The Big Myeloma UK Knit

Wool you join us and knit every day in October to raise funds for Myeloma UK?

The Big Myeloma UK Knit is a month-long knitting challenge to bring together knitters (crochet and cross stitchers welcome too!) across the UK to make a range of wonderful hand knitted creations and raise funds for Myeloma UK. Needle-ss to say – we’d love you to join us.

To take part, register and set up your fundraiser. After registration, you’ll be given the option to join our closed Facebook page where you can connect with other supporters throughout the challenge and share photos and fundraising tips.

Whatever you decide to do, as soon as you start fundraising you’ll get one of Myeloma UK’s brand new tote bags and a fundraising pack to help with the challenge! If you raise £100 and you’ll receive your very own Big Myeloma UK Knit certificate and our new pin badge at the end of the challenge.

Contact the fundraising team at bigknit@myeloma.org.uk or call 0131 557 3332 if you have any questions.

Get us closer to a cure one stitch at a time.

FAQs for The Big Myeloma UK Knit

How do I get the buddy pattern?

You can download the buddy knitting pattern and the crochet version.

We encourage supporters knitting buddies to use orange as it’s our brand colour and helps raise awareness of Myeloma UK. However, if you are knitting them as thank you gifts to people who sponsor you, then you could use their favourite colour instead.

If you have any orange buddies left at the end of the challenge please send them to our office and we will add them to our online shop: Myeloma UK, 22 Logie Mill, Beaverbank Business Park, Edinburgh EH7 4HG. Thank you.

How do I fundraise from this challenge?

You can fundraise through the month by:

• Asking family and friends to sponsor you for taking part and creating every day for a certain amount of time

What can I knit?

We’re leaving it open for what project or projects you take on during the month-long challenge. You could ask your family and friends if there is anything they would like made for a donation in return for you making them, knit a small item each day, take on a bigger project you’ve not tried before, or make Myeloma UK Buddies for family and friends (for a suggested donation of £5). Whatever you decide to create we’d love to see photos on The Big Myeloma UK Knit Facebook Group.

Do I have to knit to take part in the challenge?

We are excited to welcome all types of crafters to this month-long crafty challenge! Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, make greeting cards or something else, we’re delighted to you are taking part and helping to raise awareness of Myeloma UK.

How do I activate my JustGiving page?

Once you have completed the registration form a JustGiving page is automatically created for you. The next step is to activate your JustGiving page. You should receive an email from Zoe at Myeloma UK titled “The Big Myeloma UK Knit… your next steps”. If you click on the JustGiving link in this email to activate your page by setting up an account. If you have an existing Justgiving account already, it’s even simpler – just sign into your account at the bottom of the page. If you have any problems, please email us to bigknit@myeloma.org.uk and we’ll be happy to guide you.

Can I have paper sponsorship forms?

If you’d prefer to fundraise using a paper sponsorship form, please get in touch and we can help get you registered: bigknit@myeloma.org.uk

How much do I need to raise?

We’ve set a £100 fundraising target, which we are encouraging participants to aim for during the challenge. However, every pound raised makes a difference to people affected by myeloma – so please just raise what you can. Once you start fundraising we’ll post out your free brand new Myeloma UK tote bag and a fundraising pack to help with the challenge.

What is the The Big Myeloma UK Facebook Group for?

The Facebook Group is a growing, friendly community of fellow knitters, crocheters, and crafters. Join to share photos of your projects, meet like-minded people, and keep up to date with all things The Big Myeloma UK Knit.

What if I have any other questions not covered here?

Please note, the Facebook group is moderated 9 – 5 Monday to Friday and we will get back to you as soon as possible out with those times.  If you have any questions that you can’t find an answer to in the group, please email the Myeloma UK team at bigknit@myeloma.org.uk. I’m sure your fellow knitters will help where they can.