A Norfolk church is set to showcase 60 Bible scenes brought to life using knitted figures and animals.
St Nicholas’ Church in North Lopham, near Diss, will display the figures in chronological order, featuring characters from Abraham to Zerubbabel.
The project began in 2016 with 35 scenes but was nearly cancelled when lead was stolen from the south aisle roof the night before its preview day.
However, the church opened as planned, displaying 50 scenes in 2017. The final 10 were added in 2018.
Most of the figures were made using adapted patterns from Jean Greenhowe’s classic knitted Nativity and Fiona Goble’s more modern version, along with her knitted Noah’s Ark.
A spokesperson for the church said: “We have been supported by friends near and far who have knitted characters or created scenery and props, so it is a really cooperative effort.”
The exhibition will run from Saturday, October 25 to Monday, October 27 between 11am and 5pm each day.
Admission is free. The event will include children’s activities, refreshments and a craft and preserves stall.
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