Just as the last of the DIY Rainbow Crossings get washed away by the rain, a new wave of colour hits the streets of Tempe.
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| Union Street |
I can imagine they take some time to put together and then install. There seems to be about 3 – 7 days between each of these splashes of colour going up. It has been over a week now since the last one appeared, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed for another one popping up any day now.
On many street signs around our suburb we now have art installations made from knitted wool. Often referred to as Knit Bombing, Yarn Bombing or Guerilla Knitting, I have seen this form of colour installation many times around Newtown and Surry Hills over the years, but this is the first time it has reached Tempe.
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| Brooklyn Street |
As you can imagine, the locals are loving it. Again, we’re all getting out there with our phones taking pictures and posting them on Facebook. The first one appeared in Brooklyn Street, and when a photo of this was posted on Facebook we all asked the mystery Knit Bomber to adorn the poles in more of our streets with these fantastic colourful installations.
We were lucky that our street was next, followed by Stanley Street behind us, Edwin Street around the corner, and then Nicholson Street.
I’ve found a UK website for a knitting collective,
Knit the City. As yet there doesn’t seem to be an Australian equivalent, but there is this great Facebook page for Australian knitters and knitting fans:
YarnBombing Australia.
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| Stanley Street |
Most residents seem to be enjoying the splash of colour, and hopefully the knitting is allowed to stay on the poles indefinitely so the enjoyment can continue. If one day they do get taken down our photos will provide some happy memories.
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| Edwin Street |
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| Edwin Street |
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