We need your help!
We are appealing to knitters and crocheters to help support homeless charities by creating adult warm beanie hats to decorate our annual Christmas tree at the Crooked Spire Christmas Tree Festival in Chesterfield from 15th to 30th November.
We've listed some free patterns below. Make in green and add a coloured bobble. Or, use your own trusted pattern. If you are not a knitter and wish to buy a green hat to donate that is also welcomed.
If you are not a knitter and wish to buy a green hat to donate that is also welcomed.
Please ask family, friends, local businesses, groups and anyone else you know. Spread the word by liking and sharing Banner Jones Solicitors social posts and print and share more of our flyers from here.
All hats need to be delivered to:
Banner Jones Solicitors, 24 Glumangate, Chesterfield, S40 1UA
by Friday 31st October (Halloween!!)
After the Crooked Spire Christmas Tree Festival has ended, we will donate all the hats to local homeless charities, foodbanks and other charities that will give them to those who need them to stay warm this winter.
If you can’t manage a hat, you could try a scarf which will be the “tinsel” on the tree and which will also be given to charity after the festival.
Knitting Patterns
DK Yarn – Mikki Simple Rib Hat
Sizes: 0–3 months to Adult M/L
Style: Ribbed, stretchy, and warm
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Pattern Link: https://www.theknitcrew.com/classic-and-cozy-11-free-knitted-aran-hat-patterns/
Aran Yarn – Gingerbread Hat
Size: Medium (21″ circumference)
Style: Classic cable knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Link: https://www.theknitcrew.com/classic-and-cozy-11-free-knitted-aran-hat-patterns/
Chunky Yarn – Super Bulky Whirls of Hope Hat
Style: Quick knit with bulky yarn
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Link: https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knit-Hats/Knitting-for-Charity-20-free-hat-patterns
Crochet Patterns
DK Yarn – Ribbed Crochet Hat
Sizes: Premature baby to large adult
Style: Side-to-side ribbed beanie
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Link: https://www.hanjancrochet.com/dk-crochet-hat-pattern/
Aran Yarn – Granny Square Beret
Style: Constructed from granny squares
Skill Level: Easy to intermediate
Pattern Link: https://www.happyberry.co.uk/free-crochet-patterns/Hats-Gloves-Scarves/109/1/
Chunky Yarn – Zig Zag Ribbed Beanie
Style: Fully customizable for all ages
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Link: https://www.happyberry.co.uk/free-crochet-patterns/Hats-Gloves-Scarves/109/1/