Chaffey College Hosts Hyperbolic Crochet
By Wayne Davis
Geometry, equations and basic math were on display at this crochet event. You may ask yourself, how is math mixed in with crochet?
During a crochet event, Professor Seidler-Wright explains how math is woven in with crochet to create special shapes. Seidler-Wright, the curator, effectively explained the connection between crochet and simple math equations.
Geometric shapes such as spheres and hyperbolic are used to create beautiful patterns, which are known in geometry as a parabola. At some point in your life, you may have asked yourself, what is geometry good for? The answer is creating extraordinary patterns and shapes for your crochet projects.
The curator of this event shared multiple slides showing how the use of math equations and plugging in various numbers, will help create great patterns. She did a great job explaining how a simple addition of numbers into a pattern will create a unique geometric shape.
The event had a well-blended audience of students, professors and crochet enthusiasts. There was an atmosphere of excitement. Math professors were excited to put on this event and share their enjoyment of math and crochet with everyone.
Some of the eventgoers were longtime crocheters who wanted to enjoy the event. Others at the event were beginners trying to get their feet wet for the first time. All of the professors did a great job helping the beginners get started with their projects.
With time, everyone was laughing and enjoying their time. Before you knew it, two hours had passed by and the event was wrapping up. Everyone at the event was encouraged to take with them all of the yarns and crochet hooks. A mix of free supplies and college students meant no supplies left on the table.
Everyone was hard at work, but enjoying their time.
The Professor is hands on with examples.
Three professors, pose and receive a lot of thank you from everyone at the event.
The beginning stages of a scarf in the making.
The beginning stages of a scarf in the making.
Professor Seidler-Wright shared books participants can lean from.
Professor Seidler-Wright walks everyone through how to use math to increase the circumference of their patterns.
Students and staff, proudly show off their creations.
A little quick lesson on Geometry and shapes.
Professor Hannah Seidler-Wright of the math department, was the curator for the event.
Geometric Hyperbolic shapes and how to create one while crocheting.
Three people putting their newly gained knowledge to good work.
Three people putting their newly gained knowledge to good work.
Professor Morgan Rea of the math department, shows how to complete a slip knot. This is the start to creating a chain.
Professor Morgan Rea of the math department, shows how to complete a slip knot. This is the start to creating a chain.
Yarns, and crochet hooks. The tools were preset for the participants.