Until recently I had never heard of yarn bombing. In fact I posted a picture a few weeks ago showing this and it was Mary @mcmary who told me what it actually was. Since then I have seen other examples of this type of street art, or tree art whichever it is. Definitely makes you look twice at trees when they are decorated in this way.
@beryl I'm with you Beryl. Not sure I get it either. Surely it would be a better idea if you are going to knit or crochet something to make it into a blanket and give it to the homeless or needy or some worthy cause not to stitch it to a tree.
@traceyhn Not really sure. I guess that they crochet or knit the item and then stitch it to the tree once they have finished. Each to their own I suppose!!!
In Warwick, we have a yearly festival Jumpers and Jazz in July. All the trees in the main street are outfitted with a theme in mind, crotchet and knitting features predominately. Really talented people around. This looks very similar. See my 365 2013 July 28th, just a sample :-)
ooooohhhh....love this!!! Saw a small sample of this at home last year on a walk in the park. Had not idea what they were. Kind of like them This is quite an elaborate work. It might be handy in a colder climate....hahahah! Great shot!!
I must confess I'm not sure about this either and I'd be interested to know why it is done. Saw a couple of smaller versions here a couple of weeks ago.
This is interesting and very pretty, but a tree would need wool to stay warm in MN. I think for a festival such as Sally is speaking of, this would be very fun and inviting . But, as a stand alone tree decorated like this..... it just leaves one wondering.
@eyesmile Thanks Gena, I had no idea about this either until Mary @mcmary filled me in. Can't help feeling that Australia is a bit too warm for tree overcoats though!!!
@heidihp Thanks Heidi. Not sure I get it. If it was in a festival like Sally @hermann said I can understand it, but just a stand alone tree, not sure about. Check out Sally's picture of the festival in Warwick which she posted a picture on. http://365project.org/hermann/365/2013-07-28 A festival of this type of work sounds like fun.
@paulaw I'm with you Paula. It must be the latest craze. I can see that a festival like Sally @hermann went to would be fun though. A whole town decorated like this I could appreciate. A bit like the Hit the Bricks festival in Newcastle on Street Art. Looks really good in a festival.
@zenna Me too Gayanne. One tree decorated like this looked a bit lost. I could be interested in going to see the festival which Sally mentioned though, sounds like fun. I'd just never seen this type of thing until a few weeks ago.
