The technique used in these designs may look very complex, but it is amazingly simple. It uses the simplest crochet stitch, single crochet and its variations and only requires your attention, a little bit of patience, and some time to get used to the unusual way of crocheting.

The detailed written patterns include charts and a photo-tutorial to give you a better visual idea of the process. For those wanting to continue this journey with crochet cables, both patterns include bonus instructions explaining how this technique can be worked flat in rows (instead of rounds).

Mental Vacation is a collection of Tunisian crochet entrelac patterns.