Just saw this (http://openfordesign.msn.com/default.aspx?id=5tech1_wertheim) on MSN homepage and though you might find it interesting if you havent already seen it.

I remember reading about this work a few months ago, and how knitting and crochet were perfect for representing hyperbolic space - not that I understand the maths behind it though.

More information here:
Knitting and crocheting complex surfaces (http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061223/bob10.asp)

Examples of the work (http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dtaimina/crochetinghypplane.htm).

More examples (http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dtaimina/gallery-8.htm).

More pictures of the reef (http://www.theiff.org/reef/index.html).

Just saw this (http://openfordesign.msn.com/default.aspx?id=5tech1_wertheim) on MSN homepage and though you might find it interesting if you havent already seen it.

Is this a suggestion for a future knitalong ? :D

Is this a suggestion for a future knitalong ? :D
Yes, but a prerequisite is that you've got to explain the geometry of the piece you choose to do :hihi: .

Yes, but a prerequisite is that you've got to explain the geometry of the piece you choose to do :hihi: .

lol - in that case I may prefer the socks!

I crocheted a hyperbole (if that is the correct term) a while back, I was impressed by how much yarn you could use in such a small space :lol: I then promptly forgot to count a bit and it went all wrong.

I do find it fascinating though :)