Comments on: Decorating the City with Crochet

By: Red

Red — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:36:43 +0000

Hmm, there are some good points here.

I’ve yet to see anyone offended by crochet. In this particular instance I fall back on the old saying “easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.”

It’s environmentally harmless, easily removeable. If someone doesn’t like it, let ‘em tear it down. Would you ask permission before giving someone a gift? If they don’t like it that’s what gift receipts are for
Public art can be a gift to the world. It can also be an effective method of communication and I personally think these ladies are making a very gentle but assertive statement in softening the cityscape.

By: debbie

debbie — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:23:53 +0000

well that put a huge smile on my face and whilst being ‘graffetti’ its easier removed than the spray paints n posters… I thought it was different and quite funky they’ve got some guts doing it i’m a scardy cat hahahaha my crochet stays in my house lol haven’t even had guts to give it to others yet hahahaaha

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:57:00 +0000

You make some good points Virginia! I think many people would say yes, just because you give them the courtesy of asking first. But if they say no, I’m sure they’ll have a good reason for it.

By: Virginia Jolly

Virginia Jolly — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:53:27 +0000

To clarify–I wonder, if you asked businesses for permission to crochet things to decorate their storefronts, perhaps they might be more willing to allow it than not.

People do like to be asked.

By: Virginia Jolly

Virginia Jolly — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:49:36 +0000

Technically, it’s probably against the law. But it’s one of those things: who is going to enforce it? And picking up people for putting up crochet? Probably any cop would roll his or her eyes.

Maybe there’s the spice of doing something covert that is the lure to do it, but if you really wanted to plaster the town with crochet, I wonder how many store fronts might welcome a cosy around the bar handle to their In or Out door? For telephone poles and benches, probably need to talk to City Hall.

In my city–Louisville Kentucky–there is a city project to continue to spruce up the appearance of the town, called Operation: Brightside. They concentrate on landscaping in public places. If a bevy of needlecrafters approached the mayor with such a project, I do wonder if it might go over better than people suspect?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:53:18 +0000

I agree that donating your work would be more useful too!

By: Concerned

Concerned — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:45:03 +0000

I know that these ladies are having fun, but in this economic time, wouldn’t it be more useful to donate to those in need? there are many many wonderful charity groups and as one of these ladies said, she doesn’t have to have all these things laying around her house! Since the items will either be taken down or destroyed by weather, why not give to someone who could truly appreciate the warmth and help of items that they can use for a long time. I donate to a charity and the feeling is wonderful and very satisfying. Just think that this project is somewhat of a waste during these hard times.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:12:10 +0000

What interesting comments everyone! Thanks for sharing your ideas, it’s always fun reading about what others think

That would be a fun mask to crochet Mary!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:39:16 +0000

What fun – and whimsy. Can we get the pattern for the great crochet mask? Very fancy…

By: Shirl

Shirl — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:00:03 +0000

I think it is kind of neat but a little immature. Stop throwing away your crochet and crochet for charity. Crochet afghans for the homeless. Something other than wasting your time and money on something that could land you in jail.