I may be alone in this but that’s ok. I am not a fan of yarn bombing! I personally think it’s a big waste of yarn, time, and it could even be vandalism. Yikes that sounds harsh. I am not quite sure what the meaning is behind doing it either. I guess to make things look pretty? Either way, I’m not a fan.
I saw my first yarn bombing in person here at our place that holds concerts and other things. This was outside of the door walking in. I wasn’t impressed…
I just think it’s kind of lame and weird. Am I the only one here? What are your thoughts?
Please no harsh words for this anti-yarn bomber please
This is a new one for me. Never heard or seen such a thing. Hopefully it won't catch on.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you for the most party, but I think if the yarn matched, it could be pretty. This example certainly is not. I found this link to a yarn tree squid, which is cool.
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I agree with you....a total waste of yarn. I have never seen it in person, but I see no purpose for it.
ReplyDeleteYarn Bombing, like any other type of art is as the saying goes," Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." It may not be my thing, but there are people out there that have a lot of fun with it! I've seen photos where people have completely covered entire cars! What ever, to each his own! :)
ReplyDeleteYarn bombing always sounded like fun to me, but I just never liked the looks of anything that was actually yarn bombed. I would so much rather use my yarn for good and useful causes like Project Linus or Warmth for Warriors.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Well, as a yarn bomber, I thought I better read your post. Firstly, the yarn bomb in the picture you posted is not exactly a good example... it's not the prettiest thing I've ever seen. Secondly, sometimes yarn bombing is actually commissioned by the Council, or a shopping centre, etc, for a certain event or time period, so in these cases at least it's not vandalism. I feel I should link to a post I have just written, that has some pictures of what I hope you may think is prettier yarn. You know though, I do wonder sometimes about the amount of effort and hours that go into this work, and whether it's worth it - this said by somebody who just spent about 100 hours to cover a tree, haha! Kindest Regards, and all in good fun, Terri x
ReplyDeleteOh, and this is the post I was talking about -> http://aconversationwithmoo.com/2014/01/13/yarn-bomb-city-square/
ReplyDeleteMost of the yarn bombing I've seen has been either requested or commissioned by the location or the group that gets yarnbombed. I think that randomly yarn-bombing could be a bit annoying but it doesn't seem like people would go to all that trouble if there was a chance it could get ripped down or that they'd be penalized or something like that. I don't really mind yarnbombing when it's done nicely and when it's clear that the place being bombed is happy about it.
ReplyDeleteI think it can be beautiful when done nicely, and can be ugly when not. Just like any other street art (ie painted wall murals, chalk drawings, snow or sand sculptures etc) I think it is all about the care and time that someone takes to make other people, usually total strangers, smile that make it special. It can also bring a community together as it did this summer when our city held a festival that highlighted yarnbombing the trees in one of our parks downtown. Just my two cents.
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Hi...totally agree, waste of time and yarn x
ReplyDeleteI dont like this bomb as well :)this is too much you know. I love making crochet soo much but if i see too many around i will get bored.
ReplyDeleteMany people don;t like it. This is not a particularly pretty example, though :-) I don't mind yarn bombs that also has a function, e.g. warming a seat, handgrip, or that could be used afterwards, for blankets. My group made two yarnbombs last year, that consisted of beanies and cowls, and it was removed by peopled who liked/needed it. I also don't mind small bombs, like flowers in a wire fence, or dried tree, eg.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind yarn bombing, especially when it is really pretty and colour coordinated :)
ReplyDeleteBut its not something I could imagine doing myself :D Although as someone said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose :)
I saw one in December for the first time - in Stratford upon Avon by the canal/theatre. It was really great - up the trunk and the main branches, lots of granny squares so was quite neat and coherent. I was impressed and it certainly got lots of people talking. I didn't read the sign that had been put up by it, but I presumed it had been done for charity. Not sure what they would look like a few manky weeks down the line though!
