A Hindhead resident has rediscovered her love of knitting after 40 years – making an astonishing 130 poppies for a community project.

Margaret Wellman, who lives at Hindhead Place Care Home, became involved in a poppy-themed display organised by Lindford Methodist Church for its Friendship Day.

Hindhead Place resident Margaret Wellman with her impressive collection of knitted poppies.
Hindhead Place resident Margaret Wellman with her impressive collection of knitted poppies. (Hindhead Place)

Residents were challenged to knit more than 150 poppies between them, but Margaret became so absorbed in the craft that she made 130 herself.

She said: “This is the first time I have knitted in 40 years and my goodness, I enjoyed it so much I ended up knitting 130 poppies. I think I have become quite addicted to knitting!”

Church leader Carolyn Strankalis and Knit and Natter Club leader Delise praised Margaret and fellow residents, who made a further 30 poppies.