Knit for charity: Woolly Hat Day

Last time I knitted a woolly hat was for 2017's Women's March, and I made it in a couple of hours, by knitting a rectangle, folding it over, and joining the sides. Not the best-looking hat ever – and by no means the best made – but certainly fit for purpose.

You don't need to knit a new woolly hat for Woolly Hat Day, on January 26, organised by St Mungo's homelessness charity, to take part, but I think it adds another level of giving. Knit your hat, take your selfie wearing it, post on social media with the hashtag  #WHD18, donate to St Mungo's then give the hat to a charity shop or send it to Knit for Peace.

To make your donation text WOOL18 £2, WOOL18 £5, WOOL18 £10, or the amount of your choice, to 70070.

Need a pattern? Try one of these…

Ribbed beanie designed by Graeme Knowles-Miller

Classic pompom hat