Yarn or Knit Bombing

I've seen it done here. There are "things" knitted over around the boardwalk in Christiansted. Someone's out doing it! 🙂

Personally, I crochet, and I'm not that fast. But I think it's pretty cool...hope you get to have fun with it!

JulieKay, I just bought the book Craft Activism, and it's got me inspired. I can knit a little, and used to be a good crocheter.

Can you post some photos of the projects? I'm going to see if I can get something going on STT.

There are "things" knitted over around the boardwalk in Christiansted.

Things? Really? Can you elaborate, please? Have a rather famous friend in NYC who does this for a living.

This is how it's done: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/19/fashion/creating-graffiti-with-yarn.html

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What and where on the Christiansted boardwalk?
Have not noticed..... Guess I look at the water too much!!

i am a knitter...what are we knitting??

i love it, i would love to see downtown yarn bombed

I saw a pole knitted by Angry Nate's and pointed it out to my boyfriend. I knew what it was since there's a lot of that in Austin where I'm from. 🙂

Nobody on STT? Can somebody please post photos of bombs on STX so I can show people on STT? I've thought of a place to approach, and would help if I had photos.

Next time we go to the Boardwalk I'll take you a pic if you like and will post it.

I Googled "knit yarn bombing st croix" and found these links:

Pics: http://www.wontonpower.com/index.php/blog/comments/knitty_kringle

Video of and by the knitter/installer: http://vimeo.com/34084479

Thanks, STXBob! Those are really cool, and add so much personality to the marina.

Those are exactly what I saw. We need more of those! Anyone up for knitting vests on the chickens running around downtown? 😉

Hello! I put up the knitting on the poles in Christiansted. I definitely never expected to see that video posted on this board! I am definitely interested in doing more if anyone is interested in collaborating. Glad to see some other knitter and crocheters out there!

This knit bombing is so cool! I never heard of it, thanks for sharing!

Ha, ha! It looks STX is the only cool VI so far. I'm on STT, and I'm hoping to coordinate with potential bombers on either STT or STJ.

lovinlife, how long have your "bombs" been on the Boardwalk? Did you get permission? Thanks for adding even more "coolness" to STX.

dixie might want to help with the knitbombing on the chickens

MS411, I put them up on 12/11/11 and when I last looked last week only one of the 4 was still there. Not sure why anyone would take down some but not all. I didn't get permission. Not sure who I would have asked. I figure they're easy to cut down if someone really feels they shouldn't be there. I hope you succeed in getting some bombs up in STT/STJ!!

Probably wanted a "free" souvenir. I want to get permission, though, so I can complain if/when someone takes them down. I doubt that they'd give me permission in a historical area, but I want them in a location that tourists frequent.

Did you treat your yarn with any UV protection? That's what they recommend in the book.

In Austin when one gets taken down, people just do it again, in the same spot, or in another adjacent location. I don't know that they're meant to be permanent works of art. 🙂

I imagine if they're in a tourist area they will disappear periodically. But it gives you a chance to do it again!