The Big Knit
Every year, an army of woolly warriors take up their knitting needles and crochet hooks as part of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK.
The Big Knit is Age UK's partnership with innocent drinks. We've been working together since 2003, asking the country's crafters to knit little hats for the tops of innocent smoothie bottles. Every hat knitted raises 30p to help Age UK provide much-needed services and support to older people. The next Big Knit campaign is launching the week commencing 14th October 2024.
When is the deadline to send hats in?
1st July 2025
Where do I send my hats?
There are drop off boxes at:
Age UK RBH Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering, 4th Floor, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4PU
Or Wanstead Activity Centre,The Allan Burgess Centre, 2 Grove Park, Wanstead E11 2DL
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I knit a little hat?
You can find knitting and crochet patterns at both of our Age UK offices.
How do hats raise money for Age UK?
Age UK receives 30p for every little hat knitted and placed on an innocent smoothie bottle, helping to raise vital funds for our services
What does the money go towards?
The money helps Age UK be there for older people, nationally and locally, providing vital information, support and friendship to older people who need us most.
How much has the Big Knit raised for Age UK to date?
Since 2003, the innocent Big Knit has raised an incredible £3.2 million for Age UK.
When will hats be on bottles in shops?
The little hats will appear on top of innocent smoothie bottles, available in shops starting October 2025.
Links to patterns:
big-knit-pattern---stripe-beginner.pdf
big-knit-pattern---apple-intermediate.pdf
If you have any questions please contact either office:
Ilford Age UK RBH on 0208 220 6000
Or
Wanstead Activity Centre 0208 989 6338