On deciding to work with groups of knitters we put a call out online
for people interested in Guerilla knitting in the city of Dublin. We
were invited to join a group called Tarts and Textiles who meet every
week in a pub around the Christchurch area. Through discussion and
brainstorming we collaborated on a project which aimed to engage and
criticise urban spaces in dublin. The location of Wolfe Tone Park was
chosen after a group discussion on graveyards within the city. The
project was realised through the action of yarn bombing the graveyard
with grave cosy's and flowers under the cover of night.
The Tenters Ladies Club
We approached a knitting group who meet in Donore Ave Community Centre
through VISTA to see if they would like to do a project with us. As
our time there unfolded the work became concerned with our experience
in these classes. From lessons on how to knit to patterns, and helpful
tips they shared their knowledge and life experiences with us. Through
this enriching interaction we came to the conclusion to share this
with an outside audience. Instructional video pieces on how to knit
and crochet placed alongside knitting needles, crochet needles and
wool help replicate our experience.
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