Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved BBC A knitted tea set complete with a spoon and sandwich on top of a letter box For the past two years, the origin of little handmade gifts which have turned up in various locations in a village has been a source of complete mystery for those who live there.

Hundreds of knitted teddy bears, lambs, dogs and rabbits have been placed in Hartford, Cheshire, for children, with just a gift tag signed from an elusive "Granny H". Many villagers did not think she was real. But she is real, and the mystery knitter has now been revealed as 90-year-old grandmother June Rose Hood.

Granny H, with white hair, sits in a chair as she knits She told BBC North West Tonight: "I just love doing it." The knitting has been therapeutic for her anxiety she said, adding her grandson helped hide the gifts in the village. 'Granny' Hood said: "It's the best thing I have done for it.

I really do. "I think I'd be a really grumpy person without it." She added: "I just sit and knit and the time flies by. "In fact I don't want to do the housework anymore." Speaking as she was presented with a cake and flowers, as a 90th birthday surprise, the famous knitter said: "It's overwhelming and I don't know what to say.

"I'm really shocked to see everyone. "I think it is the best thing to happen to me in my 90 years." Her grandson Matt Tarry said: "She has become quite famous in the area." Her family arranged the special community party, which saw children and adults from the village cheering and thanking her for the knitted gifts.

A box full of knitted rabbits and teddy bears Her daughter Paula Tarry said: "It has been magical. "I can't thank everyone enough for recognising what my mum does. "She's got a heart of gold." Tarry added: "She went through a very tough time last year and felt very lonely.

"She was a little bit lost. But this has changed her life. "The moment she wakes up she cannot wait to get those knitting needles out quick enough." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X.

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