The innocent Big Knit
Ready Steady Knit - the innocent Big Knit is back!
What is The Big Knit?
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. The campaign has raised an incredible £3.2 million for Age UK since it began.
Every single hat knitted raises 30p to help Age UK Cheshire provide much-needed services and support to older people across our community.
Get involved!
The Big Knit 2026-28 will launch on 14th October 2026 and run for a whole year, with 1st October 2027 being the deadline to get your hats to us, so get your knitting needles and crochet hooks ready!
We’d love you to create lots of lovely little hats for this year’s Big Knit. Get crafting on your own or as part of a group, everyone is very welcome!
There are exciting new hat designs for knitters of all levels of experience available to download now. Feel free to get creative with your own designs too.
Hand in your hats
Once your little knitted creations are ready, drop them off or post them to:
At one of our local shops. or at Age UK Cheshire, Castle Community Centre, Barbers Lane, Northwich CW8 1DT. Don't forget to include your contact details so we can send you a well-deserved thank you.
How does the Big Knit help?
The money we raise from the Big Knit helps us provide essential support and create a county where older people are not just seen, but respected and valued every day. These little hats really do make a big difference!
Our friendly fundraising team is here to help. Do get in touch by calling 01606 305005 or by emailing fundraising@ageukcheshire.org.uk
For more information, you can visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/bigknit or www.thebigknit.co.uk/knittingpatterns