Final call for knitted roses in Brighton ahead of Rugby World Cup
Inspired by the England rugby team's love of crochet as a team-bonding activity, the project aims to "inspire the next generation of female players, deliver a legacy for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and paint the country red and white to support the Red Roses this summer".Members of the England Red Roses rugby team have embraced crocheting as a creative and calming hobby, especially during downtime from intense training and tournaments, with Abby Dow, Hannah Botterman and Tatyana Heard forming an informal Red Roses Crochet Club.All submissions for the project are welcome including red roses, rugby balls or bunting. Patterns can be downloaded here, and all finished items must be dropped off at Jubilee Library in Brighton by Sunday.
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