Ready, Steady Knit!
Published on 12 May 2025 08:00 AM
Let's knit 10,000 hats by 1st July!
Age UK have once again teamed up with Innocent Drinks to encourage crafters to knit and crochet little hats to adorn smoothie bottles. As well as raising a smile, each behatted bottle sold raises 30p for Age UK Gloucestershire and every penny will go towards helping older people in our communities across Gloucestershire when they need us most. Join us in knitting these tiny hats and together we can make a big impact by continuing to deliver much needed advice, guidance and support.
In January we pledged to make 7,000 hats, and thanks to all you wonderful crafters across Gloucestershire, we have already reached our target!
So let's go for 10,000 hats by 1st July!
Whether you’re a knitting newbie or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to join in and support our campaign. There are so many designs to try, from a simple bobble hat to the trickier “Sir Hopsalot” and if you really want a challenge there’s the “Really Flashy Bird”. You’ll find all the patterns download below. If it’s wool and needles you need, look no further, we have stocks here, just email us at supporters@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk
Download your knitting patterns here
Once you have completed your hats, send them to us by 1st July 2025 at this address: Age UK Gloucestershire, Henley House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester GL4 3RT. Or, email supporters@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk to find out other ways to get them to us.