Have you heard about this? Perhaps you've seen it around town. Maybe you have no idea what I'm talking about! This week’s crafty find is all about yarn bombing.
I stumbled across some great examples when I found this little gem of a site (knithacker), which encouraged me to do a bit more research on the topic. I had seen pictures before on the web that had always peaked my interest, and a quick Google image search will reveal plenty to take a look at. I’ve include a few good ones to whet your appetite, but feel free to follow the link for a bigger collection. They come in all shapes and sizes; some are big undertakings, while others just leave a little piece behind.
According to Wikipedia:
“Yarn bombing, yarnbombing, graffiti knitting, guerrilla knitting, or yarnstorming is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. While yarn installations – called yarn bombs or yarnstorms – may last for years, they are considered non-permanent, and, unlike graffiti, can be easily removed if necessary. The practice is believed to have originated in the U.S. with Texas knitters trying to find a creative way to use their leftover and unfinished knitting projects, but it has since spread worldwide.”
The most recent yarn bomb I’ve seen includes some clever marketing, using a QR code that smart phone users can scan to get more information. I think this is such a great way for artists/crafters to differentiate themselves.
I’m sure there is much more I could share with you on the subject, but I’ll leave you with this last piece of info: June 11th is International Yarn Bombing Day. I’ll be keeping an eye out for some knitted graffiti; perhaps you’ll do the same near you. It might be fun to join in with the spirit of the day and leave a little something behind, too. Looks like I have a bit of time to think about it. Anyone want to plan something together?
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