Check out our guide to modular knitting.

Sizing

36cm x 42cm (excluding handle)

What you'll need?

Yarn: Chunky Pure Wool, (A) Brown, two 100g balls, (B) Dark Grey, (C) Light Grey, (D) Cream, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 6.5mm, 7mm
Lining fabric
Buttons: two
Tapestry needle

Stitches and Skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Pick up and knit
Entrelac

Meet the designer

Helen Ardley is a knitwear and crochet designer with a passion for texture and colour. She's the author of knitting bible How To Knit, as well as Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots and Crocheted Accessories. If you enjoyed making Helen's pattern, we think you'll enjoy making her textured accessories. Visit this page to see all of Helen Ardley's patterns for LKT.

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