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Hypnotic Diamonds Knitting Tutorial | Optical Illusion Diamond Stitch

Hypnotic Diamonds Knitting Tutorial | Optical Illusion Diamond Stitch Pattern (Opt Art)

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Welcome to WatchKnitting! I’m Fariba, and in today’s tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating the Hypnotic Diamonds pattern — a striking optical illusion stitch that mimics the look of mirrored diamonds and shifting lines.

🔹 Pattern Instruction
This stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 16 stitches + 2, with a 16-row repeat. All odd-numbered rows are purled, and the magic happens on the even rows using right and left cross stitches (C2R and C2L). The design evolves beautifully as the lines move inward and outward, creating a mesmerizing opt art effect.

  • Worked over a multiple of 16 stitches + 2
  • Row 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 (WS): Purl all stitches
  • Row 2 (RS): [C2R, K1] ×2, C2R, C2L, [K1, C2L] ×2
  • Row 4: K2, [C2R, K1] ×2, [K1, C2L] ×2, K2
  • Row 6: K1, [C2R, K1] ×2, K2, [K1, C2L] ×2, K1
  • Row 8: [C2R, K1] ×2, C2R, C2L, [K1, C2L] ×2
  • Row 10: [C2L, K1] ×2, C2L, C2R, [K1, C2R] ×2
  • Row 12: K1, [C2L, K1] ×2, K2, [K1, C2R] ×2, K1
  • Row 14: K2, [C2L, K1] ×2, [K1, C2R] ×2, K2
  • Row 16: [C2L, K1] ×2, C2L, C2R, [K1, C2R] ×2

🧶 Abbreviation Guide

For C2R, while the yarn is at the back, transfer both stitches to your right needle. Then, insert the tip of your left needle from the back to the first stitch, pulling the right needle out. Drop the second stitch from the needle and pick it up again with your right needle. Now the two stitches are crossed, with the top stitch leaning to the right. Slip the top stitch without knitting and keep it on your right needle. Then, knit the second stitch, which is now at the back.

For C2L, while the yarn is at the back, transfer both stitches to your right needle. Then, using the tip of your left needle, insert it from the front to the second stitch and drop the first stitch from the needle. Pick up the dropped stitch with your right needle and place it back onto the left needle. Now, knit the first stitch (which is now at the back), and slip the second stitch (which is now on top).

🔹 In This Video:
• Full walkthrough of Rows 1–16
• Clear explanation of Cross 2 Right (C2R) and Cross 2 Left (C2L)
• Tips to avoid curling and keep tension even
• Sample swatches using both worsted weight yarn and T-shirt yarn
• Visual cues to track the mirrored diamond structure

🧵 Materials Used:
• Worsted weight (category 4) yarn
• 3 mm knitting needles (use slightly smaller needles than usual for better definition)
• Optional: T-shirt yarn with 3.5 mm needles for texture variation

📌 Pro Tips:
• Purl slipped stitches loosely to avoid fabric curling
• Steam-block gently to relax the illusion lines
• Practice the cross techniques slowly to build accuracy

💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments — I love hearing from you!

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