Knitteapolis

Welcome to Knitteapolis. Adding colorful soft streetart to Minneapolis one yarnbomb at a time. For more info/requests: [email protected]

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Fezzik: Why do you wear a mask? Were you burned by acid, or something like that? Westley: Oh no. It’s just they’re terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future. - The Princess Bride ❣️I have (temporarily) switched from covering objects with yarn to covering people with masks! We live in a very strange world right now and I believe that currently I can do more by making masks than making yarnbombs so I taught myself how to sew and have made over 80 masks so far! I have really enjoyed learning how to use my sewing machine and am already dreaming up ways to incorporating my sewing machine into future yarnbombing projects. Until then though, I’ll be busting out funky and fun masks for friends and fam. 💗 #spreadlovenotgerms (love that hashtag🤗) #instamasks #masksforall #sharelovenotcoronavirus #knitteapolis #fiberartist #covid19 #supportyourcommunity #mncommunity #thisismymn (at Saint Louis Park, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAi8AvinaHk/?igshid=10ptirzquvzcb

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🌟My current #WIP glows under black light and I couldn’t be happier about it! 🔮 🎆 #pleasantsurprise #reallifemagic #blacklight #itsthelittlethingsinlife #knitteapolis #knittersofinstagram #cosmiclove #blacklightart #allyouknitislove #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #neonpink #trippyhippie https://www.instagram.com/p/B9A8uyjH-is/?igshid=f3kttkbp0pr9

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“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” - Jane Austen ❤️ Whether you’re happily single or in a loving relationship, I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! ❤️ #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #curlingandpurling @mplsdid @mplsdowntown #loveisallaroundus #happyvalentinesday #yarnbombing #yarnbombs #raok #guerrillaart #mplsmn #mnart #spreadthelove #exploremn #thisismymn #capturempls #youareloved (at Gaviidae Common) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8kSeDbnxlB/?igshid=1ml1scls9k8ic

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“Who can turn the world on with her smile?” 🌼Mary Tyler Moore!💕 I’ve always wanted to yarnbomb Mary and thanks to @mplsdid, I finally got the chance! #knitteapolis #mplsdid #marytylermoore #marytylermooreshow #dreamscometrue #yougogirl #whocanturntheworldonwithhersmile #yarnbombing #mpls #mplsartist #downtownminneapolis @mplsdowntown #exploremn #capturemn #explorempls #capturempls #thisismymn #bronzestatue #fiberart #mnart #yarnbomb #nicolletmall (at Mary Tyler Moore Statue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_uVreH4Py/?igshid=doam386vebv6

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💫🧵Guess who & what is getting yarnbombed! 🧶✨ Come join me tomorrow (and every Thursday through Feb 20th) from 4pm-6pm #OnNicollet between 6th & 7th in downtown Minneapolis. Learn all about the sport curling, contribute to the funky Nicollet Yarnbomb, or carve a design out of cuttlebone and watch it poured into piping hot bronze right in front of you! ✨It’s all free fun brought to you by the fabulous folks at @mplsdid. Hope to see you soon! #knitteapolis#guerrillaart #yarnbomb #minneapolis #ilovemn #yarnbombing #mplsmn #thisismymn #crochetallday #raok #marytylermoore #downtownmpls #mnfun #minnesnowta #mnart #exploremn #capturemn #guerrillaknitting ##thisismymn #yarnbombs #yarnbomber #crochetallday #fiberart #mnart #mnartist #mplsDID #curling #bronze #randomactofkindness #mncommunity (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B77UFOkFY-D/?igshid=1ecjes63kgow4

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Hello there! I’ve been gone for quite awhile but I’m happy to say I’m back! Here’s the abridged version of where I’ve been. My mama had major spine surgery on October 1st. She’d been in horrible pain for over a year and the doctors discovered that she urgently needed surgery. This 1st surgery required 3 surgeons, lasted over 8 hours, but was a success! Mama is not only sitting, standing, and walking again (none of which were a given or had great probability) but she now is walking without a walker! The healing process is long and painful but we’re grateful it was a success and that her pain is greatly reduced. Originally mom’s surgery was scheduled for November but due to rapidly increasing pain, they pushed her surgery up a month. Though grateful, the earlier date did throw a wrench into mom’s plans. Sue is a well known professional theatrical lighting designer and already had shows booked that now landed squarely in surgery/recovery. You may not know this, but I also work in theatrical lighting and have worked w/ my mom since 2003. To make the new date work, Sue pre-designed all her shows and brought me in to install & program her design + train in her technicians while she was in recovery. This was all figured out during @junkbonanza. As soon as I finished JB, I went straight into mama care & lighting land. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to post and explain all this then but as those who’ve gone through similar situations can attest, it was so busy and I just didn’t have the emotional energy to deal w/ anything that wasn’t family. I shared photos of my time away so I could show you a glimpse of what I worked on while I was gone! They show where I’ve been, some shows I worked on, and the wonderful people I worked with. It was hard to step away from Knitteapolis but I knew you’d all understand, mama needed me and family comes first. ❤️ Thank you to all who sent messages and emails while I was away. Your love and concern meant the world to me. Now I’m back and ready to get my yarn on! I’m already working on a new yarnbomb w/ @mplsdid & I’ll give you all the juicy deets in my next post. Thank you again for the love & patience! Much love, Knitteapolis (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B72bctLnkYO/?igshid=1ovklp3q3mbck

