Yarn Bombing ‘Improving the Urban Landscape One Stitch at a Time’
While most councils cringe at the thought of graffiti cast onto newly developed urban landscapes, they seem to be making an exception for Yarn Bombing, a ‘knit graffiti’ movement. Yarn Bombing’s colourful and temporary installations have the sole purpose of reclaiming and personalising public places. And who wouldn’t smile while locking up their bike to a colourful Semi Hoop? Groups around the world partake in this cheeky display of street art, and once they pick their spot nothing is safe. Yarn bombers have been known to knit around just about anything, from poles to bike racks to public benches and trees. Even a bus stop was given a warm beanie for winter in Montreal in Canada. Outdoor public furniture seems to be a popular object to cover in yarn. The …
