the mathematics of...knitting?
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acroyearNew Math Tricks: Knitting and Crocheting | LiveScience:
Coral reefs can be crocheted. The atmosphere can be knit. And a stop sign can be folded into a pair of pants.
Welcome to the intersection of math and handicraft. Unexpectedly, handicraft in general, and yarn work in particular, has started to help provide answers to a wide range of mathematical problems. From the way the atmosphere generates weather to the shape of the human brain, knit and crocheted models have provided new insight into the geometry of the natural world.
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Date: 2008-06-09 04:10 am (UTC)So now I know why my mind sometimes feels a bit frayed...
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Date: 2008-06-09 11:58 am (UTC)Knitting: It's not just for keeping your loved ones warm.
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Date: 2008-06-09 01:13 pm (UTC)