On Saturday I went to our local farmers market to gaze at the beautiful produce, pick up a few fruits and veggies for the weekend and, of course, yarn bomb! Haha. Of course. Well, it was International Yarn Bombing Day! I felt like I had to do something. I stayed with the theme of the farmers market and left behind a sweet little strawberry on one of the railings nearby. It was actually really tough to walk away from this cute knit knowing that someone would probably take it down anyway. As much as I love yarn bombing, each time I do it, I come this close (picture me squinting and holding my hands this far apart. wait... ) to passing out! A couple of ladies walked by when I was sewing it on the railing, so naturally I hyperventilated, put my hand over the knit, and stared aimlessly into the parking lot. I might as well have been whistling non-chalantly too! Jeez. I need to work on my yarn bombing game face. Miraculously, I survived this yarn bomb without a long stare, finger point, or awkward comment in sight. I took a few pictures and left my strawberry behind for the neighborhood to enjoy while I enjoyed the bounty at the market...
...Some fresh strawberry inspiration for a...
There is nothing like a farmers market to really make it feel like summer! We picked out some heirloom tomatoes and peaches to take home. We wanted to buy some of the kalamata olive bread but unfortunately they were sold out! The Meyer lemon bread sounded intriguing...but they were sold out of that too! I might have to wake up a little earlier on a Saturday this summer so I can snag a loaf. ;)
Does your town have a farmers market this time of year? What are your favorite things to buy? Oh, and did you yarn bomb anything on Saturday too? I would love to see if you did!
Haha, I think if I ever saw a yarn bombing in progress, I'd give the person a hug and ask to take a picture! I've never actually seen anything yarn bombed in my area, but maybe someday... or maybe I'll just do it myself! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! You should definitely yarn bombing something in your town! :-D
DeleteYour yarn bomb was awesome. Did you see anymore around the market? I didn't see any in my area.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I didn't see any other yarn bombings that day. I'm sure there were some others out there though! :)
Deletethis post makes me hungry, but that strawberry yarn bombing is so awesome! loving the cute design.
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I haven't bombed anything outside or this weekend but in the past I've been to a yarn bombing evening at my local independent cinema (Cube Microplex, it's cute) and yarn bombed my own uplighter in my bedroom: http://52weeksof.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/domestic-yarn-bombing.html
ReplyDeleteBristol (UK) has a pretty decent share of yarn bombers. Last week the statue of Queen Victoria in the city centre got a lovely new cape.
Also, did you know it was Worldwide Knit In Public Day? http://www.wwkipday.com/
I've brought my crochet to a coffee shop to participate but one of my friends went a step further and sat in the city centre and offered free knitting lessons!
We have a farmers' market all year round in many towns. Bristol's main one is every Wednesday and is full of local cheese makers, bakers and such. There's a smaller one on the first Saturday of every month in my neightbourhood and although I've never bought anything from it it's lovely to wander through. Last time I was there there was a busker with an accordion playing music from Amelie!
Your yarn bomb is lovely!
DeleteThat is so cool how you offered knitting lessons! I hope you had fun with your students.
Your farmers market sounds great too! :)
So fun! I yarn bombed a few things for International Yarn Bombing Day - a stop sign pole and a couple of horns for a bull statue in my town. It was my first time yarn bombing so it seemed appropriate to go at night and wear black hoodies. I was so nervous - I can't imagine doing it at a farmer's market mid-day! But your little strawberry is so cute! I would never take it down.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I love the idea of yarn bombing the horns on a bull statue! I'm sure it looked great!
Deletelove strawberries!! even the knitted ones!!! ;-))))
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So cute :) I'm yet to yarn bomb and you inspire me to do it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful farmer's market! Up here in Idaho, we really only have greens this time of year. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeletethat farmer's market looks lovely! also, i love the yarn bomb. i was hoping to partake in the yarn bombing this year.. but the day got away from me. i plan on doing it anyways... this weekend. because it's better late than never ;) love the strawberry!
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I love the sweet little strawberry! SO CUTE! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI didn't yarn bomb anything because I just learned how to knit! Your strawberry is lovely! I wish I knew how to do that!
