Dave Cole

Dave Cole uses knitting to create thought provoking sculptures, like a teddybear knit out of lead... give that one a hug!  Actually Cole uses this traditionally functional medium that carries with it a mountain of feminist theory and makes some heavy (get it) statements that nod at the medium's history while drawing attention to diverse issues that lean towards the political.
http://www.theknittingmachine.com/Dave_Cole/theknittingmachine.com.html

Knit Lead Teddy Bear, 2006, ribbon, hand-cut and knitted over armat of lead  wool.