The Big Knit 2017
Published on 01 September 2017 10:37 AM
The Big Knit returned for 2017 and it was our biggest one ever.
This year our fabulous knitters knitted 12,000 little hats for Age UK Lindsey; and for every one, we received 25p to help older people during the cold winter months.
How you can get involved
Whether you’re new to casting on or already know your garter from your stocking stitch, it's easy to get started. You’ll also be part of the huge knitting team helping us to reach such a monumental target for a great cause.
1. Be prepared.
Get yourself some needles, wool and your favourite chair (train carriages and cafes also work well) and get knitting! 
2. Send us your hats
Package up your lovely hats and please send them to us at:
Age UK Lindsey
The Old School House
Manor House Street
Horncastle
LN9 5HF
3. Sharing is caring
Show everyone how great your hats are by posting pictures of them online using #BigKnit
What happens next?
Look out for the hats on smoothie bottles in shops in October 2017.
If you have any questions or want to find out more information, please call us on 01507 524242 or click here to send us an email
Find out other ways to support us
How the Big Knit helps older people
Each winter, one older person dies needlessly every seven minutes because of the cold. With over a decade of support from knitters up and down the country, The Big Knit has raised vital funds to support local and national winter projects to help older people keep warm and well in winter through befriending visits, emergency cold weather support, warm meals and other vital services.
The Big Knit is a great way to bring people and communities together. Knitting groups have been held up and down the country for people to get involved, share patterns and have a cup of tea or two!
‘The Big Knit campaign couldn't happen without the support of thousands of amazing people across the UK who take part and knit woolly hats to adorn innocent smoothies each year.’
Douglas Lamont, CEO at innocent