http://www.grist.org/cities/2011-05-31- ... chen-video A yarn bomb in Hell’s Kitchen [/b]
by Sarah Goodyear
31 May 2011
[quote]Yarn bombing -- covering stuff on the street with crocheted or knitted cozies -- has become a common enough practice that it merited the dreaded "trend" treatment in The New York Times a couple of weeks ago.
That doesn't mean that it can't still be very cool. And this little video is about an especially sweet case of yarn bombing.
A couple of store owners in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood have covered the trunk of a tree outside their shop with a colorful sleeve that is constantly changing. It includes memorials to two neighborhood children who have died recently.
The creators say that the best part of the project has been watching how people react to it.[/quote]
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by Sarah Goodyear
31 May 2011
Yarn bombing -- covering stuff on the street with crocheted or knitted cozies -- has become a common enough practice that it merited the dreaded "trend" treatment in The New York Times a couple of weeks ago.
That doesn't mean that it can't still be very cool. And this little video is about an especially sweet case of yarn bombing.
A couple of store owners in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood have covered the trunk of a tree outside their shop with a colorful sleeve that is constantly changing. It includes memorials to two neighborhood children who have died recently.
The creators say that the best part of the project has been watching how people react to it.
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
We just found a pattern for little hats and scarves that fit liquor and wine bottles, keep threatening to yarn bomb Brook's Tavern but haven't got that far yet. (The staff at Brook's are fans of knitted items and the group that meets Saturdays to knit at the Knook are fans of Brook's, so it's a mutual thing.)
Sally Ball, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Foothills Realty
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(Psst, if you ever wanna organize that yarn bombing at Brook's, I'm all in!) :thumbsup:
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Sally Ball, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Foothills Realty
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RivendaleFarms wrote: We just found a pattern for little hats and scarves that fit liquor and wine bottles, keep threatening to yarn bomb Brook's Tavern but haven't got that far yet. (The staff at Brook's are fans of knitted items and the group that meets Saturdays to knit at the Knook are fans of Brook's, so it's a mutual thing.)
These are sooo cute, and sooo easy to knit up!
There is a class being offered at the Knit Knook for these adorable little hats and scarfs that would make great gifts!
RivendaleFarms wrote: On the knitting, the bombing, or the drinking?
I can crochet, can't knit. Can definitely do the other two, with Au-thor-i-tah (as Cartman would say!) and Enthusiasm!!! :thumbsup:
Wildiris, I like those hats and scarves! I try not to let my babies get so cold that they'd need them, lol but I have friends who aren't so kind to their bottles and would need them - gifties! Will you guys have some for sale in the store?
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
SC, I've been trying to convert CG to knitting for-evah, you're next on the list.....
Sally Ball, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Foothills Realty
P: 303-838-3000 C: 303-506-7405 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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RivendaleFarms wrote: We just found a pattern for little hats and scarves that fit liquor and wine bottles, keep threatening to yarn bomb Brook's Tavern but haven't got that far yet. (The staff at Brook's are fans of knitted items and the group that meets Saturdays to knit at the Knook are fans of Brook's, so it's a mutual thing.)
These are sooo cute, and sooo easy to knit up!
There is a class being offered at the Knit Knook for these adorable little hats and scarfs that would make great gifts!
Crazy Heart, Diane at the Knook has the pattern, you can either pop in or give her a call 303-838-2118. If you're already a knitter, you'll be fine. If not, she's offering a class to learn how to make them. (Also a group of us meet at the Knook every Saturday morning around 10 to knit, laugh, drink coffee, laugh, gab a bit, laugh, etc. - feel free to join us anytime - it's a great group!)
Sally Ball, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Foothills Realty
P: 303-838-3000 C: 303-506-7405 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
rivendalefarmandranch.com/
