Swindon Big Knit Gallery of Items Made

Swindon's crafting community group

Swindon Big Knit brings people together to create handmade items that support the local community. With help from grants and donations the group buys yarn to make knitted, crocheted and sewn items for vulnerable and elderly people, as well as children's jumpers for the women's refuge and story sacks for schools and community groups. The ongoing blankets of hope project provides comfort and warmth to people who need extra support. This gallery shares a selection of the creative makes produced by the group and celebrates the care, colour and community spirit behind every item.

Just look at what we've made.

Colourful knitted jumpers for children created in the Swindon Big Knit
Crocheted child’s blanket with a knitted jelly baby doll and knitted love heart
Handmade crocheted goats and troll from The Three Billy Goats Gruff story
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Two Handmade Swindon Big Knit Children's Jumpers
Hand‑knitted cabled jumper crafted by Swindon Big Knit, March 2026
Close‑up of a child’s hand‑knitted turquoise jumper showing textured stitches, ribbing and scalloped sleeve edges.
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Vibrant crocheted star blanket made by Swindon Big Knit, featuring bold black contrast that makes the colourful star pattern stand out.
Handknitted hats made by Swindon Big Knit, featuring a colourful mix of yarns and styles created by community volunteers.
Handknitted baby clothes made by Swindon Big Knit, featuring soft yarns and a mix of tiny garments crafted by community volunteers.
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Close‑up of hand‑knitted striped blankets with lace‑style stitch patterns in soft, coordinating colours.
Close‑up of handmade twiddle muffs featuring textured stitches, buttons, ribbons and tactile decorations in soft, calming colours.
Hand knitted baby clothes made by Swindon Big Knit March 2026
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Close‑up of assorted hand‑knitted accessories in mixed colours and textures, including mitts, socks and patterned swatches.
Two hand‑crocheted granny‑square blankets in pastel and autumn colours, showing detailed stitch work and joined motifs.
Close‑up of hand‑knitted panels in natural beige and green tones, showing cable, basketweave and textured stitch patterns.
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Pile of colourful handmade blankets showing our progress toward the 150 Blankets of Hope target, with 60 blankets completed so far.
Colourful hand‑knitted garter stitch blanket made for the Blankets of Hope project, showing bright stripes and textured stitches.
Hand‑crocheted granny square blanket made for the Swindon Big Knit Blankets of Hope project, featuring colourful joined motifs.
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