Glasgow Close Knit – Gardner & Gardner

Glasgow Close Knit will bring together hundreds of knitted and crocheted blankets, carefully crafted by churches, community groups and individuals, for an exhibition in The Briggait’s 1873 Hall.

All are welcome… 

Throughout 2025, countless people have been celebrating Glasgow 850 in a city-wide communal activity of knitting and crocheting patchwork blankets for Glasgow Close Knit.  The hundreds of blankets and thousands of squares that have been brought together for the exhibition in The 1873 Hall, represent the work of many hands and speak of the generous creativity of Glasgow’s citizens. Glasgow Close Knit is a communal expression of care for the most vulnerable individuals across the City of Glasgow who live in need of security and warmth. 

Later in the year, the blankets will be distributed through the Lodging House Mission to people experiencing homelessness and isolation across the City. 

Glasgow Close Knit is project of Glasgow Presbytery (SCO07691) and The Lodging House Mission (SC017283), curation by Gardner & Gardner.