The Knitty Gritty Committee: Back in the Beat

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Back in the Beat

Hey kids,

We've been under the internets for quite some bit, but don't fret - we're still kickin' it every Tuesday.

Our meetings are open to absolutely everyone, no matter the skill (or lack of) level. Don't have yarn/hooks/needles? Thanks to the lovely donors of this city we have plenty to go around.

Wanna be a part of something? Shoot us an email for more details on when/where/what we do.
knittygrittycommittee@gmail.com

And yes, we do have access to kittens.

1 comment:

vivi de la laineAugust 31, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Yeah, the lack of kitties is what is keeping me away. Miss you guys!!!!
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Mission Statement

The Knitty Gritty Committee is the one and only Hartford yarn bombing chapter. Our influences came from Houston's Knitta, and they deserve credit for the concept.

Yarn bombing is a type of street art which employs colorful displays of hand-made textiles placed in an urban landscape. Like most graffiti, yarn bombing isn't about destruction, but bringing art, personality and beauty to sterile environments. This opportunity allows us to make a statement against hard, cold, masculine culture by taking a widely-viewed warm and cozy feminine past-time to the streets. Perhaps we'll even bring some "mother" nature to Hartford.

Our targets include many objects in need of sweaters: trees, lamp posts, fire hydrants, fences, benches, monuments, statues, railings, and other urban objects.

All are welcome - male/female, crocheter/knitter.
Even if you don't know how to knit, all you need is a willingness to learn. We also appreciate scrap yarn donations for those unable to participate in the stitching process.

For those worried about the loss or damage of a finely knit product - don't fret. Think of it as a public service or arts donation. Odds are you'll make someone's day!

knittygrittycommittee@gmail.com