Apparently, the "Yarnbombers" hit Denver last weekend. Two women (who kept their identities hidden while being interviewed on the news), crocheted items and placed them on light posts, mail boxes, trees, railings, and other places around the city. The Crochet Graffiti movement originally started at Portland, Oregon. The purpose of this activity is three-fold: 1) add a little art to the environment, 2) leave the item for use by the less fortunate, and/or 3) just for fun. Fun or not, police want to put a stop to crochet graffiti, and are actively looking for the two women responsible. Under the law, the activity is considered to be "tagging, littering, and trespassing."

I think it's interesting and admirable to want to dress up the world around you with a little random art. Take a look at some of the beautiful pieces captured at Ladies Fancy Work Society and The Swelle Life.

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"Graffiti that is defiant and... dainty"

and Crocheted graffiti images.

—Tristan