A form of activism, typically incorporating elements of anti-capitalism, environmentalism solidarity or 3rd wave feminism, typically referred to as “domestic arts”.

“Knitting circles are sometimes scoffed at as frivolous ‘gossiping circles’ when really, these circles are powerful gatherings”.

Knitting and handicrafts have a long history in protesting, but the pussycat project has been particularly important.

REVOLUTION AND YARN

• In Canada, theres the revolutionary knitting circle, which first made headlines for their project at 2002 G8 Summit
• Australia has the knitting Nannas who protest about environmental issues by holding “knit ins”.
• “Wool against weapons” in the UK knitted a 7 mile long pink “peace scarf” – a year later they repurposed it to thousands of blankets for those in need in war zones and developing nations.
• “Yarn Bombing” reclaims urban spaces by re covering everyday items in brightly coloured knits