In New Zealand, a knitting circle formed for prisoners is churning out hats, slippers and scarves to donate to those in their community in need.

"The knitting does great things for the men's self worth as well," reports 3-News.

"It's productive, you can see what you've produced, it goes to Women's Refuge so it goes to a good cause," says an incarcerated wool-spinner.

(READ the story from New Zealand's 3-News)