The community knitting exhibit Above and Below the Waves, more than two years in the making, will be one of the colourful attractions at Wonderwool Wales 2016 on April 23 and 24 at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells.

As well as showcasing Alison Murray’s third community knitting project, a nautical nine metre by six metre exhibit which combines contributions from more than 2000 people, the fibre festival is doing its own bit to encourage community creativity.

Knitters and crochet and craft enthusiasts from across the UK are all busily working on ways to make the premier wool and natural fibre festival in Wales even more vivid and vibrant than ever. Groups including the Border Spinners from Ewyas Harold and the Rhayader Spin A Yarn group have been knitting and crocheting streamers and other decorations to decorate the venue.