MORE than 50 sets of clothes for premature babies have been created by a dedicated knitter in Portishead.

For almost a year, Patricia Yaldon, who lives at Norewood Lodge Care Home, has been buying wool to transform into jackets and hats for tiny new-borns.

Her creations have then been donated to neo-natal units at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol and East Surrey Hospital, which is near to where she grew up.

The 85-year-old has made more than 50 sets and says she will carry on until she has made 100.

Care home manager Lynne Millward said: “All of the staff here have been amazed by Patricia’s dedication and enthusiasm in fulfilling her personal goal.”

Anyone wishing to donate baby wool for the project can call Norewood Lodge Care Home on 01275 818660.