I don’t usually hit the same spot twice.  I’ve only done it once - and that was for a special occasion.  But I’ve heard from so many people since Star Bomb’s removal last month that it made me think… 

Star Bomb was up for almost 9 months, which is a really great run for a yarn bomb.  Over the past month, I’ve learned that Star Bomb had vocal fans who are very disappointed about it’s disappearance from their daily route.  So I decided my first yarn bomb of this year would be a repeat location of last year.

I hope that the fans of the previous Star Bomb are pleased with the sequel…

The Knitorious M.E.G. loves you, Richmond!

Last night my knit crew, K1-D2, and I went out for an end of the year ‘pom bomb.’

We hit Jefferson Park in Union Hill, which has a great view of downtown Richmond.

A nice way to end the year with my girls, me thinks!

The past 3 Christmases, my knit crew has done our version of Secret Santa which we call Knitty Kringle.  This year my name was picked by one of our relocated members and best knitters - my dear ‘Knit Practitioner’ down in St. Croix.

So what do I, a Knitorious mad bomber, get for Christmas?  St. Croix’s first yarn bombing (or at least, we think it’s the first)!

What an absolutely perfect gift for me - and one that other people get to enjoy, too!!!  Thanks so much, KP!

You can watch the video she made for me here.

Wishing a very Knitty Kringle to you all…and to all a good knit!

Here’s my holiday interview with RVA News.

Merry Knitmas to Richmond from The Knitorious M.E.G.

I just installed my latest yarn bomb along tomorrow’s holiday parade route to hopefully add to the festivities.  And besides, our downtown can always use some brightening.

This makes my 12th bomb of 2011 - and the completion of the resolution I made in January.

I do have a little more yarny holiday fun planned later this month with my knit crew, K1-D2…

What do I have in store for 2012?  I can’t say for sure yet if I’ll make another official resolution or not, but rest assured there will definitely be more yarn bombing in the New Year!

Richmond Magazine’s December issue features ‘50 Things to Love About Richmond’ - and yours truly is number 40.

November’s yarn bomb was installed last night - leaving just 1 month left to go for my 12 Bombs in 2011.

This month I chose Mayo Bridge, a historic bridge here in River City - and one of my favorites.

When I was almost finished taking pictures of it this morning, a guy rode up on his bike to ask if I was checking out the piece.  He said he really wished he knew who was doing it - that he’d seen a few other ones and really dug them.  He told me this piece was “relatively new” and I thought to myself yeah, like not even 12 hours!  I responded that I’d heard there was someone around town doing it but that no one knew who it really was.  The guy again said he wanted to know who it was because they inspired him to do a bit of a wrap on his bike and that he wished he could crochet a piece for the entire thing.  I asked if I could take a picture of it and he enthusiastically agreed.

Little did he know he was actually talking to the person that he wanted to.

Last night was Halloween and I went out amongst the goblins and ghouls to install October’s yarn bomb.

The people of Paradise Park in The Fan made a comment on my Facebook page a while back that they hoped I’d hit them sometime.  I never planned to - their park is well maintained and they had fun shapes and colors for the kids to enjoy.  It didn’t seem to need me.  Besides, I pick my own spots and don’t usually go for suggestions.

But I’ve recently heard that there is opposition to this park from some with a desire to tear down the cement structure (created in the 70’s) and convert the lot into a standard kind of courtyard.  So, I figured I’d tag Paradise Park to show my support for keeping the park fun and unusual.

Also, I thought that it might be a different sort of inspiration for the wee parkgoers. And a good ‘treat’ for them to get on Halloween.

Happy Halloween to the Paradise Park kids from The Knitorious M.E.G.!