Banksy, the anonymous and talented street artist, is renowned internationally for pieces of art in public places or buildings. The trend for street art has now spread to the world of knitting, where the latest craze of yarn bombing is taking the streets by storm, bringing joy and life to local communities.
Yarn Bombing
Yarn Bombing is a type of street art or graffiti. Instead of paint from a spray can, intended to vandalise, yarn bombing focuses on bringing life and warmth to the streets with beautiful knitted or crochet creations.
It is the latest craze to hit the streets of central England, with clandestine-style anonymous knitters decorating the high streets under the cover of darkness. Amazing, knitted creations have brightened up the streets, bringing communities together and spreading happiness.
In Shropshire, the high street post box has been decorated anonymously with knitted goods for the past 2 years.
In Ellesmere, a group of anonymous knitters adorned shop windows and trees with festive displays of knitted robins. They accepted an award for their creativity and maintained their anonymity by collecting it wearing a disguise of knitted beards.
Macrame Kits
If the creations of the anonymous knitters have sparked an interest in learning more, trying a macrame kit is a great place to start.
Macrame involves tying knots by hand to form the shape and structure of a piece. It is a quick, easy, and enjoyable way to get started in the world of textile crafting. For a range of macrame kits suitable from beginner to intermediate level, visit a specialist such as https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/macrame-kits.
Lovingly handcrafted macrame pieces make perfect gifts or can be used to add a boho aesthetic to your home. Or take inspiration from the yarn bombers and get creative in the community!