[NFB-Krafters-Korner] YarnBuzz, Issue 23: Crafting Community

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Image: Sean Teuma
Right On, Man
A man walks into a bar and… pulls out his knitting needles. No joke, there is an exclusively men’s knitting circle at a pub in Australia as part of the Jumpers and Jazz festival, and the host venue’s manager can’t stop raving about its benefits.
Image: dezeen
Top Spot
Have a perfect spot for knitting? A Danish design brand, Menu, has reissued a mid-century modern classic, the knitting chair, designed to be as beautiful as it is utilitarian, with cut-outs for weary knitters to rest their arms between rows.
Image: wbur.org
Crochet To Save The Ocean
Activism isn’t new to needle crafters, but one crocheter has taken huge strides to make a point. Artist Michelle Lougee has used thousands of plastic bags to crochet life-size marine animals as part of a project to raise awareness about the volume of plastic debris in our oceans.
Image: Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde
Urban Crochet
Iranian artist Nargess Hashemi has reimagined urban spaces with her installation, “I will build a tall city interconnected by cul-de-sacs,” currently on display in Dubai. The futuristic take on urban planning features expansive crochet structures serving as colorful but soft interiors within the larger exhibit.
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