Some see artistic and STEM subjects as opposite ends of the school-subject spectrum, but when it comes to crochet, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Crochet is being increasingly used to explain and teach about various STEM (that’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fields. In fact, recent research suggests that a sensory learning experience, such as illustrating a concept through crochet, can greatly increase understanding. We speak to three STEM professionals, each with a different area of expertise, to discover how they use our beloved craft to teach others.
DAINA TAIMIŅA, RETIRED MATHEMATICIAN
As a maths educator, Daina has used fibre arts and the mathematical themes underlying them as a teaching
