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Math in Art Inverses with Knitting

Math in Art Inverses with Knitting. Ms. Curran. Introduction. Inverses are used in math all of the time. Encarta Dictionary within Microsoft Word (2003) defines an inverse to be the “opposite to or reversing something”

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Math in Art Inverses with Knitting

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  1. Math in Art Inverses with Knitting Ms. Curran

  2. Introduction • Inverses are used in math all of the time. Encarta Dictionary within Microsoft Word (2003) defines an inverse to be the “opposite to or reversing something” • In math, the inverse of addition is subtraction, the inverse of multiplication is division, the inverse of a positive number is a negative integer, etc.

  3. Knitting • Knitting is the process of joining loops with the use of two needles or a machine. • There are two types of main stitches in knitting; a knit and purl stitch. For every knit stitch that is created, in the back a purl stitch is created.

  4. Knitting History • A type of knitting called crossed knitting was the earliest form of knitting. (Crowe) • A Egyptian pair of crossed knitted socks that date back to between the 3rd and 6th century AD are the oldest ever found knitted wear. (Crowe) • What makes crossed knitting different from today’s knitting, is that crossed knitting only used one knitting needle. (Crowe) • The oldest discovery of regular knitting dates back to 1100 AD in Egypt. It was a pair of patterned socks. (Crowe)

  5. “The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery by Mildred Graves Ryan says that most historians agree that knitting was probably spread by (probably male) Arabian sailors and merchants who traveled throughout the Mediterranean.” Crowe During the 16-18th century, families were responsible for helping out with the knitting for the family. Things like socks, stockings, sweaters and such were made by both children and adults alike. The Knitting Girl by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1869 Knitting History Continued

  6. Madonna Knitting, by Bertram of Minden 1400-1410 1855 sketch of a shepherd knitting, while watching his flock.

  7. Knitting Now • Knitting is a hobby that is becoming popular again. People of all ages are taking up the hobby and making themselves and friends things like scarves, hats, socks, sweaters, etc.

  8. Just a few of my Art Projects

  9. Resources • Crowe, Tracy “An Early History of Knitting” http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Early-History-of-Knitting&id=804092 Retrieved July 27, 2010 • The History of Knitting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_knitting

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