How one physicist is unraveling the mathematics of knitting

Understanding how knots influence textile properties could lead to bespoke materials

person knitting blue and yellow pattern

Researchers are trying to understand the math behind how stitches alter the elasticity, mechanical strength and 3-D structure of knitted fabrics.

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Physicist Elisabetta Matsumoto is an avid knitter and has been since taking up the hobby as a child.