I feel as though the intersection of #mathstodon and #knitting will say, "yes of course", but it's still an enjoyable passage.

"knitting, at its core, is a method of transforming a one-dimensional strand of yarn into a structured, flexible two-dimensional sheet, which can then fold itself into complex three-dimensional shapes. The researchers realized that this transformation could be described mathematically using the same principles that govern how surfaces curve in space."

phys.org/news/2025-02-theoreti…

What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?

The practice of purposely looping thread to create intricate knit garments and blankets has existed for millennia.

^{Nathi Magubane (Phys.org)}