Naked knitted figures return ahead of Glastonbury Festival

The owner of a café in Shepton Mallet returned from his holiday to find the knitting group had been at it again

The cheeky figures
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 12th Jun 2024

A team of naked knitted figurines are back on show at a café in Somerset - after going viral on social media.

They've been put in the window with a makeover ahead of this year's Glastonbury Festival - with all of the money raised from the little project going to the local Air Ambulance.

They went viral earlier this year after a number of people complained about seeing the nudey knits in the window.

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The cheeky figures

Speaking to us, owner of the café, Mark Alford, said: "Whilst I've been away on my holidays, the girls behind the knits have been naughty again in the window!

"Again, supporting Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, they've come up with a jovial display with a vicar in there - but it's been fantastic, as they've raised thousands of pounds for the amazing charity.

"The girls have decided to continue this for the next year - and because Glasto is a local event, they thought it was a great way to have a bit of fun - and long may it continue!

"We are astounded this is going on and on - and we've had attention from right across the world. But in the end, it's all being done for charity - and the more people who can help them, the more they can help us - maybe even one of our relatives."

Sandra, one of those behind the knits, said: "We decided we should do Glastonbury with the Vicar who's had one two many sherbets... we've done the long drop with a pair of boots which makes it look like someone's sat inside...

"It's causing a big stir - but it's a lot of fun!"

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