Creative Design: Professional

Illusion Rainsdrops- a 4D Knitting Exploration

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Abstract

When combining 3D knitted textures and shapes with optical illusion patterns, an interactive 4D effect can be achieved, an interdisciplinary research area of growing interest for the author and many other scholars. One optical illusion knitting technique lesser known originated with a Japanese teacher who explained a simple technique of alternating rows of dark and light-colored yarns knitted with a garter stitch to produce patterns that appear and disappear depending on the angle from which the fabric is viewed. The purpose of this project was to explore how the illusion knitting technique can be manipulated into a shaped garment using various 3D knitting techniques for an optical illusion slimming 4D effect. This scholarship, combining techniques from old craftmanship with current knitting technologies, elevates the use of illusion knitting from purely aesthetic means to a functional 4D effect aimed at optically sliming the silhouette.

Keywords: knitwear design, 3D knitting, illusion knitting, dress, illusion knitting3D knitting

How to Cite:

Gorea, A., (2025) “Illusion Rainsdrops- a 4D Knitting Exploration”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18821