Fractals, Fractals everywhere

When Knotions put out a call for submissions for STEM inspired designs I knew instantly what I wanted to create!

A shawl...well I do that a lot...but a specific shawl based on something I had been reading on the Fractal Foundation website.

A computer cooling circuit that was developed by Oregon State University...theirs looks like this....

So I promptly sent the picture to the editor as part of my submission...and it was accepted!

Multiplication by Division is the knitted version of that circuit.  Very simple two stitch cables expand across the reverse stocking st base and divide to create additional cables until at the very end you get 2 by 2 ribbing.

photo by Kellie Nuss Photography for Knotions

photo by Kellie Nuss Photography for Knotions

Available now at Knotions or on Ravelry the pattern gives options for both the full circle and (what I consider the more wearable) semi-circle.

While I used a crochet cotton for the semi any yarn could be used!

There are so many great patterns in this issue, it is truly an honor to have mine included!  (And if you are smart...just buy the whole issue, you can do it right from the link above!)

Until next time....

Happy Knitting and remember Fractals are SMART!  (Science, Math and Art.)

~M