Mobius Knitting

Daniel C. Isaksen Department of Mathematics University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IN 46556, U.S.A. isaksen.1 at nd.edu

Alabama P. Petrofsky 35 De Ford Dr San Rafael CA 94903, U.S.A. alabama at petrofsky.berkeley.ca.us

Abstract:

Knitting a mobius strip involves mathematical and physical complexities. We discuss several methods for knitting strips, some traditional and some invented by us. Explicit instructions are included for experienced knitters.