Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Thirsk Yarnbombers - All Hail Yorkshire


I work in the small market town of Thirsk and in this quiet community a group of anonymous ladies (and very possibly men) hailing themselves the "Yarnbombers" has transformed the centre of the market town into a knitted fantasy world in readiness for the Tour de Yorkshire which passes through on Sunday, 1st May 2016.

Nearly every bollard and lamp post is festooned with knitted cosies and characters, there are knitted creatures and dream-catchers in the trees and the whole town is adorned with blue and yellow bunting. It looks fantastic.

Sadly it was inevitable that there would be some to steal what has been so generously made and donated to the town. However, the Yarnbombers response was to position a knitted policeman in the middle of the market place ! Good for them.

It really looks the bees' knees and I hope you enjoy seeing the photos.

Here's to Yorkshire, it really is the best county.












































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Location: Thirsk, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7, UK

12 comments:

  1. Jules27 April 2016 at 21:55

    I love Thirsk and I love yarnbombing. The two together make great pictures. They've really got into the spirit of the occassion. Lily was looking at the pictures with me and was really taken with the Tellytubbies. I think the owl is my favourite. X

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    1. Lucys Cottage2 June 2016 at 05:36

      Thanks Jules, yes I really liked the owl too ! x

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  2. Simple Living27 April 2016 at 22:47

    What a fantastic display, they have worked very hard xx

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  3. sustainablemum28 April 2016 at 00:43

    Oh my! That is a lot of yarn!

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  4. Unknown28 April 2016 at 02:33

    Fiona this is amazing! What a fantastic idea! I wish I wasn't busy this weekend as I think I'd quite happily drive a few hours to see all the lovely yarn creations! Your photos look brilliant, it's all so colourful. I can't quite decide on a favourite county having grown up in Cambridgeshire and now living in Berkshire, but Yorkshire is certainly one of my favourites; we've had many holidays there over the years and Whitby is a special favourite within our family. xx

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  5. Miss Marple28 April 2016 at 08:03

    That is brilliant.

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  6. Jane Rea28 April 2016 at 13:38

    Just brilliant.

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  7. Unknown28 April 2016 at 15:27

    This is fantastic, you are lucky to work in a place where so many people get involved in such a great display. Wish I was near enough to come along and watch the race and see all the wonderful yarnbombing. xxx

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  8. Unknown28 April 2016 at 15:29

    This is fantastic, you are lucky to work in a place where so many people get involved in such a great display. Wish I was near enough to come along and watch the race and see all the wonderful yarnbombing. xxx. Your photos are wonderful.

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  9. Unknown28 May 2016 at 09:22

    Thank you. The eighth photo is my children's bollard cover monster. Sam (7) made the pom pom & Lottie (6) made all the French knitted hair x

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  10. Unknown28 May 2016 at 09:22

    Thank you. The eighth photo is my children's bollard cover monster. Sam (7) made the pom pom & Lottie (6) made all the French knitted hair x

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    1. Lucys Cottage2 June 2016 at 05:37

      Thanks Jan, I am seriously impressed - tell Sam and Lottie they have done exceptionally well x

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