PORT Macquarie’s yarnies are being called upon to join a community Yarn Bomb project.
In partnership with Port Central Shopping Centre and ArtWalk Port Macquarie, the aim is to crochet and knit beautiful, cheerful coverings for the palm trees at the Hay Street entrance to the shopping centre.
Leah Doeland, who is coordinating the project, is a local artist and arts facilitator.
“I have a passion for the joy, connections and healing that is achieved by being part of something bigger than one’s self,” she said.
“Belonging to a group and being part of a large scale project like this is priceless.”
Those interested in getting involved can head to the Port Central concierge desk to pick up a yarn pack and instructions.
There is no set pattern to follow, which makes it accessible for all abilities.
Squares, circles or original shapes of no bigger than 30cm x 30cm will be accepted.
The Murray Street Yarn Bomb project, which was installed for ArtWalk in 2023, will be removed over the coming weeks.
The new location in Hay Street will be ready by 3 June in time for ArtWalk.
Ms Doeland has contributed to ArtWalk as an artist for nine of its 10 years.
This year’s event is on Friday 5 June.
For more information, go to the Port Macquarie Hastings Council website pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Places/Art-Culture-Heritage/ArtWalk-2026.
By Pauline CAIN
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