Shadow Crochet / Shadow Knitting

Dear users, dear authors,
We’ve had the shadow knitting / illusion knitting technique in our shop for a long time, but I didn’t know that shadow crochet existed. Were you already familiar with this technique?

“Beherzt” Hot Water Bottle Cover with a Heart Made Using the Shadow Crochet Technique



Here’s a lovely example of shadow knitting:

Husky jacket using the illusion knitting technique

No, that’s new to me, too. 
I’d like to try shadow knitting sometime, when I have a free moment. ;-)

Shadow crochet definitely sounds interesting as well. I’ll check it out.

I wasn’t familiar with shadow crochet either, but I’ve already knitted a test square with a shell stitch in it. It worked out great—I hadn’t imagined it would be so easy—so I’ll definitely make something with it someday.

Since we’re on the subject, I’d like to show you my half-finished shawl. I’ve been itching to try this out with a crochet hook for quite some time. It should be possible, right?
But for now, this project is on hold. 

That looks great!

I was familiar with both—shadow knitting and shadow crocheting.
I’ve tried both. Personally, I find crocheting easier. Knitting isn’t really my thing. For some reason, I always end up missing stitches after a few rounds. 

Just like my dad always said:
Knit 2, purl 2, drop 2. LOL 

Wishing EVERYONE happy holidays

Best wishes, Birgit 

Hello,

where can I find great patterns for shadow crochet? There are so many great patterns for shadow knitting—why are there none for shadow crochet, only test swatches? Maybe you know of some shadow crochet patterns. I’ve only found a few, but you have to buy the yarn along with them. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to knit.