The Big Knit 2017
Published on 01 September 2017 10:35 AM
Thanks for all your support in 2016-2017 knitting and crocheting to create almost 11,000 little hats! (yes, that's Eleven Thousand)
Some of you lovely people were even knocking out a little hat in just 15 minutes! That's some speedy crafting (it definitely takes me longer than 15 minutes - but it doesn't matter how long it takes, each hat raises us the same amount of money, 25p!)We are just waiting on our targets and details for 2018 from Innocent Towers - and as soon as we have them we will let you know. In the meantime, check out how you can get involved below, or if you have taken part in the past you can start making hats now and we will let you know when you can start sending them in. |
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How the Big Knit helps older people
Each winter, one older person dies needlessly every seven minutes because of the cold. With over a decade of support from knitters up and down the country, The Big Knit has raised vital funds to support local and national winter projects to help older people keep warm and well in winter through befriending visits, emergency cold weather support, warm meals and other vital services.
The Big Knit is a great way to bring people and communities together. Knitting groups have been held up and down the country for people to get involved, share patterns and have a cup of tea or two!
‘The Big Knit campaign couldn't happen without the support of thousands of amazing people across the UK who take part and knit woolly hats to adorn innocent smoothies each year.’
Douglas Lamont, CEO at innocent
How you can get involved
Whether you’re new to casting on or already know your garter from your stocking stitch, it's easy to get started. You’ll also be part of the huge knitting team helping us to reach such a monumental target for a great cause. So get yourself some needles or a hook, a bit of yarn and your favourite chair (train carriages and cafes also work well) and