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🐎 I am absolutely brimming with unbridled enthusiasm! Only 19 days until it’s time to hoof it on over to @canterburypark and stirrup some trouble at @junkbonanza. 🤠🍁 This cowgirl will be doing a FREE 30 minute yarnbombing demonstration twice a day all three days of Junk Bonanza. I’ll teach you all I know about yarnbombing while covering a fabulous vintage chair in Master Knits yarn. 🧶🧵 I’ll do my best to rein in the pony puns during the demo but hay, I make no promises. You never know when you’ll get hit with a great joke spur of the moment. 🏇 ✨Junk Bonanza runs Sept 26th - 28th at Canterbury Park in Shakopee MN!✨ #justhorsingaround #dontbeaneighsayer #ponypuns #junkbonanza #knitteapolis #canterburypark #yarnbombing (at Canterbury Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HsHyUnzbt/?igshid=hrgb992zpqsd

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It’s time to turn in your #HatNotHate hats! If you haven’t turned yours in yet, don’t fret, @knitcrochetstores will send your hat in for you! Stop by their @mallofamerica store today and place your lovely hat in the basket by the cash register. 💙 #lionbrandyarn #allyouknitislove #worldknitandcrochetday #spreadlove #raok #randomactofkindness #antibullying #knitandcrochetstores #goodvibes #crochetkindness https://www.instagram.com/p/B13u5lUHaHs/?igshid=1ve2wt82sillf

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Things you only hear at the fair: “Miss, you’re going to want to move that cow we’ve got a tractor coming.” 🐄 #thegreatmnknittogether #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #mnstatefair #mnstatefair2019 #crochetallday #crochetmn #knitwitadventure #exploremn #capturemn #yarnbombs #thegreatmngettogether #yarnbombed #yarnbomber #fiberart #smilesformiles #stegasaurus (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xUpdCHb8P/?igshid=hg4hrpt79ykz

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11 sweet Knit Wits shall be hidden around the The Great MN Get Together today! Tuesday’s fiber friends were found freaky fast but I’ll still post the locations in my stories throughout the day as soon as they’re placed for those who wish to find them. 👍 Happy hunting and have a wonderful day! 💗 #becausefun #raok #knitwitadventure #randomactofkindness #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #yarnbombing #yarnstorm #yarnbombs #guerrillaart #smilesformiles #mnstatefair #exploremn #capturemn #thegreatmnknittogether #thegreatmngettogether #mnstatefair2019 #thisismymn #spreadlove #knittersgonnaknit #crochetallday #knitwit #knitwits #yarnpunk (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wO7fDHkM-/?igshid=1iie4gcdy6ilk

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❣️ It’s State Fair time!! ❣️ Have you gone to the Great Minnesota Get Together this year? Let me know your favorites eats and places! #thegreatmnknittogether #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #stopinthenameoflove @mnstatefair #crochetallday #thegreatmngettogether #mnstatefair #statefairpeople #mnart #exploremn #capturemn #mnstatefairpeople #thisismymn #yarnbombs #yarnbombing (at Minnesota State Fair) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1jww2pn_TX/?igshid=3rxbqr0462f0

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✨ I’ve been asked to give away TWO early bird tickets for Junk Bonanza this fall! 🍁 Early Bird tickets are good for entrance two hours early on opening day (Thursday the 26th) for first crack at shopping before general admission. They’re also good for RE-ADMISSION Friday and Saturday at the regular time, after vendors have restocked! 🌼🐎🌼 To enter: 1. Like @junkbonanza 2. Leave a comment tagging THREE FRIENDS 3. Share the event page, https://www.facebook.com/events/271898750381110/ I’ll pick the winner via random number generator Monday! 👍Want to guarantee you'll be an Early Bird? Purchase your tickets online now at http://junkbonanza.com/shop Look forward to seeing you all September 26th-28th at Junk Bonanza! 🧶 Photo repost @junkbonanza ・・・ The yarnbomber known as Knitteapolis Yarnbomber is is headed to #JunkBonanza to demonstrate knitting with recycled fibers and tips on yarnbombing your own community! Enjoy one of her free sessions twice daily SEPT 26-28 -- and don't miss the life-size photo op in her booth for snapping selfies! #knitteapolis #junkbonanza #canterburypark #yarnbomb #yarnbombing #giveaway #exploremn #capturemn #thisismymn #mnartist #yarnbombs #yarnbomb https://www.instagram.com/p/B1e-xPInJ9j/?igshid=qzc1wabk42b7

