Kenana Knitters started in 1998, the primary object being to help rural women find some much needed form of income utilising their spinning and knitting skills. The group buys homespun wool produced locally, then knits it into toys, bed-covers, jerseys, socks, scarves, hats and other fashion and sport accessories.
The wool comes naturally in cream, browns and greys ... Part of the charm of the items is the many different shades, the same as those of the multi-coloured flocks of local sheep! Colours are obtained from dying the wool with traditional plants, propagated and grown in our garden so as not to impact adversely on the environment.
Kenana Knitters group enables its workers to directly benefit from their efforts. Knitting is ideal. it requires minimal equipment, can be done in snatches when time permits. When the rains come and the family crops and vegetables need tending not much knitting gets done, but in times of drought and crop failure, when the family garden is bare of supplementary vegetables, money can now be earned to purchase the necessities of life.
We love Kenana Knitter Critters at Cradle Rock!
