A few months ago I made some ‘Squiggly Things’. They don’t have a proper name but they are a form of hyperbolic crochet and great fun to make. They are nice toys for children or for stress-relief. They are very tactile and can be twisted and turned without getting damaged. This week someone asked me …
Category: Mathematics
Ins and Outs of Flexagons
I have always been fascinated by flexagons and have made several over the years, some more successful than others. My first crochet hexaflexagon was about twenty years ago and, amazingly, it is still surviving. It isn’t the most comfortable cushion in the world but it is great fun. I can absolutely predict what will happen …
Magician’s Chain
Several years ago, Colin Wright (mathematician/magician/juggler extraordinaire) showed me a Magician’s Chain. This is a toy made from metal rings where the rings cascade from the top of the chain. It was fascinating, fun, and quite intriguing. I have seen Colin’s chain, and others, many times since. Then, a few months ago, I was at …
Mathematical Slippers
When the colder weather came I couldn’t wear my normal slippers, because I had an injury to my leg a few months ago and it was still strapped up. I decided to knit some. I looked at various existing patterns but then decided to design my own because I suddenly realised that feet are basically …
Curve of Pursuit
Curve of Pursuit has always been one of our most popular knitting patterns so it seemed ideal for turning into a 3D model. This was Steve’s first attempt and it was very successful. Our original knitted Curve of Pursuit was made over twenty years ago. It was never my favourite because I used yarns I …