Knitting hats for premature babies during the lockdown

An Uckfield resident has been knitting hats for premature babies while stuck indoors due to social distancing measures.
Uckfield resident Denise Hubbard has knitted hats for premature babies during a time of social distancing measuresUckfield resident Denise Hubbard has knitted hats for premature babies during a time of social distancing measures
Uckfield resident Denise Hubbard has knitted hats for premature babies during a time of social distancing measures

Denise Hubbard, who lives at The Mount, Uckfield, says she started knitting the hats a week and a half ago.

Since then, she says she has knitted around three hats a day for premature babies in the local area.

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“I needed something to do during this time,” Denise said, “I have made about three hats a day and I am planning to make more.

Hats knitted by Uckfield resident Denise HubbardHats knitted by Uckfield resident Denise Hubbard
Hats knitted by Uckfield resident Denise Hubbard

“I thought I would contact local hospitals in Haywards Heath and Brighton to see if they would like the hats.”

Despite not getting on with double pointed needles, which are used by knitters to make seamless garments, Denise soldiered on and has now made more than 15 hats.

Making items for charity and causes is a common past-time for knitters and crafters.

Below is a list of charities that accept knitted items:

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Clothing for premature babies- Premature baby charity Bliss welcomes knitted items but recommends that knitters check with their local neonatal unit first. More information can be found here.

This Facebook page posts requests for knitted items. Currently it is not accepting items.

Age UK and Innocent Big Knit- Knit tiny hats which will be placed on top of Innocent smoothies in aid of Age UK. More details can be found here.

Breast cancer- Knitted Knockers is an organisation that accepts knitted breast prostheses for women who have survived breast cancer. More information can be found here.

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RNLI- Knitters raise money for national lifeboat charity the RNLI. Many patterns, like these yellow welly boots, can be found online.

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