Yarn-bombed tractor
17 September 12
I’ve been enthralled and inspired by the work of guerilla knitters ever since I saw exquisite yarn-bombing in Matakana, New Zealand. One of Kingaroy’s Tractor Tattoo sideshows that we visited on the weekend was a yarn-bombed tractor.
I’ve been privileged to meet some fantastic fibre artists recently and with their encouragement, I bought some wool and a crochet hook to begin something for our housebus. Seeing the variety of work on this yarn-bombed tractor has inspired me to start hooking my own creation together (once I can find the instruction book that is temporarily misplaced).
Alice the Yarn-Bombed Tractor is such a great example of local art in a quirky application. I hope Kingaroy keeps this tractor on display for future visitors to its town!
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1 · Erin · 18 September 2012, 00:52
This is fantastic! The most incredible piece of knitted art I’ve seen in a while. We call it “guerilla knitting” here. :)
2 · lovechocolatte · 18 September 2012, 00:57
Quirky AND cute – doesn’t get any better!
Loved the flowers too :)
3 · Lisa · 18 September 2012, 02:19
Love the yarn bombed tractor. Great.
I find crochet to be wonderful stress relief. I taught myself from YouTube videos (there are TONS) and websites. When I was pregnant with my last I was not able to do much activity so I spent a lot of time on the couch crocheting while the kids played around me. Every time we go into a thrift store or dollar store, the kids chose some yarn and I am crocheting it all together into a BIG crazy colourful (and kinda ugly…) afghan that will be their snuggle blanket. It’s fun as they are so much a part of the process.
4 · suzanne · 18 September 2012, 05:44
that’s fantastic!! i’m a knitting addict, and keep threatening to knit a straight jacket for my son.
5 · Typsy Gypsy · 18 September 2012, 07:02
Need to get back on that blanket project!
6 · G · 18 September 2012, 13:01
This is so awesome! I love it!
7 · Amanda Hunt · 18 September 2012, 18:44
I love yarn bombing. I love how it catches people’s attention and makes something so dull, interesting. I’ve seen examples of it when we were in Perth in some of the more artistic communities and have been tempted to do it myself! One day maybe.
Oh and welcome to the world of fibre! I love to knit and have tried crochet. I like to rebel and NOT use a pattern (not always a success). Its nice to keep your hands moving and be creative too.
Have you had a look at Ravelry.com, tons of great ideas and resources on there.
8 · Kate · 31 August 2013, 20:28
This tractor is making me so happy! I’m linking to this wonderful post on whipup.net
:)