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“Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side...” 🌞🌼 #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #keeponthesunnyside #mplsart #yarnbombing #yarnbombs #yarnbomber #crochetallday #raok #guerrillaart #guerrillakindness #streetart #sunshineyday #sunshinestateofmind #happyhooker #crochetart #exploremn #capturempls #thisismymn #minnstagram #mncommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bn3I7HKs3/?igshid=ch95u35fc8nb

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✨Sound on for details✨ Hello! My name is Quinn and I am Knitteapolis the yarnbomber. I began yarnbombing back in 2014 and have installed over 2000 yarnbombs since then. You might recognize some of the yarnbombs in the video and some of you might recall the life-size horse statue I yarnbombed for @junkbonanza last spring. 🐎 I’m excited to say I’m coming back to Junk Bonanza this fall and this time I’m going to have my own yarnbombed booth! I’ll be selling my fiber art and doing a FREE yarnbombing demonstration twice a day for all three days. 🧶 As part of the demonstration I’ll be yarnbombing a vintage chair in fantastic Master Knits yarn. I’ll teach you everything I know about yarnbombing including useful tips I’ve picked up through the years. Yarnbombing is a guerrilla art and a random act of kindness. It’s sole purpose is to make people smile and bring warm fuzzy feelings into the world. The best part about the demonstration is that when we’re done you’ll have all the information you need to cover your own neighborhood in beautiful fiber art. Junk Bonanza is September 26th-28th. If you have any questions check out Junkbonanza.com or you can always email me at [email protected] I look forward to seeing you this fall! 🍁🧶 Much love, Quinn/Knitteapolis (at Canterbury Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1U9-wzna6N/?igshid=7klbfwp8yr6j

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🌴 A lovely moment of quiet and calm. 🌴 Justin and I recently got back from an unscheduled trip to New Port Richey Florida. J’s mom called us saying that his Grandma had a bad fall getting out of bed that resulted in a broken vertebrae and a swollen knee the size of a grapefruit. We immediately got our MN obligations covered and two days later were on a plane headed to FL. It was a super intense week and every emotion felt but I’m relieved to say that his Grandma is healing and doing much better. ❤️ It was stressful but we did get some good family time which was great. We ate dinner together every night and went swimming in the pool. We even snorkeled in the ocean and saw sting rays and giant crabs. 🌊 I hid a couple Knit Wits thus checking another state off the yarnbombing bucket list as well. ❤️ Life’s been bonkers but the yarnbomb adventures have continued! I have some exciting news to share in my next post regarding Junk Bonanza this fall! ✨🧶✨ #knitteapolis #yarnbomb #crochet #knitwitadventure #yarnbombing #yarnbombs #knitting #florida #newportrichey #crochetallday #familytime #knittersofinstagram #happyhooker #junkbonanza #yarnbomber #yarnstorm #crochetersofinstagram #crochetbythepool #summervibes #newportricheyfl #pooltime (at New Port Richey, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KLSdNnM88/?igshid=1axw2o8spkxlh

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“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” -John Muir 🌿 #yarnbus #knitteapolis #yarnbombing #metrotransit #raok #guerrillaknitting #yarnbomb #forest #crochetallday #knittersgonnaknit #fiberart #metrotransitmn #fiberartist #knittersofig #happyhooker #yarnbombs #yarnbomber #capturemn #exploremn https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0w_4BFLcr/?igshid=106r324t7zjbu

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The Knit Wits are released! Here’s the first batch. Remember, if you find one, post a photo to social media w/ the hashtag #KnitWitAdventure so people can see who has been found and who has yet to be discovered! Tag me and I’ll share your photo! 💗🧶 #Hints: 1. “This is the answer! It says here that a bolt of lightning is going to strike the clock tower at precisely 10:04 PM next Saturday Night! If we could somehow... harness this lightning; channel it into the Flux Capacitor, it just might work!” 🧶 2. ”Mamma Mia, here I go again...” 🌎 3. “Don’t be a trash can’t, be a trash CAN!” #knitteapolis #knitwits #raok #exploremn #geocaching #yarnbomb #yarnbombing #thisismymn (at Chanhassen, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgKW-cHsEJ/?igshid=1bvsyftgza7s2