The Big Stitch

Get your knitting needles at the ready and knit some hearts to support children who may not be getting the love they need.

It's such a simple thing to do, getting sponsored to knit these great little hearts, or selling them to family and friends. We can supply everything you need, including the knitting pattern and official sponsorship form - see 'order your free materials' below.

Get creative

These hearts are very versatile and can be made into a variety of things to sell including key rings, badges, drawer fresheners, pin cushions or hair accessories. Labels are available to tie to your hearts to tell people they were knitted with love to help disadvantaged children in the UK. 

Share the love

To boost your fundraising, why not involve others such as local knitting groups, colleagues, schools or youth groups. You could then try selling your lovely knitted hearts at a local craft fair or display them at a community centre along with a donation box. Alternatively, you could try asking people to sponsor you to see how many hearts you can knit in 24 hours.

Order your free materials

To order your free fundraising materials, including the knitting pattern, sponsor forms and labels, please contact our supporter care team on 0845 300 1128 or supporteraction@childrenssociety.org.uk

Alternatively you can download the materials:

The Big Stitch knitting pattern including information about the appeal 
knitting pattern in large print
labels to attach to the hearts

This knitting pattern was kindly donated by Anna Hrachovec, www.mochimochiland.com

We'd love to hear from you

Please email us at supporteraction@childrenssociety.org.uk to tell us how many hearts you have knitted and send us any photos or stories you may have.