Knitting Hope One Blanket at a Time | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 1m

Seventy-six-year-old retired farmer Mike has turned his knitting hobby into a heartfelt mission—crafting hundreds of wool blankets for premature babies. Inspired by a nurse’s suggestion, he shifted from tiny cardigans to blankets, becoming a beloved fixture in his local craft group. He knits not for profit or praise, but for joy and purpose, often joined by his wife Edith, who helps turn his ideas into patterns. From warming up residents in a retirement home to raffling off a fire engine blanket for volunteers, Mike’s creations bring comfort and community. He’s turned down offers to sell his…