FREE PATTERN! Checked Pillowcase in Tunisian entre-lac Technique

LEARN THE ENTRE-LAC TECHNIQUE

Time to have fun and put into practice what you have learned so far in my Tunisian crochet classes! What better idea than to try one of the most famous Tunisian crochet techniques around, the entre-lac? A classic technique for Tunisian crochet lovers, intriguing, yet relatively easy to master, the entre-lac is a “must-have” skill everyone learning Tunisian crochet will want to try sooner or later. With this checked pillow cover you’ll have fun playing with colours while creating a delightfully decorative item.

Tunisian crochet entre-lac Pillow Cover

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE PATTERN

·         MATERIALS

About 14 oz (400 g) of Light DK yarn in 4 different colours. COLOUR A = fuchsia (about 0.3 oz – 8 g); COLOUR B = white (about 5 oz – 150 g); COLOUR C = black (about 7 oz - 200 g); COLOUR D = yellow (about 2.8 oz – 80 g)

Straight Tunisian hook or regular crochet hook: H8 (5 mm)

Filling material OR pillow of adequate size

·         STITCHES USED

Tunisian SimpleStitch (see previous blog posts), regular crochet basics

·         GAUGE

2.6” x 2.6” = 10 sts x 8 rows (1 square)

·         DIMENSIONS

20” x 20”, about 3.9” thick (51 x 51 cm, 10 cm thick)

FREE PATTERN

Click on the link to the FREE PATTERN for this modern toss pillow in entre-lac technique, or get the printable version from my Etsy shop HERE (or click on the Ravelry or LoveCrafts icons under this link HERE). Enjoy!

Tunisian Crochet entre-lac Pillow Cover