CHESHIRE knitters have just one-month left to help Age UK reach its ambitious two-million target for this year’s Big Knit.

Nimble-fingered knitters have until July 31 to donate their miniature hats to Age UK.

The miniature hats will then make their way to stores across the country and be paired with innocent smoothie bottles, which will go on sale in October and carry a 25p donation towards Age UK’s vital work to help support older people across the country.

Georgina Alexander-Pulham, marketing officer of Age UK Cheshire, said: “We’re overwhelmed with how much support this year’s Big Knit has received – the hats are getting more and more impressive and they are coming in thick and fast which is great.

“We need to hit our huge two million hat target though so we’re asking all those out there who want to help make a difference to the lives of older people in Cheshire to pick up your needles for one final knit.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a dab hand and can knock a miniature hat up in ten minutes or whether you’ve never knitted a row in your life, we want everybody to get behind the Big Knit and help us smash this incredible target.

“Come on Cheshire, we’re counting on you.”

Completed hats should be sent to Age UK Cheshire at 314 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich CW8 2AB.

For more information on the Big Knit contact Age UK Cheshire on 01606 305000 or visit ageukcheshire.org.uk