Lacey Jane Roberts Masters the Art of Guerilla Knitting

Lacey Jane Roberts is not one to color within the lines.  Her studio practice of large scale, site-specific knitted instillations pushes the boundaries of traditional art.
Lacey Jane’s instillations, which occasionally consist of guerilla actions, showcase her skillful fiber work of knitting, twining, Peruvian wrapping, vacuum forming, latex, knotless netting, multiple harness floor loom and loom [...]

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Around the Yarniverse: Links for Fiber Artists

The weather is turning cooler, the holidays are approaching, and the month of September will soon be behind us.  This only signals one thing-Fall is approaching!
In the spirit of Fall, I have started to knit a pumpkin dishcloth.
Enter a make it with wool contest! 
Recycled cotton: A new and upcoming trend.  
Fall craft ideas for the [...]

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Some Fiber Artists Knit For Peace

For some, the initiative to knit is not to make a scarf, or a sweater, or an afghan blanket.  Some fiber artists believe the act of knitting should be utilized as a representation of peace, social justice, and a movement to stop war.
CODEPINK, a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement, emerged out of the [...]

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