Hilary Swank collaborates with LoveCrafts for the Hilaroo Foundation

In an exciting new collaboration, two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank has joined forces with LoveCrafts to raise money for her charity, the Hilaroo Foundation. LoveCrafts’ own knitting expert Debbie Bliss worked together with Swank to create a stunning sweater vest pattern, complete with matching dog jumper.

The Hilaroo Foundation was created by Swank in honour of her dog with a big heart called Karoo. The story starts on the set of a film in South Africa when Swank found Karoo – an abounded flea and worm ridden dog. Swank nursed the dog back to health and took her home with her at the end of her trip. Sadly, Karoo died prematurely, just before her 8th birthday, but Swank has said that was the true catalyst for the creation of the Hilaroo Foundation.

The pattern launches on Monday 11th October, with all proceeds going to the Hilaroo Foundation. Please see a link to buy here: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/karoo-tank-top-knitting-pattern-by-the-hilaroo-foundation.

Edward Griffith, CEO and Founder, LoveCrafts comments:

“We really believe crafting makes the world a better place to be. Science has proven the positive impact crafting has on both our physical and mental wellbeing, and there are hidden benefits too! Being part of a global community and making new friends through a shared passion. Altruistic opportunities, using your craft for good by knitting or crochet for charity. And of course, there’s the joy of keeping age-old traditions alive, passing skills down through the generations.

I hope our research inspires some members of the public to try out something creative that maybe they wouldn’t have considered before. It might start a lifelong passion!”.