Wanna Knit for a cause?

I got into this project currently which is based in Glasgow. They are looking for knits from anywhere in the world.
It's a lovely idea and here is what has been happening...


so if you are looking for something to do quickly, get into it!

The outcome will be posted after March 8th!

International Women's Day

Something to get excited about:
http://garterstitch100.posterous.com/

Articles and Robbery

As life continues to surprise, I wanted to let you know why I have been pretty quiet.

Well firstly, I was interviewed for a great newspaper article for Scotland On Sunday which was lots of fun and a great read.
Here is the link, have a read and pass it on: YarnBombing Article

The article was published whilst I was on holiday visiting family and friends in Sydney. The sun and love was just so great to have after the terribly freezing weather conditions in Glasgow. I did however have an unfortunate experience whilst at home and that was whilst staying at my parents home, they were robbed on New Years Eve. Fortunately nobody was home, but unfortunately they took all of my stuff- including my laptop which had my entire project. The Good news is that I have a spare backup in Glasgow- but I have lost 3 months of work. The other good news is that I shoot on tape therefore, the physical stuff is still alive and happy.

So now that my laptop has been replaced - amongst other equipment robbed, I am back in Glasgow and updating my computer so that I can continue with the project. I am currently in the planning for a global knit event for the film. I will provide further information soon. Stay tuned and drop me a line if you are keen to get involved! More information to come.

Til then, peace out from a Jet Lagged me.
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Gorilla Knit

Today I found a video called Gorilla Knitting on youtube. Made me chuckle. I politely corrected them. Or perhaps is it me who is wrong? Who knows.

Have you heard of Guerilla Knitting?

It's finally here. The new clip I promised.

Starring the fabulous

Emmanuelle Esther

Joan Robbens

Joyce Shuter

Feel Free to share the Love!!!

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Guerilla underground shenanigans

So we met up with GlasgowPicKnitters at Kibble Palace in the west end of Glasgow with my yarnbombers. After a few hours of stitching and chatting, we heading to the underground for a stitch up storm and we got BUSTED by the underground officials! What an exciting result!!!

What a fun day ;)

The night before, we followed Nightknitpixie around as the yarnbomber put her pieces up around Glasgows west end and city centre....

Caught! Nightknitpixie caught on camera!

Guerilla night action

Happening all over Glasgow these past days. Captured on film, even in the crazy weather...

Follow the fun on http://twitter.com/nightknitpixie and http://twitter.com/PicKnitters

I am too, Woohoo!

These poles were knit up on rainy Thursday. We almost blew over but the knits survived the storm! Oh aren't they fabulous.

A little bump

Sometimes, it's hard to find the time, mental space, inspiration...

Other days, you feel as high as the sky. You are going to make a kick-ass-show.

I tend to get easily pushed either way depending on the people I meet and don't meet.

My knitters are wonderful. Some times I find it really hard to get through to knitters. Perhaps they are shy. This is fine, I don't like being in front of the camera either. But I also encourage anonymous style filming. Do it. Contact me.

India was fantastic but no yarnbombers found there- as hard as I looked! There are however some gorgeous silks to be bought and so I did.

I'm heading back to Australia for December/January. Will catch up with me knitters there and see how the subculture has exploded.

A name... what is in a name.

I've been thinking alot about what name to give my film. I have until know referred to it as "A Knitted Convenience" which was simply because this whole project was initially inspired after a day of filming a knit up of a toilet. I don't really feel like this title connects anymore since my film is now reaching the global community. I need a title that describes everyone and paints a picture of the stitch community.

I have a few little ideas for a title, but I thought I'd put it out there; if you have a great name for this documentary, please email it to yarnbombing@hotmail.com and you will for sure be credited if I chose your title. Of course, there are a few suggestions already, so in the case that your title suggestion is the same as mine or another person- it's a first come first served process, as I'll credit the first person to suggest the name that is chosen.

Since this is a community project, it would be really great to have some input!

I have this urge to.... dance a little.

Ravelry at a PicKnit in Glasgow

Some filming in Glasgow's botanical gardens involved chatting to Ravelry creators Jessica and Casey. The park was filled with knitters, crochet lovers, and loads of CAKE! A cake was even baked for Jessica and Casey with the Ravelry logo! Either way, a gorgeous sunny day with some wonderful people. More info about Glasgow PicKnits can be found at http://glasgowpicknitters.posterous.com/