Campaigns

The Big Knit 2024-25

What is the Big Knit?

The Big Knit is the campaign that Age UK runs in partnership with innocent drinks where we ask you to knit little woolly hats which then go on to their smoothies. For every smoothie sold, Age UK receives 30p.

This year, Age UK Stockport has the target of 2,000 hats and all the money we raise will stay in Stockport and will be used to support our befriending service.

How to get involved

We’d love you to knit lots of lovely little hats for this year’s Big Knit and whether you’re a knitting novice or a purling pro, it couldn’t be easier.

Download the knitting patterns below, make yourself a nice cup of tea, find a comfy chair and knit away!

Click here for your Big Knit Knitting Patterns 

Or why not join us at the Knit and Natter 10.30am to 12.00pm every Wednesday.

At The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB

Join us for a Knit and Natter whilst we knit / crochet some little woolly hats to raise funds for Age UK Stockport. All abilities very welcome and don’t worry if you can’t knit or crochet, you can just come for a brew and the natter!

Hand in your hats

Once your little knitted creations are ready, drop them off or post them to:

Age UK Stockport

Commonweal, 56, Wellington Street, Stockport, SK1 3AQ or drop them off at the Hub in Edgeley during their opening hours The Hub

The deadline for getting your hats in is 30th June 2025. The little hats will appear on top of Innocent smoothie bottles, available in shops starting October 2025.

How does the Big Knit help?

The money we raise from the Big Knit helps us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to – so those little hats really do make a big difference!