Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Lawrence Public Library Read Along 2015 and Yarn Bomb


The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
I think I first read this book when I was in my early 20s.  If you've never read it, it's worth checking out.  Haha!  Literally and figuratively!



Participate in our yarn bombing project for Read Across Lawrence 2015! We'll be decorating the trees surrounding the library in red yarn to relate to themes of this year's book, "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. You can also participate by yarn bombing trees in your own yard! Free yarn is available to pick up at the library on a first come, first serve basis, made possible by our friends at Yarn Barn of Kansas

All the details found here: http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2015/01/yarn-bombing-installation-and-directions/http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2015/01/yarn-bombing-installation-and-directions/

I had been following the facebook group for Knit Lawrence and happened to see that they were coordinating a yarn bomb for the library and I was thrilled!  I've always wanted to be part of a yarn bombing!!
I'm making eyes that will hang from 4 or 5 trees in the garden by the Young Adult entrance.

I signed up for a tree to bomb with red yarn.  Still trying to get an inspiration for what to do with the tree.  I'm Tree #1 on Kentucky street.
I need my piece to be 5 feet tall and 7 inches around.

If you've read the book, hopefully you'll recognize what this next photo represents.  
They're supposed to look like scrabble tiles...

These are flowers that will be stuck down into the grass near the entrance.

Knit Lawrence has met to make Yarn Bomb plans for the past couple of weeks.  





 Thank you, Yarn Barn!!

Isn't this piece gorgeous?!?  It's a knitted component by a woman in Knit Lawrence.  


If you're interested in participating, contact the library or contact me and I'll get you in touch with someone there.  Installation is Sunday, January 25 at noon.  It will be on display through the month of February.



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