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Big Knit 2025 ... here's what's available!!
- All the items available (with suggested minimum donation) are numbered and listed below ... click on any item you’re interested in and it opens to reveal full details).
- If there is an item you would like, you need to send an email to Jenny at admin@butterstone.com clearly stating the number of the item and the amount you would like to donate for it. You will receive a response from Jenny or one of our team confirming that the item you want is still available. (Please remember to add something towards postage if in the UK and for shipping if overseas).
- Then go as quickly as possible to the Big Knit 2025 Just Giving site and make your donation. Once your agreed donation appears on the Just Giving website the item is yours! Remember we will need your full postal address to send your package to (and a phone number if possible) if you are not collecting it on the day.
Happy browsing!…and hopefully happy donating to a very worthy cause!
1. Fine Lacy Shetland Shawl.
[Knitted by Linda Lowrie from Peebles, Scotland]
White 2 ply Shetland wool (51 inches by 51 inches long (130 cm x 130 cm) Suggested donation at least (£120).
White 2 ply Shetland wool (51 inches by 51 inches long (130 cm x 130 cm) Suggested donation at least (£120).
2. Very Huggable Cute Bear.
[Knitted by Lindsay Ordway from Wisconsin, USA.] 100% wool (outer)/100% polyester (filling). Size head to toe 45 inches (114 cm).
Suggested donation at least (£80).
Suggested donation at least (£80).
3. Hand Knitted Nativity Scene.
Set of 12 characters. Knitted by Elizabeth Taylor (yes, really) AKA Taj’s much missed Granny Betty (donated by Taj & Julia). Sold as set, suggested donation at least (£110).
4. Four Hand Knit Famous Figures.
[Knitted by Norma Wainwright from Redditch, Worcestershire]. Approx height 12-14 inches (31-36cm).
A - King Henry VIII. Suggested donation at least (£15).
B - William Shakespeare. Suggested donation at least (£15).
C - Billy Connolly. Suggested donation at least (£15).
D - Andy Murray. Suggested donation at least (£15).
A - King Henry VIII. Suggested donation at least (£15).
B - William Shakespeare. Suggested donation at least (£15).
C - Billy Connolly. Suggested donation at least (£15).
D - Andy Murray. Suggested donation at least (£15).
5. Beautiful Hand Woven Scarf
Grey, cream and ochres approx 54 inches ((137 cm including fringe) Hand Woven on a Rigid Heddle Loom by Valerie Mackin. Suggested donation at least (£30.)
6. Chunky Cable Knit Jumper.
Pale mushroom fleck). Knitted by Lindsay Ordway from Wisconsin, USA]. Size: 44 inch chest by 24.5 inches long (112 cm x 64 cm). Suggested donations at least (£50).
7. Dolly Maclean's 90th Birthday Selection (5 items)
(Knitted by Dolly Maclean).
A – Shades of Lilac Crochet Knee Pram Blanket or Knee Rug. Approx size 38.5 inches (98 cm) by 38.5 inches (98 cm). Suggested donation at least (£40).
B - Dolly’s Sought After Multi-Coloured Sock. Approx size: heel to toe 9 inches (23 cm) and top to heel 13 inches (33 cm). Suggested donation at least £20 (pair).
C - Dolly’s Sought After Multi-Coloured Sock. Approx size: heel to toe 10 inches (25 cm) and top to heel 13 inches (34 cm). Suggested donation at least £20 (pair).
D - Grey Scarf (Shetland Wool). Approx size: 45 inches (115 cm) long by 10 inches (26 cm). Suggested donation at least (£32). SOLD
E - Sirdar (Polyester) Snuggly Snowflake Chunky Knit Bolero (white). Approx size: 38 inches (xx 96 cm) chest and 17 inches (43 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation at least (£30).
A – Shades of Lilac Crochet Knee Pram Blanket or Knee Rug. Approx size 38.5 inches (98 cm) by 38.5 inches (98 cm). Suggested donation at least (£40).
B - Dolly’s Sought After Multi-Coloured Sock. Approx size: heel to toe 9 inches (23 cm) and top to heel 13 inches (33 cm). Suggested donation at least £20 (pair).
C - Dolly’s Sought After Multi-Coloured Sock. Approx size: heel to toe 10 inches (25 cm) and top to heel 13 inches (34 cm). Suggested donation at least £20 (pair).
D - Grey Scarf (Shetland Wool). Approx size: 45 inches (115 cm) long by 10 inches (26 cm). Suggested donation at least (£32). SOLD
E - Sirdar (Polyester) Snuggly Snowflake Chunky Knit Bolero (white). Approx size: 38 inches (xx 96 cm) chest and 17 inches (43 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation at least (£30).
8. Hand Spun Original Afghan Throw
… a throw, shawl or rug in natural colours. [Knitted by Carol Buskirk]. Approx size 54 x 54 inches … 137 x 137cm. Suggested donation at least (£110).
9. Hand Knitted Knee Rug or Pram Blanket (x 2)
Coloured squares knitted by festival goers, edged by Alison Thomson from Perthshire.
