2018; 232 pp; Hardcover
MSC: Primary 00; 05; 11; 52; 57; 28;
Print ISBN: 978-1-4704-2931-7
Product Code: MBK/117
List Price: $40.00
AMS Member Price: $32.00
MAA Member Price: $36.00
Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4704-4984-1
Product Code: MBK/117.E
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MAA Member Price: $36.00
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Figuring Fibers
Share this pageEdited by Carolyn Yackel; sarah-marie belcastro
Pick up this book and dive into one of eight chapters relating
mathematics to fiber arts! Amazing exposition transports any
interested person on a mathematical exploration that is rigorous
enough to capture the hearts of mathematicians. The zenith of
creativity is achieved as readers are led to knit, crochet, quilt, or
sew a project specifically designed to illuminate the mathematics
through its physical realization. The beautiful finished pieces
provide a visual understanding of the mathematics that can be shared
with those who view them. If you love mathematics or fiber arts, this
book is for you!
Individual chapters are also available for purchase. Each
self-contained chapter contains directions for a complete project in
downloadable PDF format. See a list of all
chapters.
Readership
Undergraduate and graduate students and researchers interested in mathematical themes in needlework and fiber arts (e.g. crocheting, knitting, quilting).
Reviews & Endorsements
'Figuring Fibers' is a welcoming book showing just how rich and beautiful the intersection of mathematics and fiber arts can be. The mathematics is interesting, the crafts are intriguing, and the exposition is well done.
-- Sara Jensen, Carthage College
Whether you are looking for a mathematical text to motivate your inner artist or to inspire the mind of a creative student, I would highly recommend this book. The mathematical arguments are sound and the patterns are well-written.
-- Mckenzie West, MAA Reviews
"Figuring Fibers" offers eight mathematically and artistically beautiful chapters through which a reader can explore and learn quite a bit of mathematics and fiber arts...The writing is clear and connects precise mathematical definitions and theorems to the making of fiber art objects: objects to touch, to explore, and to ask mathematical questions about.
-- Maria Shea Terrell, Mathematical Reviews
I have long wondered whether it was possible to create art that expressed the beauty of science at a deep level. Most of the art I've seen celebrating science has lain strictly at the surface — mostly, images of scientific concepts that happen to have aesthetically attractive representations...Until someone told me about "Figuring Fibers." "Figuring Fibers" is a compilation of articles that demonstrate mathematical principles using fiber arts in a deep, thoughtful manner. It's unique in that it's written with mathematical rigor, yet is readable by the sufficiently bold layperson; and each article covers a deep, interesting mathematical idea and then demonstrates it/extends the idea using a fiber art technique.
-- Tien Chiu
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Figuring Fibers
- CONTENTS vii7
- Acknowledgements xi11
- A Reader's Guide xiii13
- Introduction xiii13
- More Granny, Less Square 625
- Gosper-like Fractals and Intermeshed Crochet 3049
- Templeton Square Truchet Tiles 5877
- Variations on Snake Trail Quilting Patterns 82101
- The Chinese Remainder Theorem and Knitting Stitch Patterns 100119
- Knitting Torus Knots and Links 118137
- Triply Periodic Polyhedra in Euclidean Three-Dimensional Space 138157
- Piecing Together Link Complements 174193
- About the Contributors 226245
- Credits 228247
- Index 229248