The Big Knit 2017
Published on 01 September 2017 10:37 AM
The Big Knit is back for 2016-17 and it's going to be the biggest one ever.
This year we are aiming for 2 million hats and we can’t do this without you. And for every behatted smoothie that gets sold, Age UK will receive 25p to help older people during the cold winter months.
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.
1. Be prepared.
Get yourself some needles, wool and your favourite chair (train carriages and cafes also work well) and get knitting! 
2. Send us your hats
Package up your lovely hats and get them to us by January 2017. However, as the smoothie bottles don’t go on sale until October 2017 you can keep sending hats in throughout the summer to help reach the bumper target.
Please send your hats to us at:
Age UK North Tyneside
13 Saville Street West
North Shields
NE29 6QP
3. Sharing is caring
Show everyone how great your hats are by posting pictures of them online using #BigKnit
What happens next?
Look out for the hats on smoothie bottles in shops in October 2017.
If you have any questions or want to find out more information, please call us on 0191 280 8484 or get in touch online.
Find out other ways to support us
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