As defined by Wikipedia: Yarn bombing, yarnbombing, graffiti knitting or yarnstorming is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. While yarn installations – called yarn bombs or knit bombs – may last for years, they are considered non-permanent, and, unlike graffiti, can be easily removed if necessary. The practice is believed to have originated in the U.S. with Texas knitters trying to find a creative way to use their leftover and unfinished knitting projects, but it has since spread worldwide. While other forms of graffiti may be expressive, decorative, territorial, socio-political commentary, advertising or vandalism, yarn bombing is almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.
A group of yarnbombers known as StitchFace left their mark in Glenville, Pennsylvania this weekend:
In this first picture, the yarnbomb is a bit difficult to see -- it blends in with the background and the sign from a distance.
Here, we have a closeup. The yarnbomb looks smashing!
When interviewed, representatives from StitchFace commented that they believe it will be quite some time before the county removes the installation.
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