Yarn Bombing

I stumbled on the concept of yarn bombing on the Free People Blog. I was attracted to the colorful yarn on every day, permanent objects, such as cars and telephone booths. The yarn adds a sense of free spirit to these objects that may not get a second glance if they were standing alone. The yarn also creates a sense of fantasy with these objects because they transform the object into something playful that looks like it belongs in another world. I feel as if these objects belong in a game of Candyland or Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. There is a sense of happiness that springs from these objects that have been “yarn bombed.”

The designs and colors of the knitted yarn are what add to the yarn bombing experiences. Since the colors are bright, it catches the eye automatically. Just like if a car was painted bright pink, the colored yarn is something we don’t usually see, so we notice it more. The designs of the knitted yarn gives the objects texture, literally through the texture of the yarn, as well as the changing patterns which catch the fleeting eye, so it is not focused on just one spot.

I really like the concept of yarn bombing because it gives a modern, innocent twist to concrete objects, many which do not have much personality to start with. Yarn bombing is a great example of how one design can affect another in a creative and imaginative way. As is an underlying theme of this blog, design is everywhere, and we can even find design within a design to create a unique, eye-catching experience for those around us.

** All images taken from the Free People Blog.