E-Textile Swatch: Rose Resistance

Decorative elements can play an integral role as sensors in smart garments. The rose is a ubiquitous form of ornamentation across many craft practices, especially in crochet.

My goal is to explore one technique for three dimensional sensor construction in the form of a crochet rose. Made with a combination of resistive, conductive, and wool yarn, this rose acts as a pressure sensor that can be deformed in various ways to detect a change in resistance. It has many connected layers that beckon to be touched. It asks to be ruffled, pressed, pinched, and flattened, then reset to its original shape. I am continuing to experiment with various configurations of the materials to reach my desired stability and resistance range.

Materials:
Resistive yarn
Silverspun yarn
Crochet hooks, size G+C

Techniques:
Crochet

References/Inspirations (where applicable):
Pattern – Small Rosette by Jenn Ozkan

Dimensions (in cm): 10.79 x 10.79 cm

Link(s):
eTextile Swatchbook Test No. 1

eTextile Swatchbook Test No. 2

Circuit Diagram :

Documentation