Hello. Like a wily greyhound at the race track, the Big Knit is has come round again - so it's time to fire up those needles and get knitting.
What’s the Big Knit?
Every year we run a campaign to get folks up and down the land to knit little hats for our smoothie bottles. For every behatted bottle sold, we – that’s Sainsburys and innocent - will give 50p per bottle sold to Age Concern to help keep older people warm in winter.
Why are we doing it?
It’s a really sad and largely unknown fact that every winter, over 25,000 older people die from cold related illnesses. It’s tough for many to get enough food, warmth or activity to stay fit and healthy. The money raised from The Big Knit goes towards providing hot meals, blankets and advice to older people on how to keep their houses warm.
How can I help?
Last year we raised over £200,000 for Age Concern and this year we’re looking to raise lots lots more. So we’d love your help. All you need to do is knit us a little hat and pop it in the post. We'll do the rest. There are patterns below and lots of incredible hats in our hat of the week gallery for inspiration.
So dust off those needles, grab the nearest sheep and get your wool on (your needles). Please remember to send us your hats by 17th October to: The Big Knit, 1 The Goldhawk Estate, Brackenbury Road W6 0BA. Don't forget to pop us a note on the envelope with your name and address and the number of hats knitted.
Happy knitting.
P.S If you’d like us to send you a knitting pack as soon as they’re ready, pop your details here or if you'd like any more information email thebigknit@innocentdrinks.co.uk
