#giftalong2014 is in full swing and there are so many amazing designers participating this year. I would spotlight them all of I could, but there are over 11,000 eligible patterns this year, so instead I’ve decided to find participating designs within a theme and share them.
Today’s theme: All things Fibonacci!
In case you aren’t familiar with Fibonacci numbers, they are a sequence of numbers that begin with 0 and 1 and continue with the next number as a sum of the previous two – ex: 0+1=1, 1+1=2, 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+5=8, and so on to infinity. This sequence is commonly used in computer algorithms, but more interestingly, appears in many forms in nature – from spiral galaxies to nautilus shells.
As designers, we love Fibonacci because there are so many techniques you can apply it to – from color knitting to lace to textures! All the designs below are part of the Gift-A-Long sale period – use code giftalong2014 for 25% off through November 21, 2014 @ 11:59pm (EST)!
Phi by Jennifer Dassau (knittingvortex)
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Jennifer uses the Fibonacci numbers for colorwork stripes in 2 colors on this assymetric shawl to create a cool graphic look
Fibonacci Drops Shawl by Lindsay Lewchuk (KnitEcoChic)
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Lindsay uses the Fibonacci sequence in both the drops and color striping in this beautiful shawl
Fibonacci Squared Men’s Scarf by Lindsay Lewchuk (KnitEcoChic)
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In this design, Lindsay combines color work with textured stitches, both using the Fibonacci numbers to create a classically stylish look
The Fibonacci Cowl by Diane L. Augustin (dianelaugustin)
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Diane uses the Fibonacci sequence in this two-color reversible cowl to create an interesting patterning of the color changes
Fibonacci Golden Spiral by Kimberly Golynskiy (80skeins)
Image Copyright Kimberly Golynskiy
This shawl from my collection, uses the Fibonacci sequence in lace increases to create a unique shape
Portland Saturday Market by Kimberly Golynskiy (80skeins)
Image Copyright Kimberly Golynskiy
Another 80skeins design – this one uses Fibonacci for the knit sections and purl ridges to create a textured hipster slouch
Designs highlighting the awesomeness of Fibonacci make great gifts for the math lovers in your life and all of these patterns are 25% off during the GAL sale period! Ready, set, gift!