Of all the projects I have completed, this has got to be my favorite. I purchased the pattern and recommended yarn from Knit Picks though I did substitute Chocolate for one of the yarns because it wasn’t yet for sale.
This was my first entrelac project and I was concerned that it might be too much of a challenge for me but Melanie Smith’s instructions were very easy to follow. I did have a question about whether or not to felt the bag with the handles attached and asked her through her Ravelry account. She answered very quickly (either attached or not is fine) and I set to felting.
I ran it through the wash cycle twice (6 mins. each cycle) before it was the size I wanted. I was so excited when I pulled it out of the machine. I just couldn’t believe that I had created this awesome looking bag! My poor husband did a great job of being as excited as I was, giving me high fives and all. My teenage daughter just said “yeah, looks great” and turned back to the TV. What does she know from good knitting anyway?
I’m not sure if this is the beginning of a love of all things entralac but I am willing to say that I will try the technique again.
