Kareni Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I saw mention of this book today in a list of Odd Titles, and I thought this was the perfect place to mention it. Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes by Daina Taimina Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Dd thought it was so cool. She pinned it to her geek board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I love the categories that book fits: Non-Euclidean Geometry and Knitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Interesting. I wonder if my library has it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Here's one along the same lines that's been on my wishlist for years: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathematics-Needlework-Papers-Projects/dp/1568813317/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=DR1VE2BCRFD0&coliid=I2XL5IDXW19YUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 This TED talk might be of interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Love it! We have this book, and have enjoyed it (but I would not call it "surprisingly-easy"): Shadowfolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Here's one along the same lines that's been on my wishlist for years: http://www.amazon.co...=I2XL5IDXW19YUS That looks really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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songsparrow Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 If anyone lives near New York City, you might be interested in an event at the Museum of Mathematics on April 26. Dr. Tamina is doing a presentation there: "The Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce a special Family Friday workshop for parents and kids on Friday, April 26, at 7 pm. Dr. Daina Taimina, mathematical artist, author, and mother of two, will present “Crackers, Oranges, and Pringles†– a creative, hands-on exploration of surfaces with different curvature. Dr. Taimina, known for creating “hyperbolic crochet,†will start by transforming flat sheets of paper into surfaces with different curvature and then exploring what happens on those surfaces. For those familiar with two basic crochet stitches – chain and single crochet – she will go on to demonstrate how to crochet various hyperbolic surfaces. Dr. Taimina’s book, Crocheting Adventures with the Hyperbolic Planes (winner of the 2012 Euler Book Prize), will be available for purchase in Additions, the shop at MoMath, and Dr. Taimina will be available to sign books throughout the weekend (times to be announced). Admission is limited, so register soon for this not-to-be missed special event. This event is appropriate for kids ages 7 and up." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 If anyone lives near New York City, you might be interested in an event at the Museum of Mathematics on April 26. Thanks so much for sharing this. Unfortunately, we're too far away to make it. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Tablet weaving is awesome because in many ways it resembles programming. I know several people who are computer programmer types who enjoy it for much that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oooh. Very interesting. One of dd's friends is a very talented crochet artist. I think I know what we're getting her for her next birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Tablet weaving is awesome because in many ways it resembles programming. I know several people who are computer programmer types who enjoy it for much that reason. Ooh, I've never heard of table weaving before, but it looks intriguing. Any recommendations of a good instruction book for beginners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thank you OP! Wanted to share that we love curve stitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Wanted to share that we love curve stitching. That looks intriguing -- thanks for sharing the title. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes by Daina Taimina Saw this book at Barnes and Noble at the Math shelf :). Going to see if my favorite B&N store has the other books recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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