Comments on: Guerrrrilla pom-poms

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:16:31 +0000

Thanks Amy,

Yes, if you are just learning how to crochet – a pom pom can be a great way to start. I love how Elvis’ pompoms use really unique colour combinations. The blue and green ones look like a fuzzy planet earth to me!

Leanne

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:26:00 +0000

Hi. My friend just sent me the yarnbombing link, I think this is awesome!
I am a recently self taught crocheter so I might start with the odd pompom here and there. This is very cute and very sneaky. Most pleasing.
Amy Elf.

By: leanne

leanne — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:32:00 +0000

Hi DTagr,

We share your concerns – and we should be more specific with our wording! What we meant by a stop sign cozy is a cover for the pole, not the sign. In our book, Yarn Bombing, we have a section reminding taggers to be mindful of safety concerns – obscuring a sign is never something we would recommend.

Thanks for your comment and the encouragement!

Leanne

By: DTagr

DTagr — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:01:24 +0000

Thank you for bringing this bizarre art form to my attention. I thought I had seen it all in the graffiti world… until today. I commend you for your non-destructive creativity and hope you are able to find acceptance in our society.

A recent article (linked in my blog) mentions the use of “covers for stop signs”. I would suggest developing a code of ethics for your movement about which targets are acceptable. Stop signs actually save lives their absence may harm life.

Enjoy your movement!

DTagr

By: elvis robertson

elvis robertson — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:26:01 +0000

Leanne thanks so much for this – I’m glad you like my pom-poms! xx

By: ArtYarn

ArtYarn — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:41:47 +0000

ah,i LOVE this! its beautiful.

we also are shouting out for yarn bombing from all over the world for the UKDIY project here: http://flickr.com/groups/1000721@N23/
and you can read more about it on our blog artyarn.blogspot.com

rach x