POST boxes in Rhyl have been treated to new knitted hats and this time they have a nautical feel. The detailed hats - which feature an octopus, crab and mermaid - are the latest creations by yarn bomber Rachel Williamson. Speaking to the Journal, Rachel said: I think I ve done about 70 now since the start of lockdown and they haven t lost their magic. The response is still amazing from people who actively go out to find them. This little fella is on Lynton Walk post box I receive lovely messages from people and kind donations of yarn. I have help from my sister and my mum so it keeps us all occupied during lockdown and it makes a lot of people smile.
POST boxes in Rhyl have been treated to new knitted hats and this time they have a nautical feel. The detailed hats - which feature an octopus, crab and mermaid - are the latest creations by yarn bomber Rachel Williamson. Speaking to the Journal, Rachel said: I think I ve done about 70 now since the start of lockdown and they haven t lost their magic. The response is still amazing from people who actively go out to find them. This little fella is on Lynton Walk post box I receive lovely messages from people and kind donations of yarn. I have help from my sister and my mum so it keeps us all occupied during lockdown and it makes a lot of people smile.
A retired police officer has vowed to continue cheering residents up in Rhyl with her homemade post box toppers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel Williamson, 57, retired two years ago and has been putting more than 50 years of knitting and crocheting experience to good use by cheering locals during lockdowns with her crafting skills.
The latest batch to appear in the Welsh town includes a behatted octopus, a gnome surrounded by animal friends and a mole emerging as if from the post box.
The creations draw many visitors (Ruth Williamson/PA)
And with around 70 toppers under her belt since March last year, and the pandemic ongoing, Ms Williamson is far from done.