Illusion Knitting

Elephant in Illusion Knitting

Illusion knitting is the easiest thing and also highly effective. You knit fabric in two row stripes. On the right side every row is knit stitches. The stitches of the wrong side rows determine which colour is raised and therefore visible. The background fabric is composed of two rows in colour A in stockinette, the next two rows in colour B are in garter stitch.

Elephant viewed from above. All you see is stripes.

The wrong side of the fabric allows you to see the shadow of the design. 

These are such fun to knit. Check out my Ravelry Store for more illusion knit designs including a large number of kitties.