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What is Yarn Bombing?

June 26, 2023 by Julie Leave a Comment

What is yarn bombing? Learn how to yarn bomb and see some fun yarn bombing ideas.

What is Yarn Bombing?

Yarn bombing is a type of street art that consists of colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn. It typically involves covering, wrapping, or decorating objects in pieces of knit or crochet. Yarn bombing is also sometimes called wool bombing, urban knitting, or graffiti knitting.

While yarn bombing can consist of large displays and pieces, my favorite is actually smaller yarn bombs. Most recently I yarn bombed my own mailbox (in the photo at the top.) I crocheted a large rectangular piece that went around the base and then crocheted the flower applique pieces and stitched them on top. Finally I wrapped it around my mailbox base and stitched the sides together. (This piece has been on my mailbox for over a year now and I still love it!) Keep reading for lots of other ideas.

Floral Yarn Bomb

‘Plant’ crochet flowers to create a floral yarn bomb. Free crochet flower pattern.

mothers day yarn bomb grandma herbs

Floral Yarn Bomb 2

This yarn bomb doesn’t require any knitting or crochet skills! All you need to do is turn yarn pom-poms into flowers for this easy yarn bomb.

grow yarn bomb

ASK Yarn Bomb

Create messages with your yarn bombs! ASK stands for Always Seek Knowledge.

Heart Yarn Bomb

Spread the love with this heart themed yarn bomb. Free crochet heart pattern.

heartsstitchedtogether yarn bomb

Shamrock Yarn Bomb

Lucky you! Grab the free crochet clover pattern for this yarn bomb.

lucky yarn bomb wishing you luck shamrocks

Fourth of July Yarn Bomb

I thought I’d brighten up a few spots downtown with some red, white, and blue patriotic crochet stars. Grab a free crochet star pattern.

patriotic crochet star yarn bomb stairs

Christmas Stars Yarn Bomb

Stars are also perfect for Christmas! Shine bright with this star themed yarn bomb.

christmas star yarn bomb

Which yarn bomb will you try first?

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