What can I knit next

Scarves and gloves to be given to a local charity before Christmas. Yes, I know it is clothing but a great way to use up leftover yarn. I know of a city where knitters tie scarves to some railings with a notice saying 'help yourself'

Most maternity units want prem baby hats and blankets. Quick to knit and use up spare wool, DK or 4 ply. They sterilise then so no need to wash before you send.

Cushion covers - complicated ones as they are small items, blankets, mini blankets for the foot of the bed, items for premature babies - at the moment knitting octopuses for the nurseries is “the thing” as apparently they feel like the umbilical cord.

You could try making a lovely woollen bag. They tend to be expensive in shops but you could design your own for allot less

Oh, you could also try knitting a nice cover that would go over the sofa? or any chairs? maybe a nice blanket for your bed? a hair accessory?

Twiddle muffs for people living with dementia.

www.loveknitting.com/how-to-knit-a-twiddlemuff

Please check before knitting for maternity units. Our local SCBU is over run with blankets, hats and matinee jackets and has no where to store them.

I’m knitting pram blankets or cot blankets. One is pink with white rabbits in relief stuffed. The other is a light brown with a stuffed teddy. I’m also knitting a pure wool cable pram blanket. I knit the one I feel like doing when watching the tv. This time I’m going to see if the local food bank will take them.

pet blankets for charities and rescue centres..or friends dogs. My mum learnt a new stitch the other day and knitted my doggies a lovely new blanket

What about knitting Dumbo being as it has been on at the cinema recently .Original pattern available on ebay. Would be perfect as a gift for a little one.

I was reading just today that police cars in various parts of the country carry little knitted “trauma bears” to give to children who may need an extra bit of comfort or reassurance. Maybe check out if your local force does this.

I am not a knitter but my sister is and her project at the moment is a a knitted round rug. It is looking great.

Thanks so much for everyone’s suggestions have given me some ideas.

Be careful about knitting twiddle muffs. Some have dangerous attachments and can't be used. For instance a man managed to remove a button and put it in his mouth. Small knitted or crocheted twiddles are safer and best 'knitted in'.

I knit for 'Handmade for Dementia'. They have strict safety rules which are quite easy to follow and dementia nurses are very pleased to receive the items.

I knit hats, balaclavas, scarves, neckwarmers (different to scarves) and fingerless mitts for the Mission for Seafarers.

Marelli what a good idea, these items would be perfect for a homeless hostel or sanctuary too.

Knit some shopping bags. I have crocheted several. They are used by me DH and DD when we go shopping. Stretchy and secure.

My local hospital asked for knitted breasts! - for community midwives to use at breastfeeding demonstrations. They emailed me the pattern - quite quick and easy.

I've done twiddle muffs for them, too. Patients evidently take them home with them, so new supplies always welcome.

I did hats for homeless people last year. Salvation Army collected them.

I second the comments about asking the baby unit before making anything, ours said no more hats please but blankets are welcome. I asked the size which surprised them but it made me feel I was making what they wanted rather than what I wanted to knit.

I knit dog / cat blankets for battersea dogs/ cats home. They are easy to do and I find it very rewarding knowing that these beautiful animals have these blankets to take to their new homes. If you type it into Google then the pattern will come up. Happy knitting. X

My DS and DiL work in units which ask for knitted squares for mum to pop in her bra. Then they go in the incubator with newborn so baby can learn her smell. I’m sure a local neonatal unit could tell you how big!

Scarves/jumpers/hats for sailors who bring goods into the UK but are from the Philippines and find it so cold here (even when we think it is warm!).

www.missiontoseafarers.org/knitting2

May I suggest a quilt, wonderful for the summer months when perhaps a duvet may be to warm for the little things. There are so many ways to go about it, the designs you could choose are endless and you can custermize to what your grandchildren like