Christmas Greetings from the Thirsk Yarnbombers

The Thirsk Yarnbombers have been at it since 2015 when the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race passed through the town. Since then, this doughty group of knitters – some of who no longer live in the town, but in places as far-flung as Australia – have decorated the Market Square with knitted tributes on all kinds of occasions – notably the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

They’ve ‘done’ Remembrance Day more than once; commemorated the new King’s Coronation; celebrated Thirsk’s Local Treasure Alf Wight, aka James Herriot of All Creatures Great and Small fame (you could visit the museum dedicated to him here); celebrated the NHS. And now it’s Christmas. Come for a stroll round the square .

And a Happy Christmas to you all!

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Author: margaret21

I'm retired and live in North Yorkshire, where I walk , write, volunteer and travel as often as I can.

66 thoughts on “Christmas Greetings from the Thirsk Yarnbombers”

  2. My goodness there are some creative people there. So delightful. A blogger in Redruth often posts photos of a very talented person who produces magnificent post box toppers on a regular basis.

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  3. Post box toppers seem to have become a bit of a ‘thing’. And a cheery addition to the urban scene too. Have a peaceful Christmas Jude, as I know I can’t wish you a merry one.

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  12. Wow, your yarnbombers are far more imaginative than ours! I’ve enjoyed seeing the ones around here but they’re pretty much all the same (tinsel Christmas tree and knitted Santa), so the variety in Thirsk is particularly impressive.

    Have a wonderful Christmas, and I hope to catch up in 2024 🎄✨

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    1. I think they feel they have a reputation they’re keen not to lose now. And now Ripon is keen not to be left behind … You both have a lovely Christmas too, and look forward to seeing you in 24!

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    1. Me too, even though your last post I was not able even to ‘like’, let alone to comment upon. Why does WP consider our blogging friendship unsuitable? Happy Christmas to you too!

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    1. Yes they do, and a lovely cheery one! It’s been a delightful thing that has brought people together. It’s not for me, but I’m glad that others collaborate and make connections.

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      3. In related news: A couple of years ago they had (still have? I don’t know) a crochet “competition” in South Africa: Blankets for Mandela Day (which is on 18 July, i.e. in the middle of winter) with the resulting blankets distributed to needy people.

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  23. These are such fun, and it’s good to see the idea is spreading – there was an item on the local news about yarnbombing up here too this year. Merry Christmas, Margaret – have a good one! 🎅

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  25. What fun, Margaret! I love it–the yarn bombers. Your comments and posts are guaranteed to make me smile. Thanks so much for being such a great part of our LAPC community. 🙂

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