Yarn Bombs (26 Clever and Cool Examples)
There's actually several books and blogs dedicated to yarn bombing, including one that's run by two knitters, Mandy Moore and Leanne Prain. The mighty duo wants to "improve the urban landscape one stitch at a time." Their book is called Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti and in it they talk about how this guerilla art movement, which started underground, is now gaining international attention.
Texas-based graffiti collective Knitta is the group who started ths knit-griffiti revolution back in 2005. To see how others have built upon their legacy, check out Flickr groups Urban Knitting, Yarn Bombing DIY and Guerilla Knitting.
Collected here are some of the cleverest and coolest examples of yarn bombs. Enjoy!
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Comment by Martha Irvine on August 15, 2010 at 5:46pm - is there anyone out there who does this in the Chicago area? if so, I'd love to talk with you. I'm a reporter for the Associated Press -- mirvine@ap.org (wouldn't have to divulge your identity).
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Comment by Pati-G on July 25, 2010 at 5:36am -
Here is one I found in East Village NYC:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/patis-moment-in-time/4788942598/
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Comment by ericka veintemilla on July 16, 2010 at 2:15pm - ohhh my God is so beautiful..!!!
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Comment by sAm on July 16, 2010 at 10:56am - The tank and the bus are CRAZY!
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Comment by Amy Wong on July 16, 2010 at 1:36am - Hahhaa! These are so funny! Whoever created this is so thoughtful! :P
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