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The innocent Big Knit – get knitting for charity

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Little hats, big difference

Join us to knit little hats for innocent smoothie bottles and help raise money to support older people!

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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 our 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 25p to help Age UK provide much-needed services and support to older people. 

FAQs

When is the deadline to send hats in?

Please hold on to your hats for now, and we'll let you know when we're able to receive hats again.

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Can I still send hats in?

Please hold on to your hats for now, and we'll let you know when we're able to receive hats again.

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Can I carry on knitting?

We appreciate every little hat knitted, please hold onto them for now and we'll let you know when we're able to receive them.

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When is the next campaign?

We haven't got a confirmed date for the next campaign, but we'll be sure to let you know when we do.

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When will hats be on bottles in shops?

We haven't got a confirmed date for the next campaign, but we'll be sure to let you know when we do.

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If the hats on bottles are on sale, why can't we knit more hats now?

We can't accept hats at the moment, so please hold on to your hats for now and we'll let you know when we're able to receive hats again.

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Just to say how much I’ve enjoyed knitting simple little hats from small balls of wool!  It has kept me busy through some lonely evenings, and I’ve enjoyed helping those less fortunate than myself.

Cherie, Big Knitter

How does knitting hats help?

The money we raise from the Big Knit helps us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to.

Watch our video to see just how much this means to people like Jean and John.

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Want to chat? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email to big.knit@ageuk.org.uk - we'll be happy to answer any of your Big Knit questions. 

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