Village Yarn Bombing

What is yarn bombing? It’s a type of street art using knitted or crocheted yarn or textile fabrics to decorate things that need brightening and to bring joy and smiles.

Who are the yarn bombers? They like to keep their identity secret! But anyone who can knit, crochet or sew can join in.

What has been yarn bombed so far? The post box on the corner of Henson Lane was the first part of our village to be yarn bombed for Easter 2025.

What’s next? The yarn bombers have already started to create poppies to decorate the post box on Westminster Drive for Remembrance Day. But they need help creating as many poppies as possible to make a spectacular display. Any style of knitted, crocheted or fabric poppies that can withstand being outdoors in the wind and rain are needed. So, it would be great if any crafters could make a poppy or two, to any skill level.

If you’d like to get involved then please let us know at info@uppersaxondale.com.

There’s a wealth free patterns and tutorials that can be found on t’internet but here are a few for starters:

Knitting:
- Royal British Legion PDF pattern
- https://www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/knitting/free-knitted-poppy-pattern

Crochet:
- Simply crochet PDF pattern
- https://www.emmaleith.co.uk/tutorials-power/remembrance-poppy-crochet-project

Sewing:
- https://lore-green.com/2019/10/24/make-your-own-felt-poppy-for-remembrance-day/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_ZpBOAv7o