The centre of Liskeard has again been decorated with yarn bombing as the town prepares to host its wool market.

Pompoms and mandalas have appeared as well as monster feet on benches and a dragon on a railing. Shops and cafes are also showcasing colourful and quirky knitted items. 

The annual yarn bombing looks to brighten up the town and to publicise the Three Bags Full Wool Market and Woolly Workshops. The wool market will be held from 11am to 5pm on Saturday at Liskeard Public Hall. The event will feature stalls selling yarn, fibre, accessories and woolly items.  

The Hub will be providing a pop-up cafe with light lunches and sweet treats, and there will be relaxing live music and a children’s craft corner.  

There will also be a yarn and stuff swap so people can take along unwanted items to exchange for different ones or can make a donation.  

The entrance fee is £1, which includes a raffle ticket, and all the proceeds will be shared between the local foodbank and the mental health charity, Mind. 

The Woolly Workshops cover knitting, crochet, weaving, felting and macrame and run from October 9 to 20 at the Liskerrett Community Centre. To book, visit Liskeard Tourist Information Centre at the museum in Pike Street or telephone the centre on 01579 349148. 

Rachel Brooks, one of the organisers, said: “We were delighted that people enjoyed our wool market and workshops so much last year and we really look forward to welcoming everyone again this year.  

“We have a great line-up of interesting stalls and a friendly and expert set of workshop tutors.” 

For more information on the events, go to www.3bagsfull.org