Berry and French Pharmacy participating in the Guardian Angel Knitting Program

Berry and French Pharmacy is encouraging people to create knitted items to donate to local causes.

Those interested can visit the shop, pick up some wool and a knitting book full of patterns at no cost, and begin knitting.

Pharmacy assistant Hollie Perkins has been coordinating the Guardian Pharmacies initiative at Berry and French.

She said 1200 items were collected last year, and given to people around Australia.

And, this year, all the items will be gifted locally – to Muswellbrook maternity ward, St Alban's Anglican Church, and Upper Hunter Homeless Support.

Since the program opened on July 1, Upper Hunter residents have made around 540 items.

“It’s good to give back to the community,” Ms Perkins said.

Knitted clothes and toys can be donated at Berry and French until Wednesday, August 31.

The pharmacy will host a morning tea near the completion of the program to thank the community for their support.

For more information about the Guardian Angel program, visit www.guardianpharmacies.com.au