Acurious crafting trend has been spreading across the UK for the last few years. This phenomenon is a combination of yarnbombing and random acts of kindness, and you may have seen a few of them on your own local streets – that’s right, we’re talking about crochet postbox toppers! Pillar boxes, standing bright and proud on so many street corners, are being adorned with colourful crochet ‘hats’ made by talented locals. These custom creations are themed to celebrate everything from the changing seasons to important national events. It’s a yarny form of street art, and we love it!
Crochet toppers have been cheering up postboxes on high streets and beyond since around 2012, according to Royal Mail. As ubiquitous emblems of Britain’s visual history,