Lets get it started

So it's now time to get started with our Big Breast knitting. Who's excited? I am!

To help us get creative, Jo is putting together free breast patterns which I will be spreading with love.

We will also set up a donation area for those of you who want to donate some cash to a breast cancer awareness charity.

STAY TUNED!!!!

I also have a blog dedicated to this project which I'll be writing most of The Big Breast related posts from so add me to your watch list:

http://thebigbreast.posterous.com/

Love Xxx

The Big Breast Blog

Considering this blog is mostly about the Yarnbombing documentary, I've decided to make a separate blog for THE BIG BREAST . There isn't much extra information as yet, it will take a little bit of time to get the word out- so tell all your friends about it, subscribe to it, and register your knit ups!

I'm really excited about this event. Documenting it is really important! Make sure you organise someone to film your event!

I've noticed there are loads of videos on youtube of people documenting their tags to share. I really love it. To think how much this movement has grown thanks to the internet... in fact it might not have even existed if it wasn't for the internet. I love internet. Oh my its 5:30pm and the day has slipped by... the internet has stolen my day! Oh the confusion.

Did I ever mention that I've crocheted a piece to Guerilla Knit and I'm too chicken? I might get somebody to film me do it one day. I've had it for a year now. Such a chicken I am.

OK PEOPLE. It's time, to Tit Knit

A global knit event is coming, you heard it here first.

What: The Big Breast

Huh? Be part of a group yarnbomb or an individual yarnbomb by tagging a knitted/crochet breast/s

Then what: Tell everyone about it, hang it up, Film it, document it, upload you footage onto dropbox, email me the link and I'll put it in the documentary!

Will you get more info soon? Yes!

When? Saturday October the 1st 2011, on International Breast Cancer awareness day

What to do now? It might seem too early to get cracking but believe me it's not! Get your creative juices flowing and get a yarnbomb team together to plan your mission. You need to decide what you want to knit -some of my ideas include:

*A knitted flag with 3D filled knitted breasts

*A large pair of stuffed breasts (could be one boobie bigger than the other)

*A flag with loads of different sized breasts- different colours, shapes, different nipple sizes

If you are an individual yarnbomber, think about small projects too!

Start thinking about where you want to tag your statement.

Remember, this project is totally your doing- but I want to know about it- and I want to document it. I can't be everywhere though. So I'd like you to please organise someone to film your tagging. It doesn't have to be professional filming- even a compact camera with a video recorder will do. Let's get it on film!

Register your group or individual participation by emailing me at yarnbombing@hotmail.com

-your guerilla 'name' (pseudo knit name)

-City and Country

-Location for knit tag -if known- you can update with me later

-knit tag idea

-whether or not you are looking for participants/helpers

I'll get a website up for us soon.

Let's get ready for The Big Breast

xxx

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.
x

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!!!

X

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/

wicked knit in SOHO, New York

My friend emailed me this photo yesterday. I wanted to share it because it's awesome.

P.S A new video clip coming online very soon! Watch this space.

I'm still here!

I've had a month off. What started as a weekend away for my birthday, ended up being a month of non stop fun and games. Oh well, I shall not feel too guilty!

So I'm currently planning away.

I'm planning a trip to the USA and Canada in September to do the rest of my filming before I start editing in the winter months.

Therefore, this is a shout out for all of my graffiti artists to send me an email now as I design my itinerary!!! Exciting stuff!

I might add that I'm also heading to Bangalore in October so if there are any Indian artists out there -get in touch!

Peace out

La Bastellerie in Berlin

As promised, here are the fun action photos taken whilst filming at the knit evening held at La Bastellerie.

Photography by Jovana Cetkovic

Berlin was a Blast!

Firstly, I went to the knit evening at La BasteLLerie where I was welcomed by a gorgeous group of knitters, crochet masters, and a variety of stitch artists. Had a wonderful time in Berlin with some fabulous knitter/crochet/yarn bomber locals! (Photos coming soon!)

Then on Saturday the 5th on June, I went to a knitting party like no other.

Organized by the girls of Stricken Bar who are actually the Berlin group of CFT, who are connected to the lovely Soléne from Paris interviewed earlier this month. Oryanne and Emmanuelle organised an event of knitting and crochet crafts which involved teaching, drinking, sun bathing, socialising and just having a great time. A perfect afternoon it was on the terasse of stricken bar. Knitters have to be the coolest people on earth. Once I completed my filming, I joined them with a cocktail and my newest crochet project until sunset, and ahhh what a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Berlin.

Definitely a memorable afternoon which put a smile to my face :)

Where to next....

Photography by Jovana Cetkovic

WHO'S YOUR GRANNY!?

DOES YOUR GRANNY KNIT?

I'm looking to interview traditional knitters. Your grandmother, your mother, your brother.

If you live in the United Kingdom, please contact me for an interview.

No need to be a yarn bomber (but if your granny is a yarn bomber, that is super cool)

No need to be as cute as this photo (she can't be real!)

Knitting/crochet skills essential!

Getting the UK BuZzzzzzZ!

Here I am, arrived in wonderful Scotland... but where are the knitters? I've heard about them, I've seen the pictures, I've read the hype, but where are they hiding? It's time to sneak out of your castles and put away your masks and contact me for a stitch of laughter!

(How corny is that?)

On a serious note, as serious as this topic can be, send me an email if you know someone or are someone who likes to stitch up public space. I'll travel anywhere and if you are elsewhere in the UK please contact me as I'm organising my route for the summer to come and film you.

Early June I'm travelling to Berlin, stay tuned!

Tempting the Evil in Paris

Ahh the wonderful knits of Soléne, a very talented knitter remain on the tree for such a short amount of time... it's such a shame...but another great day filming, in Paris!

Soléne is part of a group called the Collectif France Tricot. They are formed of knitters in Paris and Berlin...

Poor little Soléne had a bit of trouble knitting the higher end of the snake and the passers by were too afraid to assist. I guess they were worried about getting put in jail for knitting up a tree. I guess it's pretty illegal. Imagine a criminal record for knitting up a tree, it would be pretty difficult to get that job as a prime minister... dammit!

so I guess next up is a trip to Berlin! Hook me up :)