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See also the patterns for the bonds between atoms and the number and colours of atoms and bonds needed for each particle.
Our prototypes were made with bog-standard acrylic wool, and the atoms stuffed with a slightly shredded half of a plastic charity collection bag. These are the sorts of materials that will be burnt in the Incinerator. But really, anything that is weatherproof will be suitable.
If you are new to knitting, some of the codes below may be a mystery. But the internet is full of
marvels such as tutorials and knitting videos. It’s how we learnt i-cord.
| kfb *..* k2tog skpo |
knit into the front an back of the stitch repeat stitches in between knit two together slip stitch, knit next stitch, pass slip stitch over the knitted stitch |
| Wool Needles Tension |
Double knit 3.75mm 26 stitches to 10cm |
The atom will be approx 20 cm in circumference.
Pattern
Cast on 12 sts
| r1 r2 r3 r4 r5 r6 r7-r18 r19 r20 r21 r22 |
knit purl kfb into each st (24 sts) purl all *k1, kfb* across row (36 sts) cast on 1 st, purl across row, cast on 1 st at end (38 sts) continue in stocking stitch for 12 rows starting with a knit row k2tog, *k1, skpo* (25 sts) purl k2tog, *skpo* to last 3 sts, k1, k2tog (13 sts) p1, *p3tog* |
Cut yarn leaving a 20 cm tail.
Thread onto needle, thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew edges together, stuff atom, thread through casting on stitches and pull tight.
Knot tails together, thread onto needle and pass through atom, and cut so ends stay inside.
