Philly Knits Yarn Bombers Philadelphia

Knitted street art

Bronwyn from Philadelphia

""Philly Knits Yarn Bombers" in Philadelphia make a lot of knit-bombs around the city. I'm sure they'll make your day like they do mine!"

Walking around the city I’m always happy to come across a “knit-bomb.” Wikipedia notes that the practice was started in Houston, Texas and has since taken off around the globe among knitting collectives as well as lone yarn stormer/graffiti crocheteurs like Lace in the Moon (Philly). Though considered illegal - especially if glued directly on to “property” - many remain up for some time. Some groups, like Philly Knits seek permission first before they go to work.

Philly Knits, according to their site, is “a social and educational group dedicated to spreading the joy of the Fiber Arts” which includes crochet and weaving. They host a knitter’s meetup, offer knitting advice and suggestions and are partly responsible for knit-bombs around the city. For Philly Pride Month they “decorated” the William Way Center (an LGBTQ++ cultural space in Center City’s Gayborhood) in beautiful rainbow-colored yarn statements to celebrate gay pride. Cianfrani Park at 721 S. 8th St was also decorated for Spring in April 2021. Keep your eyes peeled for street knitting around the city. Or join the meetup and go for it! I’m sure it will bring a smile to your face too!

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Philadelphia Spotter Bronwyn

About me I’m an English Prof. I also study French and spend most summers in Paris (a great thing about teaching is summers off!) and take short trips to other places in Europe from there. I love traveling and learning about other cultures and people! I am also a cinephile and art and music fan and enjoy cities most. Why Philadelphia I moved to Philadelphia when I was 18 for art school to study filmmaking and fell in love with the city. Philly folks are, in general, very direct and can be a bit rough around the edges (it’s always been a pretty working-class city) but we...

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