MEMBERS of one of Weymouth’s most spectacular yarn bombing groups have truly outdone themselves with their latest display.
The Knitoholics, who frequently decorate the harbourside area of Cove Row near Hope Square with their works of art, have created an astounding remembrance display.
The group has created knitted bollard jumpers showcasing the many different roles of the armed forces just in time for Remembrance Sunday.
They have even created a poppy-themed bike, which showcases the extent of their creativity.
A spokesperson for Knitoholics said: “We chose the military characters to stand proud on the harbourside ready for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday to show our respect in remembering those who have served and sacrificed.”
One of the group members served in the Woman’s Royal Navy Service (WRNS) at HMS Osprey on Portland and is from a family with a strong military background, hence why the group wanted to display a number of different members of UK armed forces on the bollard Jumpers.
This group has been planning this exhibit since last year, in between their other displays, with each singular creation taking approximately six weeks to finish.
“We decided to cover our bike with camouflage yarn and poppies as a nod to the dispatch riders and signals who used any mode of transport to get messages to and from the front-line including animals and carrier pigeons.”
The group also had a bit of fun with their last bollard display which featured ‘Halloween disembodied heads and was thought up and designed by a group member's granddaughter, who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a passion for art.
The spokesperson said: “She is a brilliant artist and has cards for sale in Truly Driftwood in Weymouth that supports her local charity Ascape - The ideas were then of course knitted by the group, but she loves to be involved with us and is definitely part of our future.”
The group make these woolly creations to bring a smile to the faces of those who see them.
If you would like to get in touch with the group, email: knitoholics.wey@mail.com or pop over to their Facebook page: Knitoholics.
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