A - Pinks/Blues/Neutrals - Size: 37 x 29 inches (94 x 74 cm). Suggested donation at least (£40).
B - Autumnal Ambers/Gold etc - Size 52 x 28 inches (132 x 71 cm). Suggested donation at least (£45).
A - Pinks/Blues/Neutrals - Size: 37 x 29 inches (94 x 74 cm). Suggested donation at least (£40).
B - Autumnal Ambers/Gold etc - Size 52 x 28 inches (132 x 71 cm). Suggested donation at least (£45).
10. Four Hand Knit Scarves and a Cowl.
[A - D Knitted by Bernadette Dirr from Durham, North Carolina]
A - emerald green scarf. Approx size: 60 x 85 inches (152 x 22 cm) long. Suggested donation at least (£30).
B - Hints of Spring scarf (lilacs/pinks). Approx size: 68 x 8 inches (172 x 20 cm). Suggested donation at least (£30).
C. Grey/emerald green scarf, Approx size: 73 x 6.5 inches (185 x 16 cm) long. Suggested donation at least (£30).
D - Salmon pink/neutral cowl, Approx size: 12 inches (31 cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£25).
E - Infinity Scarf - Cream/Grey Fleck [Knitted by Dolly MacLean].
Approx size: 55 inches (140 cm). Suggested donation at least (£25).
A - emerald green scarf. Approx size: 60 x 85 inches (152 x 22 cm) long. Suggested donation at least (£30).
B - Hints of Spring scarf (lilacs/pinks). Approx size: 68 x 8 inches (172 x 20 cm). Suggested donation at least (£30).
C. Grey/emerald green scarf, Approx size: 73 x 6.5 inches (185 x 16 cm) long. Suggested donation at least (£30).
D - Salmon pink/neutral cowl, Approx size: 12 inches (31 cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£25).
E - Infinity Scarf - Cream/Grey Fleck [Knitted by Dolly MacLean].
Approx size: 55 inches (140 cm). Suggested donation at least (£25).
11. Hand Knit Socks (x 2).
[Knitted by Sue Metcalfe in Strontian, Perthshire]
A - Pale green/mushroom and cream. Approx size: 8.5 inches (21 cm) heel to toe and 9 inches (23 cm) heel to top. Suggested donation at least (£20).
SOLD TO:
B - Purple and Blues. Approx size 21 inches (8.5 cm) heel to toe and 10 inches (25 cm) heel to top. Suggested donation at least (£20).
A - Pale green/mushroom and cream. Approx size: 8.5 inches (21 cm) heel to toe and 9 inches (23 cm) heel to top. Suggested donation at least (£20).
SOLD TO:
B - Purple and Blues. Approx size 21 inches (8.5 cm) heel to toe and 10 inches (25 cm) heel to top. Suggested donation at least (£20).
12. Cosy Scarves, Hats … and a Neck Warmer
[Hand Knitted by Vivien Richardson from Cosby, England]
A - pale blue skinny fluffy scarf - size: 36 inch (91 cm) long 3 inches (8 cm). Suggested donation at least (£10).
B - multi-coloured fluffy scarf - size 44 inches (111 cm) long by 7 inches (17 cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£15).
C - multicoloured hat (small). Suggested donation at least (£12).
D - red and white hat (medium). Suggested donation at least (£12).
E - pink/blue/white hat (large). Suggested donation at least (£12).
F - pink/purple/grey hat (small). Suggested donation at least (£12).
G - neutrals/blue/rust hat (medium). Suggested donation at least (£12).
H - mid blue hat (large). Suggested donation at least (£12).
I - cream with hot pink sparkles neck warmer, size 10 inches (26 cm) wide by 5 inches (12 cm) deep. Suggested donation at least (£12).
A - pale blue skinny fluffy scarf - size: 36 inch (91 cm) long 3 inches (8 cm). Suggested donation at least (£10).
B - multi-coloured fluffy scarf - size 44 inches (111 cm) long by 7 inches (17 cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£15).
C - multicoloured hat (small). Suggested donation at least (£12).
D - red and white hat (medium). Suggested donation at least (£12).
E - pink/blue/white hat (large). Suggested donation at least (£12).
F - pink/purple/grey hat (small). Suggested donation at least (£12).
G - neutrals/blue/rust hat (medium). Suggested donation at least (£12).
H - mid blue hat (large). Suggested donation at least (£12).
I - cream with hot pink sparkles neck warmer, size 10 inches (26 cm) wide by 5 inches (12 cm) deep. Suggested donation at least (£12).
13. Really Long Pure Wool Scarf
[Knitted by Lindsay Ordway]
Shades of purple chunky knit 100% Merino Wool. Approx size: 76 inches (193cm) x 14 inches (35.5cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£50).
Shades of purple chunky knit 100% Merino Wool. Approx size: 76 inches (193cm) x 14 inches (35.5cm) wide. Suggested donation at least (£50).
14. Hand Knitted Dinosaur
[Knitted by Norma Wkainwright from Redditch, Worcestershire].
