Posted by Rachel Westall on 14 May 2026
This May, red post boxes across the UK have been transformed into colourful crochet tributes to British wildlife, marking Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. Launched by Hobbycraft, the nationwide “yarn bombing” campaign sees handcrafted toppers appearing in key locations linked to Sir David’s life – from his current hometown of London to Cambridge, where he studied, and Leicester, where he grew up, as well as Edinburgh, Manchester, Bournemouth and Glasgow; turning everyday street furniture into joyful celebrations of nature. To surprise and delight, the toppers will be dropping throughout the month of May.
The postbox topper installations were created by Hobbycraft's Knitcraft expert Natalie Beard @sewing_the_seeds_of_love, who said: "Each topper is a celebration of Sir David's incredible legacy and the wildlife he's spent his life championing. We hope they inspire people to get creative and connect with nature. Hobbycraft has everything you need to get crafting."
At the end of May, the toppers will be donated or auctioned to raise funds for environmental charities.
The campaign also invites the public to take part. Crafters of all abilities are encouraged to create their own nature-inspired pieces and share them using #MakeWithHobbycraft, with selected entries winning prizes and being showcased online.
Hobbycraft has released FREE patterns, including a Sir David Attenborough amigurumi crochet doll and downloadable nature-themed templates, making it easy for anyone to get involved.
