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