By Bejay Browne.
Small hand-crocheted items are being left around Paphos, along with notes or poems, and are intended to bring smiles to the faces of those that find them. The discoverer is then encouraged to share photos and comments on social media.
The Dean family are responsible for creating the items and bringing the idea, which aims to spread kindness, from the UK to Paphos.
Due to the pandemic, cancelled flights and lockdown restrictions in the UK which would prevent them from seeing their grandchildren, Sharron and Peter Dean decided to stay on at their holiday home in Mesoyi for a few more months.
Along with daughter Kelly, Sharron crochets all sorts of cheerful creations, including flowers and poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Each item comes with a poem, either from the group, or one written by her husband Peter, who is an author.
“So many people were uplifted by finding flowers, rainbows, hearts and animal faces and so on, and the short poem, during lockdown and beyond. Many people have posted on local groups as well as the original FB one.”
The original poem read: “I am not lost, just alone, if I make you smile, then take me home.”
Random acts of crochet kindness on Facebook
