SSOHC Christmas 2024

The Secret Society of Hertford Crafters is delighted to have collaborated with Hertford Town Council to decorate Hertford’s town centre Christmas Tree in a woolly retelling of the panto classic Cinderella.

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We’ve knitted, crocheted, sewed & upcycled pumpkins, mice, glass slippers, clocks, cloches, and invitations to the ball addressed to well known children’s characters. But we didn’t stop there! We also made Prince Charming’s whole castle complete with moat, drawbridge, towers, a kitchen, a DJ, a bar, dancers in flowing gowns and ties and tails! The story wouldn’t be complete without the cruel sisters, some scoundrels trying to sneak in without tickets (called Noel & Liam), soldiers for security, a fairy Godmother and of course Prince Charming and Cinderella!

Recycling was a fundamental feature of our Christmas yarnbomb. Our aim was to recycle and reuse as much as possible. We used milk bottle tops, pieces of past installations, plastic bottles, sweet wrappers, plastic bags for underskirts, off cuts from sheds, old costume jewelry, yoghurt pots, old clothes, estate agent boards and even a lampshade!

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A bit more info about SSOHC’s chosen charity partner, the Hertfordshire Breast Unit Appeal:
Their aim is to help those that have been diagnosed with breast cancer by providing support and the best care to patients and their families. The appeal is now raising funds to support the new Radiotherapy Unit for Hertfordshire.

❤️THANK YOU❤️ for your kind donation. SSOHC and the Hertfordshire Breast Unit Appeal are VERY grateful.