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A tree sweater made by Erika, featured on the cover of The Stranger magazine in March 2006.Photo by The Stranger

by Stephanie Dearing

You know of graffiti artists who strike under the cover of night, spraying their artwork on available surfaces. And you've likely heard of guerrilla gardeners who like to plant gardens in barren urban corners. But guerrilla knitting?

West Cape May, N.J. - Making sweaters for trees is a relatively new phenomenon. The nightly art installations have been the source of pleasure for many residents of West Cape May, New Jersey, but police say it's still a crime. The unknown knitter has been en-sheathing tree branches, tree trunks, hydro poles and lamp posts with unique fitted sweaters. Police are investigating because the person who is committing the crime of art is using public property without permission. Police have not said if there would be any charges laid against the Midnight Knitter, if the person was ever tracked down.The West Cape May Mayor, Pam Kaithern, reportedly enjoys the handiwork of the Midnight Knitter.....

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