How To Knit a Shadow Knit Scarf

Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Jo Allport
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Techniques

knit, Purl, Rib

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

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Shadow knitting, also known as illusion knitting, is a process that creates a hidden image only visible from a certain angle, and otherwise looks like a series of narrow stripes. This effect is achieved by alternating rows of two different-coloured yarns with raised and flat stitches – the raised stitches will block out the flat stitches of another row when viewed from the right position, producing the ‘hidden’ image. Concealed within this (mainly) stocking stitch design is a dynamic diamond pattern!

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