Some people in the community have started meeting on Thursday afternoons around 4 p.m. to knit and crochet together for the lakecity’s Yarnbombing Project spearheaded by local artists to help the city celebate its 85th anniversary this summer. The knitting and crocheting will be used to decorate trees and fences in city during the summer months. Pictured are artists Cat Prevette (circling from the left)

Some people in the community have started meeting on Thursday afternoons around 4 p.m. to knit and crochet together for the lakecity’s Yarnbombing Project spearheaded by local artists to help the city celebate its 85th anniversary this summer. The knitting and crocheting will be used to decorate trees and fences in city during the summer months. Pictured are artists Cat Prevette (circling from the left)

Knitting for a celebration

Locals are knitting installations for a yarn bombing project slated to celebrate the city's 85th birthday.

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