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Glasgow Science Festival: Transforming Maths & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

Come and join us for a knit-along evening creating models inspired by eminent chemist and mathematician, Alexander Crum Brown.

Glasgow Science Festival: Transforming Maths & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

About Glasgow Science Festival: Transforming Maths & Chemistry into Knitted Art According to Alexander Crum Brown

During the evening, we would like knitters to contribute towards a group knitting project – the creation of a rock salt (sodium chloride) unit cell – inspired by Alexander Crum Brown to be later displayed at the University of Glasgow. If time permits, knitters will be able to explore other mathematics-chemistry Crum Brown inspired knitting. Yarn and patterns will be provided but please bring needles - size 4mm. Spaces are limited for this event; booking is essential.

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