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Friday, February 8, 2013

Almost a Yarn Bomb

This week's Cool2Craft TV show is about yarn.  I've been inspired by my friend, Mary England, to try a yarn bomb, so I made and installed one on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Utah.  It's not very good, but it's only my first try.
Below is my second try and it's a little different.

Dino 1  I love the idea of yarn bombing, but I'm a slow and inexperienced knitter. I had an idea to combine yarn bombing with a random-acts-of-kindness sort of thing. Mary leaves surprises and gifts for strangers all over Baltimore and D.C. I'm so inspired by her enthusiastic, happiness- spreading journey! Dino 3 I knitted a scarf and attached a laminated card that says "Stay warm dear stranger" My husband gave me the idea when he commented how cold the dinosaur looked after a snow storm. I thought I could tie a scarf on, instead of sewing the yarn in place, and HOPE that someone who needs it would claim it. I realize it's not an actual random act if I tell someone, so pretend you don't know that I did it., okay? Dino 2 I'll let you know what happens!

16 comments:

  1. love this Candace!! Mr. Green looks happy!

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  2. Oh, that's so cool! I love it! If I were you, I'd be tempted to camp out and keep watch to see who it goes home with.

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    1. I know, right? We went back today and it was gone! I hope it made someone smile!

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  3. You are "Da-Bomb" my friend! So amazing & amusing! You make us proud!!!! I'm definately smiling!!! OXOX

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  4. Yay! Sucks that it's gone though! God, that didn't last long! :( Love the second one too. Scarves and dinos are a great mixture. Well done.

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    1. The first one is the real yarn bomb, just not a very good one. It's sewn into place and it's still there. I'm planning a better one to replace it. I'm so inspired by your work, that I want to honor you with a really good one!

      The random scarfings are a hoot! I'm finishing my third one now. It's very exciting to see them gone!

      Thank you, dear Mary!

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  5. What a cool idea... in so many senses of the word. And artfully placed!

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  6. Fabulous idea, Candace! This warms my heart :)

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  7. That is adorable! I love this on so many levels.

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