We’ve all been wanting to do our bit to show our appreciation for the NHS in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Whether it’s coming together as a community to clap for those on the frontline every Thursday night, or donating to a worthy cause to ensure health workers are well-fed, there’s no shortage of ways you can say thanks.
And another way you can get involved is with the Knitted Angels initiative – but just what is it, and what does it entail?
Here’s what you need to know…
What are the NHS Knitted Angels?
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As the name suggests, Knitted Angels involves knitting tiny dolls representing NHS staff – including nurses, paramedics and other key workers – in uniform with added angel wings.
Knitted Angels originally began life as a Christmas project, with local groups knitting angels and sending them to hospitals with a prayer tag attached to spread festive cheer among the wards.
However the project has started up again around the country – with groups including NHS Knitted Angels Birmingham and Solihull and Rushmoor Christmas Angels as people pick up their knitting needles in the wake of the pandemic, to pay tribute to those who have been working on the frontline.
In some places the project is also being seen as a way to keep knitting going among groups who had to suspend their regular meetings due to lockdown.
How can you get involved?
This one is a pretty easy one to get involved in – as all you need is needles, wool and a knitting pattern.
There are groups up and down the country who have been spearheading Knitted Angels initiatives, so check online to see if there is one in your area you can get involved in.
If you’re not a member of a knitting group and want to join one, you can once again look online to see if there is one local to you – or even start your own with friends and get knitting.
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