Yarnbombing continues and now is a book. Those of you who don't know, Yarnbombing is knitting to cover an object outdoors. Apparently, from Houston to Vancouver, Stockholm to Mexico City, people are yarn bombing solo and in groups.
The goal? World yarn domination. Surprising strangers. Promoting an under appreciated craft. Some like Haley Waxberg say "I thought that it would be pretty" of the knitting that she did covering a telephone pole. Others question the validity of doing this as opposed to giving knitting to the homeless and others in need. The knitting does not last in northern climates and becomes a problem with the cold and rain.
In Yarn Bombing: The Art of Crochet and Knit Graffitti, Vancouver authors Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore trace the practise of Yarn Bombing to a group, Knitta Please who in 2005 knit a cover for a door knob and started a revolution.
I must say that I agree with the idea of giving the knitting to those in need. Perhaps, something could be done to promote that kind of knitting instead of covering a telephone pole with knitting.
Must say that I am inspired to continue knitting but not cover public places with knitting but helping others who might need the knitting.
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