Yarn bombing
Type of graffiti or street art Yarn bombing (or yarnbombing) is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk. It is also called wool bombing, yarn storming, guerrilla knitting, kniffiti, urban knitting, or graffiti knitting. While other forms of graffiti may be expressive, decorative, territorial, socio-political commentary, advertising or vandalism, yarn bombing was initially almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.[1] It has since developed with groups graffiti knitting and crocheting worldwide, each with their own agendas and public graffiti knitting projects being run.[2] 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.[6][1][7] Yarn bombing's popularity has spread throughout the world.
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Yarn Bombing
Wikipedia describes yarn bombing as "a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk." Knitted, crocheted or woven pieces are sewn around inanimate public objects such as bike racks, light poles, telephone boxes and abandoned buses. The purpose is to bring some beauty and wonder into otherwise drab and everyday surroundings. It is less damaging than painted graffiti and costs next to nothing (a pair of scissors and a few minutes work) to be cleaned up and taken away. For more information, check a blog devoted to yarn bombing.
5 Most Amazing Yarn Bombings You Don't Want to Miss
Nothing brings a smile to my face like a yarn bombing. Whether it’s a huge installation on a bridge or just a small one like a doorknob cozy, seeing everyday objects covered in yarn brightens my day instantly. Fiber artists like Olek and Magda Sayeg are practically yarn craft-household names in the world of yarn bombing, organizing some of the most famous fiber installations we know. Now, yarn bombings are now becoming so large in size that it often takes the cooperation of fiber artists and large organizations to stage the entire installation. Photo via Yarn Bombing Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles From far away, you’d never know that all these colorful squares are actually crocheted granny squares. More than 500 crafters from around the world contributed to this specific project. Photo via Alicia Kachmar Mr. Yarn bombing statues is not uncommon, as we’ve seen from yarn bombings like the Rocky statue in Philly. The red sweater, symbolic of the sweaters Mr.
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12 of the best yarn bombs from around the world • LoveKnitting Blog
News Published on June 28th, 2015 | by Angie Is it graffiti, art, or both? Check out these 12 fun yarn bombs from around the world, created by knitters and crafters just like you. 1. Image source: Time.com Spotted in the city, this pink tank certainly makes a statement. 2. Image source: Pinterest.com Thousands of afghans were put together on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral in Finland to try and break the world record for the largest patchwork quilt. 3. Image source: Parkablogs.com No one would dare steal a bike when it’s leaning up against this cheery bike rack, would they? 4. Image source: Streetiam1.com This bridge was named for the famous artist, Andy Warhol. 5. Image source: Streetcolor.wordpress.com Some fashionable crafter yarn bombed this bus in Iceland’s capitol! 6. Image source: Funniez.com This squidy tree is hanging around in Chicago, Illinois. 7. Image source: Knithacker.com Anyone who’s ever lived in Texas knows that it’s important to ”Keep Austin Weird.” 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Yarn Bombing
Yarn bombing, knit graffiti -- or as it’s called in Europe, yarnstorming -- has been taking hold all over the world. From fiber artists who craft covers for a water tower or bus to small community groups who cover lampposts and parking meters, embellishing the world with yarn is a celebration of beauty and a sign of hope and humor. This kind of work is joyous, whimsical, and opens up what knitting and crocheting can be. Yarn Bomb a Chair! We chose bright colors of Hometown USA to turn a plain wood chair into an eye-popping work of art. We used books like stitch dictionaries as well as our online StitchFinder for inspiration.
Not Your Grandma's Knitting: 20 Incredible Yarn Bombs
While certain types of permanent graffiti can be a very beautiful addition to an otherwise bland space, much of the time it's unattractive and a pain to remove. Yarn bombing, however, is a completely different story. Easily removable, yarn bombing focuses less on making a permanent statement and more on lending a sense of warmth to colder spaces. From bike racks to buses, yarn bombers seem to have found a way to add a knit cover to almost any type of outdoor item. Show As Gallery What do you think of this crafty trend? Image: Flickr, waltarrrrr
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