Get the pattern via etsy, designed by woolly thoughts. Clicking on a drawing will take you to an information page about the afghan. Apr 9, 2017 explorations in illusion knitting alessandrina saved from. Shadow knitting, or illusion knitting, is a process of knitting such that the finished piece has a hidden image only viewable from an angle. A new angle, an optical illusion afghan or throw by woolly thoughts. In pursuit of an illusion by woolly thoughts knitting blanket patchwork curve of pursuit has been our most popular design for many years. Hunger games mockingjay illusion chart project inspired by recently reading the books almost done with book 3, seeing the movie, and by a new multicolored dishie yarn from knit picks, i took to learning all about illusion knitting from the woolly thoughts illusion knitting site. You only need the chart for the second wrong side row of the ridge.
Illusion knitting has been recognised as an art form since 2010, largely due to the advances made by steve plummer who has created several large and detailed pieces. Illusion knitting or shadow knitting is a form of textile art, in which the knitting is viewed as simply narrow stripes from one angle, and as an image when viewed from another angle. Illusion knitting is also known as shadow knitting. Aug 30, 2016 illusion knitting is a deceptively simple, really cool looking way to add unique visual interest to your creations.
Knit an illusions of grandeur shawl designed by pat ashforth and steve plummer aka woolly thoughts. A kind of magic is also the name of the chorus who became national mixed chorus champions 2019 at the british association of barbershop singers convention. Shadow knitting aka illusion knitting sapphiresnpurls. This simple circle is intended as a practice piece. See more ideas about knitting, illusions and pattern.
All of the animations in this story come from woolly thoughts. We now have a web site devoted to illusion knitting. Up woolly thoughts second thoughts afghan games cartoon books cushion books design to fit drawingdesign booklets hats booklets here be dragons maisies mazes modular knitting mufflermatics picking up threads toilet roll covers other knitting booklets. Feb 17, 2014 explore ziagildas board illusion knitting. Using woolly thoughts illusion knit charts youtube. We are now retired from formal teaching and our knitting and crochet has expanded beyond our mathematical beginnings. Knit an illusions of grandeur shawl designed by pat.
Vivian hoxbro, shadow knitting, interweave press, 2004. It says there are pattern shapes for a moon and stars, but they are not included. This illusion practice piece uses two yarns to create the impression of three shades woolly thoughts. You can make mittens to fit anyone, using any yarn of your choice. Let us download the pdf for you, and receive credit toward your next sheepish reward coupon. S itting in a meeting on informal science education recently, i was intrigued to see a respected academic working on her knitting. She can be seen on the cover of the original version, juggling her calculator, yarn and needles. Steve plummer and pat ashforth are world experts in illusion knitting.
Textile art is one of the vehicles we used for making mathematics more accessible, during our teaching careers. Cat demonstrates illusion knitting shadow knitting which is a color knitting technique that uses textured stitches to create the illusion of a hidden image that can only be. The method i used to create my sample is the one described in margaret radcliffes book i note below. Now you knit it, now you dont shadow knitting, or illusion knitting, is a knitting technique for making knitted pieces that appear to be only striped when viewed straight on but.
I need to convert a fairly complicated lineart image to an illusion or shadow knitting chart. Oct 14, 2016 illusion knitting turns angles and stitches into hidden art. Work with two colors that have a great contrast the pink and green i used in the sample above, or blackwhite for example. Using these techniques, garments are guaranteed to fit regardless of the yarn and needles used.
Look closely at each pattern from different angels, a new design will appear. Illusion knitting is a deceptively simple, really cool looking way to add unique visual interest to your creations. The effect will be created by alternating rows of two colored yarns so that. Source by marbakardi step up pattern by woolly thoughts an optical illusion using illusion knit techniques. See more ideas about animation, illusions and knitting. Now you knit it, now you dont the knitting needle and.
Small elements one or two stitches might get lost in the big picture, so you may be able to remove them from the equation all together. Each line on the chart represents two rows of knitting, which we refer to as a ridge. In pursuit of an illusion pattern by woolly thoughts see more. See more ideas about knitting, illusions and knitting patterns. Lovely pattern for a pillow, a wall hanging and more. Pat is trained in maths and english and i am trained in maths and art.
May 04, 2010 cat demonstrates illusion knitting shadow knitting which is a color knitting technique that uses textured stitches to create the illusion of a hidden image that can only be seen at an angle. It has a gallery of our completed works, free patterns and patterns to buy. Woolly thoughts started, in 1994, as a book about making sweaters, jackets and other garments using mathematical methods. Dec 23, 2012 the illusion knitting charts developed by woolly thoughts are different from those you might come across elsewhere.
