Knitta Please, also known as simply Knitta, is the group of artists who began the "knit graffiti" movement in Houston, Texas in 2005. They are known for wrapping public architecture—e.g. lampposts, parking meters, telephone poles, and signage—with knitted or crocheted material, a process known as "knit graffiti", "yarn storming" or "yarnbombing".[1] The mission is to make street art "a little more warm and fuzzy."[2]
Knitta grew to eleven members by the end of 2007, but eventually dwindled down to its founder, Magda Sayeg, who continues to travel and knit graffiti. Internationally, as many as a dozen groups have followed Knitta's lead. Sayeg and the group have shown their art across the United States and around the world.
- ^ Harper, Marques (April 20, 2010). "Artist adds color to city's fabric". Austin Statesman. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ^ "Houston, Texas Cries Out 'Knitta Please'". Wireless Flash News. January 6, 2006. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2007.