Product Description
Rule of Three is a representation of the Penrose Triangle (which is sometimes referred to as a Tribar). Although it was first created by the Swedish artist Oscar Reutersvärd in 1934, Sir Roger Penrose and his father, Lionel, independently devised this and other impossible figures in the 1950s. Their discoveries are known to many as the underlying constructions of several works by M C Escher.
At first glance it seems to be a perfectly normal triangle made from three bars with square cross-section. As you follow the faces around it becomes obvious that such pieces can never fit together.
It is an unusual shape for an afghan but quite useful if you make it long enough to cover your feet. Depending on the size, you could also use it like a shawl.
The instructions allow you to make this in any yarn, to any size you want. It is very easy to make as only one yarn is used at a time.
Rule of Three Afghan by Woolly Thoughts
What Is Being Made
Rule of Three is an optical illusion afghan or throw blanket designed by Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer of Woolly Thoughts. This knitted project features an unusual elongated shape that serves multiple purposes: it is long enough in the middle to cover your feet while wrapping around your body, and can alternatively be worn as a shawl. The design also works beautifully as a floor rug, where its complete flat presentation showcases the optical illusion effect most impressively.
Design Inspiration and Mathematics
Rule of Three represents the famous Penrose Triangle, also known as a Tribar—an impossible figure that cannot exist in real life. This mathematical optical illusion was first created by Swedish artist Oscar Reutersvärd in 1934, and was later independently devised by Sir Roger Penrose and his father Lionel Penrose in the 1950s. The knitted design translates this impossible geometric concept into a wearable and functional textile artwork.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
While specific stitch names are not detailed in the available pattern information, this beginner-level knitting project employs traditional knitting techniques suitable for crafters new to the craft. The pattern is designed to be adaptable, allowing knitters to work in their preferred stitch patterns and construction methods.
Yarn and Materials
The original Rule of Three afghan was created using Aran yarn, a medium-weight yarn ideal for blanket and throw projects. However, the pattern instructions are flexible and allow you to make the project in any yarn weight to any desired size, giving you complete creative control over the finished dimensions and drape of your afghan or rug.
Project Format
Rule of Three is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Woolly Thoughts, making it easy to access and begin your knitting project immediately.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Woolly Thoughts |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Use any type of yarn. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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