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Oct
21

Guest Blogger – “Knitster”

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"Knitster"

 

At Adesso we love a gal that is a bit of a rule breaker! That is why we so adore… uh err… Knitster. By day the lovely “Knitster” seems so innocent as she rides around Santa Barbara on her beach cruiser. The only clue to her dark side is the colorful hand knit yarns that adorn her bike.  By night she is stealthly, hitting the streets of Santa Barbara in the cloak of darkness looking for the next place to tag. That’s right, tag! She is unapologetically spreading a little whimsy through her knitting all over town! Recently her random acts of knitting have gotten the attention of the Santa Barbara News Press and the Open Space blog.
While we couldn’t convince her to reveal her identity, she has given us a few more clues about what makes this guerilla knitter tick!
Why guerilla knitting?
Why not! The juxtaposition of cold & urban to warm & handmade is unexpected and makes you smile.  It also shows that knitting/handwork is not just for hats & scarves.
New and improved

Oh George, you always were an individual!

 

If you could knit anything without concern of time or money what would be it?
Oh, there are so many things….. I’d love to cover something big like an old VW bus, vintage trailer, trees, monuments, etc. There is inspiration all around.  Really, the possibilities are endless.

Location: Santa Barbara
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Style icon: Good question…. I guess anyone who’s confident & creative with their style. I have to say, Sam from Adesso has pretty great style.
Doppelganger: I have been told I look a little like Jennifer Love Hewitt & Winona Ryder.
Dream Destination: Everywhere.  I’m part gypsy & suffer from wanderlust.
Most Treasured Possession: Knitting needles, just kidding. Probably my passport.
How would you describe your style in 5 words or less: Personal Style – bohemian, artsy, yogi.  Home – modern, global, whimsical.
Pet: Henry, my extremely handsome beagle.

Favorites

3 Things you have knitted: Flagpole, bike, doorknob.

 

Knitster stealthly tagging on the streets of Santa Barbara

 

Magazine and/or Blog: Sunset Magazine, it always has the best seasonal recipes & west coast travel ideas.

Adesso Piece: I have so many favorites! I am a big fan of the signature Adesso bracelets, they are so fun to stack & layer. I don’t think you can have enough!  I’m loving signature #15 right now.

Quote: “Let the beauty you love be what you do. There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.” – Rumi

Color: I am really inspired by the colors of the places I travel.  Pinks, reds, oranges, golds, greens, turquoises, earth tones, I love color.

Scent: To wear, patchouli; to burn, Nag Champa.

Designer and or artist: Fiber artist Magda Sayeg & her super cool knit gang, ‘Knitta Please.’

 

Fiber artist Magda Sayeg's amazing "Knitta" creations

 

Piece of clothing: Do shoes count? If so, my clogs.  I have had them for almost 15 years.  They are so comfortable and look cute with everything.

Locale: Big Sur, CA

Museum and/or Gallery: The Mingei International Craft Museum in San Diego. If you haven’t been, go! It has everything from textiles to jewelry to pottery to furniture from craftsman/artisans around the world. Amazing.

 

The Mingei International Craft Museum in San Diego

 

Etsy shop: All of it. I love all things handmade.

Pinster: My friend Lynne, she has great style & always pins the best stuff. I have to stop myself from ‘liking’ everything!  I’m slightly obsessed with Pinterest.

Season: Autumn – I love the change in weather, scarves, sweaters, boots, holiday craft projects, butternut squash pasta & canning the summer’s harvest.

Questions

If you could have one super power what would it be?
It’s between teleportation (for obvious travel reasons) & invisibility. I LOVE to people watch, but sometimes I forget people can see me staring at them (in the most non-creepy way, of course). 

Which accessory do you never leave home without?
My large woven African bag full of smaller accessories, including my Klean Kanteen & a knitting project.

What knitting or fiber arts project would you recommend to a beginner that wanted to create something before the holidays?
A scarf or fingerless gloves are always good beginner projects and perfect for this time of year.

What quality do you most admire about a person?
Openness & warmth

What was the best advice you were ever given?
“Make space for what you love.”

What 5 places are a must visit in your hood + why?
1. Backyard Bowls – Yummiest acai bowls around (my recommendation, the Island bowl).
2. Santa Barbara Yoga Center, Yoga Soup, Yasa Yoga, Power of Your  Om Yoga – There’s so much good yoga in this town! It’s not to be missed.
3. Tap – Best Thai food in SB.
4. Spiritland Bistro – Best for fresh, local, organic yumminess.
5. Hammond’s Beach, Montecito

 

Hammond's Beach, Montecito

 

This or That

Silver or Gold: Gold
Morning or Night: Midday
LA or NY: LA, but I’m a Santa Barbara girl
Heels or Flats: Flats

Thank you Knitster! We will now stroll thru Santa Barbara with new focus… hunting for your latest creation. - Visit her blog, sbguerillaknitters.blogspot.com

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