Ancient Thread Knit Theory

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What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?

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Physicist Lauren Niu recently took up knitting as a means to study how "geometry influences the mechanical properties and behavior of materials" She and her mentors at Penn's School of Arts & Sciences have presented a model that seeks to decode the ancient practice of knitting by ascribing a mathematical language to the stitches in knits and purls.

Their simulations revealed that the mechanical mechanical properties of knitted fabrics depend more on stitch geometry than on the material itself.

The team's previous work explored how strategically placed cuts in a sheet can cause it to morph into specific three -dimensional shapes when stretched.

By mapping out these rules, the team developed a framework that could be used to create programmable textiles.

The team hopes to refine their model to incorporate even more complex stitch patterns and fabric behaviors.

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