Creative Coolness: Yarn Bombing!
Every once in a while I come across something I feel compelled to share with the world. Whether it's Banksy and his awesome street art or the craftily deceptive Invisible Man, art is everywhere and it's something we need to take a moment to enjoy it every once in a while. Plus, I feel like all of you might appreciate a mindlessly cool daily diversion...
Today I'm going to introduce you to yarn bombing. Otherwise known as "guerrilla crochet". How ironic, right? The last thing I associate with knitting needles is a pack of renegade artists. I suppose you could say it's the new-age answer to graffiti. Rebellious but artfully inspired. According to YarnBombing.com (yes, it's a real website), it's about "improving the urban landscape one stich at a time."
Apparently the face behind these knitted ambushes is Polish-born, New-York-based artist Olek Agata. Rumor has it she recently struck a bicycle outside the Acne store in Soho in NYC. Could you imagine? I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry (because I'd hate to cut it off)!
What's your favorite thing Olek has yarn bombed?
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XO Lauren
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Photos: Street Art Utopia, Philly.com
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Nice post! stop by my blog for some beauty and fashion tips dolls:
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Soooooooooo incredible
, is amazing that work and the imagination for make those wonderful things
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So cool! I love pinterest too Lauren! I would probably laugh and cry if I got yarn bombed lol
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This is awesome! I love to knit but never wouldve thought to put it to such creative use! Such a good fine, thanks for sharing :)
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these are all so amazing!! I am really intrigued and would like to know how the heck she does it lol
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so creative.. love it!
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