As all fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will know, 42 is The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Today is the 42nd anniversary of the first broadcast.
This cushion is the ideal gift for any Douglas Adams fan, or as a 42nd birthday present for anyone.
When you look straight at the cushion you only see stripes; when you look from an angle you see the number. The square could be used for a wall-hanging, or part of an afghan or sweater.
The pattern also contains all the other numbers so you could make it for any age.
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This is brilliant and would make a perfect present for those in the know. Now all we need is a knitted Marvin …