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Your yarn bombing inspired me to do one. I saw your weekend plans and realized that ALL the yarn bombing I've ever seen in person was just a regular ol' stockinette square or a bit of striping and I've never seen something as cool as a strawberry. So I experimented with a little intarsia myself and made a little pig. You can see him here: http://dontdroolonthewool.blogspot.com/2012/06/this-little-piggy-went-yarn-bombing.html
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Your yarn bomb is so cute!!
DeleteLove your strawberry yarn bomb!!! I yarn bombed the fence in from of my home. After 13 years I will be moving and felt the need to leave my mark. Will be posting soon on my blog.
ReplyDeleteThat is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI don't really understand yarn bombing. I've only heard a couple of references about it so I'm not sure what it is.
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Love your farmers' market contribution to Yarn Bombing Day Check out my bomb at http://imknittingnow.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI've only recently discovered your blog. I love this post and your yearn bombing. I must do some myself one day. Cx
ReplyDeleteMeredith, you totally inspire me to go out and do this myself. I've been kinda shy about it, but I think I might give it a try after seeing your several attempts. Do you ever go back and see if it's still there? I think the most heart-breaking part would be to see it ripped down. Maybe that's the fun of yarn bombing, though? The risk? :) Anyways, thanks for the inspiration, and as always, thanks for your honesty in your writing.
ReplyDeleteOur local Knit & Natter group yarnbombed a bus shelter (photos on my blog). I love your strawberry and empathise with your embarassment while installing it. I'm not sure that doing it at night or early morning makes it any less suspicious.
ReplyDeleteOMG so cute, wish i had the guts, lol! You should make a post on how to knit that adorable strawberry *nudge. nudge*. I would love you even more than i already do :)
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Your yarn bombing is so adorable! I definitely want to yarn bomb something someday...maybe I'll practice on the railing of the staircase in my room first, to perfect some subtle moves. :) My family sells at our local farmers' market (all natural pastured poultry, eggs, lamb), so I'm there every week. I really love the whole atmosphere of it! :)
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Infinite Cuteness, Meredith!
ReplyDeleteTasia
so cute!
ReplyDeleteyummm! farmer's markets always makes food look 10x better! :)
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What fun! Such a sweet strawberry, and lovin' the yarn bombing. Great photos of your farmer's market. Enjoy your day! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteLove that strawberry! I saw it on Twitter and fell in love!
ReplyDeleteI know this is odd probably but I'd quite like to see the back of similar as I've read something about twisting the strands of wool so you don't get long 'floats'. I've never tried multi-coloured patterns in knitting or crochet.
Farmers markets are very popular here in England, they sell some amazing produce including cheese, meat, fruit, vegeatables and preserves.
I visited the farmer's market in Boston, USA not Lincolnshire(!), last autumn and bought plums, tomatoes and cherries. Yum yum.
OMG you had me in total stitches at your description of your 'good girl self' nervously yarn bombing!!! I have seen yarn bombs before but never knew the name for it - love it! Our local supermarket in the UK has just started selling Heirloom tomatoes - one word d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s, I can't get enough of them and am sorely disappointed if they have ever sold out - so much so that I haven't told any of my friends about my discovery so I don't have to share them!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog! I'll keep watching... and your tutorials are very nice.
ReplyDeleteUm, I need that for my bike! Eek! PLease e-mail me if you have these available in your shop! salvagedstrawberrympls@gmail.com! Love!
ReplyDeleteYarn bombing, so cute! I'd definitely have to steal your strawberry if I saw it sitting around my farmer's market. I'm not a knitter, but I crochet, so maybe I can crochet a strawberry and do a little yarn bombing of my own .... muahahahahah (aka evil laugh) :)
ReplyDeleteI love that line!..."your yarn bombing game face". That's too cute!
ReplyDeleteYarn bombing something is on my list of things to do this year, so I guess I better start practicing my yarn bombing game face in case any awkward onlookers choose to stare me down. :]
This so made me smile! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the yarn bomb, so sweet! Every week we visit our farmer's market and buy a loaf of bread (asiago cheese or cheddar garlic) and there is an order of french nuns who bake pastries for charity from whom we always buy delicious european chocolate pastries and lemon tart pastries!
ReplyDeleteThis yarn piece is so cute! I wonder if you might share how you did it? I'd love to yarn bomb my bike in strawberries!
ReplyDeleteI love you little knitted strawberry... Where did you find the pattern for it, am not a very good knitter, but would love to try... Am more of a crochet girl myself.
ReplyDeleteTotally adore your blog.
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