plaid diamonds

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Plaid diamonds. That's what this reminds me of.
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Only it's really entrelac. And as confusing as the technique appeared at first -- it becomes reeeeeeeeeeally addicting once you get the hang of it.

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Perfect and precise directions are from this book. And the photos that go along with the directions are exceptional to aid those of us --ahem --who are visual learners.

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I had 2 tiny bits of scrap yarn in my stash that I used to see if I could even do this. And now that I am thoroughly smitten with this tunisian-type crocheting, I am going to do more.

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The stitch used is actually a tunisian simple stitch (or afghan stitch as it is called in the book) and after searching a million different places for a tunisian how-to, I found this from CrochetSide to be so, so helpful!

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This is the backside -- and in my very limited grasp of knitting -- it looks so much like...well...it was knitted.

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So now that I am thoroughly charmed by this tunisian-type crocheting, I am going to do more.

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I can see a scarf in a red and white plaid.

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Hmmm. Time to check my stash.....