QUIET CROWN

1. Yarn Bombing: Have you ever heard of graffiti that's made out of yarn? It's called Yarn Bombing! People all around the world decorate public spaces with colorful yarn, turning ordinary objects like trees, benches, and lampposts into vibrant, cozy art installations.

2. The Longest Yarn: Can you believe that the longest piece of yarn ever spun by hand is over 29 miles long? That's longer than a marathon! It was created by a woman in the United States, and it took her over four years to spin.

3. Yarn from Unexpected Materials: Yarn isn't just made from wool; it can be made from some pretty unexpected materials too! For example, there’s yarn made out of banana fibers, milk proteins, and even recycled plastic bottles. Talk about eco-friendly crafting!

4. The World’s Biggest Knitting Needles: A woman in the United Kingdom holds the record for the largest knitting needles ever used. They’re over 14 feet long and weigh as much as three apples each. She even used them to knit a square!

5. Yarn’s Ancient History: Yarn has been around for a very long time. Archaeologists have found fragments of yarn that are over 20,000 years old. That’s older than the pyramids of Egypt! Talk about a craft with history.