As part of Kilrea’s Fairy Thorn Festival, a local group of craftspeople have ‘knit-bombed’ a tractor in wool. The impressive stitchwork was carried out by the Knit and Natter group from Kilrea’s library.
Libraries in Causeway Coast and Glens posted on Facebook: “After months of work, cups of tea and biscuits, Kilrea Library's Knit and Natter group have knit-bombed a tractor!
"It took an incredible amount of planning, teamwork, dedication and fun but what an incredible result! Let us know if you see the tractor or any of the group's other creations during Fairy Thorn Festival!”
Kilrea Community & Fairy Thorn Association congratulated the crafters: "A winner of funding from the Big Community Vote 2025, they have certainly done Kilrea proud for the 2026 festival.”
The Fairy Thorn Festival takes place in Kilrea from August 14-16. Full details from www.thefairythorn.com
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The marvellous 'knit-bombed' tractor in Kilrea. Photo: LIBRARIES NI
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The 'knit-bombed' tractor in Kilrea with accompanying sheep. Photo: LIBRARIES NI
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Kilrea's knitting and crochet group and the Library's Knit and Natter Group have been decorating the town for the Fairy Thorn Festival. Photo: LIBRARIES NI
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Kilrea's knitting and crochet group and the Library's Knit and Natter Group have been decorating the town for the Fairy Thorn Festival. Photo: LIBRARIES NI