Physics of Knitting

I think of knitting and describe it to non-knitters as binary code, 1s and 0s = knit and purl. With the seemingly infinite combination of the two you can create so many wonderful things!

I need to watch this again and try to dream about it, I feel like this is bringing me to the edge of some great epiphany...

I am at 9 minutes in so far. Stockinette stitch is created by knitting on one row and purling on the next row. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row. I have always been fascinated by this idea and look forward to watching the rest after dinner!

As a knitter (and one-time engineer and applied mathematician), I found this completely riveting. Thanks.

Thank you for raising the profile of knitting! I've been knitting for over 50 years and I think some people see it as silly and a bit old fashioned. But I've always found the manipulation of shapes, infinite patterns and the combinations of stitches absolutely fascinating.

I remember, as a very young child, I tried to make a dress by tracing an outline of myself, making two copies and sewing them together. I was completely surprised when it didn't fit. My little brain couldn't see where all the extra fabric went. 😅

As a knitter and a data scientist/statistician (my degree was in physics and computer science) this was fascinating! I really love Escher’s work - I will have to give sewing a go and make the hyperbolic blanket! Thanks for a brilliant talk and showing that textiles is mathematical.

This presentation was amazing. I'm new to knitting but this answered so many questions you don't get in how-tos.

I'm a new knitter, I have always loved different, different from this, and different from that. Texture and colors that complement each other, combinations that make a muted or bold statement. I also hated math, but knitting, crocheting, and sewing all incorporate some kind of mathematical skills that I didn't even realize that I was practicing. I love this video, I'm almost at the top of my existance here on this plane, but anything goes as long as you are consistent in the application of your design/format.

Best knitting video ever!

This explains so much, but leaves me with so many more questions. I think it is fair to say that it was inspiring, if not then at very least it was intriguing.

I don't know if Dr Matsumoto reads the comments here, but the petals of the Lily are curved for similar reasons that a leaf would be, since flower petals are modifications of a leaf, repurposed for sexual reproduction (form-fitting and attracting pollinators). Most leaves, when growing into maturity from their adolescent stages, unfurl from their bud. To the best of my understanding, it's just an efficient way to take up space while forming. :) Note, I'm not a proper scientist with letters to my name, just a nerdy nerdy person who's endlessly curious

this is the best video i have ever seen thank you for making it

Have you looked into crochet in this way too? I know we can make 3D objects a little easier than knitting.

Now do a a video on the physics of crochet. Or would that be called chaos theory😂?

I'm confused about the garter stitch graphic. Garter stitch doesn't have any purls and is super stretchy but one row of purl then one row of knit is stocking stitch. I love your work.

Can someone explain me in a scientific way, what’s happening on the stockinette stich that tends to curl?

Ok fine, I’ll finally learn how to make my iPhone pay mono-recorded audio in stereo… in order to watch a video on the physics of knitting?!

Hong Kong is 72 degrees rotation, yes?

Knitting is more elastic than weaving and crocheting.