GALLERY: Gloves, scarves and blankets for 700 children in Jackson’s Drift Informal Settlement
“We are knitting fingerless gloves, scarves and blankets for 700 children in Jackson’s Drift and use chunky wool and size five knitting needles.”
WINTER is here and the 700 plus children in Jackson’s Drift Informal Settlement are feeling the cold. With this in mind, Rietvlei Zoo Farm has begun organising knitting and crochet lessons.
“We are knitting fingerless gloves, scarves and blankets for 700 children in Jackson’s Drift and use chunky wool and size five knitting needles. We are selling knitting and crochet starter packs for R100 from Rietvlei Zoo Farm office and offer knitting lessons for beginners,” said Kerry-Lee Ling from Rietvlei Zoo Farm.
For more information, you can call Kerry-Lee on 071 876 8144.
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