Christmas-themed postbox toppers have appeared across the UK
Craft fans around the UK are once again getting in the Christmas spirit in a creative way – with knitted postbox toppers. Featuring everything from Christmas trees and snowmen to Santa, cute penguins and even dinosaurs, the seasonal decorations are popping up all over the place. Best of all, they're adding some festive cheer to passers by and some are helping to raise money for charities.
The appearance of these adorable knitted characters is also known as yarn bombing – a form of street art using knitting and crochet. Often used to adorn postboxes, the designs can often be seen on railings, lampposts and bollards. Earlier in the year, yarn bombers created beautiful coronation postbox topper, and knitted and crochet creations celebrating the NHS.
We love this Father Christmas postbox topper, made with knit and crochet stitches and shared on Instagram by @hlp_xo and spotted in Glenfield in Leicester.
The Christmas tree is made from granny squares and looks adorable!
This super-detailed crochet postbox topper is absolutely fabulous! And spotted by @yarnbarnmilnrow and shared on Instagram. The decorations include snowmen, Santa, penguins and gingerbread, to name but a few!
This knitted Santa postbox spotted by @tivyhall in Newcastle and shared on Instagram is genius. The curly beard and bright red nose are the perfect addition!
This lovely postbox topper shared by @clairey_claire on Instagram featured Kevin the Carrot and is such a cheerful sight. We love the knitted scarf on the snowman, too.
There are so many sweet Santas on this knitted postbox topper spotted by @anitajane56 in Witney in West Oxfordshire. The baubles are such a cute addition, too.
Keep your eyes peeled!
Although easily removed, without permission, yarn bombing can be considered illegal. If you want to create your own yarn bomb tribute, it's best to seek permission first.
Have you spotted a Christmas postbox topper? Share your creations with us by tagging @primamag in your pictures on Instagram!
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