I have all manner of treats lined up for you today, including; an example of crafty innovation, and some exciting news! I might even chuck in a tutorial! Hold on to your hats and keep arms, legs and knitting needles inside the vehicle at all times.
I wanted to start by sharing something quite nifty that happened a little while ago. I am unsure people are aware of this company over seas but in our green and pleasant land there is a smoothie and all round healthy juice people called Innocent. They are famous for silly and amusing packaging as well as delicious and healthy drinks. I sound like an advert and there is a reason for this! Other than occasionally enjoying a bottle of their strawberry and banana I never gave them much thought. Until, they established the charity fundraiser The Big Knit . Their aim was to get as many knitters as possible to knit tiny hats, that would then go on top of the smoothie bottles all in aid of Age UK. I took part and have unfortunately lost the pictures of my bee and flower themed hats, but check out the link and there are some great pictures of other participators hats. The nifty thing was not only that they would do something like this -giving to charity and encouraging to get active with charity, by promoting fun projects and skills - but they also sent me this:
Isn't that sweet? It certainly made my day.
The Big Knit takes place every winter (but there is no reason you cant start early) and I encourage you all to take part. It takes no time at all and even the most basic of knitters can do it. Closer to the time I will put up a tutorial for the little hats.
