# Yarn-Swathed Sculptures The Agata Olek Crocheted Astor Place Cube Will Be Warm for Winter By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olek-crocheted-astor-place References: [dnainfo](http://www.dnainfo.com/20111003/lower-east-side-east-village/crochet-artist-olek-yarn-bombs-astor-place-cube) & [agataolek](http://agataolek.com/home.html) In the city that never sleeps, it would seem like there's no chance to creep in under the cover of night to stitch a super-sized sweater for a [standing sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) without anyone noticing, but the Agata Olek Crocheted Astor Place Cube popped up regardless. Olek, the queen of crochet, has previously wrapped up [whole rooms, vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light), and even the iconic Financial District 'Charging Bull' sculpture in a cozy yarn outfit. The 'Alamo' Cube that usually stands naked in Astor Place is now covered for the cold season in now stiched in a hot pink and purple camo-print coat. The Agata Olek Crocheted Astor Place Cube adds to the one woman "[knit-bombing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams)" movement the artist has produced and you never know what the needle-wielding wonder will drape in a dramatic cloak next! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crochet Street Art:** Opportunity for artists and creatives to explore traditional handicrafts in public spaces and subvert expectations. - **Playful Urban Installations:** Opportunity for artists and brands to create whimsical and interactive outdoor experiences for city dwellers. - **Yarn as Medium:** Opportunity for textile companies and designers to experiment with alternative materials and techniques to create unique products. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to challenge the conventions of public art and bring unexpected elements to urban environments. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and tourist attractions to commission playful and eye-catching installations that showcase the local creative scene and attract visitors. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Opportunity for textile companies and designers to incorporate unconventional materials and techniques into their products, offering customers new and unique options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-cashmere-popup.md) - [Cheese-Branded Gold Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta.md)