Research has shown that people who do things for charitable causes are happier and more confident, so being selfless is good for you! The fact it’s also a great excuse to enjoy some knitting time is just a bonus.

Set yourself a target number of items to knit for charity, or join a group like Loving Hands (visit www.lovinghands.org.uk or write to Loving Hands Charity Knitting Group, 18 Clentry Crescent, Kelty, Fife KY4 0LG) who set targets for members. We'll also be running a campaign to help domestic abuse charity Refuge again this year, so why not get involved?