For this exercise, we created a fabric field using various crochet techniques and observed how the materials responded when point-loaded with different weights and locations.
Field 01 consists of loops of three, forming a tighter pattern with greater load resistance. Field 02, composed of six loops, has the largest grid and the most significant natural sag. Field 03 alternates between rows of three and six loops, resulting in an intermediate slack level between Fields 01 and 02.
The study revealed strong correlations between the physical and digital models, highlighting how pattern density influences deformation. Beyond structural performance, the project also explored the dynamic cast shadows created by the deformed crochet grids. The application of traditional textile techniques provides insight into the spatial and material possibilities of crochet as an architectural and tectonic element.