UK Knitting Nannas help our little penguins

The 'Knitting Nannas' knitting group at Hazelgrove Court Care Home, in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England has produced over a dozen mini jumpers for the Penguin Foundation.

When the home's activities coordinator heard about the program to knit jumpers for toy penguins, raising money for the Penguin Foundation, they immediately turned to the 'Knitting Nannas' who love getting involved and using their lifelong skills to support others.

The group, made up of residents ranging from their 80s to over 100 years of age, set to work producing colourful little jumpers for the Foundations' Knits for Nature program, which has been hugely successful for over 20 years.

It is not the first time this incredible group has taken up their knitting needles for a wildlife cause. Last year, they made national and international headlines when they produced blankets for orphaned baby rhinos in South Africa.

"The Penguin Foundation is so grateful for the support from generous knitters around the world," a spokesperson said.

"To continue raising vital funds for the Penguin Foundation, we gladly accept jumpers, which are sold with plush penguin toys in retail stores at Phillip Island Nature Parks."

Knitting and crochet patterns can be found at Penguin Foundation website with patterns available for knitters and crocheters.