How Knitted Street Art is Brightening Cities Worldwide
Content warning: Discover how knitted street art is transforming cities worldwide with its colorful and creative designs. From cozy yarn-wrapped trees to crochet-covered benches, this art brings happiness and a sense of community to urban spaces.
Knitted street art, sometimes called guerrilla crochet, is a fun and creative way people are changing their neighborhoods.
Instead of using spray paint or drawing, these artists use yarn to decorate everyday things like trees, benches, and bikes. They turn plain spaces into colorful and eye-catching works of art. This type of art combines the coziness of handmade crafts with the boldness of outdoor art. It’s not just about making things look pretty — it’s about adding happiness, color, and a sense of togetherness to our streets.
For some truly inspiring knitted street art, check out the works of artists like B-Arbeiten and Agata Olek (Olek). Their creative installations have transformed urban spaces around the world, showcasing just how powerful yarn can be in reshaping public spaces.
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Grace Brett was 104 years old when she became famous for her colorful yarn creations in Scotland
Grace was part of a group of knitters who decorated her town with bright and fun designs.
She helped transform everyday things like benches and telephone boxes into cheerful works of art. Her love for knitting made people smile and showed that anyone can be an artist, no matter how old they are. Grace proved that creativity has no limits.Grace Brett: “I thought it was a really good idea to decorate the town and enjoyed having my crochet included,” Brett told the Press And Journal. “I liked seeing my work showing with everyone else and thought the town looked lovely.” Brett’s daughter Daphne, 74, explained, “she has always knitted and crocheted all through her life. She has always done all the knitting for the babies and made shawls.”
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“I thought it was a really good idea to decorate the town and enjoyed having my crochet included,” Grace Brett said
“I liked seeing my work showing with everyone else and thought the town looked lovely”
Interview from 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa5FCItlIzU&ab_channel=SWNS104 year old yarn bomber is World's oldest street artist
Grace Brett is a member of a secret band of guerilla Crocheters, who have bedecked their town in artful crochets. Called the Souter Stormers, the group hit v...YouTube
