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Yarnbombing is an Art Form too!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Fairy Knitter May 7. 14 Replies 1 Like
I'm a freelance artist and yarnbombing is one of the media I use to engage people in participatory arts....so often I will get paid (unless I choose not to be!). I also work to commission and this…Continue
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Mr Stitch is attending Knit the Streets's eventCanopy at Cumbria
April 1, 2013 at 6pm to November 1, 2013 at 7pm
Canopy Art are putting a call out for knitters to contribute to 'Woollen Woods' part of the Eden Art Project in Cumbria. There are lots of patterns on the website, take a look, even if you only have time to make one leaf, I'm sure it will make a difference and it will raise the profile of the yarnstorming knitwork!http://canopyart.co.uk/info/See More
Knit the Streets posted an eventCanopy at Cumbria
February 25, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm
Canopy Art are putting a call out for knitters to contribute to 'Woollen Woods' part of the Eden Art Project in Cumbria. There are lots of patterns on the website, take a look, even if you only have time to make one leaf, I'm sure it will make a difference and it will raise the profile of the yarnstorming knitwork!http://canopyart.co.uk/info/See More
Knit the Streets posted a status"Plank 2013 yarnbomb went up today, if your knitting didn't arrive in time, it won't be wasted as more planned x"
knit1pearl1 left a comment for Knit the Streets"Hi!
I'm new to this but I saw your discussion group on a research project. I'm actually starting as research project of my own on street knitting. I have literally just started this today and there is still a lot to do but I was wondering…"
Frocktopus is attending Knit the Streets's event'Plank 2013' at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
February 8, 2013 at 9am to February 24, 2013 at 5pm
Knit the Streets is helping to organise a 2 week festival called 'Plank 2013', when Market Rasen in Lincolnshire will become an art gallery with work exhibited in unusual places & spaces to create an arts trail. Market Rasen has recently been successful in becoming a 'Portas Pilot Town' and has received a great deal of national media coverage. Knit the Streets will be yarnbombing areas of the town during the festival with stripes and it would be fantastic if some...or all!...of you could…See More
Mr Stitch is attending Knit the Streets's event'Plank 2013' at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
February 8, 2013 at 9am to February 24, 2013 at 5pm
Knit the Streets is helping to organise a 2 week festival called 'Plank 2013', when Market Rasen in Lincolnshire will become an art gallery with work exhibited in unusual places & spaces to create an arts trail. Market Rasen has recently been successful in becoming a 'Portas Pilot Town' and has received a great deal of national media coverage. Knit the Streets will be yarnbombing areas of the town during the festival with stripes and it would be fantastic if some...or all!...of you could…See More
An event by Knit the Streets was featured'Plank 2013' at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
February 8, 2013 at 9am to February 24, 2013 at 5pm
Knit the Streets is helping to organise a 2 week festival called 'Plank 2013', when Market Rasen in Lincolnshire will become an art gallery with work exhibited in unusual places & spaces to create an arts trail. Market Rasen has recently been successful in becoming a 'Portas Pilot Town' and has received a great deal of national media coverage. Knit the Streets will be yarnbombing areas of the town during the festival with stripes and it would be fantastic if some...or all!...of you could…See More
Knit Knax is attending Knit the Streets's event'Plank 2013' at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England
February 8, 2013 at 9am to February 24, 2013 at 5pm
Knit the Streets is helping to organise a 2 week festival called 'Plank 2013', when Market Rasen in Lincolnshire will become an art gallery with work exhibited in unusual places & spaces to create an arts trail. Market Rasen has recently been successful in becoming a 'Portas Pilot Town' and has received a great deal of national media coverage. Knit the Streets will be yarnbombing areas of the town during the festival with stripes and it would be fantastic if some...or all!...of you could…See More
Knitwit left a comment for Knit the Streets"Hi!
Fanks for the invite I would love to contribute!
What would you like me to knit?
Hugs
KnitWit"
Little Knits commented on Knit the Streets's event ''Plank 2013''"Is this a secret thing or can it be published
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Little Knits commented on Knit the Streets's event ''Plank 2013''"What's the address to send stiff to?
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Little Knits commented on Knit the Streets's event ''Plank 2013''"I'll see who I can scare up to help get stripy! Emma XXX"
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- At 15:42 on January 31, 2013, knit1pearl1 said…
Hi!
I'm new to this but I saw your discussion group on a research project. I'm actually starting as research project of my own on street knitting. I have literally just started this today and there is still a lot to do but I was wondering if you would be interested in sharing some thoughts etc? x
- At 9:04 on January 3, 2013, Knitwit said…
- Hi!
Fanks for the invite I would love to contribute!
What would you like me to knit?
Hugs
KnitWit
- At 1:09 on January 3, 2013, Little Knits said…
I will do that thing! :-)
- At 0:28 on January 3, 2013, Little Knits said…
Yes I do and will see if anyone else does too! How do we get involved? X
- At 19:30 on July 8, 2012,
Microwavedrama said… - Thank you! Blackpool is definitely getting woollier! In fact there's another new group started in Bispham, it's going to be like wool-wars around here soon!
- At 23:57 on July 1, 2012,
greenfusions said… thank you ..just so much fun isn't it as you say making people smile is the best !
- At 22:29 on June 16, 2012,
kiki said… Hello! Yes live in Greece , on Chios, an island in the Aegean Sea.
- At 21:33 on June 16, 2012, CraftyFrayedEdges said…
- Hi there
I'm based in Glasgow, Scotland & although I've been making for years I'm just starting out on making people smile as they go about their business.
- At 23:05 on June 11, 2012, Illegitiknit said…
- Ha ha! Old Nana Penguin is a legend! I'm not far from lincs, in Cambs, not far from Cambridge! Was wondering where to 'storm' next...!! Any ideas?
- At 18:09 on June 6, 2012,
Tag Urit said… Oh thanks but patriotic is knitting for the Queen ! We are all very proud of you what an honor !
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Alzheimer's Centre Targeted
Posted by Knitmonton on April 28, 2013 at 2:21 1 Comment 1 Like
Under the light of the moon... 130+ sunflowers were installed on the back fence of the Alzheimer's Care Centre in under 20 min. A brilliant team... from creating the flowers to the actual install... a great big thank you to all the hands who… Continue
Voluntary Arts Week - Craftbomb
Posted by CraftyFrayedEdges on March 27, 2013 at 23:12 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi there
Just putting a shout out for Voluntary Arts Week. In Glasgow we're going to craftbomb in and around the Kibble Palace in the Botanic Gardens. The main event is on 11th May and where we'll be installing everything from knitted…
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