Bruce the Moose, the plywood moose cutout in Wilson that was embellished as part of the Knitting Project, has been returned to his normal bare state. The knitted embellishments have been removed so Bruce can best perform his intended purpose of drawing to the attention of passing motorists that there are wildlife in the area, frequently either on the road or about to be on the road. …and there's more »
Project Locations
Link
The Knitting Project public information page is now available. It contains each work’s backstory, participants, location, maps, and more. I hope everyone will be able to get out to see each work.
Bruce and Isadora
Living Center elk blanket comes together
This week saw some good progress with the completion of pieces and installations. The audience response that’s been captured thus far is filled with surprise and lots of chuckling. …and there's more »
Up, up and away!
Chelcie’s Navajo moment – do you see it?
This past week two pieces where installed and some mighty weaving took place. We begin to see the fruits of our labor which started in mid September. There have been shrieks of joy and much laughter witnessing our “mini zeitgeist of yarn” come together. …and there's more »
Food, Fiber and Fillaborations!
Noon time planning with Lisa Ridgway and Chelcie Jonke (drawing by Lisa)
The last two weeks since our last formal meeting at the Center for the Arts have been filled with planning for installations. As I reviewed the photos I’ve taken seems as if this time also meant meeting in small groups to talk about details, enjoy the company of others sans needles and lot of figuring. …and there's more »
there’s magic in that there yarn!
the 4th graders complete their first knitted pieces and get silly with the possible uses for these works of art
A great week of yarn for all ages. The photos tell more than I could possibly say!
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Collaborative work on Sports Authority Elk and more…
Six 4th grade girls are collaborating with some folks at the Living Center on creating a look for the elk in the Sports Authority parking lot. Thursday, the students shared their ideas on what might be created to adorn the statue. …and there's more »
Great Balls of Yarn!
Well, Nick Wilson couldn’t stand it any more watching the elk across the way dressed for hunting season. Several days ago, Nick appeared sporting a bright orange vest, apparently inspired by his ungulate friend across the road. He looks dashing thanks to Jana’s artistry. …and there's more »
New Venue/New Faces
This week The Knitting Project moved to its second half location, the conference room at the Center for the Arts. We will meet there for the next month on Sundays October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 from 2-4pm. …and there's more »
Gathering Knitting Stitches!
evolving ideas are in the works!
The Tuesday gatherings at the Senior Center drew to a close this week with the first half of the knitting sessions. Folks from River Rock Assisted Living came, as well as some new faces.
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