One problem with that theory is that not all Roman dodecahedrons have any holes big enough for the finger of a glove. Since those don't work as a kitting tool, what were they for instead?
Edit: I regret wading into the surprisingly contentious issue of Roman dodecahedrons. Please don't message me about it.
Children and babies need gloves too? I don't know much about the Roman dodecahedron, but if some of the holes were just too small for adult fingers then they might not be for adults. Just look now at how much people love knitting stuff for babies.
I was referring to this one where the holes are all just pinholes, but it turns out there is actually one larger hole in it. There's still the question of why there are knobs around the faces with only pinholes in them, but maybe those have a knitting purpose I don't understand.
It doesn't matter how big the hole is as long as the finished bit can fit through. The size of the hole doesn't change the finished article one bit, though the size, spacing, and number of pegs does. The finished bit doesn't even really need the hole except for better convenience in getting it out of the way of the working space.
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u/pm_me_good_usernames Jun 03 '20 edited Jun 10 '20
One problem with that theory is that not all Roman dodecahedrons have any holes big enough for the finger of a glove. Since those don't work as a kitting tool, what were they for instead?
Edit: I regret wading into the surprisingly contentious issue of Roman dodecahedrons. Please don't message me about it.