Latest Crochet Project: My thoughts
To me, crocheting is a beautiful fusion of mathematics and creativity. When I work on a project, there is very little in the way of right and wrong. Imperfections are reimagined as unique identifiers of the artist, unraveling work turns into a practice of patience. Luckily, I can always count on the math to let me know when I have gone terribly wrong in my stitch count or shaping. I find more and more that crocheting holds a special power in my personal and academic pursuits. Literally thinking in a three-dimensional space, with yarn and a hook, recalibrates my approach to problems and their solutions. Take, for example, my latest shirt. This is my first successful shirt that I know I will wear outside the house, either to work or casually. Don't get me wrong - I have made five shirts preceding this one. Excitement to rush through a project has previously overwhelmed my ability to see the bigger picture. Will this s...