Haberdashery has Charity Wool Box for People Making Knits for Charity

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Fiddlesticks Haberdashery launched a charity wool box where people can donate their wool or collect wool to make knitted items for charity.

Hout Bay, South Africa (30 July 2023) – Anthea Cooper and Heather Holtman, the mother-daughter duo that own the Fiddlesticks Haberdashery in Hout Bay, launched their winter charity project and its such a great one, they plan to keep it all year around! They are collecting unused bits of wool so that people who knit for charity, can access it.

This cherished haberdashery transcends mere retail. It has become a hub for supporting local entrepreneurs and giving back to the community that has embraced it. Fiddlesticks Haberdashery has recently introduced a heartwarming winter donation initiative. Customers can drop off leftover bits of wool in a designated basket, ensuring that no strand goes to waste. These leftover treasures are then available for others who wish to knit beanies or teddies for various charitable causes.

“We want to ensure fairness, and prevent one person from taking all the wool, so, to participate, we kindly ask for a small monetary donation. Whether you can spare just R2 or R20, every contribution counts. These funds are then donated to a different charity each month such as a soup kitchen or Little Lambs,” explains Heather.

“Supporting our local entrepreneurs, businesses and charities are important to us,“ adds Anthea. “Apart from dropping off wool, people can also drop off their clean soft plastic for the Re.Bag.Re.Use initiative which empowers local ladies from the community who use the plastic to crochet marvellous multifunctional products, a percentage of their sales also go to local charities. It’s a win win all around!”

When businesses add to their offerings, especially for charitable causes, they create a space that empowers South Africans and spreads kindness throughout the country.

If you have wool to donate and find yourself in Hout Bay, be sure to pop in and add it to the basket.