'Christmas tree' of woolly hats for the homeless
Crafters in an East Yorkshire town have created a 'Christmas tree' using woolly hats they have made.
The colourful creation has gone on display at The Petuaria Community Centre in Brough.
Ali Davis, from the 25-strong Brough Yarn Bombers group, said: "People who are cold or in need can take a hat free of charge."
Others are encouraged to make a donate to homeless charity Emmaus UK in return for a hat, she said.
Ms Davis said the group was also busy making postbox toppers, with admirers invited to donate to Martin House, which supports young people with life-limiting conditions.
The knitting group meet once a month in the Ferry Inn pub.
Ms Davis said she started crocheting during lockdown and had a go at her first postbox topper for the Queen's Jubilee.
She said: "I just kind of got the bug really, and then sort of kept challenging myself to more and more intricate ones."
The creations can take anywhere between 10 and 50 hours to make, she said.
Toppers are changed monthly, wit the group taking requests to support different charities.
Over the years they have knitted toppers for the Girl Guides, The Wildlife Alliance and the British Heart Foundation.
Ms Davis said crafting gives members a focus.
She added: "It takes the burden away just for a couple of hours a month."
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