The Giant Scarf Project is a collaboration between the National Football Museum and Preston North End Community and Education Trust, encouraging groups and individuals to come together to create a very special piece of woolly art!
The project is for all skill levels from beginners to seasoned pros and those who want to take part in the Giant Scarf Project can pick up a knitting pack containing everything needed to make a strip of the scarf including a ball of navy or white wool, needles and an instruction sheet.
Inspired by one fan’s embroidered neckwear from the 1960s participants are being encouraged to knit a strip – or strips – of a PNE coloured scarf. These will then be sewn together to produce one giant muffler which will go on display at a special celebration in Spring 2025.
For more information, please get in touch with:
Giant Scarf Project Hubs
The packs will be held in ‘hubs’ across Preston, although the home library service will be able to deliver packs for those unable to get to a hub. The selected hubs are:
PNE Club Shop (Sir Tom Finney Way)
PR1 6RU
PNECET Offices (Alan Kelly Town End)
PR1 6RU
Ingol Library, Ventnor Place, Ingol
PR2 3YX
Sharoe Green Library, Fulwood, Preston
PR2 8ED
Ribbleton Library, Ribbleton
PR2 6EE
Knit and Natter at Preston Market
Saturday 7 December
Join the National Football Museum and PNECET at Preston Market on Saturday 7 December for our latest Giant Scarf Project session!
Our knit and natter get-togethers are a great way to pick up an activity with like-minded people, contributing to a large Preston North End-themed scarf for the museum’s galleries. Learn more about our work, pick up a Giant Scarf Project pack and have a go yourself!
These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re making your knitting debut or consider yourself a veteran with needles and wool. Our teams will be on hand to offer support, advice and friendly chats throughout.
“This is a brilliantly creative way to celebrate Preston’s footballing history but it’s much more than that – it’s about bringing communities together and providing inclusive opportunities for everyone to engage in the culture of football.”
“Nothing says nostalgia in football like the traditional bar scarf. This partnership celebrates Preston’s rich football history, which is central to our ‘Invincibles’ heritage project. The Giant Scarf Project builds on that history to engage individuals and groups in unique way.”