Alice in… Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Just hanging about on Saltburn pier!
I could have chosen a better day to visit Saltburn, but the sun was shining when I left home. At least I didn’t have to elbow my way through the crowds, but the wind had Alice and her friends bobbing about a bit! Still good fun, though. See how many characters you can recognise?
Of course, there was tea!
Even a slice of Battenberg!
By invitation only
But at least there’s plenty of time!
Not the Ugly Bug Ball!
Don’t forget to click on the smaller photos for details!
Surely not?
Are you talking to me?
I’m feeling just a little cross!
It’ll end in tears!
I had such fun playing with these guys! Each year Saltburn comes up trumps with its yarn bombing, whatever the weather. I hope you enjoyed it too. Thanks to Elaine for reminding me, because I almost forgot.
Have a happy weekend, won’t you, and don’t forget to pop in on Cate at Show My Face with your ‘six’ words. See you Monday!
restlessjo 
Thank you Elaine! Reminding Jo produced a post that made me smile – and think maybe I should re-read “Alice”. A creative way of yarn bombing indeed.
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Yes, I think Alice might make good holiday reading next time I go away, Meg. Or maybe in the garden, with coffee and cake 🙂 🙂
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Jo for a minute I thought these were on handlebars of a bike. I would love that. Imagine all the conversations I could have while I was gasping up some nasty hill! 🙂
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With the characters you mean, or the passersby? (now there’s a conundrum! what to call someone who’s not passing by but simply standing gawping at Sue?) 🙂 🙂 I’ll have to see if I can commission some for you. It might almost be worth getting my knitting needles out for!
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The knitted characters is what I had in mind Jo. Can’t you just see me chatting them up on a ride? 🙂
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It would probably take your mind off the pain, so long as the hills weren’t too steep, Sue 🙂
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Exactly Jo. I may get some interesting looks with my little guys attached and talking to them but who cares. 🙂
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That would certainly put a smile on my face, no matter the weather!
How do these lovely creations get made? Is there a new theme each year?
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It appears there’s a secret knitting society in Saltburn, Jackie, and every May time these characters just ‘appear’ overnight. Weird, huh? I’m certainly not in on the secret so I don’t know who chooses the theme (not me! 🙂 ).
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So much whimsy!
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I’m a very whimsical person 🙂
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What fun they all are. The two Queens don’t look nearly as frightening as they are in the book. Gave me terrible nightmares at the time. 😕
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Children’s stories can be quite terrifying, can’t they, Ad? These are more suited to my age 🙂
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I so agree. 🙂
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Most elaborate yarn bomb I’ve seen!
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Good, though? 🙂
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Brilliant!
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Wow! Someone is very talented.
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Several someones, I think, Patrick 🙂
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I have seen them last year too I think, it was the first time to see something lke that with yarns. This is amazing dear Jo, I could be lost there… How much I loved and enjoyed. Thank you, love, nia
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I have seen in your blog again 🙂 You introduced me with this fair. 🙂
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They always bring a smile to my face when I look back at the photos, Nia. I love them 🙂
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I knew you would love these, Nia! You could probably make some of your own 🙂
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These are wonderful, my kids would to play with finger characters like these when they were younger. Great post!
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I would still play with them now 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your lovely comment, Carmen!
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Oh what fun…a real grin-making post. 😀😀
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I’m grinning! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Yay! ☺️
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These are so great! Love that “ugly” bug!
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Not ugly at all, is she? (or maybe he?) 🙂
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This is wonderful…so cute, made me smile.
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Desired effect 🙂 🙂
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I certaily enjoyed these pictures: thanks, Jo, for sharing.
Have a great weekend,
Pit
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Thanks for your company, Pit! 🙂 You too! I’m watching Davis Cup tennis at the minute.
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Enjoy!
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clever finger creations! Love all of them! Enjoy your day!
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Hiya, Kathe 🙂 I think they’re brilliant! Hope you have a good one too.
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Love the characters from Alice in Wonderland.
Lewis Carroll I wonder is there a connection to Pauline Carroll,
Probably not on her mothers side it was Booth and she is not a Sally Army girl.
I just wanted to say nice post Jo.
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Thanks, Jack! Give your lovely lady a hug from me 🙂
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The pleasure is as they say all mine.
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I love it! So glad you go there in time, and I love the captions you write too – made me smile the whole way through 😀
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Like the tennis? I presume you’re watching? I was in the garden but the clouds are looming again and Davis Cup is always fun. Thanks, Jude 🙂
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I find doubles too quick for me, sorry I missed Murray yesterday but I forgot it was on the BBC website. Tomorrow might be good, if it doesn’t rain on them.
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It’s a good match! I missed Murray yesterday too.
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The last couple of sets were excellent. The Murrays played so well together. Looking forward to tomorrow’s matches.
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Beautiful, and how creative! I scroll up and down a few times, love it! Thank you, Jo!
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They always make a Saturday smile, Amy 🙂 🙂
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They do… I remember the ones you posted in the past. 🙂
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So glad you posted this, Jo! Brought me back to a lovely memory of my mother who knitted a set of tiny pastel teddy bears for my first child many years ago. I still have it, of course, and think I will get it out and enjoy looking at it again! Happy weekend to you!
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Sounds adorable! 🙂 My Mam used to knit lots too. Happy memories!
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Love the dialogue you created, Jo. These little characters seem to have a common purpose…making people smile. How great to keep this tradition going. 🎎
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The grandchildren would love them too, Lynne. Did you have a good time? 🙂
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The four grandchildren, ages 10- 16, had a great time boating, swimming, fishing and eating. Thankfully, the weather was perfect. Thanks for asking.
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Such whimsical yarn creatures!
My Six Words
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I know! I absolutely love them 🙂
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