Approx size: 20 inches (52cm) nose to tail by 12 inches (31 cm) height. Suggested donation at least (£50).
Approx size: 20 inches (52cm) nose to tail by 12 inches (31 cm) height. Suggested donation at least (£50).
15. Kiddies Stylish Striped Cable Jumper
greys, oatmeals and cream) [Knitted by Linda Lowrie]; 14 inches (36 cm) shoulder to hem x 13.4 inches (34 cm) wide under arms (to fit approx 3-4 year old) Suggested donation at least (£25)
16. Children’s Assorted Knits
(approx 8-10 years) [Knitted by Norma Wainwright from Redditch, Worcestershire]
A - Blue Chunky Cable Knit Cardigan with Toggle Buttons. Approx size 26 inches (66 cm)/arm length 13 inches (33 cm)/shoulder to hem 18 inches (48 cm). Suggested donation at least (£25).
B - Dusky Pink Hat with Detachable Bobble. Suggested donation at least (£12).
C - Pale Pink Gloves. Suggested donation at least (£12)
A - Blue Chunky Cable Knit Cardigan with Toggle Buttons. Approx size 26 inches (66 cm)/arm length 13 inches (33 cm)/shoulder to hem 18 inches (48 cm). Suggested donation at least (£25).
B - Dusky Pink Hat with Detachable Bobble. Suggested donation at least (£12).
C - Pale Pink Gloves. Suggested donation at least (£12)
17. Beautiful Neck Warmer
[Knitted by Lyn Soeder from Todd, North Carolina].
Approx size: 26 inches (67 cm) x 8 inches (20 cm). Suggested donation at least (£15)
Approx size: 26 inches (67 cm) x 8 inches (20 cm). Suggested donation at least (£15)
18. Kids’ Long Patterned Pastel Colour Socks
[Knitted by Linda Lowrie, Peebles in Scotland]. Approx size: 16cm heel to toe. Suggested donation of at least (£10)
19. Hand Knitted Cable Knit Jumpers (x3)
[Knitted by Linda Lowrie from Peebles, Scotland]
A - Mid Blue - 42 inches (107 cm) chest/shoulder to hem 27 inches (68 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50).
B - Mid Blue - 38 inches (97 cm) chest/shoulder to hem 23 inches (58 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50).
C - Dark Blue - 46 inches (117 cm chest/should to hem 26 inches (66 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50)
A - Mid Blue - 42 inches (107 cm) chest/shoulder to hem 27 inches (68 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50).
B - Mid Blue - 38 inches (97 cm) chest/shoulder to hem 23 inches (58 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50).
C - Dark Blue - 46 inches (117 cm chest/should to hem 26 inches (66 cm). Suggested donation at least (£50)
20. Hot Water Bottle cover - hand crochet
[Knitted by Jill Hinnrichs]
Suggested donation at least (£10)
Suggested donation at least (£10)
21. Hand Knit Patterned Jumper x 2
[Knitted by Linda Lowrie, Peebles, Scotland]
A - Black with Neutral Fleck. Approx size 44 inches (112 cm chest) and 25 inches (64 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation at least (£50)
B - Mauve with Neutral Fleck. Approx size 41 inches (104 cm) and 21.5 inches (55 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation of at least (£50)
A - Black with Neutral Fleck. Approx size 44 inches (112 cm chest) and 25 inches (64 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation at least (£50)
B - Mauve with Neutral Fleck. Approx size 41 inches (104 cm) and 21.5 inches (55 cm) shoulder to hem. Suggested donation of at least (£50)
22.Multicoloured Crochet Knee rug/cot blanket
[Knitted by Jill Hinnrichs]
Approx size 50 inches (127 cm) x 32 inches (81cm). Suggested donation at least (£25)
Approx size 50 inches (127 cm) x 32 inches (81cm). Suggested donation at least (£25)
23. Three Striped Children’s Hats
[Knitted by Issy Fraser] Approx age 4-8 years.
A - Lemon Yellow, Royal Blue and Cerise Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10).
B - Spring Green, Mid Blue and Golden Yellow Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10).
C - Cerise, Turquoise and Grey Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10)
A - Lemon Yellow, Royal Blue and Cerise Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10).
B - Spring Green, Mid Blue and Golden Yellow Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10).
C - Cerise, Turquoise and Grey Stripes. Suggested donation at least (£10)
24. Cream Cabled Hat and Mitts Set
[Knitted by Issy Fraser] Age 2-4 years approx. Suggested donation at least for the set (£15)
25. Small Adult/Large Childs' Hats x 4
[Knitted by Vivien Richardson]
A - Lilac and cream with sparkles. Suggested donation at least (£12).
B - Sky blue and beige. Suggested donation at least (£12).
C - Sky blue, white, grey and tan. Suggested Donation at least (£12)
D - Red and white. Suggested Donation at least (£12)
A - Lilac and cream with sparkles. Suggested donation at least (£12).
B - Sky blue and beige. Suggested donation at least (£12).
C - Sky blue, white, grey and tan. Suggested Donation at least (£12)
D - Red and white. Suggested Donation at least (£12)
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