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THE GREYTON POST
JUL /AUGUST 2025
Knitting with Heart: A Chat with Renè Pienaar E very week, a warm and wonderful group of women gathers at Ribbons and Roses, their hands busy and project—where the idea came from and how these lovely handmade blankets are distributed? What do you enjoy most about meeting up each week?
hearts full of purpose. Surrounded by laughter and balls of colourful wool, these talented knitters create beautiful blankets to be donated to those in need during the colder months. The Greyton Post dropped by to admire their creations and learn what makes this group so special.
We love the sense of community. It’s a place to meet new friends, share patterns, and get help if you get stuck on a project. Plus, we have lots of laughs! Can anyone join the group? When and where do you meet?
In January this year, I suggested we knit squares to make blankets for the elderly. The idea was met with great enthusiasm, and by May, we had handed over seven beautiful blankets to the Red Cross for
Absolutely! Whether you’re an
What inspired you to start knitting together as a group, and how did Ribbons and Roses come to be? Ribbons and Roses was born in 2017 after a career in social work left me dreaming of being surrounded by beautiful things. It started as an antique and vintage shop, but by April 2021, I
expert knitter or just curious to learn, you’re welcome. We meet every Tuesday at 10:30am—no joining fees. In summer, we knit under the trees outside the shop; in winter, we gather inside. You can even order tea or coffee from
Pure Café while you
began stocking wool and haberdashery. Customers asked about a knitting group, and we’ve been meeting since January 2024.
distribution in the Valley of Grace. We’re already busy with our next batch—there’s no stopping these ladies!
work.
Thank you Renè, It’s a beautiful reminder that when creativity and kindness come together, the results are both heart- warming and hand-warming.
There’s clearly a lot of fun and laughter shared while the needles click away!
Can you tell us more about the blanket
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