Sometimes all someone needs is a reminder that they’re not alone – a little warmth, comfort, and kindness. That’s what Hug in a Shrug is all about: sharing handmade items as tokens of love and support, freely given when they’re needed most.

We meet once a month on the fourth Wednesday, 2pm – 3:30pm. It’s a friendly space to share patterns, tips, and tutorials for all kinds of projects. Whether you knit, crochet, or sew – everyone is welcome. Please bring along your own project or get involved with kindness projects supporting people within the local community.

No need to book, just come along with your craft equipment. Together, let’s spread kindness – one stitch at a time.

Current Kindness Projects:

Seasonal:

• Easter themed covers for Creme eggs - needed by end of March

• Forget me nots for Dementia Awareness week - needed by end of April

All Year Round:

Winter warmth items - hats, gloves, scarves, hot water bottle covers, draught excluders - can be crocheted, knitted or sewn. Adults sizes only please

St Luke’s hospice - Matching stuffed paired hearts - can be crocheted, knitted or sewn - to be held in palm of hand. Small knitted teddy bears

Baby basics - Cardigans, jumpers, bootees, hats & mittens new-born to 3 months. Blankets - no smaller than pram size (60cm x 60cm or 2ft x 2ft). Jumpers and cardigans age 2-5 years

Twiddle items - including twiddle mitts, twiddles mats, twiddle cannula covers for adults

For Children - worry worms, positive potatoes, teddy bears, comfort dolls

Lap blankets for adults - at least a metre square

We are supported by Kinder Essex with donated or project-funded wool.