Knitting Project

This knitting business, based from home in the township outside Koffiefontein, is focused on the local market, but does produce goods that are of interest to the tourist market.  Jerseys, dolls, chair backs, socks (bed socks too), ponchos and many other items are produced.  Little gift sets for newborn babies – caps, jerseys and leggings – are a speciality and made in the colour of the client’s choice.

People often bring a photo of the pattern they want on their jersey and the knitting group will make up the garment to order.  Bunnies, Teletubbies and various other cartoon characters are favourite patterns for kids’ jerseys.  Local schools also order their tracksuits or school uniform jerseys from the Knitting Project.

Anyone can have the garment of his or her choice here – or simply leave it up to Ms Smith’s discretion!  Ms Smith started the business as a hobby and is really pleased that she can be earning a living doing something that she loves.