ReplyDeleteI don't like it either. It was done in a town near me just before christmas. Some of it is still up now and it looks a complete mess. I would much prefer the yarn to be put to a better use such as things for the special baby units at hospital, blankets for the homeless etc.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are many sides to the yarn bombing some right or some wrong. The picture you showed looks awful and I wouldn't want to dress up a beautiful tree with a sight like that. On the other hand, it can be quirky and cool and serve a good purpose as well. I think of yarn bombing as decorating with yarn (knit or crochet), typically outdoors and often to adorn objects not normally decorated. It doesn't always have to be a harsh misuse of yarn that was otherwise sanctioned to become charity blankets. The most famous crocheter in the world participated in yarn bombing and through the hundreds of comments to the post, I don't think anyone took the slant of how socially irresponsible it was but rather, viewed it as yarn art. http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/2013/10/yarndale-2013-yarn-bombing.html Kindly and without judgment, Sher
ReplyDeleteI think yarn bombing is an art and shouldn't "just be done". There is a great yarn bomber on IG that is a pure artist and I tend to love their work. I like the neon and bright colors the best for bombing, too!
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My concern is for the health of the tree. If left on for any length of time, seems to me that the tree isn't getting the sunlight and air it once did. Does that contribute to rotting bark? Harmful insects are also offered a place to hide from natural predators. Guess I prefer a naked, healthy tree.
ReplyDeleteIMHO, I think yarn bombing is passé. The only way I'd find it acceptable, would be small scale type of thing, perhaps a scarf or a hat on a statue, with a tag attached to raise awareness of the homeless or the disenfranchised. But to drape a tree in what appears to be an afghan seems like a pointless waste of yarn.
ReplyDeleteI feel similarly about amigurumi in the shape of food.
But what I feel about this matters very little. I wouldn't want to interfere with someone else's creative process, but for myself, there are better uses of my time.
I don't care for yarn bombing at all. I first saw it in California on a pole which was fine. Cover up the ugly gray pole, but I don't like it on nature. The beauty of a tree cannot be outdone by yarn no matter how creative/artistic, imo.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate beautiful forms of yarn bombing like this: http://patternbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Magda_Sayeg_Yarn_Bombing_-Knitted_Grafitti_02.jpg
ReplyDeletethe yarn bomb in the picture you posted looks so tacky that its upsetting just how tacky that yarn bomb is.
Hah, I thought I was alone in this thinking...I can sure spend my hours of yarny work on something that helps people, instead of putting it on trees, poles, etc. and what about when it rains or snows...it must look just horrible. How is this any different than graffiti?
ReplyDeleteI do not like it at all.
I do not get it at all.
I want to tear it all down...lol
I'm with you. I totally don't understand it. But then I am an old-fashioned kind of girl and I don't understand a lot of modern things :-)
ReplyDeleteI love yarn bombing. I think the one you pictures looks a bit tacky (sorry to the creator) but done properly it can look amazing. I am yarn bombing the big ugly fence on my property at the mo and am loving it already. There is a tree where i live that has been yarn bombed in red and white, it reminds me of cat in the hat. Random bits of yarn look tacky but an idea and pattern look amazing
ReplyDeleteI have seen some cool yarn Bombs... but I would sneak back to this local and steal the yarn for my stash he he
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you. I think it looks horrible and I really don't see the purpose of it. Why not put the effort into creating donations for the poor or for babies in need!
ReplyDeleteI never understood the purpose of yarn bombing either. I would much rather give crafted pieces to a charitable organization to help someone that is down on their luck than decorate a tree.
ReplyDeleteThat's not a particularly nice yarn bomb there so I take your point! I think if it's done nicely it looks cool, although I wouldn't want to use up my own yarn or time doing it. Hey ho each to there own :-)
ReplyDeleteI live in a small town that is boring and old... there's a local secret group that yarn bombs random things around town. They've done some good and in holiday themes too. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is one they did for Remembrance day last year...
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201311/r1200409_15534350.jpg
In the right place it's great!
I agree with you. It has allways puzzelded me that so many yarn could be used for clothes instead for art yarn bombing ..and more I respect trees.....trees do not need to be covered by yarn ..
ReplyDeleteBut I must say i reallly love some yarn bombings i have admired on uggly things made of rusted metal in the city...but please never on trees or wood...wood and trees are beautifull naturally.
I know yarn bombing is art,
but I refuse that art should destroye just to be able exist!
It cost a lot of moneyr to create yarn bombing...unless you do it ith very cheap quality yarn and on steal ugglys things in ths city...;then okey. sorry for my Englih, I speak French.
Kind regards to you and all your readers.
FleurBelge
You're not alone - I've written a post two about my disdain for yarn bombing... it's actually illegal.
ReplyDeleteNo harsh words from, just a raised coffee cup, a smile, a wink, and a nod of agreement.
I have seen some pretty and well done ones, unfortunately, this is not one of them!!
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I am with you. I personally think it's horrid, all of it.
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