Yarnbombing

Get out your crochet hooks and knitting needles!

Part of the Fremont Creates celebration for April, 2026, is a Yarnbombing event, from April 1-30.  We look forward to the entire Fremont Community participating. 

What is Yarnbombing?

Yarnbombing is a colorful and playful form of street art that covers public objects – trees, benches, railings, etc with knitted or crocheted yarn pieces. Our goal is to create community yarnbombing, so each covered object is made up of multiple smaller crocheted or knitted squares, rectangles , circles, etc., attached to create a fun, colorful, and funky art display.

  • Who – We want EVERYONE to contribute to this community project - individual community members, knit/crochet clubs of all ages, faith-based groups, senior centers, scouts, and all others.

  • Why – Feature the creativity of Fremont residents and liven up our city.

  • When – Start now! We will be collecting art pieces March 15-24, 2026.  We plan to have the installation in place on April 1, 2026.  See specifications for Yarnbombing pieces below.

  • Where – Location is in the works.  We are planning for a prominent place in or near Downtown Fremont. 

Specifications

Materials - Purchase yarn at Michaels and Walmart or use leftovers from previous craft projects

  • Colorful acrylic or polyester yarn, suggested gauge  4 - medium weight

  • Suggested crochet hook size 5 mm, US H/8 – or use a hook size that works for your yarn and tension.

  • Suggested knitting needles size 5 mm, US 8 – or use a needle size that works for your yarn and tension.

Measurements – individual pieces will be combined, so each submitted piece should be no more than 18” by 18”. 

When your work is finished, please take a photo and post it on social media, with the hashtag #FremontYarnbomb. We’ll be posting details about drop-off lcoations soon.

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