Camborne Yarn Bombers Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight

Camborne’s streets were transformed early on Sunday morning when a team of mysterious knitters and crocheters left behind a colourful trail of Fairtrade-themed creations.

A Dawn Display

Felty Fanatic, Woolly Wiggler, Mohair Master, Secretive Stitcher, Raffia Rebel and Purly Princess worked in secret to yarn-bomb the town as part of a surprise for Fairtrade Fortnight. Teapots, mugs and pots crafted from wool were placed throughout the main streets, adding splashes of colour to the town centre.

The project was a collaboration between BID Camborne and Camborne Yarn Bombers, who spent months preparing in secret.

Knitted Wonders for Fairtrade

“We’ve had dozens of bags of wool donated so our lovely creative team could beaver away this summer,” said the Purly Princess. “We wanted people in the town to wake up to the changes our knitted wonders have made, and the reaction so far has been fantastic.

“Camborne was the first town in Cornwall to achieve Fairtrade status, and we’d like to thank BID director Brian Terry, Camborne’s Fairtrade coordinator, and all the businesses who take part for their efforts in spreading and implementing the Fairtrade concept.

“This is our way of shouting loud and proud about Camborne’s Fairtrade principles and we’re delighted with the results. Even the statue of Richard Trevithick and our Cyclesauruses – installed when the Tour of Britain went through Camborne – are now sporting knitted hats!

“Come and see the yarn bomb and support Fairtrade Fortnight at the same time. That’s what we’re all about.”