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Inspired by the portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci this illusion knit measures approximately 120 cm high by 93 cm wide (48" x 37") when knitted in my fairly tight style using DK yarn and 3.25mm needles. It is designed to be viewed from the side so is ideal for a wall hanging but could also be used as the centre piece for a bedspread or as a throw.
I used Stylecraft Special DK in Plum and Clematis (3 balls of each). You can use any weight of yarn but changing weight will change the overall size.
Illusion knitting is much easier than it looks. Photos never convey the WOW factor of the finished piece. When you look from directly in front you only see stripes. The image is revealed as you move around.
The pattern includes several versions of the chart including one for use on phones and tablets.
- Brand
- Independent Designer
- Craft
- Knitting
- Designer
- Steve Plummer
- Format
- Downloadable PDF
- Language
- English
- Notes
- You can use any brand and thickness of yarn in two contrasting colours. Use needles slightly thinner than usually recommended for your chosen yarn.
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
