Ageing with attitude: Getting in a stitch about the Big Knit

For every little hatted smoothie bottle bought, Innocent donates to Age Action’s care and repair programme, writes Margaret Jennings.

While we still need our big wooly hats to keep the chilly weather at bay, there are thousands of tiny versions currently being knitted countrywide to help many older people stay cosy and safe.

If you haven’t heard of the Big Knit, you may have spotted bottles of smoothies in stores and cafes every autumn for the past seven years, wearing all sorts of colourful funky hats and never thought to ask.