Creativity and Rigor: A Bead Crochet Mathematics Course

Year: 2021 Authors: Eve Torrence

Core claim

Bead crochet can successfully teach complex mathematics to nonmajors through hands-on, creative projects that connect rigorous theory with textile design.

Topics

bead crochet mathematics, torus knot design, Escher tessellations, student projects

Domains

topology, graph theory, knot theory, tessellations, fiber arts, textile design, symmetry, pattern design

Methods

general education course, design assignments, mathematical proofs, student presentations

Media

beads, bead crochet, Kiko bead crochet software, paper templates

Source status

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