Shadow knitting (or illusion knitting) looks like it would be a fun project.
First you graph out an image that you want to appear on your knitting. Then you choose two colors of yarn, usually one light and one dark. The rows alternate between the colors, two by two.
From straight on, the material will look like a simple striped piece. However, when you use the graph to make knit and purl stitches, there will be raised sections and lower sections in the work. When your piece is seen at an angle, the raised sections will hide the lower sections and an image will become visible.
For a better explanation and instructions on how to do various projects using this technique, check out the book Shadow Knitting by Vivian Hoxbro.
Happy crafting,
Kathi
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