Knitta — Graffiti by Knit One, Pearl One*
by Warren McLaren, Sydney on 02.27.06
“Knitta began in August 2005, when AKrylik and PolyCotN were discussing their frustration over unfinished knitting projects: half-knitted sweaters and balls of yarn gathering dust. That afternoon, they knitted their first doorknob cozy. Then it dawned on them… A tag crew of knitters, bombing the inner city with vibrant, stitched works of art, wrapped around everything from beer bottles on easy nights to public monuments and utility poles on more ambitious outings. With a mix of clandestine moves and gangsta rap — Knitta was born! Today, Knitta is a group of more than 10 ladies of all ages, races, nationalities, religions, sexual orientation… and gender.” What more is there one can say, ‘cept we happened by this link whilst visiting a funky new DIY Craft blog, that only started up at the beginning of this month. ::Knitta, via Whip It Up
* we don't actually know if any of the knitting tagmeisters go by such monikers, but they should. knitone and peralone !
Inspired by a letter to the editor of Spin-Off Magazine about knitfitti, I wrapped the tree in front of my shop with knitted and crocheted squares made by community members. It's beautiful! What a great idea! (Especially since yarn is my passion and I sell it in my shop - what better signage!) Thanks! Margaret Silvia, Margie's Muse, Jamaica, VT