The next in a series of patterns /projects inspired by science, this time by Diatoms …., Covid-19 interruptions mean the exhibition scheduled for mid 2020 is now May 2021
collaboration with Grace Duke PhD candidate in Geology

earlier photos show a little of the sampling and play to achieve the diatom bumps, the final uses a fine mohair silk yarn together with the main yarn to shade the valleys - earlier samples used a darker fingering yarn to create the shadows - either works -

pattern finished, two sizes
exhibition opens tonight Friday 14th May 2021 in the Community Gallery Dunedin New Zealand !