Credit: Woman’s Weekly magazine / Fortune The readers of Woman’s Weekly magazine have a long tradition of coming together through knitting and crocheting—always to provide comfort and joy for others. This year’s crafty compassion project was their biggest ever, officially breaking a Guinness World Record. Earlier this year, the magazine invited readers to create woolen mice for rescue cats living in shelters across the UK—and the response enor-mice. Using the free pattern provided exclusively to subscribers, the volunteers began knitting and crocheting until thousands of parcels began arriving at their London headquarters.
Collectively, they stitched a monumental 46,506 woolen rodents for donation to furry felines awaiting families. The enrichment toys, which provide both comfort and stimulation, are now being distributed to thousands of kitties at over 300 cat rescue centers. Woman’s Weekly magazine / Fortune “The volume received has been extraordinary,” said Nicola Murray, manager of the North West London Cat Centre. “Enrichment items like these play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of cats in our care, and we are extremely grateful for the thousands of knitted mice donated.” The magazine’s editor called this year’s crafting challenge “a remarkable testament” to the generosity and community spirit of its readers.
It builds on past initiatives by Woman’s Weekly focused on getting readers together to knit for a good cause. For instance… Barty gets some new toys Credit: Woman’s Weekly magazine / Fortune Successes include donations of: 6,000 hats for people experiencing homelessness; 3,000 blankets for children in Ukraine; 6,651 knitted baby vests for Fuel Poverty; and 2,000 blankets for Battersea Dogs & Cats Homes.
Certificate for the largest donation of handcrafted pet toys – Credit: Woman’s Weekly magazine / Fortune “Every mouse was handmade with care,” said Woman’s Weekly Editor Geoff Palmer. “The response from our readers surpassed all expectations, and we are thrilled that their collective effort has resulted not only in a Guinness World Record but in tangible impact.” SEND A SQUEEK OF SEASONAL JOY To Friends – Share This on Social Media…
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