An illusion knitting sample for use as an afghan square or washcloth designed by. Inspired by recently reading the books almost done with book 3, seeing the movie, and by a new multicolored dishie yarn from knit picks, i took to learning all about illusion knitting from the. We have both been mathematics teachers of 11 to 16 year olds and met, over twenty years ago, in a school in luton, england, where the student intake was 97% asian with english being very much a second language. The people at woolly thoughts have taken it to an entire new level. Illusion knitting turns angles and stitches into hidden. Woolly thoughts illusions are different from many others. We recommend it as the best starting point for anyone wanting to understand our methods. They aim to show what you see when you move round a piece of illusion knitting. Source by marbakardi step up pattern by woolly thoughts an optical illusion using illusion knit. The illusion knitting charts developed by woolly thoughts are different from those you might come across elsewhere.
There are three colours on the chart although you are working in two colours. Multicolor yarns, plain and textured stripes, entrelac and double knitting, stranding and intarsia, mosaic and shadow knitting, 150 color patterns, 2nd edition 2015. One of a series of free illusion knitting tutorials from the world of illusion knitting. This free online knitting tutorial will teach you how to illusion knit. A new angle pattern by woolly thoughts knitting projects. A picture or pattern can be seen when you look from a different angle. Oct 03, 2012 some tips for shadow or illusion knitting. When you look straight on to a piece of illusion knitting you see only twocolour stripes. Woolly thoughts started, in 1994, as a book about making sweaters, jackets and. Illusion knitting see other illusions on steve plummers designer page. Mar 12, 20 all of the woolly thoughts patterns are for sale on their website or via their ravelry page.
Our first knitting book woolly thoughts was about modular knitting using any needles and any yarn to make a. The patterns in the book can also be bought individually. Have you ever tried making an illusion knitting pattern. The square could be used for an afghan block or a washcloth. That got me interested in this technique again, i always enjoy a challenge. With step by step knitting instructions, you can try out this exciting technique to create optical illusions in your knitting. Look closely at each pattern from different angels, a. Trompe loeil optical illusion knitting patterns in the loop knitting knitting patterns that fool the eye. The basic premise is that you alternate rows of garter and stockinette stitch in order to create images that can only be seen at a certain angle.
Our first knitting book woolly thoughts was about modular knitting using any needles and any yarn to make a garment of the right size without ever having to knit a tension square known as a gauge square, or swatch, in us. Illusion knitting a few days ago, cathie, a fellow list member, asked me about illusion knitting on the bond. With step by step knitting instructions, you can try out this exciting technique to create optical illusions in your knitting with just two colors of yarn and a design chart. I used to collect knitting needle gauges for a rather perverse reason. In honor of this unusual knitting technique, weve compiled our list of 11 awesome simple knitting patterns that all feature optical illusions. How to make an illusion or shadow knit chart knitting. Croak skull illusion scarf pattern knit lion brand yarn. Margaret radcliffe, the essential guide to color knitting techniques.
A kind of magic is also the name of the chorus who became national mixed chorus champions 2019 at the british association. If youre interested in trying your hand at illusion knitting, you can begin by checking out wikihows illusion knitting tutorial, or browsing the hundreds of illusion knitting projects on ravelry, many of the patterns for which are available for free. When you look at the knitting from straight in front you will only see. Now you knit it, now you dont the knitting needle and the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Since then our work has gone in many different directions. Illusion knitting turns angles and stitches into hidden art. This illusion practice piece uses two yarns to create the impression of three. Enjoy 11 optical illusions with free knitting patterns in this great collection. The possibilities are infinite made by lanarta get the pattern via etsy, its called squares that look round, designed by steve plummer and pat ashforth woolly thoughts. Apr 12, 2014 patterns designers woolly thoughts bundles illusion knitting. When you look straight at the square you see only narrow stripes. Up pattern by woolly thoughts an optical illusion using illusion knit techniques. Together we make up the woolly thoughts design team. The world of illusion knitting, colne, united kingdom. Illusion knitting knitting before knitting was cool. A new angle pattern by woolly thoughts optical illusion. This pattern is rated as being experienced level 5. Now we have in pursuit of an illusion which is a shadow knit version based on the same mathematical concept as the original.
All illusion knitting has been moved to the world of illusion knitting, where you will find free tutorials, some free patterns. Illusion knitting is sometimes known as shadow knitting. I checked the memories and didnt see this addressed and am therefore tagging this entry apparently i dont have the permissions to put this under the techniques tag i tried asking on the yahoogroups. Textile art is one of the vehicles we used for making mathematics more. The possibilities are infinite made by lanarta get the pattern via etsy, its called squares that look round, designed by steve.
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