Flickr user mamassage knitted this cool anamorphic scarf that looks like it’s just another stripped scarf until you see it from the right angle -then it reveals a hidden alien pattern between the stripes. Even if you stare at it long enough without tilting it, you’ll eventually see the aliens, but I doubt you’d really notice while someone was wearing the scarf.
It’s a little like this striped Garfield picture Vurdlak posted back in April. A good knitter could even make a scarf from that, although Garfield would undoubtedly appeal to an entirely different crowd than the alien from this scarf.
Personally, I’d love to wear a something like this, knowing I was the only one who would know about the illusion for the most part. Would you guys wear this or at least one with a similar illusion knitted in?
P.S. Here’s another example that found it’s way through. Thank youTrevor for sending this in!
This is so creative and clever! Thank you for sharing. n_n
Yes I would and very cool BTW
The alien scarf is from “Stitch ‘n B***h: The Knitter’s Handbook” by Debbie Stoller. The scarf was designed by Shetha Nolke.
I found the book, what page? I can do a Garfield pattern if I can figure out the basics.
thats so cool
neat!
I want one! :)
I think it is awesome! I would wear it for sure! I’m kind of amazed on how great a of artist they are. I crotchet and it is not easy to put something like this in a scarf.
Spooky. Could we have a pattern please.
Oh, now that is too cool! I would so wear one. Especially one with a cartoon character- a classic like Mickey Mouse or something like that. :)
Very cool! :-D
Thats pretty cool and yeah I’d wear a scarf like that, to be one of the few people who understand the significance of the scarf would be awesome!
Very cool! Love the medium of clothing for illusions.
There are patterns for the alien scarf and the heart one in a book called Stitch ‘n Bitch. I knitted both about 7 years ago and still have the book. Have done the alien one several times.
i think the design was made so when he/she fliped it it was just lines hope you understand first comment
opps im stupid i read the message that the person wrote you can still see it if you look verry close
I would definitely wear something like this! They’re so cute!
P.S. first comment!
The first one is totally awesome :) I so would wear one !!!
Wowowee. But how does the second one work?
yes i would so wear that!
Cool scarves. Hot summer. Not ready for thinking about wearing neck warmers yet.
my mom made one of those years ago for my choir teacher. it was black and white stripes with music notes hidden in it.
Thanks for the kudos, everyone! I originally knit this back in 2007. As several folks have stated, the design can be found in the Stitch n Bitch books…I believe the first one. I just moved, so I don’t have them handy. But check the books out, if you haven’t already. Even though they’ve been out for a few years, there’s a lot of inspiration to be found within their pages.
Again, thanks everybody.
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looking at all these illusions have made me dizzy and hungry lol
OMG!! Is that the alien design from stitch n’ bitch? I’m working on that. but in the colors that she recommended. (Green and Black) :) I like the heart one too
Excellently clever! :D