I swear, nothing cool like this ever starts in Australia.
Cruising around the Crafteroo Forums, I came across a post that discussed knitted graffiti. I was intrigued, and investigated further.
There is a whole movement out there – people using old pieces of knitting, and new bits as well, to cover public objects, like lampposts, signs, buses – even whole buildings!
Here are a couple of examples…
That last one was a collective effort coordinated by Jennifer Marsh of the International Fibre Collective. I’m just sorry I missed the deadline to participate in their latest project – a fibre tree!
We do, apparently, have some yarnbombers in Aus – check out grrl+dog’s blog to see some of their art!
I wish I was inventive, and could start a movement…
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