The Big Knit 2026 2027

What is the Big Knit?

The Big Knit is the campaign that Age UK runs in partnership with innocent drinks where we ask you to knit little woolly hats which then go on to their smoothies. For every smoothie sold, Age UK Notts receives 30p.

How to get involved

We’d love you to knit lots of lovely little hats for this year’s Big Knit and whether you’re a knitting novice or a purling pro, it couldn’t be easier.

Download the knitting patterns below, make yourself a nice cup of tea, find a comfy chair and knit away!

Download your knitting patterns

How does the Big Knit help?

The money we raise from the Big Knit helps us be there for older and/or vulnerable people who have no one else to turn to – so those little hats really do make a big difference!

From 14th October 2026, you can drop off or send your hats to:

The Big Knit - Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
16-18 Bridgeway Centre
Nottingham
NG2 2JD
United Kingdom

When will hats be on bottles in shops?

The exact date for when hats will be on-shelves is not yet confirmed, but it will be either January or February 2028.

“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

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