The grind never stops
Seeing Tom Daley shed tears after, at long last, win an Olympic gold medal was just about as heartwarming as we thought things could get – until we saw him casually knitting while watching the women’s springboard final. Whole. Some.
It was only a week ago that we thought we’d seen the greatest moment of his career, but how wrong were we. The best part about it all is that he just can’t seem to stop.
Urgent update: Knitting action is back underway at the Aquatics Centre. This time it is a @TeamGB jumper! 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/tJlueScIp1
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 2, 2021
Unsurprisingly, social media absolutely lapped it up. A timely reminder that he’s just a top, top bloke.
Just confirming his National Treasure status in my eyes https://t.co/gY6FWXtVnq
— Rosanna Lockwood (@Roolockwood) August 1, 2021
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about it all is that he does it all for charity. The 27-year-old gives away his homemade creations in an effort to raise money for a number of causes; earlier this month, he successfully raffled off a chunky rainbow sweater and raised £5,787 for the Brain Tumour Charity. He chose that organization as his father died in 2011 from a brain tumour at age 40.
Also peeps, the reason why Tom Daley was knitting today is because of this.
He is raising money for charity.
Makes him all the more adorable doesnt it? And makes you think, “what have you done for the world today?”
— DaddyT (@dirrtyterry) August 1, 2021
Since the word got out, his Instagram has been flooded with messages of love and support, as per.
From Team GB and doggie themed jumpers, to Union Jack mittens and more, Tom Daley knitting is the injection of positivity you never knew you needed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CR0ciqMIOIJ/?utm_source=ig_embed
As if he hadn’t done already, Daley continues to cement his status not only as a national treasure and role model for young people, but a high-profile LGBTQIA+ icon whose openness, alongside his obvious dedication to his sport, is absolutely infectious.
Keep on doing your thing, Tom, and keep us in the loop when that Team GB jumper goes up for auction – we’ve got dibs!
