Looking for something truly unique to knit? This blanket creates a real “wow” effect that will surprise and delight! The play of light and shadow turns simple stitches into an optical illusion. At first glance, it looks like a striped blanket, but as you change the viewing angle, a lovely hearts appear.
Two colors, a play of light - and the magic unfolds before your eyes! You can knit this blanket in any contrasting colors. Choose a classic color combination or experiment with your own unique palette. All you need to do is decide which color will be the Background Color and which will be the Design Color.
This pattern only looks complicated, but it’s actually easy enough for beginners. All it takes is some attention while knitting and knowing how to knit and purl. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and watch the magic come to life!

The entire blanket is worked in two-row stripes of each color. Color changes occur in odd rows. All odd-numbered rows are always knit stitches. The illusion pattern is formed in even-numbered rows.

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly. If you can knit and purl, you can knit this blanket. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and watch the illusion appear.

Finished Size:
• Length: 85 cm (33.5 in.)
• Width: 85 cm (33.5 in.)

Yarn: To achieve the illusion effect, choose two high-contrast colors - one dark and one light.
Recommended yarn weight: DK / light worsted (200–300 m per 100 g).