From perfect peacocks to a tribute to Freddie Mercury, Pooh and Piglet even made an appearance! Formby Village was transformed on Saturday, the closest weekend to International Yarn Bombing Day (11 June), as the Formby Yarn Bombers created one of their most impressive displays to date.

Our photographer visited the village and captured the full range of amazing creations for your viewing pleasure below!

Shoppers and families visiting the village centre over the weekend were treated to a massive burst of colour. The local knitting and crochet group spent months secretly planning, stitching, and assembling the massive collection of woolly art to surprise the community.

Every corner of the high street had something new to look at. Postboxes were topped with detailed scenes, bollards were wrapped in bright patterns, and railings were covered in handmade figures.

Among the stand-out pieces this year was a giant, bright blue peacock with an intricately crocheted tail spilling down to the pavement. Music fans were also quick to spot a miniature woollen Freddie Mercury, complete with his iconic yellow jacket and mustache, striking a pose on top of a postbox.

For the younger visitors, beloved storybook characters brought plenty of smiles. Winnie the Pooh and his best friend Piglet were spotted sitting together among the displays, alongside several other familiar faces from classic children’s tales.

The annual event coincides with International Yarn Bombing Day, a global celebration where crafters use knit and crochet to bring colour and joy to public spaces. The Formby group has once again outdone themselves, turning an ordinary Saturday shopping trip into a magical walk through a woollen wonderland.

Take a look through our gallery below to see the incredible detail and hard work that went into brightening up Formby Village last weekend!