Calling all crocheters: Help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).

The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage.

“We are on the hunt for crocheters and knitters to help us build a magnificent display of craftwork. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter, knitter, or just learning the ropes (or loops!), we’d love to hear from you,” said Cllr Duncan Wood, Lead Councillor for Leisure Services & Healthy Living.

Organisers are looking for rugby-themed pieces, including red roses – to represent the name given to the England women’s rugby team, the Red Roses – and ‘granny squares’ to be made into a knitted scarf for RAMM’s Gerald the Giraffe.

The exhibition at the historic Guildhall and RAMM will take place on 4 August.

Anyone who can help create some of these items is asked to get in touch with Sophie Constant at sophie.constant@exeter.gov.uk by mid-July for further information.

Participants will be supplied with the patterns but will need to provide their own hooks or needles.

Finished pieces can be dropped off at the following locations by Friday 25 July. Please check opening times:

For those who would like to crochet or knit with others, a drop-in yarn station will be available at RAMM during its opening hours. Visit rammuseum.org.uk/about/ for opening times.

Local businesses able to donate yarn for the project, and community groups in need of yarn, are also encouraged to get in touch.

For more information, contact sophie.constant@exeter.gov.uk