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Knitters Unite
As Easter approaches, we once again ask our amazing supporters to knit or crochet some unique, decorative novelties to enclose everyone’s favourite treat, a crème egg, during the spring months!
If you would like to support and donate your hand-knitted novelties, please be aware that we don’t expect you to fill them with crème eggs, and we welcome them without.
To get started, you can find a range of printable PDF patterns below:
- Knitted Easter Animals
- Crochet Easter Animals
- Knitted Bobble Hats
- Knitted Peter Rabbit
- Crochet Alien, Butterfly, Dog, Ladybird, Frog & Flower
If you are unable to knit but would still like to support the Hospice’s spring initiative, we encourage donations of wool and crème eggs!
Alongside knitters, we are appealing to places across Lincolnshire to host a box of Knitted Novelties. Anywhere from local shops, pubs, cafes, schools and individual businesses can request a box, with proceeds going towards our Hospice.
If you would like to knit or donate wool or eggs for our Easter campaign, please contact our Fundraising Team, who will be happy to help!
DEADLINE; mid March for knitting submissions.
Unfortunately, the Hospice is unable to provide wool or creative materials. This is to ensure that the appeal is financially viable for the Hospice and the services we provide.
All funds raised go directly towards supporting the provision of vital Hospice care across Lincolnshire.
Please note: these are decorative items only, not to be sold as toys.
More ways to get involved
Play our raffle
Purchase your £1 raffle tickets online by Wednesday 26th March, for the chance to win up to £3,000. Will you be the lucky winner?
Open your garden
We’re looking for local folk to open their outdoor spaces this Spring / Summer, and make a meaningful difference in the community.
Take on a challenge
Choose a challenge – from walking on fire to taking part in the Inflatable 5k, we have a range of challenges to suit all ages and abilities.
Volunteer for us
Volunteers are always welcome, no matter age or experience – from working in our charity shops to supporting fundraising events.
Become a corporate supporter
Your business’ support will ensure that our patients and their families get the support and care they deserve.
Leave a gift in your will
Whether it’s nursing support in the community or specialist care at the Hospice, gifts in Wills are right at the heart of what we do.
Fundraising stories
Ann pledges to leave a gift in her Will to honour husband
Ann Gregory remembers her treasured husband, Pete. Continuing to support St Barnabas, she has taken part in a Fire Walk to fundraise, and now joins St Patron, Warwick Davis in pledging to leave a gift in her Will.
Ian ran 5k every hour for 24 hours to support local hospice care
Ian Callaghan, from Skellingthorpe, set himself the challenge of running 5k every hour for 24 hours, to celebrate his 50th birthday and raise vital funds for St Barnabas Hospice.
Dan fundraises in memory of dad Chris who was his “best mate”
Dan Wells-Waller, from Louth, organised a local 5k run last year in honour of his dad, Chris, who died the day before. His challenge raised over £3,000 for St Barnabas, whose Hospice at Home team cared for Chris.
Purchase a Knitted Novelty online
If you don’t have any cash but would like to purchase a Knitted Novelty, you can pay securely online below.
