[This is the first in a series of RVA Creator profiles. If you know someone who'd be great to feature, email rvacreates@gmail.com and we'll see what we can do.]
Who are you and what do you do?
Loveline - February 2012 (copyright Knitorious M.E.G., used with permission)
I am an incognito yarn bomber. [Ed: Yarn Bombing on Wikipedia.]
How long have you been in the Richmond area?
I lived here almost a decade before moving to NYC for 5 years. I returned to Richmond a few years ago.
Why is Richmond a good place for you to create/innovate?
Richmond is a quirky and conservative city which makes it fun for me to leave unexpected spots of whimsy around. I am a fan of both street art and Richmond, so yarn bombing is my way of adding to both those things.
Bon Bon Boom - April 2011 (copyright Knitorious M.E.G., used with permission)
What advice would you give others looking to get involved in what you do?
I have heard from many people — knitters and non-knitters alike — who tell me they wish that they could yarn bomb, too. I always encourage them to do it. If there is a location or object that you think would benefit from some yarny cheer, make it so. And if you don’t know how to knit but would like to, take a class! It’s not as difficult as you may think and it’s loads of fun.
What’s coming up for you that has you excited?
I put up one yarn bomb a month around Richmond, so I’m always looking forward to picking out the next spot and planning what to make for it. Keep an eye out — you never know where I’ll strike next!