Weston Museum announces Doctor Who Scarf Project

The project is in honour of their new exhibition, Adventures in Time and Space - 60 Years of Doctor Who Art, which runs from October 21, 2023 until January 27, 2024.

The museum's website reads: "Allons-y, time travellers and art aficionados! Weston Museum is all set to take you on a nostalgia-filled ride with Adventures in Time and Space – 60 Years of Doctor Who Art.

"Hold onto your sonic screwdrivers as we journey back to the roots of the longest-running Sci-Fi extravaganza known to humanity.

"From the classic era that graced our screens from 1963 to 1989, to the modern reboot that’s been stealing our hearts since 2005, this exhibition is a heartwarming journey for Whovians of all generations.

"This is the largest collection of original and digital art from and about the programme ever shown in one location."

Tom Baker, the fourth Doctor, was known for having a long striped scarf in the series. The story goes that the costume designer gave a knitter a big bag of wool and asked her to knit a scarf. He thought she would choose what she liked from the bag, but instead she used up the whole lot.

Some sources say that the first scarf was 20 feet long, and Weston Museum have made it their mission to beat that.

Once finished, the scarf will be chopped down into standard lengths and will be given to the homeless as part of the Warm Bundles Project.

To take part, all you need to do is grab a knitting starter pack from the museum throughout the exhibition dates and make a start on your own scarf.

In the October Half Term, the museum will host a knitting starter day for those who are new to the hobby or just need a refresher. There will be knitting helpers on hand if you have any questions.

You can also donate any spare wool or needles to the project. Just email the museum FAO, Katherine Bell (learning and events officer). If you'd like to know more information or arrange dropping off some wool or needles, email museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk.