Yarn Bombers Wanted To Replicate St.Brigid's Cloak

Wednesday, 2 February 2022 12:38

By Caoimhe Harney

File image: Kildare Yarn Bombers via Facebook

It will be on display in Linear Park

Kildare Yarn Bombers have revealed its fundraiser campaign as part of Junefest 2022.

Annie Morris spoke on KFM'S St. Brigid's day, Kildare Focus on Tuesday.

Annie told of the group's plans to pay tribute to Saint Brigid, by attempting to knit not only her, but also her legendary cloak too.

"The original cloak covered the whole of the Curragh.

"However we’re aiming for a smaller version, one that will cover a corner of the beautiful park."

"To start with, we’re looking for knitted,or crocheted, green squares - any shade is fine," she said.

The measurements must be in 10 inch squares.

"Once you have your square made, drop it ,or post it, into Teresa and Alison at Whyte's Fabrics on Cutlery Road, Newbridge."

"This is a great way to use up odd balls of wool from your stash," she insisted.

Annie said taht if people need green wool, there are free balls waiting for the first ten people through the door at Whytes Fabrics who use the code ‘Brigid’

Annie appealed to all keen crafts people across the county to get involved.

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