I have mentioned Yarn Bombing before and thought I would share some more with everyone. It is so cool and fun to use of crochet or knit pieces to cover an object, transforming it from a piece of urban blah to WOW!
http://twilighttaggers.blogspot.com/2011/03/float-away-duck-project.html
Bali does quite a bit of yarn bombing and I loved her post where she made little sweaters for rubber ducks and sent them down a river. I would have loved to see it in person!
Bali does quite a bit of yarn bombing and I loved her post where she made little sweaters for rubber ducks and sent them down a river. I would have loved to see it in person!
http://twilighttaggers.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-yarn-bomb.html
Here Bali explains how to yarn bomb and she includes some great pictures! Check her out on facebook:
facebook.com/twilighttaggers
Here Bali explains how to yarn bomb and she includes some great pictures! Check her out on facebook:
facebook.com/twilighttaggers
http://www.buzzfeed.com/melismashable/25-amazing-yarn-bombs
All that is says it is - 25 amazing pictures of yarn bombs and the final picture is the best!
I could see these lovely flowers at a school yard near my home. I bet the kids would love it!
All that is says it is - 25 amazing pictures of yarn bombs and the final picture is the best!
I could see these lovely flowers at a school yard near my home. I bet the kids would love it!
Is yarn bombing legal? Well it kind of varies where you are and what you cover. Some places might consider it littering or graffiti, but the fad is catching on:
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/art-entertainment-sports/item/35459-philly-invites-yarn-bomber-to-outfit-city-property
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/art-entertainment-sports/item/35459-philly-invites-yarn-bomber-to-outfit-city-property
Here is a local story on yarn bombing:
http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/2012/02/23/yarn-bombing-hits-carrboro/
http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/2012/02/23/yarn-bombing-hits-carrboro/
I think in my searching, yarn bombing is moving from graffiti to being considered how it was intended - Art.
Go out and make some art today! :)
Thanks for reading, Millie
Go out and make some art today! :)
Thanks for reading, Millie