Review by Library Journal Review
This unprecedented book contains scholarly mathematical papers in tandem with fiber arts projects illustrating math concepts. Crafts represented include knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, and sewing; the topics covered range from the mathematics of knitted cables to the graph theory of blackwork embroidery. Each paper features an overview of the craft, the mathematics entailed, ideas for teaching related mathematical concepts, and project directions. Although the instructions do not require an understanding of the mathematics involved, this book will only fully reveal its magic to those fiber artisans with a background in the subject. Of special interest to educators and needleworkers with a mathematical bent; recommended for academic and large public libraries. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
