In knitting, to turn a sock or fabric inside out by pulling the heel through the leg opening; also, a technical term in topology and knot theory.
From Scottish/Northern English dialect, possibly related to 'flip' or 'flap.' The term is used in knitting circles and mathematical contexts. In knitting, it's a practical term for a turning maneuver; in mathematics, it refers to specific topological operations studied since the 20th century.
The mathematical concept of 'flype' relates to knot theory—specifically the possibility of changing one knot into another through continuous transformation! Both knitters and mathematicians use this term, showing how technical vocabulary from crafts sometimes appears in advanced mathematics.
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