I just walked by the park on my way back from lunch. Definitely colorful and cool. Especially since it was pouring rain this morning.

Whoo hoo! I was so excited to see this today, thank you for featuring me! I'm such a long time reader so it's like a dream! <3

oh that looks very happy, nice idea!

How fun but being that I'm a tree hugger, does this have any negative affect on the trees? Just curious

@LyonStill - No, it shouldn't have any effect on the trees. The only effect it would have is on local wildlife who are curious, or maybe find it harder to grip the fabric as they go up the tree. I don't see it being an issue, just a nuisance.

I enjoy whimsy as much as the next gal, but this just strikes me as plain goofy.

This is pretty cool, haven't seen one on such a large scale before. I do wonder if this was knitted by hand, or on a knitting machine though...

I agree with JenniferJuniper, I love whimsy, but this is goofy. I don't understand it. They did this around the street lights and trees in a neighborhood near my home last year and it struck me as odd and pointless, like the trees and street lights were dressed in sweaters. I don't get it.

To those who find it goofy - your loss. Not everything in life has to make sense. Sometimes life is just about making you smile. These make me smile. Emily, I live in Seattle & I am really happy you shared this! Which part is it at?? I would love to go see them.

It looks like Anderson Park, it's in Redmond.

ugh

Looks fun.

Strikes me as a waste of yarn. . . . . .

We need a little odd and pointless in our lives, I think.

This is unexpected and cute! It might be a fun way to decorate a backyard for an outdoor party -- particularly one involving little kids.

Love it!

Not a fan, sorry. Although I like seeing yarn bombs on lamp posts, this takes away from the natural beauty of the trees.

LOVE! Why 'should' we ever grow up & be without colour & whimsy?

oooh, i've seen a bike like this in my neighborhood. i should take a picture! i see it about as pointless as "regular" graffitti...is that how you spell it?!

Hind is right, it's Anderson Park in Redmond, not Seattle. And it's really cool in person. I think the contrast between natural and handmade is really interesting and it gives each of the trees their own unique personality. Squirrels and other animals don't seem to have any problem running up and down the yarn covered trunks. If you're in the area, you should check it out, but soon, I think it's coming down in the next week or so. It's been up for probably a couple months.

If anyone is interested in seeing some more pictures, I have some on my blog.

This would be really cute and fun for an outdoor kids birthday party. I like it!

@Lyonstill - Knitted yarn can unravel in the stomach and intestines causing the intestine to rip if the yarn gets stretched at all, killing the poor animal.

The country town of Warwick in Queensland, Australia has a winter festival entitled "Jazz and Jumpers in July" each year. Apart from Jazz singers and bands, the streets come alive with all sorts of hand knitted coverings and attachments to their trees. Even the hardest of hearts gets a sense of joy or a good laugh out of the contributions. Even mine.

Beautiful, thoughtful, imaginative and inspiring. Life is goofy so why not embrace it, I would love to walk to through a forest where the trees have sweaters, its a waking dream.

I recently drove by this park while in Redmond and was curious about the origin. I was late to an appt. because I had to stop and walk around. It's definitely whimiscal and makes you feel good walking through the park. Love it!