2024 Julia Robinson Math Festival at UNC Charlotte
Hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Activity table: patterns, knots, scientific computing and fabrics
April 13st, Saturday, 2024
Patterns rise from nature, daily life and MATHEMATICS
Knots, periodic structures and patterns
A brief introduction to knot theory: tutorials from University of Waterloo: https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/events/mathcircles/2015-16/Fall/Junior78_Nov1718.pdf
Task: design a pattern by repeating knots to fabric a beautiful bracelet
A few examples can be found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsLas2nrMAY
We demonstrate the guidance of first example step by step.
A complete bracelet by multiple square knots: https://friendship-bracelets.net/tutorials/260
