Crochet Wrapped Yarn Trees
We are lucky enough to have one of the nation’s best arboretum’s with in a short drive. Every year they do art installations and when I recently saw the start of this one I was blown away. I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished. It’s a part of their Nature Unframed exhibition where they made crochet wrapped yarn trees.
As someone who crochets; I cannot even imagine the amount of work it took to get this far, standing on a ladder, working around a tree branch. I know many of the patterns were pre-crocheted, but someone still had to get up there and attach them all together.
I love the color choice of the red, blue and yellow yarn. It’s so colorful this time of year! I love this idea for a late winter art installation. It’s the perfect time to fill the outside with color when it’s so drab outside!
The work is so fun and just adds so much interest to the trunks! I love the different sizes to the crocheted yarn circles. If you want to see more yarn trees, see how to DIY some for Christmas here.
You can see various spots where they’ve started on other trees as well in small sections.
It was kind of fun to randomly come across this kind of art.
And you’d see little pops of color around the park in various spots. It was fun for the kids to find them. I have to admit, I was the one who got excited when I spotted them first. I think after a while, they were tired of it… I’d excitedly yell, “Hey, there’s another!” and there would be eye-rolling going on behind me.
If you’re ever in Illinois, stop by and visit. It’s definitely a place to feed your soul! I loved this installation of crochet wrapped yarn trees!
Jen
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That is so awesome! How genius!
Thanks for the peek into this wonderfully creative exhibit!
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Ditto what Laura@52FLEA said! (I wonder how the crocheting does when covered with snow…)
Hi Jen, Do you think my family would understand if I start to crochet around some of my trees? That’s so awesome…and speaking of awesome your designs are just that! You are amazing, but I think I’ve told you that before. Happy Easter to you and your “bunnies” Love, Penny
Very, very interesting! How creative.
I caught myself smiling looking at the pictures.
total coolness indeed! i am going to have to go see this for sure!!
What a fabulous show this must be to see in person! Thanks for sharing it, in this incredible post.
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Very cool !! Where is this at ?? I am very familiar with your area.Even though I am out here it is interesting to know that this is something really cool to see.Have a bright day there.Thanks for sharing that…Chickie
this so way cool
Pattie
I love this-so much fun-see crochet IS cool!
Awesome! I love art like that – completely unexpected and a labor of love!
What a creative idea.I love how the artist has the “bulleyes” scattered among the trees. In Denver an artist beautified a chain link fence in the downtown area with crocheted flowers growing on it. Another really cool idea. Will we be seeing crocheted masterpieces on your trees in the near furture?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
i adore your ‘open heart’ and now you have inspired me to pick up my brushes! ann-marie
I had heard of this. I think they call it guerilla art, when people turn everyday objects in public space into impromptu art objects. I have not seen one in real life yet, but seeing those trees sure makes me hope I will run into something like this soon.
That is so cool….who in the world thinks of things like that!!! Hope you are keeping well! x0
Wow…really creative!
I just found your blog and love it! I will be looking at your older posts. I am following too.
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Ashlyn
Seriously. That is amazing.
This is so cool! Thanks for commenting on my blog, I am so glad I was able to jump over to yours, I’ve had a great time going through all the posts! Your house is amazing, I would have never guessed it to be a split level. You are so talented!