I recently went on a road trip through the Midwest with some good friends. Our itinerary included national parks, museums, and gardens and included a lot of unexpected stops when something caught our eye from the road. When asked what I wanted to see on and do on the trip, I didn't have much in... Continue Reading →
Knitting Experiment: Cow PJs are Finished
My cow creamer (OK, bull creamer) pajama project is done. While this project was more like the pony PJs than the pig PJs, it combined the challenges of my previous two knitting experiments. I had to make small oddly shaped pieces to cover the cow, just like I did for the pony, with the added difficulty... Continue Reading →
Knitting Cow Pajamas… Wait! It’s a Bull?!?
Last April, I bought myself some fun objects at the thrift store to do my in-home yarn-bombing experiment. I finished the pig PJs in June, but haven't thought much about it since then. The ceramic cow creamer I bought would probably still be sitting neglected in my studio if I hadn't happened to sketch it... Continue Reading →
How Yarn Bombing is Inspiring Me to Try Something New
The more I look into yarn bombing, a form of graffiti that uses knit and crocheted pieces to change an urban landscape, the more I realize that the part that really intrigues me is none of the things graffiti is about. I'm not worried about getting my artwork into the public eye, making political or... Continue Reading →
My Knitting Experiment: Pony PJs
I only found out about yarn bombing a few months ago, and I’m still in awe of the whole concept. I haven’t seen any in person, but a quick Google search generates a plethora of weird colorful knitting that leaves me with my mouth hanging open, scratching my head. I look at the larger objects covered... Continue Reading →
