Big Knit 2022

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Knitters are needed again for our 2022 Big Knit.

Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire is asking knitters in the two counties to get their knitting needles clacking in support older people through the innocent Big Knit campaign.

The campaign, which innocent drinks run in partnership with Age UK, needs woolly warriors to craft some little hats to sit on innocent smoothie bottles and get them to us by 30^th June 2022. For every be-hatted smoothie sold, 25p will go to Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire, helping to make a huge difference to the lives of older people in the two counties.

Winter can be a particularly challenging time for older people, with the cold weather making it more difficult to get out and about, and many older people struggling to keep warm. Whilst the colder weather means we’re spending more time indoors, why not grab your knitting needles and start stitching to support the older people who need it the most?

Gill Hutchinson, Marketing officer said: “Whether you’re a stitching superstar or a knitting newbie, we’re calling on people to join us and help knit as many little hats as possible. Not only is it a great activity to do during the colder months, but it’s also a fun campaign to be involved in with lots of supporters producing innovative new designs."

“Many older people in our area will be facing a tough time this winter, but the money raised from these little hats will help make a huge difference to those that need our support. Every hat knitted will help to fund our vital services including Computer cafes, Walking Sports, Dementia support and, of course, our free information and advice service for older people and their families and carers."

Jad Marie, innocent drinks, said: "We’re delighted to be continuing our work this year with Age UK on the Big Knit. After a really hard couple of years, we want to make this campaign as big as possible so we can help more older people than ever. We’re incredibly grateful to all the heroic volunteers helping us get there.”

For more information on the innocent Big Knit contact Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire on 0800 008 6077 or visit our Big Knit website page  Please send completed hats to Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire at Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road,Worcester,WR2 4BN 

There are exciting hat designs, including a cheeky monkey, fox cub, sheepish sheep and a unicorn, available to download now. All the patterns are labelled from beginners to expert, so you are sure to find one to suit your abilities with a needle! To find out more visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/bigknit or www.thebigknit.co.uk/knittingpatterns